Job Description
Cygnet Hospital Harrogate is currently seeking a compassionate and reliable Bank Healthcare Support Worker to join our dedicated team. This role offers the flexibility of bank shifts while providing essential care within a respected mental health facility. As a Bank Healthcare Support Worker, you’ll contribute to supporting patients in our two acute wards—Sanctuary Ward (for women) and Haven Ward (for men)—offering emergency admission services under both informal and Mental Health Act conditions. You’ll make a meaningful impact on the lives of service users while benefiting from a supportive team and valuable professional development opportunities.
Your Role as a Bank Healthcare Support Worker
Daily Responsibilities of a Bank Healthcare Support Worker
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Deliver person-centred care using a flexible and supportive approach.
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Offer emotional and physical encouragement tailored to individual needs.
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Assist with welfare and healthcare needs and report updates accurately.
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Maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment for everyone.
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Safeguard the well-being of all service users in your care.
Essential Tasks & Contribution
Why Being a Bank Healthcare Support Worker Matters
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Empower individuals through engagement and respectful support.
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Help service users with daily living activities and care routines.
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Provide feedback and report concerns to clinical teams promptly.
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Foster a trusting and structured environment that encourages growth.
Why Join Cygnet?
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Flexible shift patterns with opportunities for overtime
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Ongoing training, coaching, and regular supervision
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Peer support networks and experienced team environment
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Employee discount schemes for travel, shopping, and more
You Are…
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Genuinely motivated to support mental health and make a difference
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A strong communicator and dependable team player
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Emotionally intuitive with the energy to support diverse needs
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Passionate about empowering independence in service users
Please note: All successful applicants must complete an enhanced DBS check.
About Cygnet Hospital Harrogate
Cygnet Hospital Harrogate provides specialist mental health care through two gender-specific acute wards. We offer vital support for patients both on an informal basis and those detained under the Mental Health Act. With over 30 years of experience, Cygnet is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a safe, respectful, and supportive environment.
Closing Note
Apply now to enjoy the flexibility of bank shifts while gaining career-building experience and making a genuine difference in mental healthcare.