NHS

Education Worker


PayCompetitive
LocationDerby/England
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: E0233-25-0977?language=en&page=697&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      We are looking for a confident Education Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You will be working 16 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Derby.

      Main duties of the job

      A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension we support you to be happy both in & out of work. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

      About us

      Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

      Date posted

      24 April 2025

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      £13.03 an hour

      Contract

      Fixed term

      Duration

      6 months

      Working pattern

      Part-time

      Reference number

      VP223322C8

      Job locations

      Derby

      DE24 8WZ


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Were looking for an outstanding Education Worker to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Derby.

      Cygnet Hospital Derby providesalow secure and mental health rehabilitation care based on the Recovery Model. Our integrated male care pathway includes Litchurch Ward, our low secure ward, and the Wyvern Unit, our mental health rehabilitation service. Alvaston Ward, our specialist female personality disorder service, is one of the leading services of its kind in the East and West Midlands.

      Youll be working 16 hours a week, day shifts, Monday to Friday and some weekends (shift hours to be agreed at interview), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care. Hours are dependant on your current contract with Cygnet and will be discussed at interview.

      Youll reap the rewards of making a difference to young peoples lives in a caring, forward-thinking environment.

      Inspiring, supporting & ensuring students in our care get the best education its a challenging, satisfying vocation.

      At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

      Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

      So if youre passionate about helping adults achieve their potential, we want to hear from you.

      Your Day-to-Day

      • To carry out assigned tasks in support of, and supported by senior members of the Occupational Therapy Team
      • Contribute to the provision of a high quality care for patients and to uphold the positive image of Cygnet Health Care
      • To work as part of the Occupational Therapy Department Team.
      • Liaise with external agencies & the local community where appropriate
      • Support colleagues with information & advice
      • Provide moral guidance to adults & act as a role model & mentor
      • Develop reintegration plans & support adults reintegration after discharge.

      You are

      • Experienced in working with Service user group of EUPD Low Secure / Male Low Secure / MI High Dependency required
      • Knowledgeable about health & safety, safeguarding & the education system
      • An excellent people person with both patients & staff
      • A good written & verbal communicator, & an effective team player
      • Committed to high standards & continuous improvement
      • Organised & able to prioritise work & meet deadlines
      • The holder of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English & Maths at grade C or above.

      Why Cygnet? Well offer you

      • Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
      • Reflective practice & CPD opportunities
      • Expert supervision & peer support
      • Pension scheme
      • Cycle to work scheme and employee discount savings.

      Safeguarding is of the utmost importance at Cygnet and we follow safer recruitment practice, including taking up references after shortlisting and before interviewing. Cygnet has a proven commitment to equality of opportunity and actively promotes the welfare and safeguarding of young people.

      Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

      Please view our job description for more information.

      Please note Cygnet does not offer visa sponsorships.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Were looking for an outstanding Education Worker to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Derby.

      Cygnet Hospital Derby providesalow secure and mental health rehabilitation care based on the Recovery Model. Our integrated male care pathway includes Litchurch Ward, our low secure ward, and the Wyvern Unit, our mental health rehabilitation service. Alvaston Ward, our specialist female personality disorder service, is one of the leading services of its kind in the East and West Midlands.

      Youll be working 16 hours a week, day shifts, Monday to Friday and some weekends (shift hours to be agreed at interview), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care. Hours are dependant on your current contract with Cygnet and will be discussed at interview.

      Youll reap the rewards of making a difference to young peoples lives in a caring, forward-thinking environment.

      Inspiring, supporting & ensuring students in our care get the best education its a challenging, satisfying vocation.

      At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

      Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

      So if youre passionate about helping adults achieve their potential, we want to hear from you.

      Your Day-to-Day

      • To carry out assigned tasks in support of, and supported by senior members of the Occupational Therapy Team
      • Contribute to the provision of a high quality care for patients and to uphold the positive image of Cygnet Health Care
      • To work as part of the Occupational Therapy Department Team.
      • Liaise with external agencies & the local community where appropriate
      • Support colleagues with information & advice
      • Provide moral guidance to adults & act as a role model & mentor
      • Develop reintegration plans & support adults reintegration after discharge.

      You are

      • Experienced in working with Service user group of EUPD Low Secure / Male Low Secure / MI High Dependency required
      • Knowledgeable about health & safety, safeguarding & the education system
      • An excellent people person with both patients & staff
      • A good written & verbal communicator, & an effective team player
      • Committed to high standards & continuous improvement
      • Organised & able to prioritise work & meet deadlines
      • The holder of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English & Maths at grade C or above.

      Why Cygnet? Well offer you

      • Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
      • Reflective practice & CPD opportunities
      • Expert supervision & peer support
      • Pension scheme
      • Cycle to work scheme and employee discount savings.

      Safeguarding is of the utmost importance at Cygnet and we follow safer recruitment practice, including taking up references after shortlisting and before interviewing. Cygnet has a proven commitment to equality of opportunity and actively promotes the welfare and safeguarding of young people.

      Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

      Please view our job description for more information.

      Please note Cygnet does not offer visa sponsorships.

      Person Specification

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      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Cygnet Health Care

      Address

      Derby

      DE24 8WZ


      Employer's website

      https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Cygnet Health Care

      Address

      Derby

      DE24 8WZ


      Employer's website

      https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.