Mental health support worker Review
at Cygnet Health Care
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Healthcare
Wokingham
Review Submitted: February 2022
Overall Rating
4.9 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
I basically have to be mindful of my patients as they are mentally challenged so I have to safeguard when I m the security nurse. I have an important role to observe them as well for sign of life in general observations. I assist with clinical and physical needs.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I love the program because its a simple and straightforward way of learning and developing skills. I have enjoyed the material and its self-explanatory and by the time you meet with your tutor you will be having basic knowledge about your course and it helps to save time.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt quite a lot of skills in Safeguarding, physical health of my patients, I have also been able to improve on basic life support, monitoring of physical health. I have improved my skills in therapeutic activities. I find it very useful to develop new knowledge or skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The presentation and discussions that we have on a monthly basis are very detailed and accurate and when preparing for a module you can actually predict whether you will be able to pull through or not. It's so easy to use the material and content, so precise.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
They are always calling especially my ward manager to help me with any challenges, whether it's part of my assessments or something to do with my personal upkeep so that I can put my weight and focus on the programme and utilise my time effectively and efficiently.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
It's really tremendous support in bec our tutors have got several tutorial sessions lined up for us and we have a dedicated team to help with any challenge as far as the programme is concerned, very flexible and easy to work with such that we can adjust our time.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I have already seen results and serious progress in the past few months. I have been taught certain aspects and skills on how to handle patients but it was not comprehensive and with my training provider, my eyes have been opened and I have a much better understanding now.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes we have group gatherings to refresh and build team relationships. We have babaque, ward staff parties, drinks out and outings to get to know each other better and relate better as team players without the pressure of being in the work environment and it really helps a lot.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Cygnet Health Care to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's an organisation that has proven to be an excellent, dedicated and reliable not only in developing their staff but also making sure that the same staff delivers world class service to our service users and patients with the best mental health facilities that are available to anyone.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Cygnet Health Care?
Propare yourself thoroughly and be knowledge of the core values of cygnet and how to bring the best support and care to your patients in the mental health practice, not only that they are patient in pr a platform to learn new skills and develop older ones as well.
