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Support Worker (Days)

Cygnet Health Care

The closing date is 10 May 2025

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Job summary

We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You'll be working 42 hours a week (days/weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Broughton Lodge.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care 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

10 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.42 an hour £13.42 - £13.67 per hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP6AC679B0

Job locations

Macclesfield

SK11 0JG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Join Our Team as a Specialist Day Support Worker!

Are you a confident Support Worker driven by a passion for delivering exceptional care in a specialist enhanced support environment?

About Us

You'll work 42 hours a weekdays only, making a profound difference in the lives of adults with autism and learning disabilities at Broughton Lodge, a specialist enhanced residential service for individuals who may present challenging behaviors.

Shift Pattern: Days (8 am - 8 pm)

Week 1: 4 days on, 3 days off

Week 2: 3 days on, 4 days off

Why Choose Cygnet?

  • Beyond pension schemes and professional development, we provide perks that enhance your life inside and outside of work.
  • Enjoy shopping, travel, and leisure discounts, along with healthcare and financial benefits.
  • Join us for excellent career prospects and the satisfaction of making a daily difference.

Your Responsibilities

  • Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach
  • Deliver specialist support interventions alongside a clinical team
  • Provide guidance and emotional support
  • Adapt help to individuals specific needs
  • Assist with medical and welfare needs
  • Report on medical and welfare needs as required
  • Safeguard the most vulnerable in society
  • Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? We'll Offer You

  • Opportunities for further learning via our excellent apprenticeship scheme
  • Flexible working with overtime options
  • Regular coaching and appraisal
  • Expert supervision and peer support
  • Employee discount savings and Cycle to Work scheme

You Are

  • Genuinely driven to make a real difference
  • An excellent communicator and team player
  • Sensitive and intuitive, fostering trust and stimulation
  • Passionate about empowering and supporting service user independence
  • Eager to enhance your skills in a specialist enhanced care environment with a clear career progression plan
  • Ready to contribute to an open, transparent, and expressive staff culture where you lead your team

Successful candidates must undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.

Join Cygnet

Cygnet has been providing high-quality specialist mental health services for over 30 years. Here, you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users, and their families.

Ready to embark on a rewarding career journey while making a significant impact every day? Apply now and become a vital part of the Cygnet family

Job description

Job responsibilities

Join Our Team as a Specialist Day Support Worker!

Are you a confident Support Worker driven by a passion for delivering exceptional care in a specialist enhanced support environment?

About Us

You'll work 42 hours a weekdays only, making a profound difference in the lives of adults with autism and learning disabilities at Broughton Lodge, a specialist enhanced residential service for individuals who may present challenging behaviors.

Shift Pattern: Days (8 am - 8 pm)

Week 1: 4 days on, 3 days off

Week 2: 3 days on, 4 days off

Why Choose Cygnet?

  • Beyond pension schemes and professional development, we provide perks that enhance your life inside and outside of work.
  • Enjoy shopping, travel, and leisure discounts, along with healthcare and financial benefits.
  • Join us for excellent career prospects and the satisfaction of making a daily difference.

Your Responsibilities

  • Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach
  • Deliver specialist support interventions alongside a clinical team
  • Provide guidance and emotional support
  • Adapt help to individuals specific needs
  • Assist with medical and welfare needs
  • Report on medical and welfare needs as required
  • Safeguard the most vulnerable in society
  • Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? We'll Offer You

  • Opportunities for further learning via our excellent apprenticeship scheme
  • Flexible working with overtime options
  • Regular coaching and appraisal
  • Expert supervision and peer support
  • Employee discount savings and Cycle to Work scheme

You Are

  • Genuinely driven to make a real difference
  • An excellent communicator and team player
  • Sensitive and intuitive, fostering trust and stimulation
  • Passionate about empowering and supporting service user independence
  • Eager to enhance your skills in a specialist enhanced care environment with a clear career progression plan
  • Ready to contribute to an open, transparent, and expressive staff culture where you lead your team

Successful candidates must undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.

Join Cygnet

Cygnet has been providing high-quality specialist mental health services for over 30 years. Here, you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users, and their families.

Ready to embark on a rewarding career journey while making a significant impact every day? Apply now and become a vital part of the Cygnet family

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Desirable

  • Please refer to job description above

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

Macclesfield

SK11 0JG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Macclesfield

SK11 0JG


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Aimee Garbett

VP6AC679B0.1286@vacancyposter.com

01217288111

Date posted

10 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.42 an hour £13.42 - £13.67 per hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP6AC679B0

Job locations

Macclesfield

SK11 0JG


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