Cygnet Health Care

Support Worker

The closing date is 31 October 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 38.5 hours a week (Days,Nights and Weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Derby.

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.

Details

Date posted

03 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPF2266707

Job locations

Derby

DE24 8NZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

You'll be working 38.5 hours a week,(day shift 7.30am - 8pm and night shift 7.30pm - 8am)making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Derby.

Shift patterns are 2 weeks of working day shifts and 2 weeks of working night shifts (rota includes week 1 x 33 hours per week and week 2 x 44 hours per week).

Cygnet Hospital Derby provides low 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.

***Please note interviews will be held on Monday 13th October 2025, Interviews will be allocated slots only, if you are not able to attend on Monday 13th October, an alternative date will be offered***

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

You'll 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.

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

Your day-to-day

  • Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
  • Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
  • Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
  • Assist with medical & welfare needs
  • Report on medical & welfare needs as required
  • Safeguard
  • Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

  • Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
  • Regular coaching & appraisal
  • Expert supervision & peer support
  • NHS and blue light discount
  • Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
  • 24 hours free GP helpline
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Free eye tests
  • On site benefits including free meals
  • Plus much more...https://careers.cygnetgroup.com/benefits/

You are

  • Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
  • An excellent communicator & a good team player
  • Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
  • Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

You'll be working 38.5 hours a week,(day shift 7.30am - 8pm and night shift 7.30pm - 8am)making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Derby.

Shift patterns are 2 weeks of working day shifts and 2 weeks of working night shifts (rota includes week 1 x 33 hours per week and week 2 x 44 hours per week).

Cygnet Hospital Derby provides low 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.

***Please note interviews will be held on Monday 13th October 2025, Interviews will be allocated slots only, if you are not able to attend on Monday 13th October, an alternative date will be offered***

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

You'll 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.

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

Your day-to-day

  • Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
  • Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
  • Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
  • Assist with medical & welfare needs
  • Report on medical & welfare needs as required
  • Safeguard
  • Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

  • Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
  • Regular coaching & appraisal
  • Expert supervision & peer support
  • NHS and blue light discount
  • Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
  • 24 hours free GP helpline
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Free eye tests
  • On site benefits including free meals
  • Plus much more...https://careers.cygnetgroup.com/benefits/

You are

  • Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
  • An excellent communicator & a good team player
  • Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
  • Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Person Specification

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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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 8NZ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Derby

DE24 8NZ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Aimee Garbett

VPF2266707.1286@vacancyposter.com

01217288111

Details

Date posted

03 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPF2266707

Job locations

Derby

DE24 8NZ


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