Cygnet Health Care

Support Worker

The closing date is 28 February 2026

Job summary

We are currently recruiting full time Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care for Cygnet Hospital Stevenage

Main duties of the job

As an active member of our dynamic team, youll provide support for our nursing staff including the admission, assessment, implementation and discharge of inpatients, with a focus on dignity and safety at all times.

About us

Cygnet Hospital Stevenage offers a range of secure and PICU and acute mental health services for men and women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery.

Details

Date posted

22 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.56 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPE5C32CBC

Job locations

Stevenage

SG1 4YS


Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet Hospital Stevenage offers a range of secure and PICU and acute mental health services for men and women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery.

We are currently recruiting full time Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

As an active member of our dynamic team, youll provide support for our nursing staff including the admission, assessment, implementation and discharge of inpatients, with a focus on dignity and safety at all times.

You will receive full training and Induction into the role and be required to work 38.5 hours per week a on a rota basis including days, night and weekends.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

In this role youll:

  • Work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to support implementation of the treatments and therapy as per the service users care plans.

  • Compliment and provide support to the qualified nurses.

  • Undertake safe observations of patients sometimes on a 1:1 basis or with other staff.

  • Meet the physical and emotional needs of the service use rs in a caring and empathic manner.

  • Play an active role in maintaining physical and mental wellbeing by providing and supporting individual or group work.

  • Maintain a safe, clean and enjoyable environment to live and work in.

  • Work within Safeguarding guidelines

  • Undertake training in de-escalation and PMVA techniques to support patients with potentially violent or aggressive behaviours towards themselves or others.

We're looking for people who have:

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to be a good team player

  • Resilience, caring andempathic

  • The sensitivity and energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for the patients

  • A genuine desire to make a real difference in peoples lives

  • A strong, flexible mental aptitude and an ability to cope with the physical demands of the role

  • Flexibility regarding shift patterns and ward changes according to the needs of the hospital.

In return well offer you:

  • Full training and Induction

  • Free Car Parking

  • Free Lunch when on duty

  • Regular coaching and support

  • Employee Discount Scheme

  • Company pension scheme

  • Company paid Life Assurance scheme

  • Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks

  • Private Health Care

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

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet Hospital Stevenage offers a range of secure and PICU and acute mental health services for men and women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery.

We are currently recruiting full time Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

As an active member of our dynamic team, youll provide support for our nursing staff including the admission, assessment, implementation and discharge of inpatients, with a focus on dignity and safety at all times.

You will receive full training and Induction into the role and be required to work 38.5 hours per week a on a rota basis including days, night and weekends.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

In this role youll:

  • Work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to support implementation of the treatments and therapy as per the service users care plans.

  • Compliment and provide support to the qualified nurses.

  • Undertake safe observations of patients sometimes on a 1:1 basis or with other staff.

  • Meet the physical and emotional needs of the service use rs in a caring and empathic manner.

  • Play an active role in maintaining physical and mental wellbeing by providing and supporting individual or group work.

  • Maintain a safe, clean and enjoyable environment to live and work in.

  • Work within Safeguarding guidelines

  • Undertake training in de-escalation and PMVA techniques to support patients with potentially violent or aggressive behaviours towards themselves or others.

We're looking for people who have:

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to be a good team player

  • Resilience, caring andempathic

  • The sensitivity and energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for the patients

  • A genuine desire to make a real difference in peoples lives

  • A strong, flexible mental aptitude and an ability to cope with the physical demands of the role

  • Flexibility regarding shift patterns and ward changes according to the needs of the hospital.

In return well offer you:

  • Full training and Induction

  • Free Car Parking

  • Free Lunch when on duty

  • Regular coaching and support

  • Employee Discount Scheme

  • Company pension scheme

  • Company paid Life Assurance scheme

  • Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks

  • Private Health Care

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

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Person Specification

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

  • Please refer to job description above

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

Stevenage

SG1 4YS


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Stevenage

SG1 4YS


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Abdul Hafiz

VPE5C32CBC.1286@vacancyposter.com

01217288111

Details

Date posted

22 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.56 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPE5C32CBC

Job locations

Stevenage

SG1 4YS


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