Cygnet Health Care

Support Worker

The closing date is 30 April 2026

Job summary

We are looking for confident Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 42 hours a week (days/nights/alternate weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Thornfield Grange.

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

31 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.15 an hour increasing to £13.45 ph at 3 months and £13.70 ph at 18 months

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP5D172E54

Job locations

Bishop Auckland

DL14 7QZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

You'll be working 42 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Thornfield Grange.

Contracts available

Nights shifts only (including working alternate weekends)

Day shift 7am - 7pm (including working alternate weekends)

Working shift 10am - 10pm (including working alternate weekends)

Please note: A driving license is required for this role. For Insurance purposes, applicants must be 21 years of age or over and have held a full UK driving license for at least 2 years.

Thornfield Grange is a specialist residential service with nursing for adults with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs. Based in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, Thornfield Grange supports individuals who have behaviours that may challenge, as well as those who have significant difficulties with social engagement.

Your Day-to-Day

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

You are

  • Experienced working with adults with learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that may challenge
  • Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
  • An excellent communicator and a good team player
  • Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
  • Helping to empower & support service user independence
  • Please note: A driving license is required for this role. For Insurance purposes, applicants must be 21 years of age or over and have held a full UK driving license for at least 2 years

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

  • £13.15 per hour increasing to £13.45 per hour at 3 months and £13.70 per hour at 18 months
  • An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
  • Flexible working with opportunity for overtime
  • Regular coaching & appraisal
  • Expert supervision & peer support
  • Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
  • Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice
  • DBS paid
  • NHS and blue discount
  • 24 hours free GP helpline
  • On site benefits including free meals
  • Plus much more

Please note: 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 there's no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

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

You'll be working 42 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Thornfield Grange.

Contracts available

Nights shifts only (including working alternate weekends)

Day shift 7am - 7pm (including working alternate weekends)

Working shift 10am - 10pm (including working alternate weekends)

Please note: A driving license is required for this role. For Insurance purposes, applicants must be 21 years of age or over and have held a full UK driving license for at least 2 years.

Thornfield Grange is a specialist residential service with nursing for adults with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs. Based in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, Thornfield Grange supports individuals who have behaviours that may challenge, as well as those who have significant difficulties with social engagement.

Your Day-to-Day

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

You are

  • Experienced working with adults with learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that may challenge
  • Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
  • An excellent communicator and a good team player
  • Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
  • Helping to empower & support service user independence
  • Please note: A driving license is required for this role. For Insurance purposes, applicants must be 21 years of age or over and have held a full UK driving license for at least 2 years

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

  • £13.15 per hour increasing to £13.45 per hour at 3 months and £13.70 per hour at 18 months
  • An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
  • Flexible working with opportunity for overtime
  • Regular coaching & appraisal
  • Expert supervision & peer support
  • Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
  • Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice
  • DBS paid
  • NHS and blue discount
  • 24 hours free GP helpline
  • On site benefits including free meals
  • Plus much more

Please note: 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

  • 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

Bishop Auckland

DL14 7QZ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Bishop Auckland

DL14 7QZ


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

VP5D172E54.1286@vacancyposter.com

01217288111

Details

Date posted

31 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.15 an hour increasing to £13.45 ph at 3 months and £13.70 ph at 18 months

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP5D172E54

Job locations

Bishop Auckland

DL14 7QZ


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