Female Support Worker
Cygnet Health CareHexham, NE46 4JR, North East
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Cygnet Health Care based in Hexham, NE46 4JR. The advertised salary is £23,670 to £23,670. Applications close on 27 September 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
We are looking for a confident Female Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. Youll be working 42 hours a week (working both day and night shifts) making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Hexham. Due to the genuine occupational need, we are only able to accept female applicants for this role.
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.
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.
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.
We are looking for a confidentFemale Support Workerwith a passion for delivering outstanding care.
Youll be working42hours a week(working both day and night shifts)making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atCygnet Hospital Hexham.
Due to the genuine occupational need, we are only able to accept female applicants for this role.
Thisis our 27 bed mental health facility for women with complex mental health needs. The hospital is built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment.
Situated amongst the soft fields and meadows of the Tyne valley, which is known for its abbey, leafy parks, and mix of independent shops, the hospital will provide an important and much-needed service for service users within the North East of England.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
Youll 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 whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
Your day-to-day
- Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service
- Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely
- 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 and report as required
- Safeguard
- Maintain a safe & clean environment for all
Why Cygnet? Well offer you Start pay rate at £13.15 per/hour
- Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
- Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
- Regular coaching & appraisal
- Expert supervision & peer support
- Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
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 enhancedDBS check.
Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.
What next?
If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.
Click the button to apply
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.
We are looking for a confidentFemale Support Workerwith a passion for delivering outstanding care.
Youll be working42hours a week(working both day and night shifts)making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atCygnet Hospital Hexham.
Due to the genuine occupational need, we are only able to accept female applicants for this role.
Thisis our 27 bed mental health facility for women with complex mental health needs. The hospital is built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment.
Situated amongst the soft fields and meadows of the Tyne valley, which is known for its abbey, leafy parks, and mix of independent shops, the hospital will provide an important and much-needed service for service users within the North East of England.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
Youll 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 whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
Your day-to-day
- Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service
- Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely
- 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 and report as required
- Safeguard
- Maintain a safe & clean environment for all
Why Cygnet? Well offer you Start pay rate at £13.15 per/hour
- Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
- Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
- Regular coaching & appraisal
- Expert supervision & peer support
- Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
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 enhancedDBS check.
Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.
What next?
If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.
Click the button to apply
General Requirements
- Please refer to job description above
General Requirements
- 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 name
Cygnet Health Care
Address
Hexham
NE46 4JR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer name
Cygnet Health Care
Address
Hexham
NE46 4JR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
How this role compares
We hold 124 NHS vacancies in North East that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £39,959. This role pays less than about 99% of them.
There are 3,997 NHS roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 170 of them in North East.
You have 28 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 13 days, so this is a longer window than usual.
Cygnet Health Care has 56 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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