support worker
Cygnet Health CareDarlington , DL1 2LN, North East
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Cygnet Health Care based in Darlington , DL1 2LN. 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 Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. Youll be working 42 hours a week (working day shifts and night shifts), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Victoria House. Cygnet Victoria House is a 26 bed mental health inpatient service for men.
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 confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
Youll be working42 hours a week(working day shifts and night shifts), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atCygnet Victoria House.
The ethos of our service is about assessing and treating service users in the least restrictive environment and planning for discharge in a robust and timely fashion. With a focus on stabilisation, we will support service users to manage their mental health, reinforce daily living skills and prepare for independent life back in the community.
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
- 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£13.15 per/hour starting up to £13.45 per/hour post probation period.
- 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 enhanced DBS check.
Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
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 confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
Youll be working42 hours a week(working day shifts and night shifts), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atCygnet Victoria House.
The ethos of our service is about assessing and treating service users in the least restrictive environment and planning for discharge in a robust and timely fashion. With a focus on stabilisation, we will support service users to manage their mental health, reinforce daily living skills and prepare for independent life back in the community.
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
- 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£13.15 per/hour starting up to £13.45 per/hour post probation period.
- 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 enhanced DBS check.
Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
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
Darlington
DL1 2LN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer name
Cygnet Health Care
Address
Darlington
DL1 2LN
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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