Day Support Worker
Cygnet
DN220BY
Salary
£13.15 an hour
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 September 2026
1 days left
In plain English
What this job actually involves
As a Day Support Worker, you'll help people with mental health issues or learning disabilities with daily tasks, support them with their goals, and make sure they're safe and happy. This job is great for people who enjoy working with others, are patient and understanding, and want to make a positive difference. You'll work with a team to help people live independently. It's a rewarding job for those who care about others.
What you'll need
- You'll need experience working in care or a similar role, like a support worker or care assistant.
- You'll need to be confident and able to work independently, but also as part of a team.
- You'll need to be patient and understanding, and able to support people with different needs.
- You'll need to be able to work full-time, 42 hours a week, on day shifts only.
- You'll need to be willing to learn and follow Cygnet's policies and procedures.
How to boost your chances
- Consider volunteering or doing a care-related course to gain experience and skills.
- Think about what motivates you to work in care and be prepared to talk about it in your application.
- Make sure you check the location is convenient for you, as you'll be working in DN220BY.
- Be honest about your experience and skills in your application.
- Research Cygnet and their values to show your enthusiasm for the role.
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Job description
Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s 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 experienced Day Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
You’ll be working full time, 42 hours per week (day shifts only), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Beeches.
Beeches is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities who may also present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.
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 allYou are…• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s 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.Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…• Salary: £13.15 per hour• 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• Recruitment referrals• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advicePlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What next?
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First seen
8 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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