Support Worker
Cygnet
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Salary
£13.15 an hour
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
5 November 2026
17 days leftJob 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 Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
You’ll be working 42 hours a week in Thornfield Grange with Adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism along with behaviours that challenge.
Working shifts of 7.45am to 8pm and 7.45pm to 8am, inhouse meals are provided and paid handovers. This role involves working every other weekend.
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.
The role involves supporting adults with all aspects of daily life, including on occasion personal care. Accessing the community regular and taking service users on holidays and driving responsibilities.
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
Maintain a safe and clean environment for all
You 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
£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?
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First seen
24 September 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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