Support Worker
Cygnet
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Salary
£13.45 to £14.00 an hour
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 November 2026
25 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.
Join Cygnet Group and start a career where every day makes a difference.
We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our friendly team as a Day Support Worker at Nightingale.
Whether you already have experience in care or are looking for a rewarding new career, we'd love to hear from you. If you're compassionate, enjoy helping others and want to make a positive impact, we'll provide the support and training you need to succeed.
This is a genuinely rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll support people to live happy, fulfilling and independent lives, helping them achieve personal goals, develop new skills and enjoy meaningful experiences both at Nightingale and in the local community.
From supporting daily routines and encouraging independence to accompanying individuals on activities and outings, you'll play an important part in improving quality of life and promoting wellbeing.
Looking for a stable, rewarding career with great variety? Join our team on a 42-hour permanent contract, working 12-hour day shifts across a 7-day rota.
- Full-time permanent employment
- 12-hour day shifts
- Around two weekends per month
- Early shifts from 7:00 am
- Later shifts finishing by
10:00 pm
- The opportunity to make a real difference every day
Nightingale is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, who may 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.
- Salary: £13.45 – £14.00 per hour
- Increase to £13.75 Per Hour after 3 months
- Free meal while on shift
- NHS Blue Light Discount Card
- Fully paid training and induction
- 28 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Paid breaks
- Contributory pension scheme
- Access to a range of staff support and wellbeing services via Cygnet’s online portal
- Excellent career development opportunities, including fully funded apprenticeships and nationally recognised qualifications to support your long-term career growth.
- Experience supporting adults with Autism and/or Learning Disabilities or working within a care setting.
- An understanding of behaviours that may challenge, and a positive, proactive approach to support
- A caring, compassionate, and enthusiastic attitude with a genuine desire to help others succeed
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues
- A team-focused approach, with the ability to work collaboratively in a supportive environment
- Flexibility and enthusiasm for supporting a variety of community activities, social events, and meaningful experiences
- A commitment to promoting independence, choice, dignity, and wellbeing for the people we support
Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
We reserve the right to clos
e this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
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Reed
First seen
2 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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