Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Durham, Durham, United Kingdom Cygnet Full time
We are looking for a confident
Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.


You'll be working
42 hours a week ( (12 hour shifts covering days, nights, weekends and bank holidays), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at
Cygnet Apple Tree Hospital.



Please note you must be able to commit to 36 or 42 hour per week


Cygnet Appletree, near Durham, is a mental health hospital for women that includes Pippin Ward, a specialist PICU service and Bramley Ward, an acute service for women.


Our person-centred service has been designed with wellness in mind, providing a safe and comfortable environment that promotes efficient rehabilitation and recovery.

We are dedicated to understand, stabilise and break the traumatic cycles of relapse that can impact service users' lives.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.


You'll 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.

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? We'll offer you

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
Recruitment referrals

You are

Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's 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

Cygnet has 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.
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