Cygnet
Female Support Worker
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Female Support Worker
Female Bank Support Worker – Kensington Gardens, Darlington
Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people across more than 150 sites in the UK. Be a part of it.
We are looking for an outstanding Female Bank Support Worker with a passion for delivering excellent care.
Location: You will be working 42 hours per week (including days, nights, and weekends) and making a positive difference to the lives of individuals at Kensington Gardens, Darlington. Shifts include:
- 7am – 7pm
- 8am – 8pm
- 10am – 10pm
- Waking nights (7pm – 7am)
About the Service
Kensington Gardens provides four tenancies for individuals with:
- Complex mental health needs
- Learning disabilities
- Autism
- Challenging behaviours
The service is focused on empowering individuals to live more independently.
Note: Due to the occupational demands of the role and service needs, only female applicants may apply.
The Role
You’ll be providing vital support that allows our service users to find strength in themselves, contribute to their community, and start rediscovering what they love.
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Your key responsibilities include:
- Offering enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for residents
- Providing guidance and encouragement through both physical and emotional support
- Learning about specific resident needs and accommodating them appropriately
- Assisting with medical and welfare needs, and reporting as required
- Ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed
- Maintaining 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 dutiful team player
- Sensitive and intuitive, with the energy to provide a trusting, stimulating, and varied environment
- Committed to helping empower and support service user independence
Why Work for Cygnet?
At Cygnet, our rewards go far beyond traditional benefits. We offer:
Financial and Professional Benefits
- Competitive salary:
- £13.15 per hour, increasing to £13.45 per hour at 3 months, and £13.70 per hour at 18 months
- Professional development:
- Opportunity to partake in our excellent apprenticeship scheme
- Regular coaching and appraisal
- Expert supervision and support
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Health and Wellbeing Support
- Free Health Cash Plan
- 24-hour free GP support line
- Free life assurance cover
- Free eye tests
- Smart Health Toolkit (providing fitness programs, nutrition consultations, and health checks)
Lifestyle Perks
- Car lease discounts
- Discounted gym membership
- Free mortgage broker and insurance cover
- Employee NHS discount (savings and Cycle to Work Scheme)
Additional Benefits:
- Pension scheme
- We’ll take care of the process, ensuring a pot is built up in your favour as you leave.
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If you care about making a difference, we want to talk to you.
Note: Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Click [here to apply] to embark on what will be a hugely rewarding experience—for you and those you’ll support.
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