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Support Worker (Nights)
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Support Worker (Nights)
Care & Support Worker (Huddersfield – Gledcliffe Supported Living)
Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do at Cygnet Health for thousands of people across 150+ sites in the UK. Be a part of it.
About the Role
We’re seeking a confident Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding healthcare. This full-time role (42 hours per week) operates on a 12-hour shift basis, with alternate weekend work (4 shifts in week one, 3 shifts in week two) and requires nights-only shifts on a rolling 2-week rota.
Your shift pattern will be:
- Week 1: 4 shifts (including alternate weekends)
- Week 2: 3 shifts (Repeats bi-weekly)
The Service: Supported Living (Huddersfield, Gledcliffe)
This role is based at our Gledcliffe site, supporting six tenancies for individuals with:
- Complex mental health needs
- Learning disabilities
- Autism
- Challenging behaviours
Our team empowers clients to live more independently in private tenancies, registered with a housing association. We provide personalised, tailored support to help them achieve lives they deserve.
We serve individuals who may have experienced detention in hospital settings but are now ready for step-down residential placements within the local community.
Your Key Responsibilities
Your role will include the following core duties:
Client-Centred Care
- Deliver enhanced care with a flexible, learning-focused approach for every individual in our care
- Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support
- Tailor care to each individual’s specific needs
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Healthcare & Wellbeing Support
- Assist with and monitor medical and welfare needs, ensuring all reports are accurate
- Maintain safeguarding protocols consistently
Environmental Care
- Ensure a safe, clean, and supportive living environment
Community & Personal Development
- Help service users access daily life, including:
- Work or college activities
- Hobbies, clubs, and recreational trips
- Bank visits, shopping, and household tasks (e.g., cooking and cleaning)
- Travel for day trips or holidays
Promoting Independence
- Foster growth, development, and self-reliance through structured engagement
Key Attributes & Values
To thrive in this role, you should embody:
- A genuine passion for making a meaningful difference in people’s lives
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team
- Empathy, intuition, and sensitivity—creating a trusting, stimulating, and engaging environment
- The strength to empower service users to maximise their independence
Why Choose Cygnet?
We don’t just offer a job—we provide a rewarding career with excellent work-life balance and investment in your future. Our benefits include:
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Competitive Package
- Starting pay: £13.15/hour (£29,435.70 per year)
- After 3 months: Rises to £13.45/hour
- After 18 months: Progresses to £13.70/hour
Professional Growth
- Opportunity to develop professionally through our apprenticeship scheme
- Continual coaching, mentoring, and appraisals
- Flexible overtime options
Wellbeing Support
- NHS Blue Light Discount Card (worth thousands)
- Rewards Gateway (vouchers for shopping, travel, entertainment)
- Free private health cash plans
- Confidential mental health support
- Wellbeing centre with:
- Physical health resources
- Nutritional advice (recipes)
- Financial wellness guidance
- Mental health support
Team & Career Development
- Expert supervision and peer support
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee discount schemes & savings opportunities
Requirements
- Enhanced DBS clearance required for all successful candidates (Vacancy closes early if filled—apply promptly.)
** frontières: Cygnet has provided specialised mental health services across the UK for 30+ years. This role lets you help transform lives while advancing your own career.**
Next Steps
If you want to make a difference, rewarding impact, and professional growth—this is for you!
👉 Apply now to join our team at Huddersfield, Gledcliffe.
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