Apprentice Support Worker

NHS; Bradford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bradford is seeking an Apprentice Support Worker to support vulnerable adults at Cygnet Hospital Bierley. This position offers a learning opportunity to gain a Level 2 Care Worker Qualification and a diploma in health and social care over 15 months, alongside earning a competitive pay starting at £8.60 per hour. The role involves providing enhanced care, emotional support, and ensuring safety for patients while also gaining further qualifications.

Benefits

Free NHS blue light card

Discounts on supermarket shopping

Private health cash plans

Free confidential mental health support

Qualifications

• Empathy and commitment to supporting vulnerable adults.
• Ability to work 42 hours per week, including shifts.
• Willingness to undergo Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced care and support to vulnerable adults.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Ensure safety from abuse and harm.

Skills

Flexible, person-centred approach

Physical & emotional support

Safe environment maintenance

Education

Level 2 Care Worker Qualification

Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for an Apprentice Support Worker with a drive to support and improve the lives of the vulnerable adults in our care at Cygnet Hospital Bierley.

You’ll be working and learning, earning a level 2 care worker qualification, a diploma in health and social care and the care certificate, over a period of 15 months. You’ll work 3 12-hour shifts per week, with a learning day every second week, which works out to 42 hours per week across the month.

Cygnet Hospital Bierley provides a range of acute and low secure mental health services for men and women. The hospital is set across four wards offering single-sex male and female specialist mental health services. All our services are provided under the umbrella of a recovery orientated approach and are reviewed through the CPA framework.

Cygnet Hospital Bierley has a true focus on the service user and the over‑riding aim of providing the best quality treatment and care possible. The team are committed to delivering care and treatment guided by the principles of a trauma informed approach.

You will also get access to our perks, which go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development – you’ll also enjoy discounts with our free NHS blue light card, rewards gateway offering 10% or more off supermarket shopping, private health cash plans, free confidential mental health support and more, to support your wellbeing in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Main duties of the job

• Offer enhanced care and support with a flexible, person‑centred 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 and report on any medical & welfare needs
• Ensuring that the people in our care are kept safe from abuse, neglect and harm
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet?

• Opportunities for further qualifications and training
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisals
• Benefits including free NHS blue light card, rewards, money off supermarket shopping, private health cash plans, pension scheme, mental health support and much more
• Earn as you learn, starting at £8.60 for your first year, rising to NMW for your age at month 12 (£10‑£12.21), with the opportunity to become a support worker once you have completed your 15‑month fixed term apprenticeship (£12.85 per hour, £28,280 per year)

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.

We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.

Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10,000 employees empower 2,864 individuals across 160 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service‑user focused care and rehabilitation.

Details

Date posted: 24 December 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £8.60 to £12.21 an hour

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 15 months

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: VP54D5ED1D

Job locations: Bradford BD4 6AD

Person Specification

General Requirements Essential: Please refer to job description above

Desirable: Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name: Cygnet Health Care

Address: Bradford BD4 6AD

Website: https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)