Female Bank Support Worker

NHS; Darlington; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Darlington is seeking Female Bank Support Workers to provide outstanding care. The role involves working flexible shift patterns at Kensington Gardens, supporting adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. Ideal candidates will be communicative, sensitive, and dedicated to empowering service users. Join us to make a real difference while benefiting from excellent learning opportunities and employee perks.

Benefits

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working with overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering excellent care.
• Genuinely driven to make a real difference.
• Excellent communicator and good team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment.

Skills

Communication

Emotional support

Sensitivity

Teamwork

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for confident Female Bank Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You'll be working bank shifts (days/nights/weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Kensington Gardens.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up.

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

About us

Cygnet Health Care 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 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Details Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.87 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

VP17A035AA

Job locations

Darlington

DL1 4NG

Job description Job responsibilities

We are looking for outstanding Female Bank Support Workers with a passion for delivering excellent care.

You'll have the opportunity to work bank shifts at Kensington Gardens.

Shift times are 7am - 7pm, 9am - 9pm, 10am - 10pm and waking night 7pm - 7am.

*Due to a genuine occupational need, and the demands of the service, we are only able to accept female applicants for this role*

Kensington Gardens is a supported living scheme situated in the heart of the local community in Darlington. The 4 bedroom bungalow supports adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and behaviours that challenge.

Based in Darlington, County Durham, Redlands supports individuals who are living with a learning disability and complex needs, and can also support those with associated mental or physical health needs.

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.

Apply now to enjoy flexibility while reaping the rewards of providing the very best care and making a huge difference to our service users and their families.

Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.

Your day-to-day

• 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
• Report on medical & welfare needs 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

You are

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples 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

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Job description Job responsibilities

We are looking for outstanding Female Bank Support Workers with a passion for delivering excellent care.

You'll have the opportunity to work bank shifts at Kensington Gardens.

Shift times are 7am - 7pm, 9am - 9pm, 10am - 10pm and waking night 7pm - 7am.

*Due to a genuine occupational need, and the demands of the service, we are only able to accept female applicants for this role*

Kensington Gardens is a supported living scheme situated in the heart of the local community in Darlington. The 4 bedroom bungalow supports adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and behaviours that challenge.

Based in Darlington, County Durham, Redlands supports individuals who are living with a learning disability and complex needs, and can also support those with associated mental or physical health needs.

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.

Apply now to enjoy flexibility while reaping the rewards of providing the very best care and making a huge difference to our service users and their families.

Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.

Your day-to-day

• 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
• Report on medical & welfare needs 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

You are

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples 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

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

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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

Darlington

DL1 4NG

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Darlington

DL1 4NG

Employer's website

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