Female Support Worker

Cygnet; Kirby-le-Soken; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Kirby-le-Soken is seeking a full-time Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. The role involves working 40 hours a week, providing enhanced care, guidance, and encouragement. Candidates must have a passion for making a difference and a commitment to empowering service users. Pay starts at £12.60 per hour and increases to £12.85 after 6 months.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives.
• An excellent communicator and a good team player.
• Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating, varied environment.
• Passionate about empowering and supporting service user independence.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Learn about individuals' specific needs and provide help in the most appropriate way.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Report on medical and welfare needs as required.
• Safeguard.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Sensitive and intuitive

Passionate about empowering service users

Job description

Pay £12.60 per hour increasing to £12.85 after 6 months probation

Hours Full time

Contract Permanent

Role Other Qualified Professional

Posted 11 Sep 2025

Closes 30 Sep 2025

Overview

Role: Support Worker at Cygnet Ducks Halt in Kirby-le-Soken, Essex. Ducks Halt supports adults who are living with learning disabilities and complex needs, including those who have additional mental and physical health needs, and behaviours that may challenge. You will be working 40 hours a week across days, nights and weekends, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits & Culture

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.

What we offer

• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

Candidate

• 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

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.

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