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Cygnet; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage £13.15

Apprenticeship scheme

Overtime available

Coaching & appraisal

DBS paid

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing support

Free meals on site

Job summary

Cygnet is hiring a Night Support Worker in Bishop Auckland. You will work nights with adults with learning disabilities and autism at Thornfield Grange, covering 42 hours weekly.

Driving license and 21+ required; DBS enhanced check essential. Competitive hourly pay with progression over time and on-site meals provided.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.
• Empathetic approach to adults with learning disabilities and autism.
• Reliable, compassionate, and capable of handling challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised night-time care and support.
• Assist with daily living activities and personal care.
• Support service users in accessing community activities and holidays.
• Document welfare and medical needs and report as required.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and safeguard residents.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Empathetic

Driven to help

Job description

Night Support Worker

Company: Cygnet

Salary: £13.15 to £13.15 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Bishop Auckland, DL14 7QZ

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 26 Aug 2026

Closing date: 23 Sept 2026

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for a confident Night Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You’ll be working 42 hours a week, (nights only) in Thornfield Grange with Adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism along with behaviours that challenge.

Working mainly night shifts, with the expectation to cover day shift when required, inhouse meals are provided and paid handovers. This role involves working every other weekend, and bank holidays (including Christmas).

Please note: A driving license is required for this role. For Insurance purposes, applicants must be 21 years of age or over and have held a full UK driving license for at least 2 years.

Thornfield Grange is a specialist residential service with nursing for adults with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs. Based in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, Thornfield Grange supports individuals who have behaviours that may challenge, as well as those who have significant difficulties with social engagement.

The role involves supporting adults with all aspects of daily life, including on occasion personal care. Accessing the community regular and taking service users on holidays and driving responsibilities.

Your Day-to-Day…

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients & residents
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain 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 good team player
• Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Helping to empower & support service user independence

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• £13.15 per hour increasing to £13.45 per hour at 3 months and £13.70 per hour at 18 months
• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Flexible working with opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice
• DBS paid
• NHS and blue discount
• 24 hours free GP helpline
• On site benefits including free meals
• Plus much more

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

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