Support Worker

Cygnet Group; Corwen, South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate £13.15–£13.45

Full-time hours, 42 per week

Flexible working with overtime

Regular coaching and appraisal

Expert supervision and peer support

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Meaningful career in health and social

Supportive team environment

Enhanced DBS support

Job summary

Cygnet Group is opening Cygnet Afon Las in Corwen, Denbighshire, a 15-bed neurocognitive service for men, delivering specialist care and support.

We are seeking a confident, compassionate Support Worker to join our new team from early 2027, with full-time hours, £13.15–£13.45 per hour, and opportunities for personal development.

Successful candidates will undergo enhanced DBS and contribute to a safe, therapeutic environment.

Qualifications

• Caring, reliable and committed to making a difference.
• Genuinely driven with a desire to improve people's lives.
• A confident and compassionate communicator.
• A good team player.

Responsibilities

• Offering enhanced care using a flexible, person-centred approach
• Providing guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support
• Learning about each individual's specific needs and supporting them in the most appropriate way
• Assisting with medical and welfare needs
• Reporting on medical and welfare needs as required
• Supporting safeguarding practices and maintaining professional boundaries
• Maintaining a safe, clean and therapeutic environment for all
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive daily routines
• Supporting people to work towards personal goals and community involvement
• Working closely with colleagues, nurses and wider professionals to deliver outstanding care

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Compassionate communicator

Job description

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, compassionate and dedicated Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care to join our team at our new service to open in early 2027, Cygnet Afon Las.

Cygnet Afon Las is a brand-new service scheduled to open in early 2027. Located in Corwen, Denbighshire, the hospital will provide a 15-bed neurocognitive service for men, delivering specialist care and support for individuals with complex needs. The service will accept referrals from the community, as well as from neurosurgical and neurorehabilitation services, offering a clear pathway for assessment, treatment and recovery.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Offering enhanced care using a flexible, person-centred approach
• Providing guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support
• Learning about each individual's specific needs and supporting them in the most appropriate way
• Assisting with medical and welfare needs
• Reporting on medical and welfare needs as required
• Supporting safeguarding practices and maintaining professional boundaries
• Maintaining a safe, clean and therapeutic environment for all
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive daily routines
• Supporting people to work towards personal goals and community involvement
• Working closely with colleagues, nurses and wider professionals to deliver outstanding care

What We're Looking For:

• We are looking for someone who is caring, reliable and committed to making a difference.
• Genuinely driven with a desire to improve people's lives
• A confident and compassionate communicator
• A good team player
• Sensitive, intuitive and respectful
• Energetic and motivated to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied environment
• Passionate about empowering people and supporting independence
• Able to work positively with people with mental health conditions and complex needs
• Able to drive due to the location of the service
• Previous experience in care, mental health, support work, healthcare or residential services can be helpful, but your values, attitude and commitment to outstanding care are just as important.

Why Cygnet?

• At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up.
• £13.15 per hour, increasing to £13.45 per hour after 3 months' service
• Full-time hours, 42 hours per week
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching and appraisal
• Expert supervision and peer support
• Employee discount savings
• Cycle to Work scheme
• The opportunity to build a meaningful career in health and social care
• A supportive team environment where your work makes a real difference

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