Support Worker

NHS; Hungerford; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS seeks a compassionate and confident Care & Support Worker at The Old Vicarage in Hungerford. You will work 37.5 hours a week, providing tailored care for adults with learning disabilities. Seize the opportunity to improve patients' lives while enjoying career growth and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator and team player.
• Sensitive and intuitive, able to provide varied support.
• Driven to make a real difference.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical and emotional support to service users.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a confident support worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You will be working 37.5 hours a week, a mixture of days and nights, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at The Old Vicarage.

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 2,864 individuals across 150 services to make a positive difference to their lives through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Details

• Date posted: 06 June 2025
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £12.53 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: VP3F3F1BB8
• Job locations: Hungerford, RG17 0JB

Job description

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

The Old Vicarage is a specialist residential service supporting adults with learning disabilities who may have challenging behaviors and complex needs. We provide tailored care promoting independence and community integration.

Our resident profile:

• Adults aged 18+ years
• Individuals with primary diagnoses of learning disability, challenging behaviors, mental illness, or forensic background
• Secondary diagnoses of personality disorder or autism
• May have communication challenges
• May have complex needs

At Cygnet, our perks go beyond pension schemes and professional development. You’ll enjoy shopping, travel, and leisure discounts, as well as healthcare and financial benefits to support your well-being.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while making a difference every day.

Your day-to-day

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about individual needs & provide appropriate help
• Assist with medical & welfare needs
• Report on medical & welfare needs as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe, clean environment

Why Cygnet? We offer you

• Flexible working with overtime opportunities
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discounts & Cycle to Work scheme

You are

• Genuinely driven to make a real difference
• An excellent communicator & team player
• Sensitive & intuitive, able to provide a trusting, stimulating, and varied environment
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has provided high-quality mental health services for over 30 years. In this role, you'll have the chance to impact patients, service users, and their families positively.