Support Worker
| Posting date: | 02 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.76 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 October 2025 |
| Location: | Dundee, Scotland, DD1 2QH |
| Company: | Cygnet |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 42164 |
Summary
We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
You’ll be working 42 hours a week (working both day and night shifts), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Ellen Mhor.
This is a specialist residential service with nursing, supporting up to 12 adults living with learning disabilities and complex needs, and who may have an autistic spectrum condition. The team also supports individuals who have behaviours that may challenge and associated mental or physical health needs. We provide specialist nursing care and support that is tailored to individual needs, promoting independence and community integration.
Ellen Mhor is a large detached house with its own private garden situated in a residential area of Dundee. The team at Ellen Mhor aim to promote individuals’ independence. They do this by working closely with residents to ensure that their wishes, needs and interests are met.
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 excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.
Your day-to-day…
Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service
Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely
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 and report 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 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 PVG check.
Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme