Health Care Support Worker
| Posting date: | 11 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £26,208.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £26208.00 - £26208.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 January 2026 |
| Location: | Meadowfield, DH7 8NT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0233-25-2442 |
Summary
Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its 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 confidentSupport Workerwith a passion for delivering outstanding care. Youll be working42hours a week(12 hour shifts, both day and night shifts),making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atCygnet Appletree. Cygnet Appletree, near Durham, is a mental health hospital for women that includes Pippin Ward, a specialist PICU service and Bramley Ward, an intensive support service for women with a personality disorder and complex mental health needs. Our person-centred service has been designed with wellness in mind, providing a safe and comfortable environment that promotes efficient rehabilitation and recovery. We are dedicated to understand, stabilise and break the traumatic cycles of relapse that can impact service users lives. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. Youll 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 whilereaping 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 serviceEnsure duties are allocated effectively and safelyOffer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all t he people in our careProvide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional supportLearn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate wayAssist with medical & welfare needs and report as requiredSafeguardMaintain a safe & clean environment for all Why Cygnet? Well offer you Starting pay rate £12.60 per/hour, post probation £12.85per/hr, and then £13.10 post 18 months. Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship schemeFlexible working with the opportunity for overtimeRegular coaching & appraisalExpert supervision & peer supportEmployee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme You are Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples livesAn excellent communicator & a good team playerSensitive & 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 enhancedDBS check. Cygnethas 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. What next? If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply