Female Support Worker
| Posting date: | 17 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.60 to £12.85 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 January 2026 |
| Location: | Darlington, DL1 4NQ |
| Company: | Cygnet |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JR450 |
Summary
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 an outstanding Female Support Worker with a passion for delivering excellent care.
You’ll be working 42 hours per week (days,nights,alternate weekends) making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Kensington Gardens.
You'll be working shifts:- 7am – 7pm, 9am – 9pm, 10am – 10pm and waking nights 7pm – 7am.
Kensington Gardens in Darlington provides four tenancies, the service is focused on empowering individuals with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviours to live more independently.
*Due to the occupational needs, and the demands of the service we are only able to accept female applicants for this role*
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 flexibility while reaping the rewards of providing the very best care – and making a huge difference to our service users and their families.
Your day-to-day…
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
Report on medical & welfare needs as required
Safeguard
Maintain a safe, clean environment for all
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
£12.60 per hour increasing to £12.85 per hour post probation
Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
Regular coaching & appraisal
Expert supervision & peer support
NHS and blue light discount
Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
24 hours free GP helpline
Discounted gym membership
Free eye tests
On site benefits including free meals
Plus much more
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 DBS check.
Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
What next?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
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