Day Support Worker (MAT Cover)
| Posting date: | 16 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.60 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 March 2026 |
| Location: | Newark, NG23 5NP |
| Company: | Cygnet |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | JR1275 |
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 a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.Please note, this is a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity.You’ll be working full time, 42 hours per week (12 hour shifts - days only) making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Elston House.
Shift Pattern
Week 1: Monday, Thursday and Friday
Week 2: Tuesday Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
Elston House is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, who may also present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.
Your Day-to-Day…
• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients & residents
• Provide guidance and 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 and clean environment for all
You are…
• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives
• An excellent communicator and a good team player
• Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Helping to empower & support service user independence.
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
• Salary: £12.60 per hour
• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Flexible working with opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
• Recruitment referrals
• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What next?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
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