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Bank Support Worker


Location
Darlington, England
Salary
£13 an hour
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
01 Jul 2026
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Job summary

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

You'll have the opportunity to pick up 12 hour shifts to suit you and your lifestyle, supporting our service users at Hawkstone House in Keighley.

Hawkstone is a specialist residential service in Bradford, West Yorkshire, supporting people with learning disabilities, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge.

We encourage and enable the people we support to lead a full and happy life. We work with them to ensure they have more choice and control in their lives. We find out their strengths, abilities and preferences so that the care provided can be as person-centred and meaningful to each individual as possible.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development - you'll also enjoy discounts with our free NHS blue light card, rewards gateway with vouchers for everyday purchases and shopping, private health cash plans, free confidential mental health support and much more, to support your wellbeing in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day.

Main duties of the job

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 and report on medical & welfare needs
  • Safeguard
  • Maintain a safe, clean environment for all
  • Supporting service users to access the community, to attend things like work, college, hobbies & activities, days out & holidays
  • Supporting the service users to grow, develop & learn through engaging them in tasks such as cooking & cleaning

About us

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.

Details

  • Date posted: 01 July 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £13 an hour plus 12.1% annual leave allowance (£14.57ph)
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Part-time
  • Reference number: VP655F7B9E
  • Job locations: Keighley, BD20 6NA, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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

You'll have the opportunity to pick up 12 hour shifts to suit you and your lifestyle, supporting our service users at Hawkstone House in Keighley.

Hawkstone is a specialist residential service in Bradford, West Yorkshire, supporting people with learning disabilities, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge.

We encourage and enable the people we support to lead a full and happy life. We work with them to ensure they have more choice and control in their lives. We find out their strengths, abilities and preferences so that the care provided can be as person-centred and meaningful to each individual as possible.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development - you'll also enjoy discounts with our free NHS blue light card, rewards gateway with vouchers for everyday purchases and shopping, private health cash plans, free confidential mental health support and much more, to support your wellbeing 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...

  • Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
  • Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional supp ort
  • Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
  • Assist with and report on medical & welfare needs
  • Safeguard
  • Maintain a safe, clean environment for all
  • Supporting service users to access the community, to attend things like work, college, hobbies & activities, days out & holidays
  • Supporting the service users to grow, develop & learn through engaging them in tasks such as cooking & cleaning

You are...

  • Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
  • An excellent communicator and a good team player
  • Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
  • Able to empower & support service user independence

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...

  • Salary: £13.00 per hour plus 12.1% annual leave allowance (£14.57ph)
  • An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
  • Flexible working
  • Regular coaching & appraisal
  • Expert supervision & peer support
  • Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
  • Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Please be aware that this vacancy may close before the advertised date if the role is filled. Please send your application as soon as possible.

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.

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