Job summary
We are looking for a confident Day Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 42 hours a week (Days Only 08:00am - 20:00pm), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at The Fields.
Main duties of the job
At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day
About us
Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Details
- Date posted: 21 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.15 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: VPEF9444F9
- Job locations: South Yorkshire, S13 7PG, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
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 confident Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
You'll be working 42 hours a week (Days Only 08:00am - 20:00pm), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at The Fields.
The Fields is a specialist residential service in Sheffield, South Yorkshire for adults with learning disabilities who may have behaviours that challenge as well as associated complex needs.
We encourage and enable the individuals 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.
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 peoples 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.
An unpaid carer? We recognise that many of our colleagues have unpaid caring responsibilities and we welcome applications from unpaid carers. We value the skills and experience that caring can bring to the workplace.
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
- 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
What next?
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This advert is for Day Support worker with Cygnet Health Care in South Yorkshire, S13 7PG, United Kingdom, United Kingdom. The advertised salary is £13.15. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 20 Sep 2026.
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