# Learning Disabilities Support Worker

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cygnet Health Care.

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- **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/learning-disabilities-support-worker/47bc6bf2-d190-4f56-8ba4-a2d76bc7a0e2
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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Cygnet Health Care
- **Town:** Darlington
- **Region:** North East and Yorkshire
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Healthcare support worker
- **Salary:** £13.15 to £13.70

                    an hour
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full-time
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-13T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-14T15:16:43.625Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0233-26-1461?employerCode=E0233
- **Application URL:** https://cygnethealth.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Cygnet/job/Cygnet-Cedars-B9-5LY/Learning-Disabilities-Support-Worker_JR2812/apply?source=NHS+Jobs+v3&campaign=vacancyposter

## Job Content

### Job summary

Cygnet Group are looking for a confident Learning Disabilities Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care to join our team at Cygnet Cedars. Youll be working 42 hours per week, including days/nights and weekends, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Cedars. Cygnet Cedars is a 23-bed high dependency complex care service for men with learning disabilities, associated complex needs and who may have behaviours that challenge. We accept emergency referrals and the team are experienced in managing them quickly and efficiently to ensure the transition for each individual is as smooth as possible. Within the hospital are two step-down single occupancy flats. With their own lounge, kitchen, en-suite bedroom and their own front door this allows for further community integration and focus on daily living skills.

### 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 Health Care 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: 14 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.15 to £13.70 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: VP6A429E44
- Job locations: Bordsley Green, B9 5LY, 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.

Cygnet Group are looking for a confidentLearning Disabilities Support Workerwith a passion for delivering outstanding care to join our team atCygnet Cedars

Youll be working42 hours per week, including days/nights and weekends,making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atCygnet Cedars.

Cygnet Cedars is a 23-bed high dependency complex care service for men with learning disabilities, associated complex needs and who may have behaviours that challenge. We accept emergency referrals and the team are experienced in managing them quickly and efficiently to ensure the transition for each individual is as smooth as possible.

Within the hospital are two step-down single occupancy flats. With their own lounge, kitchen, en-suite bedroom and their own front door this allows for further community integration and focus on daily living skills.

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

- Salary: £13.15 Per Hour
- Increasing to £13.45 Per Hour after 3 months
- Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
- Regular coaching & appraisal
- Expert supervision & peer support

Your day-to-day at Cygent Elms

- 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

You are

- Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples 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

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

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