# Mental Health Support Worker > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cygnet Health Care. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/mental-health-support-worker/625c997d-8ce9-4894-9257-8ef6c434ff1b - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/mental-health-support-worker/625c997d-8ce9-4894-9257-8ef6c434ff1b.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cygnet Health Care - **Town:** Darlington - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** £13.15 an hour - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-08-21T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-22T12:37:33.186Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0233-26-1523?employerCode=E0233 - **Application URL:** https://cygnethealth.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Cygnet/job/Cygnet-Kenney-House/Mental-Health-Support-Worker_JR2441/apply?source=NHS+Jobs+v3&campaign=vacancyposter ## Job Content ### Job summary We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 42 hours a week (Days, Nights and Weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Kenney House. ### 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: 22 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £13.15 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: VPC85F58DC - Job locations: North West, OL8 2QH, 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 Mental Health Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 42 hours a week (Days, Nights and Weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Kenney House. Requirements of 6 months minimum Mental Health experience for this role Cygnet Kenney House is our new hospital for women, located in Oldham. The services provide a safe and secure care pathway for women with mental health needs. We have collaborated with the NHS to develop services to support women from the North West to be treated closer to home. There are three wards at Cygnet Kenney House; Billington Ward, a 12 bed specialist Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Baldock Ward, a 16 bed Acute service and Harben Ward, a 16 bed mental health rehabilitation and recovery service. 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 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 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? Well offer you - Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime - Salary: £13.15 per hour. - Regular coaching & appraisal - Expert supervision & peer support - Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme 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 Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Cygnethas 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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