Job summary
We are looking for a confident Senior Waking Night Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 42 hours a week (four shifts week one, three shifts week two, on a two week rolling rota, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Oxley Woodhouse.
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: 05 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £14.23 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: VP2B591131
- Job locations: Huddersfield, HD2 1DH, 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 Senior Night Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding healthcare.
You'll be working full time 42 hours a week,12hour shifts, including alternate weekends (four shifts week one, three shifts week two, on a two week rolling rota), Nights only, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Oxley Woodhouse.
Oxley Woodhouse is a specialist residential service in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, supporting people with learning disabilities, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge.
Excited to grow your career?
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Our people make all the difference in our success.
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, perkbox with vouchers for everyday purchases an d 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 to all individuals 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 as required
- Support management in the day-to-day running of the service
- Undertake supervisory & administrative responsibilities
- Safeguard
- Maintain a safe and clean environment for all.
You are
- An experienced Support Worker ready to step up to a new challenge
- Genuinely driven to make a difference in peoples lives
- Confident, assertive & ambitious for yourself, service users & the organisation
- An excellent communicator & good team player
- Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
- Able to empower & support service user independence
- Organised, committed & keen to develop your management & leadership skills.
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
- £14.23 Per Hour
- Opportunities to undertake further learning & career development
- Flexible working with opportunities for overtime
- Regular coaching & appraisal
- Expert supervision & peer support
- Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
- Recruitment referrals
- Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial & mental health advice.
Please note, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DB S check.
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This advert is for Senior Waking Night Support Worker with Cygnet Health Care in Huddersfield, England. It is listed as a Support worker role. The advertised salary is £14.23. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Nov 2026.
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