# Support Worker

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

## Canonical URLs

- **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/support-worker/137240b8-8d09-435f-b35d-96a10fd1b09e
- **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/support-worker/137240b8-8d09-435f-b35d-96a10fd1b09e.md

## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Cygnet Health Care
- **Location:** Stevenage, SG1 4YS, United Kingdom
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Salary:** £14.50

                    an hour
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full-time
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-13T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-08-15T00:01:37.776Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0233-26-1709
- **Application URL:** https://cygnethealth.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Cygnet/job/Cygnet-Hospital-Stevenage-SG1-4YS/Support-Worker_JR3175/apply?source=NHS+Jobs+v3&campaign=vacancyposter
- **Employer website:** https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/

## Job Content

### Job summary

We are currently recruiting Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care at Cygnet Hospital Stevenage

### Main duties of the job

As an active member of our dynamic team, youll provide support for our nursing staff including the admission, assessment, implementation and discharge of inpatients, with a focus on dignity and safety at all times.

### About us

Cygnet Hospital Stevenage offers a range of secure and PICU and acute mental health services for men and women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery.

### Details

- Date posted: 14 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £14.50 an hour rising to £14.80 after 3 months
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: VP62ED1493
- Job locations: Stevenage, SG1 4YS, 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 currently recruiting full time Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You will receive full training and Induction into the role and be required to work 38.5 hours per week a on a rota basis including days, night and weekends.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

In this role youll:

- Work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to support implementation of the treatments and therapy as per the service users care plans.
- Compliment and provide support to the qualified nurses.
- Undertake safe observations of patients sometimes on a 1:1 basis or with other staff.
- Meet the physical and emotional needs of the service users in a caring and empathic manner.
- Play an active role in maintaining physical and mental wellbeing by providing and supporting individual or group work.
- Maintain a safe, clean and enjoyable environment to live and work in.
- Work within Safeguarding guidelines
- Undertake training in de-escalation and PMVA techniques to support patients with potentially violent or aggressive behaviours towards themselves or others.

We're looking for people who have:

- Excellent communication skills and the ability to be a good team player
- Resilience, caring andempathic
- The sensitivity and energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for the patients
- A genuine desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
- A strong, flexible mental aptitude and an ability to cope with the physical demands of the role
- Flexibility regarding shift patterns and ward changes according to the needs of the hospital.

In return well offer you:

- £14.50 per hour rising to £14.80 after 3 months
- Full training and Induction
- Free Car Parking
- Free Lunch when on duty
- Regular coaching and support
- 2 Days extra annual leave for your birthday and anniversary date
- Employee Discount Scheme
- Company pension scheme
- Company paid Life Assurance scheme
- Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
- Private Health Care

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

What next?

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

Click the button to apply

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