Job summary
Make a Real Difference Every Day Cygnet Group is looking for a compassionate and confident Day Support Worker to join our dedicated team at Nightingale. This is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, support people to achieve greater independence, and make a lasting impact on the lives of adults with autism and learning disabilities. Working full-time, 42 hours per week on 12-hour day shifts, you'll play a vital role in helping the people we support live fulfilling, rewarding lives in a safe and nurturing environment.
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: 02 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.45 to £14 an hour Increasing to £13.75 Per Hour after 3 months.
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: VP85CCA3C8
- Job locations: Bournemouth, BH6 3PX, 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.
Make a Real Difference Every Day
Cygnet Group is looking for a compassionate and confident Day Support Worker to join our dedicated team at Nightingale.
This is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, support people to achieve greater independence, and make a lasting impact on the lives of adults with autism and learning disabilities.
Working full-time, 42 hours per week on 12-hour day shifts, you'll play a vital role in helping the people we support live fulfilling, rewarding lives in a safe and nurturing environment.
Your Day-to-Day...
- Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients and residents
- Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support
- Learn about individuals specific needs and provide help in the most appropriate way
- Assist with medical and welfare needs and report as required
- Safeguard those in our care
- Maintain a safe and clean environment for all
- Support service users with community-based activities and appointments, including driving when required
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 and varied environment
- Committed to empowering and supporting service user independence
- In possession of a full UK driving licence, held for a minimum of 2 years
Why Cygnet? We'll Offer You...
- Salary: £13.45 per hour
- Increasing to £13.75 per hour after 3 months.
- An opportunity to undertake further learning through our excellent apprenticeship scheme
- Flexible working with opportunities for overtime
- Regular coaching and appraisal
- Expert supervision and peer support
- Employee discount savings and Cycle to Work scheme
- Recruitment referral scheme
- Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and must hold a full UK driving licence that has been valid for at least 2 years.
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