Support Worker
| Posting date: | 07 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.50 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 June 2026 |
| Location: | Colchester, CO4 5HF |
| Company: | Cygnet |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JR791 |
Summary
Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
Cygnet Hospital Colchester is a 59-bed service providing a range of intensive support and rehabilitation services for men with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders or mental health needs.
We are currently recruiting Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
As an active member of our dynamic team, you’ll 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.
You’ll be working 43.75 hours a week covering day and night shifts, between 7:30am - 8pm and 7:30pm - 8am (Week 1: Mon, Tues, Sat, Sun / Week 2: Wed, Thurs, Fri) .
Please note we do not offer sponsorship for this post
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 our service users, patients & residents
Provide guidance and encouragement through physical & emotional support
Learn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required
Work within Safeguarding guidelines
Maintain a safe and clean environment for all
You are…
Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives
An excellent communicator and a good team player
Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
Helping to empower & support service user independence.
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
£14.50 per hour rising to £14.80 after 3 months
An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
Flexible working with opportunity for overtime
Regular coaching & appraisal
Expert supervision & peer support
Employee discount scheme
Recruitment referrals
Please note: 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.
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