Support Worker

Company: NHS Jobs
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Location: Macclesfield
Job Description:

We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You’ll be working 42 hours a week (days/alternate weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Broughton Lodge.

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.

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around there’s no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Join Our Team as a Specialist Day Support Worker!

Are you a confident Support Worker driven by a passion for delivering exceptional care in a specialist enhanced support environment?

You’ll work 42 hours a weekdays only, making a profound difference in the lives of adults with autism and learning disabilities at Broughton Lodge, a specialist enhanced residential service for individuals who may present challenging behaviours.

At Broughton Lodge, we aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration. On site we have a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) who assist and support us to provide outcome based care and support pathways.

Depending on the individuals level of need, we have 3 different areas within the service offering different levels of support, including support for young men and women leaving an educational provision:

Week 1: 4 days on, 3 days off

Week 2: 3 days on, 4 days off

Why Choose Cygnet?

Beyond pension schemes and professional development, we provide perks that enhance your life inside and outside of work

Enjoy shopping, travel, and leisure discounts, along with healthcare and financial benefits

Join us for excellent career prospects and the satisfaction of making a daily difference

Your Day-to Day…

Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach

Deliver specialist support interventions alongside a clinical team

Provide guidance and emotional support

Adapt help to individuals specific needs

Assist with medical and welfare needs

Report on medical and welfare needs as required

Safeguard the most vulnerable in society

Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

You Are…

Genuinely driven to make a real difference

An excellent communicator and team player

Sensitive and intuitive, fostering trust and stimulation

Passionate about empowering and supporting service user independence

Eager to enhance your skills in a specialist enhanced care environment with a clear career progression plan

Ready to contribute to an open, transparent, and expressive staff culture where you lead your team

Why Cygnet? We’ll Offer You…

£13.45 per hour increasing to £13.75 per hour at 3 months and £14.00 per hour at 18 months

Opportunities for further learning via our excellent apprenticeship scheme

Flexible working with overtime options

Regular coaching and appraisal

Expert supervision and peer support

Employee discount savings and Cycle to Work scheme

24 hours GP helpline

Discounted Gym membership

NHS and blue light discount

Free eye tests

On site benefits including free meals

Plus much more

Successful candidates must undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Join Cygnet

Cygnet has been providing high-quality specialist mental health services for over 30 years. Here, you’ll have the chance tomake a real impact on patients, service users, and their families.

What next?

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

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£13.45 an hourincreasing to £13.75 ph at 3 months & £14.00 ph at 18 months

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Posted: October 5th, 2026