Female Support Worker (Part Time - 24 hours) in Darlington inDarlington PUBLISHED WED 29 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

Female Support Worker (Part Time - 24 hours) Job details Posting date: 29 October 2025 Salary: £12.60 to £12.85 per hour Additional salary information: Competitive Hours: Part time Closing date: 27 November 2025 Location: Darlington, DL1 4NG Company: Cygnet Job type: Permanent Job reference: 42523 Apply for this job Summary We are looking for a confident Female Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You’ll be working 24 hours a week (days/nights/alternate weekends) making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Kensington Gardens. Situated in the heart of the local community in Darlington, this 4 bedroom bungalow supports adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and behaviours that challenge. You'll be working shifts:- 7am - 7pm, 9am - 9pm, 10am - 10pm and waking nights 7pm - 7am. *Due to a genuine occupational need, and the demands of the service, we are only able to accept female applicants for this role* At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day. Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review. Your day-to-day… Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people 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 and report as required Safeguard Maintain a safe & clean environment for all Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you… Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime Regular coaching & appraisal Expert supervision & peer support NHS and blue light discount Employee discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme 24 hours free GP helpline Discounted gym membership Free eye tests On site benefits including free meals Plus much more... https://jobsincare.com/job/jdwpZnxWXHeJ You are… Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives An excellent communicator & a good team player Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .