Support Worker - Female in East Midlands NG13 8PJ inEast Midlands NG13 8PJ PUBLISHED TUE 7 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
£12.60 an hour
ENHANCED DBS MENTAL HEALTH NIGHTS PENSION
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Female‑only role working exclusively with women in a specialised 16‑bed service
Drive a 7‑seater mini‑bus — ideal if you’re over 21 with a UK licence (2+ years)
42‑hour contract with mixed day and night shifts for variety and overtime options
Clear career progression, regular coaching, appraisal and expert supervision
Employee perks, shopping, travel and leisure discounts plus Cycle to Work
Permanent role at a national specialist provider; enhanced DBS required
Make a real, hands‑on difference supporting women with complex needs at Cygnet Maple House, a 16‑bed specialist service in the East Midlands (NG13 8PJ). This female‑only Support Worker role is 42 hours per week across a mix of days (08:00–20:00) and nights (19:30–08:30). You’ll deliver enhanced, person‑centred care — offering physical and emotional support, assisting with medical and welfare needs, safeguarding and keeping the home environment safe and clean. The post requires driving a 7‑seater transit mini‑bus, so you must be over 21 and hold a full UK driving licence for at least two years.
This permanent role suits a confident, caring woman who wants variety, responsibility and progression. Cygnet offers structured supervision, regular coaching and appraisal, training to grow your skills, flexible working with overtime opportunities, and an employee benefits package including shopping, travel and leisure discounts plus a Cycle to Work scheme. Salary is £12.60 per hour and successful applicants will need an enhanced DBS. Find this vacancy on jobsincare.com and click the Apply Now button alongside this advert to submit your application.
This permanent role suits a confident, caring woman who wants variety, responsibility and progression. Cygnet offers structured supervision, regular coaching and appraisal, training to grow your skills, flexible working with overtime opportunities, and an employee benefits package including shopping, travel and leisure discounts plus a Cycle to Work scheme. Salary is £12.60 per hour and successful applicants will need an enhanced DBS. Find this vacancy on jobsincare.com and click the Apply Now button alongside this advert to submit your application.
Female‑only role working exclusively with women in a specialised 16‑bed service
Drive a 7‑seater mini‑bus — ideal if you’re over 21 with a UK licence (2+ years)
42‑hour contract with mixed day and night shifts for variety and overtime options
Clear career progression, regular coaching, appraisal and expert supervision
Employee perks, shopping, travel and leisure discounts plus Cycle to Work
Permanent role at a national specialist provider; enhanced DBS required
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Female‑only role working exclusively with women in a specialised 16‑bed service; Drive a 7‑seater mini‑bus — ideal if you’re over 21 with a UK licence (2+ years); 42‑hour contract with mixed day and night shifts for variety and overtime options; Clear career progression: regular coaching, appraisal and expert supervision; Employee perks: shopping, travel and leisure discounts plus Cycle to Work; Permanent role at a national specialist provider; enhanced DBS required
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Mental health has emerged as a critical issue in the United Kingdom, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis highlighted the fragility of mental well-being across different demographics, from children and adolescents to adults and the elderly. It has sparked a wider conversation about the importance of mental health care, accessibility, and the stigmas often associated with mental illnesses. Learn more...
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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.
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