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Are you an experienced Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant or Care Worker in the Taunton area looking for a rewarding role in mental health services?

At Cygnet Hospital Taunton, we are looking for compassionate and reliable Support Workers to join our team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in health and social care, mental health support, learning disabilities, autism, residential care, hospital care or supported living.

You’ll be part of a dedicated team supporting adults in a specialist mental health hospital setting, helping people build confidence, develop independence and work towards positive outcomes.

About Cygnet Hospital Taunton

Cygnet Hospital Taunton provides acute inpatient admissions services for men and women, as well as a specialist inpatient service for men diagnosed with a learning disability. We are also developing a new neurocognitive service line for men.

Located in Taunton, Somerset, this role may suit candidates living locally in areas such as Taunton, Bridgwater, Wellington, Yeovil, Chard, Ilminster, Minehead, Wiveliscombe, Tiverton and surrounding areas.

What you’ll be doing as a Support Worker

Salary: £14.45 per hour

After 3 months - £14.75 per hour

After 18 months - £15.00 per hour

As a Support Worker at Cygnet Hospital Taunton, you’ll work 38.5 hours per week supporting people with mental health needs in a safe, structured and therapeutic environment.

Shifts: Days, nights and weekends. Flexibility is required.

Providing high-quality care and support to service users, patients and residents
Offering emotional and practical support to help individuals feel safe, respected and understood
Supporting people with daily routines, independence and wellbeing
Learning about each individual’s specific needs and providing person-centred support
Assisting with medical, welfare and physical health needs, reporting concerns where required
Helping to safeguard vulnerable adults and maintain professional boundaries
Maintaining a safe, clean and supportive environment
Working closely with colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for people who are genuinely passionate about supporting others and making a real difference.

You will ideally have previous experience as a:

Support Worker
Healthcare Assistant
Mental Health Support Worker
Care Assistant
Residential Support Worker
Learning Disability Support Worker
Autism Support Worker
Clinical Support Worker

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who:

Have experience working in health and social care, mental health, learning disabilities or complex needs
Live locally to Taunton or can reliably commute to Cygnet Hospital Taunton
Can work flexibly across a rota, including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays
Ideally hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle
Are calm, patient, resilient and able to work well under pressure
Are excellent communicators and strong team players
Can provide a trusting, stimulating and varied environment for service users
Are committed to empowering people and supporting independence

Why join Cygnet as a Support Worker?

At Cygnet, we support thousands of people across more than 150 services throughout the UK. We’ll help you develop your career while making a meaningful difference every day.

£14.45 per hour
38.5 hours per week
Flexible working with opportunities for overtime
Excellent training and further learning opportunities
Access to our apprenticeship scheme
Regular coaching, supervision and appraisal
Expert supervision and peer support
Employee discount savings
Cycle to Work scheme
Recruitment referral scheme
Access to our wellbeing centre, including support with physical, mental and financial wellbeing

Important information

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

This role involves shift work, including nights, weekends and bank holidays. Due to the shift patterns and location, being able to drive or having reliable transport is highly desirable.

Apply now

If you are an experienced Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant or Care Worker in the Taunton area and you want to make a real difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join Cygnet Hospital Taunton as a Support Worker.

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