Support Worker
- Hollyhurst, Darlington, DL3 9LN
- £13.15 – £13.45 per hour
- Care and Support
- Full time
- Closes 26 Nov 2026
- Hollyhurst, Darlington, DL3 9LN
- £13.15 – £13.45 per hour
- Closes 26 Nov 2026
- Full time
- Care and Support
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.
Looking for an exciting opportunity...
Look no further than Hollyhurst
where we are currently seeking dedicated support workers to join our team.
Working hours
Working 42 hours per week. We work on a rolling rota, giving you the opportunity to plan your work-life balance in advance. Working shifts are 8am - 8pm and 8pm - 8am includes working alternate weekends.
About the role
As a learning disability residential service with nursing, we provide support to adults with a range of needs, including learning disabilities, autism and complex behaviours. We take pride in making a positive difference to our residents' lives every day, and we're looking for passionate and caring individuals to join us in this important work.
Benefits
At Hollyhurst, we value our staff and offer a range of benefits to support your well-being both in and out of work. From healthcare and financial benefits to shopping, travel, and leisure discounts, we're committed to helping you live a life with the correct balance.
Hollyhurst has recently been rated ‘Good’ by the CQC. They have extensive links with local community facilities, host regular parties for families and they always strive to achieve 25 hours of activities each week.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity – apply now to join our team and enjoy excellent career prospects while making a meaningful difference to others.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
Your day-to-day…
- 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
- Report on medical & welfare needs as required
- Safeguard
- Maintain a safe, clean environment for all
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- £13.15 per hour increasing to £13.45 per hour at 3 months and £13.70 per hour at 18 months
- Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
- Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
- Regular coaching & appraisal
- Expert supervision & peer support
- Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
- Blue light and NHS discounts
- 24 hours free GP helpline
- Free eye tests
- On site benefits including free meals
- Plus much more
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.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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.
What next?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
Click the button to apply.
Founded in 1988, Cygnet is a leading UK provider of specialist mental health services, learning disability services, autism support and social care.
With services across the UK, Cygnet supports thousands of people every day through a wide range of inpatient and community-based services designed to help people achieve better outcomes and live healthier, more independent lives.
Our teams work across hospitals, residential services and supported living environments, supporting young people and adults with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries and eating disorders. Every service is centred around providing safe, compassionate and person-focused care.
At Cygnet, we believe that everybody deserves the opportunity to live a life that feels meaningful, fulfilling and hopeful. That means creating environments where people feel supported, respected and empowered to make progress at their own pace.
Support looks different for every individual. For some people, it may involve helping them regain confidence and independence following a period of mental ill health. For others, it may mean providing specialist support around communication, daily living skills or emotional wellbeing. Whatever the journey looks like, our focus is always on helping people move towards a more positive future.
Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, they help people achieve milestones that can have a lasting impact — whether that’s building trust, developing new skills, reconnecting with loved ones or taking steps towards greater independence.
Because of this, working at Cygnet is about far more than delivering care. It’s about building genuine relationships, creating opportunities for recovery and helping people realise their potential.
Many of our roles don’t need previous experience in healthcare or social care. What matters most is sharing our values (Care, Respect, Empower, Trust and Integrity) and a genuine desire to support others. In return, Cygnet provides comprehensive training, ongoing development and clear opportunities to build a rewarding long-term career.
For many colleagues, the most rewarding part of the role is knowing they’ve made a meaningful difference to somebody’s life.
At Cygnet, those moments matter every single day.