Support Worker
- Cygnet Hospital Taunton, Cygnet Hospital Taunton, TA3 7BQ
- £13.45 per hour
- Care and Support
- Full time
- Closes 27 Nov 2026
- Cygnet Hospital Taunton, Cygnet Hospital Taunton, TA3 7BQ
- £13.45 per hour
- Closes 27 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.
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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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.