Support Worker - Maternity Cover
- Nightingale, Bournemouth, BH6 3PX
- £13.45 – £14 per hour
- Care and Support
- Full time
- Closes 10 Dec 2026
- Nightingale, Bournemouth, BH6 3PX
- £13.45 – £14 per hour
- Closes 10 Dec 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.
Cygnet Group are looking for a confident and compassionate Learning Disabilities Support Worker to join our dedicated team at Cygnet Nightingale, working days only.
If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care and supporting individuals to live fulfilling, independent lives, this could be the perfect role for you.
You’ll be working 42 hours per week, covering weekdays and weekends.
Please note: This role is to cover maternity leave until December 2027, with the potential to become permanent depending on the needs of the service.
About the Role
We are offering a 42-hour contract, working from 08:00 am until 08:00 pm, 3 shifts a week and 4 the next (working two weekends a month).
- Supporting and Assisting Residents in their day-to-day lives
- Assisting residents with cooking, cleaning, and personal hygiene whilst promoting independence
- Attending local community events, networks and venues, including cinema, swimming baths and college.
- Promoting and supporting personal development and learning new life skills
- Updating and recording resident records to help monitor health and well-being
- Providing emotional and physical support
The Service:
Nightingale is a 10-bed specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, who may present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.
Who We Care For:
- Adults from the age of 18 years and beyond.
- Individuals diagnosed with autism and/or learning disabilities.
- Those who may present challenging behaviours.
- Residents with communication challenges and complex needs.
What we look for in our Support Worker Team:
- Previous care experience working with adults with Autism or Learning Disabilities (Desirable)
- Understanding of Challenging Behaviour (Desirable)
- Positive Attitude and Caring Approach (Required)
- Strong Communication Skills (Required)
- Able to work as part of a team (Required)
Why Join Cygnet:
- Salary: £13.45 - £14.00 Per Hour
- NHS Blue Light Discount Card
- Fully Paid Training and Induction
- 28 Days Paid Annual Leave (Including Bank Holidays)
- Paid breaks
- Contributory pension scheme
Please note that 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.
What next?
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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.