About the role
Overview
Darlington, DL3 9LN
Full Time
£12.60 per hour increasing to £12.85 per hour post probation
25 June 2025
Looking for an exciting opportunity...
Look no further than Hollyhurst, where we are currently seeking dedicated support workers to join our team.
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.
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.
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...
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
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.
Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.
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.