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Night Support Worker

Cygnet Health Care

Bishop Auckland, DL14 7QZ £13 a year Permanent Posted 25 August 2026 Apply by 24 September 2026

Home Office register entry: Cygnet Health Care Ltd, West Malling

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Role description

Job summary

We are looking for a confident Night Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 42 hours a week (nights/alternate weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Thornfield Grange.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Date posted

25 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.15 an hour increasing to £13.45 ph at 3 months & £13.70 ph at 18 months

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP98C6A1B7

Job locations

Bishop Auckland

DL14 7QZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around there's no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for a confident Night Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You'll be working 42 hours a week, (nights only) in Thornfield Grange with Adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism along with behaviours that challenge.

Working mainly night shifts, with the expectation to cover day shift when required , inhouse meals are provided and paid handovers. This role involves working every other weekend, and bank holidays (including Christmas).

Please note: A driving license is required for this role. For Insurance purposes, applicants must be 21 years of age or over and have held a full UK driving license for at least 2 years.

Thornfield Grange is a specialist residential service with nursing for adults with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs. Based in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, Thornfield Grange supports individuals who have behaviours that may challenge, as well as those who have significant difficulties with social engagement.

The role involves supporting adults with all aspects of daily life, including on occasion personal care. Accessing the community regular and taking service users on holidays and driving responsibilities.

Your Day-to-Day

Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for a ll our service users, patients & residents
Provide guidance and encouragement through physical & emotional support
Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required
Safeguard
Maintain a safe and clean environment for all

You are

Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
An excellent communicator and a good team player
Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
Helping to empower & support service user independence

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
An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
Flexible working with opportunity for overtime
Regular coaching & appraisal
Expert supervision & peer support
Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice
DBS paid
NHS and blue discount
24 hours free GP helpline
On site benefits including free meals
Plus much more

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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