Senior Support worker

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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.

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

You’ll be working 42 hours a week (Days, Nights and Weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Acer Clinic.

Cygnet Acer Clinic is a 28 bed service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex needs or acute mental health needs.

Care is provided in a therapeutic environment, with a level of security matched to individual needs. The aim of the treatment, rehabilitation and re-socialisation programme is to prepare the people in our care either for transfer to conditions of lesser security, or for a life in the community.

Your Day-to-Day…• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach to all individuals 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 as required• Support management in the day-to-day running of the service• Undertake supervisory & administrative responsibilities• Safeguard• Maintain a safe and clean environment for all.You are…• An experienced Support Worker ready to step up to a new challenge• Genuinely driven to make a difference in people’s lives• Confident, assertive & ambitious for yourself, service users & the organisation• An excellent communicator & good team player• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment• Able to empower & support service user independence• Organised, committed & keen to develop your management & leadership skills.Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…• £14.23 Per Hour

• Opportunities to undertake further learning & career development• Flexible working with opportunities for overtime• Regular coaching & appraisal• Expert supervision & peer support• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme• Recruitment referrals• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial & mental health advice.Please note, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

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Company: Cygnet Healthcare
Apply for the Senior Support worker
Location: Chesterfield
Job Description:

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.

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

You’ll be working 42 hours a week (Days, Nights and Weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Acer Clinic.

Cygnet Acer Clinic is a 28 bed service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex needs or acute mental health needs.

Care is provided in a therapeutic environment, with a level of security matched to individual needs. The aim of the treatment, rehabilitation and re-socialisation programme is to prepare the people in our care either for transfer to conditions of lesser security, or for a life in the community.

Your Day-to-Day…• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach to all individuals 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 as required• Support management in the day-to-day running of the service• Undertake supervisory & administrative responsibilities• Safeguard• Maintain a safe and clean environment for all.You are…• An experienced Support Worker ready to step up to a new challenge• Genuinely driven to make a difference in people’s lives• Confident, assertive & ambitious for yourself, service users & the organisation• An excellent communicator & good team player• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment• Able to empower & support service user independence• Organised, committed & keen to develop your management & leadership skills.Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…• £14.23 Per Hour

• Opportunities to undertake further learning & career development• Flexible working with opportunities for overtime• Regular coaching & appraisal• Expert supervision & peer support• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme• Recruitment referrals• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial & mental health advice.Please note, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Posted: May 22nd, 2026