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Night Support WorkerNHS

Bishop Auckland, DL14 7QZ Permanent £13.15
Posted 25 September 2026 Closing date 24 October 2026
Bishop Auckland West Station (0.2 miles, direct) South Hylton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) (19.4 miles, direct) St Johns RC School Yard (0.6 miles, direct)

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.

Job description

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 all 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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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.

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