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Support WorkerNHS

Bournemouth, BH6 3PX Permanent £13.45 to £14
Posted 2 October 2026 Closing date 1 November 2026
Pokesdown Rail Station (0.8 miles, direct) Swanage (Swanage Railway) (10.2 miles, direct) Bournemouth Station (2.4 miles, direct)

Job summary

Join Cygnet Group and start a career where every day makes a difference. We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our friendly team as a Day Support Worker at Nightingale. Whether you already have experience in care or are looking for a rewarding new career, we'd love to hear from you. If you're compassionate, enjoy helping others and want to make a positive impact, we'll provide the support and training you need to succeed. Why Join Us? This is a genuinely rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll support people to live happy, fulfilling and independent lives, helping them achieve personal goals, develop new skills and enjoy meaningful experiences both at Nightingale and in the local community. From supporting daily routines and encouraging independence to accompanying individuals on activities and outings, you'll play an important part in improving quality of life and promoting wellbeing. About the Role Looking for a stable, rewarding career with great variety? Join our team on a 42-hour permanent contract, working 12-hour day shifts across a 7-day rota.

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 theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Join Cygnet Group and start a career where every day makes a difference.

We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our friendly team as a Day Support Worker at Nightingale.

Whether you already have experience in care or are looking for a rewarding new career, we'd love to hear from you. If you're compassionate, enjoy helping others and want to make a positive impact, we'll provide the support and training you need to succeed.

Why Join Us?

This is a genuinely rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll support people to live happy, fulfilling and independent lives, helping them achieve personal goals, develop new skills and enjoy meaningful experiences both at Nightingale and in the local community.

From supporting daily routines and encouraging independence to accompanying individuals on activities and outings, you'll play an important part in improving quality of life and promoting wellbeing.

About the Role

Looking for a stable, rewarding career with great variety? Join our team on a 42-hour permanent contract, working 12-hour day shifts across a 7-day rota.

What to expect:

  • Full-time permanent employment
  • 12-hour day shifts
  • Around two weekends per month
  • Early shifts from 7:00 am
  • Later shifts finishing by 10:00 pm
  • The opportunity to make a real difference every day

Nightingale is a 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.

Why Join Cygnet

  • Salary: £13.45 £14.00 per hour
  • Increase to £13.75 Per Hour after 3 months
  • Free meal while on shift
  • NHS Blue Light Discount Card
  • Fully paid training and induction
  • 28 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays)
  • Paid breaks
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Access to a range of staff support and wellbeing services via Cygnets online portal
  • Excellent career development opportunities, including fully funded apprenticeships and nationally recognised qualifications to support your long-term career growth.

To thrive in this role, you'll have:

  • Experience supporting adults with Autism and/or Learning Disabilities or working within a care setting.
  • An understanding of behaviours that may challenge, and a positive, proactive approach to support
  • A caring, compassionate, and enthusiastic attitude with a genuine desire to help others succeed
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues
  • A team-focused approach, with the ability to work collaboratively in a supportive environment
  • Flexibility and enthusiasm for supporting a variety of community activities, social events, and meaningful experiences
  • A commitment to promoting independence, choice, dignity, and wellbeing for the people we support

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

We reserve the right to clos e 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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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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