Night support worker
| Company: | Cygnet |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.15 - £13.15 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Thorrington, CO7 8JA |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 2 Sept 2026 |
Summary
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
Night Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
You’ll be working
40 hours a week
(night shifts), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at
The Orchards .
Based in Thorrington, Essex, The Orchards supports men with a learning disability, and those who have complex needs and behaviours.At The Orchards, each individual we support is unique; they have their own goals, needs, and interests. We work with each person we support to ensure that their life is filled with activities they enjoy, whilst also supporting them to develop their life skills to enable them to live independently. We are proud at The Orchards to have a great track record in enabling individuals to step down along their care pathway into supported living.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.
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…£13.15 per/ hour starting, £13.45 per/hour post probation, and then £13.70 per/hour at 18 months.
- 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.
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.
What next?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
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