Senior Support Worker | Chesterfield, Derbyshire | £14.23 Per Hour | Full time

Employer: Cygnet Health Care

Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, Derbyshire

Salary: £14.23 Per Hour

Job type: Full time

Posted: 2026-09-08T00:00:00Z

Sector: Healthcare

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 a re… • 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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