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Support Worker (Days)

Macclesfield, SK11 0JG
£13.42 - £13.67 per hour
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About the role

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Macclesfield, SK11 0JG
Full Time
£13.42 - £13.67 per hour
19 June 2025

Join Our Team as a Specialist Day Support Worker! 

Are you a confident Support Worker driven by a passion for delivering exceptional care in a specialist enhanced support environment?

About Us

You’ll work 42 hours a week days only, making a profound difference in the lives of adults with autism and learning disabilities at Broughton Lodge, a specialist enhanced residential service for individuals who may present challenging behaviors.

Shift Pattern: Days (8 am – 8 pm)

Week 1: 4 days on, 3 days off

Week 2: 3 days on, 4 days off

Why Choose Cygnet?

  • Beyond pension schemes and professional development, we provide perks that enhance your life inside and outside of work.
  • Enjoy shopping, travel, and leisure discounts, along with healthcare and financial benefits.
  • Join us for excellent career prospects and the satisfaction of making a daily difference.

Your Responsibilities

  • Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach
  • Deliver specialist support interventions alongside a clinical team
  • Provide guidance and emotional support
  • Adapt help to individuals’ specific needs
  • Assist with medical and welfare needs
  • Report on medical and welfare needs as required
  • Safeguard the most vulnerable in society
  • Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? We’ll Offer You

  • Opportunities for further learning via our excellent apprenticeship scheme
  • Flexible working with overtime options
  • Regular coaching and appraisal
  • Expert supervision and peer support
  • Employee discount savings and “Cycle to Work” scheme

You Are

  • Genuinely driven to make a real difference
  • An excellent communicator and team player
  • Sensitive and intuitive, fostering trust and stimulation
  • Passionate about empowering and supporting service user independence
  • Excited about our recruitment referral bonus scheme and internal service incentives
  • Eager to enhance your skills in a specialist enhanced care environment with a clear career progression plan
  • Ready to contribute to an open, transparent, and expressive staff culture where you lead your team

Successful candidates must undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.

Join Cygnet

Cygnet has been providing high-quality specialist mental health services for over 30 years. Here, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users, and their families.

Ready to embark on a rewarding career journey while making a significant impact every day? Apply now and become a vital part of the Cygnet family

Benefits & Rewards

NHS Staff Discounts

Cygnet provides its staff with NHS discounts across a range of high street retailers. The discounts can be redeemed by showing your Cygnet ID badge. You can also get further discounts by registering your details with Health Service Discounts and Blue Light Card.

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On-site Benefits

Cygnet provides free meals and free on-site parking for employees at work.

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Cycle To Work Scheme

Cygnet will give you exclusive access to a range of benefits with our Cycle To Work scheme.

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Enhanced Maternity

In addition to statutory pay, Cygnet provides enhanced maternity pay.

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Broughton Lodge

Macclesfield
North West
SK11 0JG
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It's an absolute joy to work with the service users and to make a difference in their lives
The best part of my job is knowing that I can change somebody's life and make them feel happy
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88% of staff enjoy working for Cygnet

At Cygnet, you’ll work in incredible, inspiring teams and enjoy satisfying careers with plenty of opportunities to grow

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90% of staff said access to training has helped them in their role

No matter what your role is, we invest in your learning and development to help you achieve your career aspirations.

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Colleague to colleague endorsements

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Beverley

Team Leader
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Support
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Langdale House have recently started transition work with an individual who will be moving into our home. Bev was happy to support Langdale by being involved in the transition and feeding back relevant information which has supported managers to build up a comprehensive care plan prior to admission to Langdale.

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Mercy

Night Support Worker
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Support
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Langdale House have recently started transition work with an individual who will be moving into our home. Mercy was happy to support Langdale by being involved in the transition and feeding back relevant information which has supported managers to build up a comprehensive care plan prior to admission to Langdale.

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Idris

Night Senior
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Resilience
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The work in service can sometimes go on forever at night, but not while Mr. Idris is working. He usually approaches each task with concentration and a sense of humour, and he never gives up until he ensures that it is finished. Mr. Idris frequently eases his coworkers with funny jokes and enjoys bringing them along. Weldone Mr Idris.

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Eziaku

Night Support Worker
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Support
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Langdale House have recently started transition work with an individual who will be moving into our home. Ezi was happy to support Langdale by being involved in the transition and feeding back relevant information which has supported managers to build up a comprehensive care plan prior to admission to Langdale.

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Steven

ATL
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Support
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Langdale House have recently started transition work with an individual who will be moving into our home. Steve was happy to support Langdale by being involved in the transition and feeding back relevant information which has supported managers to build up a comprehensive care plan prior to admission to Langdale.

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Victoria

ATL
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Support
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Langdale House have recently started transition work with an individual who will be moving into our home. Tori was happy to support Langdale by being involved in the transition and feeding back relevant information which has supported managers to build up a comprehensive care plan prior to admission to Langdale.

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Enite

Senior Support Worker
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Hard Work
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The Outwood Night Team- We have had shifts consistently available due to being unable to recruit to them for a variety of reasons. Over the last year this team have worked so hard to ensure that the shifts are covered, they work together to ensure consistency for the residents as well as to support each other. Their hard work has meant that we very rarely run short and we always can meet the needs of the residents. They are a great team and a great support to the effective running of the service.

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Robert

support worker
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Robert supported an individual to hospital following a significant head injury, he remained calm and ensured the individual received medical attention

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Pamela

support worker
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Pam has gone above and beyond to support the service over the past 2 months. The service is currently dealing with a shortage of team leaders, during this time Pam has offered to support with shift leading & medication administration, this support has been invaluable to the service and has ensured the service is staffed safely, avoiding agency use

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Catherine

Nurse
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Communication
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Catherine is an exceptional nurse with outstanding clinical and, especially, communication skills. She clearly and compassionately explain complex medical information, fostering trust and easing anxiety in patients and families. Their strong communication also promotes a positive and collaborative work environment.

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