Discover resources to help you build a life changing career

We offer a diverse range of career opportunities across our hospitals, care homes, and residential services. We have roles to suit various skill sets and experience levels, including:

• Clinical Roles:
  • Nurses
  • Therapists (Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, etc.)
  • Social Workers
  • Doctors
  • Other multidisciplinary team (MDT) members
• Support Roles:
  • Support Workers
  • Activity Coordinators
  • Housekeepers
  • Kitchen Staff
• Management & Administrative Roles:
  • Service Managers
  • Deputy Managers
  • Administrative support

To explore specific vacancies and learn more about each role, please visit our careers page.

Each job provides detailed information about the responsibilities and requirements of the position.

Some roles (e.g. MDT, nursing, management) require qualifications, but many support positions don’t. We value passion and a willingness to learn, and we’ll help you gain new qualifications as you grow with us.

We advise the following to prepare for your interview:

• Research Cygnet: Familiarise yourself with our mission, values, and the specific service you’re applying to.
• Understand the Role: Carefully review the job description to understand the responsibilities and required skills.
• Show your Skills: Prepare examples that demonstrate your understanding of key concepts like safeguarding, whistleblowing, teamwork, and your ability to handle support worker scenarios.
• Practice Responses: Practice answering common interview questions, and prepare questions of your own.
• Be Professional: Dress professionally, and arrive on time.

By demonstrating your enthusiasm and preparedness, you’ll make a strong impression.

We are committed to investing in our employees’ growth and development, so you can deliver the best possible care and progress into leadership roles.

We offer a wide range of training programmes and opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.

You can learn more about our learning and development initiatives here.

We understand that returning to work after a career break can be challenging.
We offer a supportive environment that includes:

• Comprehensive Induction: A thorough induction process to help reacquaint you with the role and our procedures.
• Shadowing: Opportunities to shadow experienced colleagues to rebuild your confidence.
• Partnerships: We collaborate with charities that specialise in supporting individuals returning to the health and social care sector, providing additional resources and guidance.

Absolutely! We foster career growth through clear pathways, learning initiatives, and ongoing support to help you achieve your professional goals.

Initially, we only require your CV. If your application progresses, we may request additional documents, such as proof of qualifications or identification, at a later stage.

A DBS check and references will be required before your start date.

For general inquiries, please contact our recruitment team at Recruitment@cygnethealth.co.uk.

Our Apprenticeships offer a great opportunity to build on your knowledge, skills, and behaviours, while earning a recognised qualification. You can even fit them around your day job here.

We offer dynamic and role-specific pathways through our own bespoke apprenticeship programmes and we support you every step of the way.

Yes, we understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance.

We offer flexible working options, including part-time roles and bank positions, to accommodate various needs and preferences.

Bank staff can choose when and where they work from the available shifts, making it a good option for those with other commitments or who prefer a flexible schedule.

Our mission is to work together in a positive culture of openness, honesty, and inclusivity.

We aim to deliver safe, compassionate, quality care for our service users and staff, and enjoy a fulfilling, rewarding environment in which to work.