Apprentice Support Worker

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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 an Apprentice Support Worker with a drive to support and improve the lives of vulnerable adults in our care.

You’ll work and learn in a 15‑month apprenticeship, earning a Level 2 care worker qualification, a Diploma in Health and Social Care, and the Care Certificate. You’ll work three 12‑hour shifts per week, with a learning day every second week, totaling 42 hours per week.

Cygnet Hospital Bierley provides a range of acute and low‑secure mental health services for men and women, across four wards offering single‑sex specialist mental health services. All services are delivered through a recovery‑orientated approach and reviewed via the CPA framework. Our commitment is to deliver trauma‑informed care.

• Offer enhanced care and support with a flexible, person‑centred approach for all 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 and report on any medical & welfare needs.
• Ensure that the people in our care are kept safe from abuse, neglect and harm.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all.

• Opportunities for further qualifications and training.
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime.
• Regular coaching & appraisals.
• Benefits including free NHS blue light card, rewards, money off supermarket shopping, private health cash plans, pension scheme, mental health support and more.
• Earn as you learn, starting at £8.60 for your first year, rising to NMW for your age at month 12 (£10‑£12.21), with the opportunity to become a support worker once you have completed your 15‑month fixed‑term apprenticeship (£12.85 per hour, £28,280 per year).

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives.
• Excellent communicator & good team player.
• Sensitive & intuitive, with the energy 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.

Please be aware that this vacancy may close before the advertised date if the role is filled. Please send your application as soon as possible.

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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