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Colchester Social Care

Bank Support WorkerNHS

Colchester, CO4 0ER Permanent £23,400 to £23,400
Posted 7 October 2026 Closing date 6 November 2026
Checked 24 hours ago · still listed on NHS Jobs Closes in 5 days · 6 Nov 2026
Hythe (Essex) Rail Station (1.1 miles, direct) Upminster Underground Station (37.2 miles, direct) Colchester North Park-and-Ride (2.0 miles, direct)

Job summary

We are looking for an outstanding Bank Support Worker with a passion for delivering excellent care. Youll have the opportunity to work bank shifts at Gables. Due to the occupational needs, and demands of the service we are only able to accept female applicants or Driver for this role

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its 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 outstanding Bank Support Worker with a passion for delivering excellent care.

Youll have the opportunity to work bank shifts atGables.

Due to the occupational needs, and demands of the service we are only able to accept female applicants or Driver for this role

Located in the heart of a residential community in Colchester, Gables is a specialist residential service supporting adults with learning disabilities and associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge. The home provides longer term placements for individuals who require round the clock care and support. Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do, based on each individuals specific need.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

Youll 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 flexibility while reaping the rewards of providing the very best care and making a huge difference to our service users and their families.

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 wit h medical & welfare needs

Report on medical & welfare needs as required

Safeguard

Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

Hourly rate of pay of £13.00 + an A/L entitlement on 12.1% per hour (£14.57 per/hour)

Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime

Regular coaching & appraisal

Expert supervision & peer support

Employee discount savings

You are

Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples 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.

Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll 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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About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

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