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Bank Support WorkerNHS

Derby, DE24 8WZ Permanent £13
Posted 23 July 2026 Closing date 22 August 2026
Derby Rail Station (0.7 miles away) Derby Bus Station (1.2 miles away)

Job summary

We are looking for confident Bank Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working bank shifts (days/nights/weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Derby.

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 there's 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 confident Bank Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You'll have the opportunity to work bank shifts (days/nights/weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Derby. Working shift hours are day shift 7.30am to 8pm and night shift 7.30pm to 8am.

Cygnet Hospital Derby provides low secure and mental health rehabilitation care based on the Recovery Model. Our integrated male care pathway includes Litchurch Ward, our low secure ward, and the Wyvern Unit, our mental health rehabilitation service. Alvaston Ward, our specialist female personality disorder service, is one of the leading services of its kind in the East and West Midlands.

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

You'll 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 with medical & welfare needs
  • Report on medical & welfare needs as required
  • Safeguard
  • Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you

  • £13 per hour plus 12.1% annual leave allowance (£14.57 per hour)
  • Regular coaching & appraisal
  • Expert supervision & peer support
  • NHS and blue light discount
  • Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
  • 24 hours free GP helpline
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Free eye tests
  • On site benefits including free meals
  • Plus much more

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

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.

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.

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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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