Support Worker – Mental Health (Taunton)

About the role

Join Cygnet’s Taunton team as a Support Worker, delivering person‑centred care to mental health service users in an acute inpatient setting. You will work 38.5 hours per week, providing both emotional and practical assistance to help individuals progress towards greater independence.

Key responsibilities

• Offer flexible, enhanced care tailored to each service user’s needs.
• Provide physical and emotional support, encouraging independence.
• Assist with medical, welfare and daily living tasks and record observations.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and uphold safeguarding procedures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care.
• Work shifts that include nights and weekends, adhering to an enhanced DBS check requirement.

Required profile

• Genuine desire to make a positive impact on people’s lives.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong team ethic.
• Sensitive, intuitive, and able to create a trusting environment.
• Resilient and able to adapt to varied, stimulating situations.
• Commitment to supporting service‑user independence.

Required skills

• No specific technical skills required.

What we offer

• £13.45 per hour, full‑time permanent contract.
• Apprenticeship scheme for further learning.
• Flexible working with overtime opportunities.
• Regular coaching, appraisal, and expert supervision.
• Employee discounts, Cycle‑to‑Work scheme, and wellbeing resources.