[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Universal Health Services jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Universal Health Services · Cygnet Hospital Maidstone # support worker Cygnet Hospital Maidstone Full-time Listed on Universal Health Services’s official careers site. Posted September 23, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Universal Health Services’s careers site →](https://cygnethealth.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Cygnet/job/Cygnet-Hospital-Maidstone-ME14-5FT/support-worker_JR3640-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Universal Health Services](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/) / support worker ## Job description 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. Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 64 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone. We are currently recruiting full time Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care. As an active member of our dynamic team, you’ll provide support for our nursing staff including the admission, assessment, implementation and discharge of inpatients, with a focus on dignity and safety at all times. You will receive full training and Induction into the role and be required to work 38.5 hours per week a on a rota basis including days, night and weekends. ### Please note We do not offer Visa Sponsorship for this role and you must have at least 12 months or more remaining on your current visa to be considered Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people. ### In this role you’ll Work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to support implementation of the treatments and therapy as per the service users’ care plans. Compliment and provide support to the qualified nurses. Undertake safe observations of patients sometimes on a 1:1 basis or with other staff. Meet the physical and emotional needs of the service users in a caring and empathic manner. Play an active role in maintaining physical and mental wellbeing by providing and supporting individual or group work. Maintain a safe, clean and enjoyable environment to live and work in. Work within Safeguarding guidelines Undertake training in de-escalation and PMVA techniques to support patients with potentially violent or aggressive behaviours towards themselves or others. We're looking for people who have: Excellent communication skills and the ability to be a good team player Resilience, caring and empathic The sensitivity and energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for the patients A genuine desire to make a real difference in people’s lives A strong, flexible mental aptitude and an ability to cope with the physical demands of the role Flexibility regarding shift patterns and ward changes according to the needs of the hospital. ### In return we’ll offer you £14.50 per hour rising to £14.80 after 3 months Full training and Induction Free Car Parking Free Lunch when on duty Regular coaching and support Employee Discount Scheme Company pension scheme Company paid Life Assurance scheme Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks Private Health Care 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. Click the button to apply ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 23, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 11, 2026 - Listed for: 18 days - Location: Cygnet Hospital Maidstone - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Universal Health Services’s careers site →](https://cygnethealth.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Cygnet/job/Cygnet-Hospital-Maidstone-ME14-5FT/support-worker_JR3640-1) ## More jobs at Universal Health Services ### [Bank Housekeeper](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/b311e0aacf132fa232ce/) Cygnet Hospital Maidstone ### [***SIGN-ON BONUS $10,000***Radiology/Cardiac Cath Lab Tech- FT Heart](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/6106947f1e4cec9a43a0/) MCALLEN, Texas ### [***SR. 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