Male Specialist Support Worker - Full Time

TN United Kingdom; Huthwaite; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Huthwaite is seeking a Male Specialist Support Worker to empower individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. This full-time role offers comprehensive training and a supportive environment. Ideal candidates are compassionate and dedicated to making a difference. Flexible shifts are available to suit your needs, and competitive pay is offered.

Benefits

Birthday leave plus 5.6 weeks of holiday

Ongoing learning and development

Health Cash Back and Pension Scheme

Unlimited referral bonuses

Enhanced pay for maternity/paternity leave

Blue Light Discount Scheme

COSTCO membership eligibility

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate individual committed to helping others.
• Values-driven, regardless of prior care experience.

Responsibilities

• Support service users to lead full, active lives aligned with their wishes.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing, taking action to safeguard from abuse.
• Provide emotional support with a person-centred approach.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Resilience

Team-oriented

Education

Level 2 Health & Social Care qualification

Job description

Male Specialist Support Worker - Full Time, Huthwaite

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Introduction

Due to an occupational requirement, we are encouraging applications from males in order to increase our male workforce to meet the individual needs of our service users.

Are you a compassionate and driven individual looking for a career that makes a real difference in people's lives? At Eden Futures, we are dedicated to empowering those with learning disabilities, enduring mental ill health, autism, and other complex needs.

We are eager to connect with passionate individuals committed to providing person-centred care. If you have the empathy, resilience, and dedication to enrich the lives of the individuals we support, we want to hear from you! No prior care experience? We will provide all necessary support, including comprehensive induction, face-to-face training, e-learning, shadowing, and assistance in obtaining a Level 2 Health & Social Care qualification.

*Roles are paid at £12.70 per hour or approximately £27,440 annually based on a 42-hour week. Salary figures are illustrative.

Shifts vary across days, nights, and weekends, offering flexibility to fit your commitments.

Please note: Eden Futures cannot offer sponsorship for this position.

Our application process

We are committed to safe, fair recruitment, safeguarding, and high standards of vetting, training, and supervision to ensure safe and effective care. All candidates undergo telephone screening, and roles involving contact with vulnerable adults require an Enhanced DBS Check. Further details are provided during screening.

Pre-employment checks are conducted by our third-party provider, Adecco. It is a criminal offence for barred individuals to apply for roles involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable adults.

Benefits for Support Workers include:

• Birthday leave plus 5.6 weeks of holiday
• Ongoing learning and development, including bespoke training, apprenticeships, and leadership programs
• Health Cash Back and Pension Scheme
• Unlimited referral bonuses through our 'Refer a Friend' scheme
• Enhanced pay for maternity/paternity leave
• Blue Light Discount Scheme
• COSTCO membership eligibility

Main Responsibilities

• Support service users to lead full, active lives aligned with their wishes and support plans
• Ensure safety and wellbeing, taking action to safeguard from abuse
• Provide emotional support with a person-centred approach
• Assist with social activities, managing finances, medication, personal care, and healthcare needs
• Act as a point of contact for families and social workers
• Accurately report and record care-related issues
• Follow health and safety regulations and maintain professional boundaries
• Adhere to organisational policies and demonstrate organisational values

The Ideal Candidate

• Caring, compassionate, and passionate about helping others achieve independence
• Values-driven, regardless of prior care experience
• Positive attitude even during challenging days
• Team-oriented, proactive, and supportive of colleagues

About Eden Futures

We enable individuals to live fulfilling, independent lives. Our aim is to provide high-quality, empowering services. Eden Futures has achieved Platinum accreditation from Investors in People, reflecting our commitment to purpose, trust, continuous improvement, and wellbeing. We foster a culture of leadership, learning, engagement, inclusion, and innovation.

We are committed to fair recruitment, safeguarding, and providing a safe environment for our staff and service users. Roles requiring contact with vulnerable adults are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. All applicants must disclose relevant convictions, and a criminal offence for barred individuals to work unsupervised with vulnerable adults is a serious offence.

Note: If you are not a passport holder of the country where the vacancy is based, you may need a work permit. For more info, see our Blog. Applications should be submitted via the 'Apply now' button. Do not include bank or payment details in your application.

Created on 17/05/2025 by TN United Kingdom