Support Worker - Bank

TN United Kingdom; Newark and Sherwood; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Futures is seeking Support Workers to join their team in Newark and Sherwood. In this role, you will help individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs live independently, offering both practical and emotional support. The ideal candidate will be caring, compassionate, and able to work well in a team. This position offers flexibility in working hours and comprehensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Free DBS Check

Eligible for a bonus through refer-a-friend scheme

Blue Light Discount Scheme

Eligibility for COSTCO membership

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate individual passionate about helping others.
• Ability to remain positive during challenging situations.
• Willingness to support colleagues and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support service users to lead a full and active life.
• Provide emotional support and maintain a person-centred approach.
• Accurately report and record any issues related to care.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Care Certificate

Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

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**Please note that Eden Futures is not able to offer Sponsorships at this time**

We are Eden Futures, and we deliver exceptional support services for people aged 18 and over who have learning disabilities, autism, mental ill health and associated complex needs.

We are recruiting Support Workers to join the team across our Supported Living Services, supporting individuals in their own homes as well as out in the community, helping them to live as independently as possible.

*Roles are paid at an hourly rate of £12.21, or £26,712 annually based on a 42-hour working week. The salary shown is a per annum equivalent for information only. NLW applies and will be pro-rata'd based on hours worked. This is a Bank position.

We are flexible regarding working hours/shifts, giving you the flexibility to work around commitments you may already have.

Successful candidates will be required to have an Enhanced DBS check prior to commencing employment.

When you first join Eden Futures, you will be paid for completing a comprehensive Induction Programme involving face-to-face training, e-learning, and shadowing experienced members of your team.

For those new to care, we will ensure you are supported to complete your Care Certificate and gain a nationally recognized Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care or a relevant field, partnering with our provider company Lifetime Training.

As a Bank Support Worker, you will receive the following benefits:

• Free DBS Check
• Eligible for a bonus through our refer-a-friend scheme (unlimited referrals)
• Blue Light Discount Scheme
• Eligibility for COSTCO membership

Main Responsibilities:

• Support service users to lead a full and active life in line with their wishes and choices, considering their assessed needs and individual support and care plans, participating in the development of plans where applicable.
• Support individuals to stay safe, taking appropriate action to safeguard their welfare and protect them from abuse wherever possible.
• Provide emotional support when needed, maintaining a person-centred approach.
• Support service users to participate in chosen social activities and services in their community, manage their finances and medication responsibly, help with practical tasks around the home, and respectfully support with personal care, hygiene, and healthcare.
• You will be an informal point of contact for those in the service users' circle of support (e.g., families and social workers).
• Accurately report and record any issues related to the care and support of our service users to monitor their health and wellbeing.
• Comply with health and safety regulations and regard for the health, safety, and welfare of others.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Caring and compassionate, with a genuine passion for helping our service users lead full and active lives to achieve as much independence as possible.
• We understand that not everyone has experience in the care sector, which is why we recruit based on values.
• Ability to remain positive during challenging days—you have the chance to positively influence how someone feels, which is significant.
• You enjoy working as part of a team as well as using your own initiative, and are willing to support your colleagues when needed.