Empowering Specialist Support Worker

Eden Futures; Newark and Sherwood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Futures is recruiting Female Specialist Support Workers to assist in Supported Living settings and in the community, helping adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs live as independently as possible. The role includes direct care, safeguarding, and coordinating with families and social workers.

We offer development pathways such as Care Certificates and apprenticeships, with a supportive culture recognised by Investors in People Platinum.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6–12 months of care experience.
• Values-based recruitment with emphasis on attitude and care ethos.
• Ability to stay positive with challenging days and support colleagues.

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 have regard for the Health, Safety and Welfare of others

Skills

Caring

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Initiative

Empathy

Job description

Eden Futures is recruiting Female Specialist Support Workers to assist in Supported Living settings and in the community, helping adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs live as independently as possible. The role includes direct care, safeguarding, and coordinating with families and social workers.

We offer development pathways such as Care Certificates and apprenticeships, with a supportive culture recognised by Investors in People Platinum.