Recruitment Open Day - Specialist Support Worker

Eden Futures; Crewe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is hosting a Recruitment Open Day for Specialist Support Workers in Crewe. This role is crucial in delivering exceptional support services to individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs. As a Support Worker, you will empower service users to lead fulfilling lives, ensuring their safety and well-being while providing emotional and practical support. The position offers flexible hours, including full-time, part-time, and bank options, allowing you to balance your commitments. Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community!

Qualifications

• Passion for helping service users achieve independence.
• Ability to remain positive in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Support service users in leading active lives based on their needs.
• Provide emotional support and assist with personal care.

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Ability to work as part of a team

Positive attitude

Initiative

Job description

Vacancies Recruitment Open Day - Specialist Support Worker

Job Introduction

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’re delighted to be holding a Recruitment Event for our brand new Supported Living Services in Crewe! Come in and talk to our friendly team and find out more about our Support Worker vacancies and benefits working with Eden Futures.

Date: Thursday 1st May 2025

Location: Crewe Jobcentre, Wellington House, Delamere Street, Crewe, CW1 2JY

Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm

We will have the facility to conduct interviews on the day. Please bring ID documents such as valid photo ID, proof of address and reference details for your previous employment/education.

Roles are paid at an hourly rate of £12.70. The salary shown is as a per annum equivalent for information only and based on 42 hours per week. NLW applies and will be pro rata'd based on contracted hours.

We are flexible regarding Full or Part-Time hour contracts, and we will also consider candidates who may be looking for Bank. Shifts can vary across Days, Nights and Weekends, offering 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.

Main Responsibility

• 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.
• Form appropriate relationships with those we care for and maintain professional boundaries in work.
• Work within organisational policies, procedures, and guidance.
• Committed to demonstrating the organisation's values and behaviours in their work.

The Ideal Candidate

• Caring and compassionate, having a genuine passion for wanting to help our service users lead a full and active life to enable them to achieve as much independence as possible.
• We understand that not everyone has experience of working in the care sector, and that’s why we recruit individuals based on their values.
• Ability to remain positive when there are challenging days - you have the chance to positively influence how someone feels, and that is no small thing.
• You'll enjoy working as part of a team as well as using your own initiative, and have a willingness to support your colleagues when needed.

Recruitment Open Day - Specialist Support Worker