Specialist Support Worker - Full Time

Eden Futures; Derby; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Futures seeks compassionate individuals for a full-time Support Worker role, dedicated to empowering those with complex needs. No prior experience is required as comprehensive training is provided. Enjoy flexible shifts and various benefits while making a real difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Your birthday off plus 5.6 weeks of holiday

Opportunities for continuous learning and development

Health Cash Back and Pension Scheme

£500 bonus through our referral scheme

Enhanced pay for maternity or paternity leave

Blue Light Discount Scheme

Eligibility for COSTCO membership

Qualifications

• No prior care experience is necessary; full support provided.
• Support in completing Care Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Support service users to lead full, active lives.
• Provide emotional support with a person-centered approach.
• Assist with personal care and healthcare tasks.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Resilience

Team Player

Education

Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

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 who are committed to providing person-centred care. If you have the empathy, resilience, and dedication it takes to enrich the lives of the individuals we support, we want to hear from you! No prior care experience is necessary, as we provide full support. Upon joining Eden Futures, you will be paid during a comprehensive Induction Programme, including face-to-face training, e-learning, and shadowing experienced team members. We will support you in completing your Care Certificate and obtaining a nationally recognized Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care or a relevant field, in partnership with Paragon Skills.

*Roles are paid at an hourly rate of £12.70, which equates to an annual salary of approximately £27,734.40 based on a 42-hour week. The annual salary is for illustrative purposes only. NLW applies and will be pro-rata based on contracted hours.

This is a full-time contracted position, with shifts that may vary across days, nights, and weekends, offering flexibility to accommodate your commitments.

Our application process

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for. All staff are vetted, trained, and supervised to high standards. As part of our process, we conduct telephone screening with candidates.

Roles involving contact with our service users are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, requiring an Enhanced DBS Check. Further details will be provided during the screening. All pre-employment checks are managed by our third-party provider, Adecco.

It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable adults.

Benefits for Support Workers include:

• Your birthday off plus 5.6 weeks of holiday
• Opportunities for continuous learning and development, including bespoke training, apprenticeships, and leadership programs
• Health Cash Back and Pension Scheme
• £500 bonus through our referral scheme (unlimited referrals)
• Enhanced pay for maternity or paternity leave
• Blue Light Discount Scheme
• Eligibility for COSTCO membership

Main Responsibilities

• Support service users to lead full, active lives aligned with their wishes and support plans
• Ensure safety and safeguard their welfare from abuse
• Provide emotional support with a person-centered approach
• Assist with social activities, manage finances and medication, support personal care and healthcare tasks
• Act as an informal contact for the service users' support network
• Accurately record and report issues related to care and support
• Follow health and safety regulations and promote wellbeing
• Maintain professional boundaries and form appropriate relationships
• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures
• Demonstrate the organization's values and behaviors

The Ideal Candidate

• Caring, compassionate, and passionate about helping others
• Values-driven, regardless of prior care experience
• Positive attitude, even during challenging days
• Team player with initiative and willingness to support colleagues