Specialist Support Worker - Full Time

TN United Kingdom; Pudsey; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Support Workers to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. This full-time role offers the opportunity to provide compassionate, person-centred care while receiving comprehensive training and support. With flexible shifts and a commitment to professional development, you will play a vital role in empowering individuals to achieve independence and lead fulfilling lives. Join a team that values empathy and resilience, and be part of a rewarding career in the health and social care sector.

Benefits

Birthday leave plus 5.6 weeks of holiday

Continuous Learning & Development opportunities

Health Cash Back and Pension Scheme

Unlimited referral bonuses

Enhanced pay for maternity or paternity leave

Blue Light Discount Scheme

Eligibility for COSTCO membership

Qualifications

• Compassionate individuals committed to person-centred care.
• Ability to support individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Support service users in leading full, active lives.
• Ensure safety and safeguard welfare of service users.
• Assist with personal care and practical tasks.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Compassion

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care

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29.04.2025

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13.06.2025

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Job Introduction

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! If you haven't worked in care before, we will provide you with all the support required. 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 that you are supported to complete your Care Certificate and gain a nationally recognized Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care or relevant to your role, partnering with our provider company Paragon Skills.

*Roles are paid at an hourly rate of £12.70, equating to an annual salary of approximately £27,000 based on a 42-hour working week. The annual salary shown is as a per annum equivalent for illustration purposes only. NLW applies and will be pro-rata'd based on contracted hours.

This is a Full-Time contracted position, with shifts that can vary across days, nights, and weekends, offering you flexibility to work around your commitments.

Our application process

Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We vet, select, train, and supervise all staff to a high standard to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care. As part of our process, we conduct telephone screening with candidates.

Roles requiring contact with our service users are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. You will be required to have an Enhanced DBS Check before joining us. Further information will be provided during the telephone screening.

All pre-employment checks are carried out by our third-party provider, Adecco, as per our privacy notice.

It’s a criminal offence for barred individuals to apply for roles involving unsupervised work with vulnerable adults.

Benefits for Support Workers include:

• Birthday leave plus 5.6 weeks of holiday
• Continuous Learning & Development opportunities, including bespoke training, apprenticeships in Health & Social Care, Business, and Leadership & Management
• Health Cash Back and Pension Scheme
• Unlimited referral bonuses through our 'Refer a Friend' scheme
• 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, safeguard welfare, and prevent abuse
• Provide emotional support with a person-centred approach
• Assist with social activities, manage finances and medication, help with practical tasks and personal care
• Act as an informal contact for the service users' support circle
• Report and record issues related to care and wellbeing
• Follow health and safety regulations and maintain professional boundaries
• Work within organisational policies and demonstrate organisational values

The Ideal Candidate

• Caring, compassionate, and passionate about helping others achieve independence
• Values-driven with the ability to remain positive during challenging days
• A team player who can also work independently and support colleagues