Specialist Support Worker - Full Time - Drivers Required

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as Specialist Support Workers. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those with learning disabilities and complex needs. You'll receive comprehensive training and support, including a Care Certificate and Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care. Enjoy a variety of shifts that accommodate your schedule, along with benefits like a birthday off, holiday pay, and ongoing development opportunities. If you're ready to enrich lives and support independence, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Birthday off

5.6 weeks of holiday

Ongoing learning and development

Health Cash Back and Pension Scheme

£500 referral bonus

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Blue Light Discount Scheme

COSTCO membership eligibility

Qualifications

• Compassionate individual dedicated to person-centred care.
• Ability to support individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Support service users to lead full, active lives aligned with their wishes.
• Provide emotional support and assist with personal care and healthcare.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Compassion

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

Vacancies: Specialist Support Worker - Full Time - Drivers Required

Job Introduction

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

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 team members. We will support you in completing your Care Certificate and gaining a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care or a relevant field, partnering with our provider 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 illustration purposes only. NLW applies and will be pro-rata based on contracted hours.

This is a Full-Time contracted position with shifts that 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 the process, we conduct telephone screening. Roles involving contact with service users are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; therefore, an Enhanced DBS Check is required. Further information will be provided during screening. All pre-employment checks are carried out by our third-party provider, Adecco. It is a criminal offence for barred individuals to apply for roles involving unsupervised work with vulnerable adults.

Benefits for Support Workers

• Your birthday off plus 5.6 weeks of holiday
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including bespoke training, apprenticeships, and leadership programs
• Health Cash Back and Pension Scheme
• £500 referral bonus (unlimited referrals)
• Enhanced pay during maternity/paternity leave
• Blue Light Discount Scheme
• COSTCO membership eligibility

Main Responsibilities

• Support service users to lead full, active lives aligned with their wishes and care plans
• Ensure safety and safeguard welfare, taking appropriate protective actions
• Provide emotional support with a person-centred approach
• Assist with social activities, manage finances and medication, support practical tasks, and maintain personal care and healthcare
• Act as an informal contact for families and social workers
• Accurately report and record care-related issues
• Follow health and safety regulations and promote wellbeing
• Maintain professional relationships and boundaries
• Adhere to organisational policies and values

The Ideal Candidate

• Caring, compassionate, and passionate about supporting independence
• Values-driven, even without prior care experience
• Positive attitude during challenging days
• Team player with initiative and willingness to support colleagues