Specialist Support Worker - Waking Nights Full Time

Eden Futures; Retford; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals for the role of Specialist Support Worker. This full-time position focuses on empowering individuals with learning disabilities and mental health challenges. With comprehensive training provided, you'll play a crucial role in supporting service users to lead fulfilling lives. Enjoy benefits like birthday leave, a referral bonus, and continuous learning opportunities. If you're dedicated to making a difference and thrive in a team environment, this role offers a rewarding career path in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Birthday leave

5.6 weeks of holiday

Continuous learning opportunities

Health Cash Back and Pension Scheme

£500 referral bonus

Enhanced pay for maternity/paternity leave

Blue Light Discount Scheme

COSTCO membership eligibility

Qualifications

• Compassionate individuals with a genuine desire to help others.
• Ability to remain positive during challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Support service users to lead active, fulfilling lives.
• Provide emotional support with a person-centred approach.
• Ensure safety and safeguard welfare.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

Vacancies: Specialist Support Worker - Waking Nights (Full Time)

Job Introduction

Are you a compassionate and driven individual seeking a career that makes a real difference? At Eden Futures, we are dedicated to empowering individuals with learning disabilities, mental health challenges, autism, and other complex needs.

We are eager to connect with passionate individuals committed to providing person-centred care. If you have empathy, resilience, and dedication, we want to hear from you! No prior care experience is necessary, as we provide comprehensive support, including face-to-face training, e-learning, shadowing, and assistance with obtaining a Care Certificate and a Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care, 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 for a 42-hour week. The salary is illustrative, and NLW applies, pro-rated based on contracted hours.

This is a full-time, contracted position.

Our Application Process

We are committed to safe, fair recruitment, safeguarding, and high standards in vetting, training, and supervision to ensure effective and compassionate care. Our process includes telephone screening, and roles involving contact with service users are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An Enhanced DBS check is required, and further details are provided during screening. All pre-employment checks are conducted 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

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

Main Responsibilities

• Support service users to lead active, fulfilling lives according to their wishes and support plans
• Ensure safety and safeguard welfare, taking appropriate action when needed
• Provide emotional support with a person-centred approach
• Assist with social activities, finances, medication, practical tasks, personal care, hygiene, and healthcare
• Act as an informal contact for service users' support network
• Accurately report and record care-related issues
• Follow health and safety regulations and maintain professional boundaries
• Adhere to organisational policies and demonstrate organisational values

The Ideal Candidate

• Caring and compassionate, with a genuine desire to help others
• Values-driven, with the ability to remain positive during challenging days
• Enjoys teamwork and supporting colleagues, with initiative and willingness to support when needed

Position Details

• Salary: up to £27,734.40
• Frequency: Annual
• Job Reference: eden/TP/4913/1283
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Closing Date: 14 May 2025
• Department: Operations / Care Support
• Operational Area: Notts & NE Riding Specialist