Support Worker - Full time

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing exceptional support services for individuals with learning disabilities and mental health challenges. As a Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in helping service users live independently, providing emotional support, and ensuring their well-being. This full-time position offers flexible working hours and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With comprehensive training and support, you will be equipped to excel in your role and achieve a nationally recognized qualification in Health and Social Care. If you are passionate about care and making a positive impact, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Free DBS Check

Bonus through refer a friend scheme

Blue Light Discount Scheme

Eligibility for COSTCO membership

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support service users to lead a full and active life.
• Provide emotional support and maintain a person-centred approach.
• Accurately report and record any issues related to care.

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Ability to support individuals

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care

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Chesterfield, United Kingdom

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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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 are recruiting Support Workers to join the team across our Supported Living Services, supporting individuals in their own homes as well as out in the community, helping them to live as independently as possible.

*Roles are paid at an hourly rate of £12.21 - equating to an annual salary of £26,722 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 hours worked - this is a Full Time contracted position.

We are flexible regarding working hours/shifts - giving 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.

For those new to care, we will make sure that you are given the support 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 Lifetime Training.

As a Support Worker you will receive the following benefits :

• Free DBS Check
• Eligible for bonus through our refer a friend scheme (unlimited referrals)
• Blue Light Discount Scheme
• Eligibility for COSTCO membership

Main Responsibilities

• 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 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

The Ideal Candidate

• Caring and compassionate, having a genuine passion for helping 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 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