Support Worker - Full Time

Eden Futures; Preston; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer-a-friend £500 bonus

Stream financial wellbeing

Flexible access to earned wages

Job summary

Eden Futures is recruiting Support Workers to join our services, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and related needs in their own homes and communities. Join us to help people live as independently as possible while benefiting from training and development opportunities.

We offer a range of wellbeing and reward schemes, including pro rata pay for shifts and a £500 refer-a-friend bonus. This role is paid at £12.71 per hour, with a typical 42-hour week used for illustration.

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate approach to support users
• Ability to work with adults with learning disabilities and autism
• Willingness to learn and develop in care roles

Responsibilities

• Support service users to lead a full and active life in line with their wishes and choices
• Support individuals to stay safe and protect their welfare
• Provide emotional support with a person-centred approach
• Assist with personal care, daily tasks and medication where needed
• Be an informal point of contact for families and social workers
• Accurately report and record care and wellbeing information
• Comply with Health and Safety regulations and policies

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Team player

Initiative

Job description

Support Worker - Full Time

Job Introduction

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. Head over to our website and check out this video to find out more about life at Eden Futures: https://edenfutures.org/life-at-eden/

But at Eden Futures, we’re more than a supported living provider - we’re a true people’s organisation. In 2025, we were honoured with Investors in People Platinum status, and that achievement reflects our deep commitment to culture, collaboration, and giving our staff a real career in care. Hear from our staff and Expert Partners about why they love working for Eden Futures: https://edenfutures.org/our-people/

When you join us, you’ll discover genuine opportunities to grow. Whether through e-learning, face-to-face training, or your own tailored development plan, we support you every step. We’re proud to offer pathways like the Care Certificate and apprenticeships - real chances to make a difference in people’s lives. See more about learning and development here: https://edenfutures.org/learning-development/

Oh, and we love celebrating our teams! From annual Care Awards to monthly staff recognition, and long-service milestones, we ensure you feel valued. We’re an employer people want to stay with. See our recognition page here: https://edenfutures.org/recognition/

*Roles are paid at an hourly rate of £12.71 - equating to an annual salary of £27,758.64 based on a 42 hour working week. The annual salary shown is as a per annum equivalent for illustration purposes only, this will be pro rata'd based on hours worked.

Once you join us, you’ll also be eligible for our £500 bonus through our refer a friend scheme (unlimited referrals)!

Part of our benefits package for this role is STREAM:

• You’ve earned it. Why wait for payday?
• With Stream, our fantastic financial wellbeing benefit, you’re in greater control of your money!
• Life doesn’t always work around payday. That’s why Stream gives you the flexibility to access a portion of your wages as you earn them, without waiting for your usual payday.
• Your earnings, your way! Access a portion of the money you’ve already earned, when you need it.
• Picking up extra shifts? Access your overtime earnings sooner, without waiting for your next payday!
• Take control! Track your earnings, plan ahead and enjoy greater financial flexibility.
• More choice. More flexibility. More control.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position

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 chosen 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 wanting to help 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 of 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 team as well as using your own initiative, and have a willingness to support your colleagues when needed

About The Company

Eden Futures is about enabling people to live fulfilling lives in whatever circumstances people choose. We support people to be as independent as possible to achieve what they want to with their lives.

Our purpose is our people, our culture is Platinum!

Eden Futures has been awarded Platinum accreditation by Investors in People - the highest level of recognition an organisation can achieve. To become a Platinum organisation, Investors in People look for more than just performance - they look for purpose, trust, continuous improvement, and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. They look for companies where:

• Leadership is people-centric and values-driven
• Learning and development are embedded in everyday work
• Engagement is measured, acted on, and constantly improved
• Values are not just written - they're lived
• Innovation, inclusion, and giving back are part of the culture

At Eden Futures, we often say we’re a true people’s organisation, and this award shows that we truly live up to