Support Worker - Full time

Eden Futures; Rotherham; 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 complex needs. As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in empowering service users to live independently and lead fulfilling lives. This full-time position offers flexible working hours, comprehensive training, and the opportunity to make a real difference in the community. With a commitment to high-quality care and personal achievement, this is an exciting opportunity to grow within a supportive team environment. If you are compassionate and eager to help others, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Free DBS Check

£500 referral bonus

Blue Light Discount Scheme

COSTCO membership eligibility

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate attitude towards individuals with complex needs.
• Willingness to support colleagues and participate in training.

Responsibilities

• Support service users to lead active lives according to their wishes.
• Ensure safety and take appropriate actions to safeguard welfare.
• Assist with personal care, hygiene, and healthcare.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Teamwork

Initiative

Communication Skills

Education

Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

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 our team across Supported Living Services, supporting individuals in their own homes and in the community, helping them to live as independently as possible.

*Roles are paid at an hourly rate of £12.21, which equates to an annual salary of approximately £26,652.72 based on a 42-hour work week. The annual salary is for illustrative purposes only. NLW applies and will be pro-rata'd based on hours worked. This is a Full-Time contracted position.

We offer flexible working hours/shifts to accommodate your commitments.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check before starting employment.

New staff will complete a comprehensive Induction Programme including face-to-face training, e-learning, and shadowing experienced team members.

For those new to care, we support you to complete your Care Certificate and obtain a nationally recognized Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care or relevant field, partnering with Lifetime Training.

Benefits for Support Workers include:

• Free DBS Check
• £500 referral bonus through our 'Refer a Friend' scheme (unlimited referrals)
• Blue Light Discount Scheme
• COSTCO membership eligibility

Main Responsibilities

• Support service users to lead full, active lives according to their wishes and support plans, participating in plan development where applicable
• Ensure safety and take appropriate actions to safeguard welfare and prevent abuse
• Provide emotional support with a person-centered approach
• Assist with social activities, manage finances and medication, support practical tasks, and assist with personal care, hygiene, and healthcare
• Serve as an informal point of contact for families and social workers
• Report and record care-related issues accurately to monitor health and wellbeing
• Follow Health and Safety regulations, prioritizing the safety and welfare of others

The Ideal Candidate

• Caring, compassionate, and passionate about helping others achieve independence
• Valuable qualities include positivity, teamwork, initiative, and willingness to support colleagues
• No prior experience necessary; we value your values and attitude

About Eden Futures

Eden Futures is committed to enabling people to live fulfilling lives in their chosen circumstances. We support independence and personal achievement.

Our goal is to provide high-quality services that empower Service Users to lead normal lives and to be their provider of choice.

We are proud to hold the Advanced (Gold) Investors in People (IIP) standard, placing us in the top 2% of organizations worldwide with IIP recognition.