Support Worker - Full time *New Service*

Eden Futures; Milnrow; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A support services provider in Milnrow is seeking Support Workers to assist individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. The role offers a full-time position paying £12.60 per hour, with responsibilities including providing emotional support and promoting independence among service users. The ideal candidate should be caring, compassionate, and a good team player. No previous experience in care is necessary. Flexible working hours are available.

Benefits

£500 refer-a-friend bonus

Blue Light Discount Scheme

Eligibility for Costco membership

Qualifications

• Successful candidates will have an Enhanced DBS check.
• Ability to remain positive in challenging situations.
• No prior experience in care required.

Responsibilities

• Support service users to lead a full and active life.
• Safeguard the welfare of individuals.
• Report and record issues related to service users' care.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Team player

Positive attitude

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 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.

Pay and Hours

Roles are paid at an hourly rate £12.60, equating to an annual salary of £27,518.40 based on a 42‑hour working week. The annual salary shown is a per‑annum equivalent for illustration purposes only. National Living Wage applies and will be pro‑rated 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.

Recruitment Requirements

• Successful candidates will be required to have an Enhanced DBS check prior to commencing employment.
• At first joining 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 support you to complete your Care Certificate and gain a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care or a relevant qualification, in partnership with our provider company Paragon Training.

Benefits

• Eligibility for a £500 bonus through our refer‑a‑friend scheme (unlimited referrals).
• Blue Light Discount Scheme.
• Eligibility for Costco membership.

Recruitment Statement

Eden Futures is 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.
• 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.
• Serve as 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.

Ideal Candidate

• Caring and compassionate, with a genuine passion for helping our service users lead a full and active life to enable them to achieve as much independence as possible.
• Capability to remain positive in challenging days, positively influencing how someone feels.
• A good team player who will also take initiative and support colleagues when needed.
• Experience in the care sector is not required; we recruit individuals based on values.

About The Company

Eden Futures is about enabling people to live fulfilling lives in whatever circumstances they choose. We support people to be as independent as possible. Our overall aim is to provide a high‑quality service that empowers service users to lead normal lives and be a provider of choice.

Eden Futures has been awarded Platinum accreditation by Investors in People – the highest level of recognition an organisation can achieve. We are an inclusive employer, committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting those we care for and serve.

We support vulnerable adults and therefore roles that require contact with our service users are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

It is a criminal offence for people barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with vulnerable adults.