Support Worker - Part Time 30 Hours Per Week

Eden Futures; Langley; Hybrid; GBP 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A compassionate care provider in Langley is seeking individuals to support service users with learning disabilities and other complex needs. The role involves facilitating independence and participation in community activities while ensuring safety and wellbeing. No prior care experience is needed, as full training will be provided. Key benefits include an hourly rate of £12.21 and opportunities for ongoing learning and development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Birthday off

5.6 weeks of holiday

Health Cash Back and Pension Scheme

£500 bonus for referrals

Enhanced pay for maternity/paternity leave

Blue Light Discount Scheme

COSTCO membership eligibility

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; recruitment is based on values.
• Willingness to learn and complete an Induction Programme.
• Prepared to undertake Enhanced DBS Check.

Responsibilities

• Support service users in their daily life and personal care.
• Safeguard the welfare of service users.
• Maintain professional boundaries with service users.

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Ability to work as part of a team

Positive attitude

Education

Willingness to complete Care Certificate

Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Are you a compassionate and driven individual looking for a career that makes a real difference in people's lives? At Eden Futures we are dedicated to empowering those with learning disabilities, enduring mental ill health, autism, and other complex needs. We support people to be as independent as possible, helping them to live fulfilling lives in whatever circumstances they choose.

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 and 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.
• Act as an informal point of contact for those in the service users' circle of support such as 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.
• Form appropriate relationships with those we care for and maintain professional boundaries.
• Work within organisational policies, procedures and guidance.
• Committed to demonstrating the organisation's values and behaviours in your work.

Qualities and Values

• Caring and compassionate, with a genuine passion for helping service users achieve independence.
• Understanding that not everyone has experience in the care sector; recruitment is based on values.
• Ability to remain positive when challenging days arise, positively influencing how someone feels.
• Enjoy working as part of a team as well as using your own initiative, with a willingness to support colleagues when needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• No prior care experience required. We recruit based on your values and willingness to learn.
• Willingness to complete a comprehensive Induction Programme involving face‑to‑face training, e‑learning and shadowing experienced members of the team.
• Prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check and complete the Care Certificate and a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care or a relevant role.

Training & Support

• Comprehensive Induction Programme with training and shadowing.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, apprenticeships and business/leadership training.

Remuneration

Roles are paid at an hourly rate of £12.21 per hour, equating to £26,652.72 annually based on a 42‑hour working week. The higher rate applies to those aged 23 years and over. National Living Wage applies and will be pro‑rated based on contracted hours.

Benefits

• Birthday off and 5.6 weeks of holiday.
• Continuous Learning & Development opportunities including bespoke training, apprenticeships, and leadership & management programmes.
• Health Cash Back and Pension Scheme.
• £500 bonus through our refer‑a‑friend scheme (unlimited referrals).
• Enhanced pay for maternity or paternity leave.
• Blue Light Discount Scheme.
• Eligibility for COSTCO membership.

Additional Information

• Part‑time contracted position with flexible shift patterns across days, nights and weekends.
• Application process includes telephone screening and an Enhanced DBS Check. All pre‑employment checks are carried out by our third‑party provider, Adecco.
• Eden Futures is an inclusive employer. All staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
• Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting those we care for, and is an inclusive employer.
• We are proudly a Platinum accredited organisation by Investors in People.