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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 (£9.22-£9.50). The salary shown is as a per annum equivalent for information only. The higher rate is applicable to those aged 23 years and over and based on 42 hours per week. NLW applies and will be pro rata'd based on contracted hours.

We are flexible regarding Full or Part-Time hour contracts, we will also consider candidates who may be looking for Bank, offering 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 recognised 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:

Take your Birthday off plus 5.6 weeks of holiday - increasing with service (pro rata’d for part-time employees) 
Free DBS Check
Continuous Learning & Development opportunities - including access to bespoke training, Apprenticeships in Health & Social Care and Business and Leadership & Management
Opportunities to develop through Eden’s Aspire programmes such as our Leadership Development Programme
Health Cash Back and Pension Scheme
Eligible for £500 bonus through our refer a friend scheme (unlimited referrals)
Enhanced pay for maternity or paternity leave
Blue Light Discount Scheme
Eligibility for COSTCO membershipMain 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 othersThe 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 challengng 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 neededAbout The CompanyEden 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 overall aim as an organisation is to provide a high-quality service that empowers Service Users to lead normal lives, and to be the provider of choice.

We are proud to have the Advanced (Gold) Investors in People (IIP) standard, which put us in the top 2% of organisations internationally that are part of IIP