Support Worker, Mental Health

Support Worker – Full Time

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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 recruit Support Workers to join our team across Supported Living Services, supporting individuals in their own homes as well as in the community, helping them to live as independently as possible.

Hourly rate: £12.21. This equates to an annual salary of £26,652.72 based on a 42‑hour week. The annual figure is a per‑annum equivalent for illustration only. National Living Wage applies and will be pro‑rated based on hours worked.

We are flexible regarding working hours and shifts, giving 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 support you to complete the Care Certificate and gain a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care or a relevant alternative, partnering with our provider company Paragon Training.

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

Eden Futures are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

• 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 (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.

• Caring and compassionate, with a genuine passion for helping our service users 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 a team as well as using your own initiative, and have a willingness to support your colleagues when needed.

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

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. We are a people‑centric, values‑driven organisation that embeds learning and development in everyday work, continually improves engagement, lives our values, and lives innovation, inclusion and giving back.

We are an inclusive employer and commit to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting those we care for and serve. All staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

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 certain convictions and cautions are considered protected, meaning they do not need to be disclosed to employers. Guidance can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industry: Individual and Family Services