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’re delighted to be holding a Recruitment Event for our Supported Living Services in Newark! Come in and talk to our friendly team and find out more about our Support Worker vacancies and benefits working with Eden Futures.
Date: Thursday 26th September 2024
Location: 65 Northgate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1HD
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
We will have the facility to conduct interviews on the day. Please bring ID documents such as valid photo ID, proof of address and reference details for your previous employment / education.
*Roles are paid at an hourly rate of between £11.44 - £12.00. The salary shown is as a per annum equivalent for information only and based on 42 hours per week. NLW applies and will be pro rata'd based on contracted hours.
Shifts can vary across Days, Nights and Weekends, 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.
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, 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 others
Form appropriate relationships with those we care for and maintain professional boundaries in work.
Work within organisational policies, procedures and guidance.
Committed to demonstrating the organisations values and behaviours in their work.
The 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 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 team as well as using your own initiative, and have a willingness to support your colleagues when needed
