Specialist Support Worker – Waking Nights Drivers Preferred

Support Workers – Waking Nights

Eden Futures is seeking Support Workers – Waking Nights to join our Supported Living services. You will support individuals in their own homes and in the community, helping them to live as independently as possible.

Key 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 support them with personal care, hygiene and healthcare.
• Act as an informal point of contact for 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 consider the health, safety and welfare of others.

Ideal candidate

• Caring and compassionate, with a genuine passion for helping service users lead a full and active life and achieve as much independence as possible.
• Someone we can recruit based on values, even if they have no prior care sector experience.
• Ability to remain positive during challenging days and influence others positively.
• Enjoy working as part of a team and using personal initiative, and willing to support colleagues when needed.

Remuneration and benefits

• Hourly rate: £13.20 (equivalent to an annual salary of £28,828.80 based on a 42‑hour week; salary is pro‑rated based on hours worked).
• Eligibility for a £500 bonus through our refer‑a‑friend scheme (unlimited referrals).

Additional information

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2013 and 2020 for certain convictions and cautions, as per the Ministry of Justice guidance.

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