At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with learning disabilities to live independently and participate in community activities.
- Company: Eden Futures, a Platinum accredited organisation focused on people and culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, training opportunities, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with excellent career growth and recognition for your hard work.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your career in care.
- Qualifications: Compassionate individuals who share our values; experience not required.
The predicted salary is between 24750 - 30250 £ per year.
Due to an occupational requirement, we are welcoming applications from females in order to increase our female workforce to allow us to meet the individual needs of our service users.
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 Female 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.
At Eden Futures, we’re more than a supported living provider - we’re a true people’s organisation. In 2025, we were honoured with Investors in People Platinum status, reflecting our deep commitment to culture, collaboration, and giving our staff a real career in care. We support you every step of the way, whether through e-learning, face-to-face training, or your own tailored development plan. We’re proud to offer pathways like the Care Certificate and apprenticeships - real chances to make a difference in people’s lives.
We hire for values first, skills second. In our Support Worker roles, we give you interview questions in advance—because we want you to shine as your authentic self. We love celebrating our teams! From annual Care Awards to monthly staff recognition, and long-service milestones, we ensure you feel valued. We’re an employer people want to stay with.
Our roles are paid at an hourly rate of £13.20 - equating to an annual salary of £28,828.80 based on a 42 hour working week. The annual salary shown is as a per annum equivalent for illustration purposes only, this will be pro rata'd based on hours worked.
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 cleaning, 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.
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.
- Ability to remain positive when there are challenging days - you have the chance to positively influence how someone feels.
- 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 people choose. 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. This accreditation reflects how we lead, how we support one another, and how we’ve built a culture where every voice matters.
Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting those we care for and serve. We are an inclusive employer and make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Roles that require contact with our service users are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Female Specialist Support Worker - Waking Nights employer: Eden Futures Group
Eden Futures Group is an exceptional employer that prioritises the values of compassion and support, making it a rewarding place to work for those passionate about helping others. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we offer comprehensive training and opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and inclusive work culture. Located in Stoke-on-Trent, our team enjoys the unique advantage of working closely with the community, fostering meaningful relationships while making a positive impact on the lives of adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.
