At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with learning disabilities to live independently and engage in community activities.
- Company: Eden Futures, a compassionate organisation dedicated to supporting vulnerable adults.
- Benefits: Earn £12.71 per hour, plus a £500 referral bonus and opportunities for training.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with genuine opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your skills and career.
- Qualifications: Caring attitude and willingness to learn; experience not required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
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 Bank 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.
When you join us, you’ll discover genuine opportunities to grow. Whether through e-learning, face‑to‑face training, or your own tailored development plan, we support you every step. We’re proud to offer pathways like the Care Certificate and apprenticeships - real chances to make a difference in people’s lives.
Main Responsibility
- 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.
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 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.
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.
At Eden Futures we support vulnerable adults and therefore roles that require contact with our service users are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Support Worker - Bank in Preston 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.
