Your new company
We are currently working exclusively with Eden Futures, a supported living service provider who supports people living in a range of accommodation styles which include individual apartments, specialist single-story properties and shared houses. They are committed to delivering support to service users to suit their aspirational and individual needs.
Your new role
As a Support Worker, you will be providing outreach support to those living in the supported facilities, giving them the opportunity to be integrated back into the community.
The individuals that you will be supporting are the focus of the role. You will be helping them lead a full and active life in line with their wishes, choices, and their assessed needs. You will get to know them as individuals, get to know how they want to be supported and be flexible in the approach to facilitating their needs.
You will be the point of contact for the individual’s inner circle and work collaboratively with those inside and outside the organisation.
This is a permanent position which is based on a shift rotation, but there is flexibility with hours and shift lengths. Working hours are 40–42 hours per week with overtime offered. Located within the Shirebrook Area
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will need to have at least 6 months experience working in care/support.
You will also need to be able to support people practically in their day-to-day lives by supporting them to access their community, be able to meet the physical demands and personal care needs of the role, demonstrate an ability to work according to the needs of the service and individual. This will include working on a 24-hour service.
You will also need to demonstrate flexibility, resourcefulness and immediate problem-solving and decision-making.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive specific training to help you succeed in your role, as well as open up opportunities for career development and progression.
Benefits include an additional one-day annual leave for birthday, £500 bonus through their Recommend-A-Friend scheme, apprenticeships in Health & Social Care, Business and Leadership & Management, opportunities to develop through their Leadership Development Programme, Competitive rates of pay, pension, Health Cash back scheme and 28 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time employees) increased to 30 based on length of service.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
- Georgina Caines
