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

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

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 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. Head over to our website and check out this video to find out more about life at Eden Futures: https://edenfutures.org/life-at-eden/
Leadership is people-centric and values-driven
Learning and development are embedded in everyday work
Engagement is measured, acted on, and constantly improved
Values are not just written - they're lived
Innovation, inclusion, and giving back are part of the culture

Roles are paid at an hourly rate of £12.71 - equating to an annual salary of £27,758.64 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.

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