Work With Us

Join our Kids4Eden team to enable children to build friendships, get involved in their community, explore their interests, achieve targets, build skills and confidence – all while having fun. 

At 4Eden we focus on each child’s needs and goals. We offer a wide variety of support, including after school clubs, short breaks, evening/weekend supports and school holiday activities. We provide group support, 2:1 and 1:1 support to enable all children.  

We support children to explore a variety of interactive activities to provide children the opportunity to have time away from their “everyday” and ‘blow off a bit of steam’.  

The role of the coach4independance (support worker) is to work with the Kids4Eden team to plan and enable children to participate in activities that meet the needs of the children and achieve their goals.  (joining a community club, attending a community event, joining a sports team, doing exercise, cooking, crafts, gardening, learning life skills) 

You will:  

• Work with the Kids4eden team to plan and have implement ideas for activities 
• Identify learning opportunities  
• Enable the children to participate in activities, build their skills-set and increase confidence. 

Over time you will develop and coach the people we support to build independence, recognise their abilities and get involved in things that benefit our local community.  

Would you like to share your passion, knowledge and skills to enable others?  

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Angela at angela@null4eden.co.uk or give us a call at 01768892014.  

Working for 4Eden: 

• Starting Salary – £11.90 per hour annualised contract for 1040 annualised hours (part time)  
• Your wages BACS into your bank account 3 working days before the end of every month 
• Hours – Evenings and every other weekend (daytime hours during school holidays and you can train in other areas if you are looking for full time work) 

Benefits: 

• Enrolment into our workplace pension scheme into which 4EDEN contributes 3% of your salary if you meet our qualifying criteria.  
• Enrolment into an employer paid healthcare scheme that allows you to claim money towards the cost of dental, optical and other medical expenses and additional benefits for your well-being. With the option to add your partner and free children’s cover. 
• Your Birthday off every year – paid 
• Employee ‘Value’ Award 
• Branded workwear

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Are you ready to provide a wide variety of services that just ‘fix it!’?  

Working with the guys who purchase support services from 4Eden, you will work alongside and coach this group to focus on vocational activities as part of a pathway to paid employment and supported employment. You will enable people to gain experience on the job.  

What will you be coaching people to do?  

• health and safety/risk assessment and working as part of team to meet contracts 
• customer service and problem-solving skills 
• preparing quotes, budgeting, buying supplies 
• grass cutting, gardening, landscaping 
• building and repair work 
• painting and decorating 
• equipment repair and maintenance 
• general handy work 
• cleaning, sorting 

People will be supported to achieve in workplace training. You will support the team to create a work routine and gain skills while they build professional relationships with colleagues.  

Over time you will develop and train the people we support to carry out a variety of jobs working and making things happen that benefit our local community.  

Would you like to share your passion, knowledge and skills to enable others?  

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Angela at angela@null4eden.co.uk or give us a call at 01768892014. 

Working for 4Eden: 

• Starting Salary – £12.30per hour = £25,500 annualised contract for 2080 annualised hours  
• Your wages BACS into your bank account 3 working days before the end of every month 
• Hours – Monday to Friday 9:00-5:00pm (some weekend and evening work may be required for support of special events)  

Benefits: 

• Enrolment into our workplace pension scheme into which 4EDEN contributes 3% of your salary if you meet our qualifying criteria.  
• Enrolment into an employer paid healthcare scheme that allows you to claim money towards the cost of dental, optical and other medical expenses and additional benefits for your well-being. With the option to add your partner and free children’s cover. 
• Your Birthday off every year – paid. 
• Employee ‘Value’ Award. 
• Branded workwear.

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We are Hiring for Night Duty  

Enabling people to live in their own homes, the Night Duty is responsible for coaching people to learn about and follow a healthy bedtime, sleep and morning routine, to enable their days to be full of opportunity!  

Arrive at the property, ready to begin. Catch up with the guys, how are they? What have they been doing? Do they need help with anything?  

Plan with the guys what they will make for breakfast the following morning, prepare what you need.  

Support people in taking any medication and with personal care as required. monitor sleeping patterns and be available to assist with anything causing concern through the night. (we provide training in medication administration, personal care, first aid and emergency response)  

It is the night duty’s responsibility to ensure all general cleaning, file checks, meal preparation and health and safety checks have been completed through the night.  

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Angela at angela@null4eden.co.uk or give us a call at 01768892014. 

Working for 4Eden: 

• Starting Salary – £12.00per hour = £22,464.00 annualised contract for 1872 hour annualised hours  
• Your wages BACS into your bank account 3 working days before the end of every month 
• Hours – 12-hour shifts, usually worked 9pm to 9am the next day (flexibility in start and end times)   

Benefits: 

• Every other weekend off. 
• Enrolment into our workplace pension scheme into which 4EDEN contributes 3% of your salary if you meet our qualifying criteria.  
• Enrolment into an employer paid healthcare scheme that allows you to claim money towards the cost of dental, optical and other medical expenses and additional benefits for your well-being. With the option to add your partner and free children’s cover. 
• Your Birthday off every year – paid. 
• Employee ‘Value’ Award. 
• Branded workwear.

Click here to view/download PDF.

A sustainable society, where all empowered members share equal status, are listened to and are enabled to live their best lives.

Conceived over 30 years ago, 4EDEN based centrally in Penrith, is an organisation with ideologies to promote an individual’s ability, regardless of physical impediments and/or learning incapacities.

To enable them to contribute and play an active part in social progression and to have the best life they can. Our services specialise in learning disability and autism spectrum disorder; standard/lower level and high level/complex needs.

We are developing real work opportunities by creating trading businesses as part of our organisation: Bake 4EDEN, Café 4EDEN and Fixit 4EDEN. They provide meaningful activities that help to build our members skills, confidence, and independence where they can, while socialising together and interacting with the general public.

Our core values are:

• Sense of Belonging (providing an engaging and inclusive environment)
• It’s all about you (we value our empowered members and together we lay the foundations for you to live your best life)
• We are who we are (we respect one another as individuals)
• Financially self-sustainable (through active and engaged governance and expansion of innovative opportunities we attract aligned investors)

Find out more about us here: www.4eden.co.uk

TRUSTEE VACANCIES

Our strategy has been very successful, and this has ensured strong growth over recent years. We need to strengthen our small Board of Trustees to allow 4EDEN to remain effective. Trustees can make a difference by helping to make key decisions, provide guidance, direction and oversight. New board members can bring a fresh perspective and valuable experience.

Being a Trustee is very satisfying as it provides the opportunity to give something back to your local community, while aiding personal development. We particularly need knowledge from some key business functions such as Marketing, HR, IT, Strategic Planning or Operations. Although we would encourage those who have life skills in any of our business areas or the voluntary or care sectors to consider applying, as you will certainly be able to make a difference.

YOUR COMMITMENT

Generally, we hold around 11 meetings a year. These are made up of four Board Meetings, an AGM where you would be required to attend. Plus, Sub-Committee meetings that discuss specific topics. You would only need to attend those where your area of expertise is needed or if you are interested. They usually last about 90 minutes. In addition, there may be some events organised to promote 4EDEN.

The role of Trustee is a voluntary position, therefore unpaid. 

WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Contact Jacqui Taylor on:01768 892014 or email jacqui@null4eden.co.uk

Job title: Coach4Independence, Practitioner HF.

Learning needs, learning disabilities, neurodiversity (autistic spectrum)

Location: This position will be based at 1 location, close to Penrith.

Salary: £23,504 – £25,584 per annum, depending on skills, qualifications and experience + Plenty of benefits (Listed below)

• Pro rata – 2080 annual hours
• Sleepover duties as agreed with team (additional payment)
• Waking nights incorporated into hours of work

About Us (4EDEN) – the local partner of Royal National Mencap

We are a local charity, providing support services throughout the Eden Valley, from our office & opportunities centre based in Penrith. Our services and businesses provide bespoke support for children, young people and adults, who have additional learning needs, learning disabilities and/or neurodiversity (autistic spectrum).

We believe in supporting individuals to access and integrate within their local community and enable people to access the wider community, by assisting individuals with social skills and providing the opportunity to live and experience an ordinary life, as independently as possible.

Skilled and experienced staff, who enable people to meet their individual needs, are at the forefront of our services. 4EDEN can be a busy environment with various services being available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Through a friendly, supportive and collaborative approach, 4EDEN excels in its commitments whilst still striving to maintain a healthy work/life balance.

Our services include:

• Supported Independent Living – in people’s own homes
• Independent living skill building/enhancement
• Community-based and day centre-based opportunities – skill building, work placements, supported employment, volunteering, learning, training and development.
• Personal individualised support in a person’s home or community
• Work placement and employment support in local businesses
• Real paid work opportunities in our developing trading arms
• Training with certification
• Career progression pathway
• Social and recreational support and opportunities
• Life, friendship, relationship and personal development
• Clubs, short breaks, activities and holiday

Job description:

A home where 3 individuals will live and learn to build up their independence and live an ordinary life. Who are able-bodied and communicate verbally, knowledge of autism and mental health would be an advantage, however, full training will be provided and working alongside other team members during induction.

You will be a part of a team around the people enabling each person to live their life to the full, both in their own home, their local and wider community and supporting to participate in their local community. The rota will be created by the staff team, so work-life balance, hours of working, leave and duties to undertake will be discussed and agreed by the staff so that wrap around support times are covered.

Responsibilities will include:

• To maintain health and wellbeing
• Supporting individuals and groups in their chosen activity including domestic duties and involvement in local and wider community activities.
• Providing the best quality of life.
• To support individuals to maintain and manage their tenancy.
• Contribute to team meetings and service user reviews and attend any meetings that are essential to maintain the safe running of the service.
• Ensure that a person’s rights, dignity, choice and privacy are respected at all times.

Recording of information and record keeping is an important part of the role, using systems and processes in place.

• Complete required forms and documentation in relation to the support of the person
• Comply with all policies and procedures, terms and conditions detailed in the company handbook and your contract of employment. 

Person Specification:

We are looking for someone who has a positive outlook. Is calm, flexible and committed to 4EDEN values. Our ideal candidate will be person focused and inclusive, passionate about enabling others.

A current full driving licence and use of a car is essential to enable you to travel to place of work / desirable if you have the intention to work towards taking your licence.

• Understanding of learning disability and neurodiversity
• Understanding of people’s basic rights
• Aware of regulations and legislation such as CQC and The Care Act
• Awareness of Safeguarding and the importance of protection
• Experience of support planning and professional good practise
• Understanding of importance confidentiality
• Ability to effectively communicate
• Ability to actively listen
• A qualification in Health & Social Care
• Certificated training
• Transferable skills

Benefits / why work with us?

• Enrolment into an employer paid healthcare scheme that allows you to claim money towards the cost of dental, optical and other medical expenses and additional benefits for your wellbeing. With the option to add your partner and free children’s cover.
• The Care Certificate Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) training employer paid. 4EDEN commits to your career development.
• Your Birthday off every year
• RLW payments for each hour of sleep over duty – paid in addition to your salary.
• Every other weekend off
• Enrolment into our workplace pension scheme into which 4EDEN contributes 3% of your salary.
• Employee of the month – lucky dip treat
• Introduce a friend scheme – £100 for you & £100 for your friend (subject to Terms and conditions)

Next Step

To apply for our vacancy, please email office@null4eden.co.uk with your CV, email a completed application form (Download PDF or Word document) or arrange an informal chat.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job title: Coach4Independence, Learner and Practitioner are offered.

Learning needs, learning disabilities, neurodiversity (autistic spectrum)

Salary: £22,672 – £23,088 per annum, depending on skills, qualifications and experience + Plenty of benefits (Listed below)

• Pro rata – 2080 annual hours
• Additional rates available for sleep positions.

Hours range: 16-40 (we do not do zero-hours contracts)

About Us (4EDEN) – the local partner of Royal National Mencap

We are a local charity, providing support services throughout the Eden Valley, from our office & opportunities centre based in Penrith. Our services and businesses provide bespoke support for children, young people and adults, who have additional learning needs, learning disabilities and/or neurodiversity (autistic spectrum).

We believe in supporting individuals to access and integrate within their local community and enable people to access the wider community, by assisting individuals with social skills and providing the opportunity to live and experience an ordinary life, as independently as possible.

Skilled and experienced staff, who enable people to meet their individual needs, are at the forefront of our services. 4EDEN can be a busy environment with various services being available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Through a friendly, supportive and collaborative approach, 4EDEN excels in its commitments whilst still striving to maintain a healthy work/life balance.

Our services include:

• Supported Independent Living – in peoples own homes, single & double occupancy
• Independent living skill building/enhancement
• Community-based and day centre-based opportunities – skill building, work placements, supported employment, volunteering, learning, training and development.
• Personal individualised support in a person’s home or community
• Work placement and employment support in local businesses
• Real paid work opportunities in our developing trading arms
• Training with certification
• Career progression pathway
• Social and recreational support and opportunities
• Life, friendship, relationship and personal development
• Clubs, short breaks, activities and holiday

Job description:

You will be a part of a team around the people enabling each person to live their life to the full, both in their own home, their local and wider community and supporting to participate in their local community. The rota will be created by the staff team, so work life balance, hours of working, leave and duties to undertake will be discussed and agreed by the staff so that wrap around support times are covered.

Responsibilities will include:

• To maintain health and wellbeing of people including healthy lifestyles, diet & exercise, food & nutrition, developing and maintaining independent skills.
• Supporting individuals and groups in their chosen activity including domestic duties and involvement in local and wider community activities.
• Providing the best quality of life.
• To support individuals to maintain and manage their tenancy.
• Contribute to team meetings and service user reviews and attend any meetings that are essential to maintain the safe running of the service.
• To maintain good working relationships with colleagues and professionals.
• Take reasonable care of the health and safety of yourself, other persons and resources whilst at work. This includes identifying and reporting any maintenance and security issues.
• Carry out such other duties appropriate to the post as might be allocated by the Team Manager
• Ensure that a person’s rights, dignity, choice and privacy are respected at all times.

Recording of information and record keeping is an important part of the role, using systems and processes in place, you will be able to:

• Write clear and concise notes in a person’s individual file, recording any changes in their physical and mental health and to pass on relevant information to managers, professionals and colleagues as appropriate.
• Complete and update risk assessments and promote positive risk-taking accident/incident forms and observational charts as required.
• Complete all required forms and documentation in relation to the support of the person
• Follow the working pattern specified in the staff rota – agreed by the staffing team.
• Comply with all policies and procedures, terms and conditions detailed in the company handbook and your contract of employment.
• Observe and report any changes in physical and mental health to the Team Manager

Person Specification:

We are looking for someone who has a positive outlook. Is calm, flexible and committed to 4EDEN objects. Our ideal candidate will be person focussed and inclusive, passionate about supporting others.

A current full driving licence and use of a car is essential to enable you to travel to place of work / desirable if you have the intention to work towards taking your licence.

• Understanding of learning disability and neurodiversity
• Understanding of people’s basic rights
• Aware of regulations and legislation such as CQC and The Care Act
• Awareness of Safeguarding and the importance of protection
• Experience of support planning and professional good practise
• Understanding of importance confidentiality
• Ability to effectively communicate
• Ability to actively listen
• Ability to remain calm and professional
• A qualification in Health & Social Care
• Certificated training
• Transferable skills

Benefits / why work with us?

• Enrolment into an employer paid healthcare scheme that allows you to claim money towards the cost of dental, optical and other medical expenses and additional benefits for your wellbeing. With the option to add your partner and free children’s cover.
• The Care Certificate Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) training employer paid. 4EDEN commits to your career development.
• Your Birthday off every year
• RLW payments for each hour of sleep over duty – paid in addition to your salary.
• Paid travel time between duties
• Mileage payments when travelling between duties
• Every other weekend off
• Enrolment into our workplace pension scheme into which 4EDEN contributes 3% of your salary if you meet our qualifying criteria.
• Your wages BACS into your bank account 3 working days before the end of every month
• Employee of the month – lucky dip treat
• Introduce a friend scheme – £100 for you & £100 for your friend (subject to Terms and conditions)
• You are perfectly placed to make a difference, share some fabulous experiences and know that every day you make someone’s life better – priceless and very rewarding.

Next Step

To apply for our vacancy, please email office@null4eden.co.uk with your CV, email a completed application form (Download PDF or Word document) or arrange an informal chat.

We look forward to hearing from you!