Support Worker | Milton

Job Overview

The Edmund Trust & Eddie’s is recruiting Support Workers in Milton, Cambridge to provide person-centred care and support for adults with learning disabilities. This rewarding role involves assisting with daily living activities, promoting independence, and supporting individuals to achieve their aspirations. Flexible full-time and part-time positions are available.

• Job Title
  :
  Support Worker
• Employer
  :
  The Edmund Trust & Eddie’s
• Location
  :
  Milton, Cambridge, UK
• Salary
  : £12.60 per hour (£26,280 per annum, FTE 40 hours/week, pro rata for part-time)
• Contract Type
  :
  Permanent
• Hours
  :
  Flexible – full-time and part-time positions available (alternate weekends required)
• Closing Date
  :
  Ongoing
• Work Location
  :
  On-site and community-based
• Visa Sponsorship
  :
  Not available (must have Right to Work in the UK)

The Edmund Trust & Eddie’s has been supporting people across the East of England with learning and physical disabilities, autism, and complex needs for over 70 years. The charity provides lifelong opportunities and promotes positive lifestyles, enabling individuals to be equal and active members of the community. Their values are Commitment, Collaboration, and Positive Interactions
.

Support Workers will provide person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities, ensuring their wellbeing, dignity, and independence. The role includes assisting with personal care, medication, and daily activities, as well as supporting social and community engagement.

• Deliver person-centred support in line with individual care plans
• Assist with daily activities, including medication administration and personal hygiene
• Support individuals with communication needs (verbal, non-verbal, and digital aids)
• Encourage independence while providing help when required
• Maintain open communication with families, colleagues, and the wider care network
• Accompany individuals to activities such as walks, gym sessions, swimming, and outings
• Provide emotional support and reassurance, respecting routines and preferences

• Nurturing, supportive, and patient approach
• Strong communication skills (verbal and non-verbal)
• Flexibility to work varied shift patterns, including alternate weekends
• Full UK driving licence (manual or automatic)
• Eligibility to work in the UK

• Previous experience in social care (training provided for new staff)

• £12.60 per hour (£26,280 FTE)
• Flexible rotas
• 30 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Comprehensive training and access to industry-recognised qualifications
• Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month, annual awards evening)
• Employee discounts and benefits
• Company pension scheme
• £200 referral bonus for successful Support Worker referrals
• Employee assistance programme (confidential support for staff and families)
• Hastee Pay (access to wages as you earn)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Paid mileage (where applicable)

The Edmund Trust & Eddie’s is committed to diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds.

to Apply via the
Edmund Trust & Eddie’s recruitment portal . Immediate consideration is given to applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Ongoing – applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged.