As a growing charity, we are looking to expand our team of Support Workers to provide valuable and caring support to adults with learning disabilities.

This role is based in Ely, working in a supported living service providing person-centred support to two brothers. Both brothers have Fragile X Syndrome and traits of Autism which mean they have difficulties understanding the world. One of the brothers is looking for a Support Worker who can get involved in what he enjoys, particularly sports and going to see Cambridge United, and who can be patient, positive and prepared in case the day doesn’t go to plan. The other brother loves music, acting and drama activities, and arts and crafts and is looking for a Support Worker who is confident, jovial and understands and supports him with his regular routines. Essentially, this role will be supporting both brothers to live their best lives.

Why work for us?

• Excellent rates of pay
• Flexible rotas
• 30 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Full, comprehensive training to enhance and develop your existing skillset
• Access to professional, industry-recognised formal qualifications
• Recognition of staff going the extra mile through our employee of the month award
• Annual employee awards evening, celebrating our valued staff and their achievements over the last year
• Access to employee discounts and benefits
• Company pension scheme
• Earn £200 for every successful Support Worker referred under our staff referral scheme
• Access to our employee assistance programme providing confidential support and advice to both you and your family
• HasteePay offering access to a portion of your wages as and when you need it
• Cycle to work scheme
• Paid mileage (where applicable)

Requirements:

• A full UK driving licence is essential for this role
• Various shift patterns with a requirement for sleep ins and alternate weekends
• A nurturing, supportive and patient approach
• Strong communication skills, being able to pick up on both verbal and non-verbal cues
• New to social care – no problem, as we have excellent internal training for all support staff.
• Experienced? Then we will value and offer to enhance the skills you bring! 

Main responsibilities

• To provide person-centred support to the people who use our services.
• To follow the support plans of the people we support and any other relevant documentation.
• To support all people in line with their individual communication needs.
• Assist with daily living activities, which may include meal preparation, medication administration, and personal hygiene.
• Maintain open communication with the people we support, their families and within the staffing team to ensure needs are met effectively.

About Us

The Edmund Trust & Eddie’s has been proudly supporting people across the East of England with learning & physical disabilities, autism and complex needs for over seventy years. We work to provide lifelong opportunities and create positive lifestyles for people to be equal and active members of the community.

We provide person-centred support, allowing individuals to choose how they want to live their lives, enabling them to reach their full potential. We encourage people to achieve their aspirations with outcome focused support. Working alongside our values of Commitment, Collaboration and Positive Interactions.