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 particular role will provide support around the clock to a gentleman who lives in his own home. He has profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) which is a lifelong condition. You won’t be alone – this is a 2:1 role so you will work alongside another colleague so that this gentleman’s needs can be met. He has a busy schedule and loves doing a variety of activities that are stimulating and meet his sensory needs.

The gentleman is always happy, he likes to have fun, he loves listening to stories and he has a great sense of humour. He wakes up each morning with excitement, enthusiasm and eager to start his day, As part of his person-centred support plan it is important that his routine and protocols are adhered to, to ensure a good quality of life.

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 activities, which may include 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.

Requirements:

• A nurturing, supportive and patient approach
• Strong communication skills, being able to pick up on both verbal and non-verbal cues
• Shifts can either be long or short day shifts, possibly sleep ins and will involve every other weekend.
• You need to hold a full UK driving licence.
• 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!

Why work for us?

Join an award-winning organization dedicated to excellence. In 2025, we were proudly recognized as a Top 10 Best Charity to Work For in the UK and a Top 50 Best Large Company to Work For in the UK, holding an Outstanding rating by Best Companies and a 4.1 employer rating on Indeed.

Benefits:

• Financial Flexibility: Excellent rates of pay and HasteePay, giving you access to your wages as you earn them.
• Work-Life Balance: 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) and flexible rotas.
• Professional Development: Full comprehensive training and access to industry-recognized formal qualifications.
• Recognition: Monthly Employee of the Month awards and an annual employee awards evening.
• Wellbeing: Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, plus a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Perks: £200 staff referral scheme, company pension, and access to various employee discounts.

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.