We are looking for dedicated and experienced Support Workers to join our supported living service in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. We have day/evening shifts as well as waking night shifts available. This role is truly special, as you will be providing person-centred support to a lady with learning disabilities and Autism, allowing her to choose how she wants to live her life and enabling her to reach her full potential.

Read about her in her mum’s own words below:

“We are looking for an experienced support worker in learning disability who is compassionate and who really cares to go that extra mile to support our 26 year old daughter to live the best life experiences on a day to day basis. This is a 2:1 role so you will work alongside another colleague so that our daughter’s needs can be met. Our daughter’s disability means she relies on you for absolutely everything but her determination, happiness and smile shine through which is infectious. If you are enthusiastic, energetic and have a zest for life, we’d love to hear from you.”

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.

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.