We are seeking two Keyworkers to join our team at Eddie’s, who will support children, young people and adults up to the age of 25 with a learning disability, autism or complex needs. Both roles will be working in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough locality.  

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.  

 Eddie’s provides a wide range of services across Cambridgeshire for children, young people and adults with learning disabilities, and their families and carers. We deliver a number of projects and programmes to help the people we support with increased confidence, more effective social inclusion, improved skills, and reduced financial hardship. 

To be considered for this role, it is essential that you: 

• have a good working knowledge of children’s and young people’s opportunities across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough 

• are able to work with other organisations and look for opportunities that will lead to better outcomes for individuals with a learning disability, autism or complex needs  

• are proactive in your personal style and determined in wanting the best outcome for individuals with a learning disability, autism or complex needs  

• are articulate and have excellent communication skills whether in a meeting or in people’s front rooms 

• are able to creatively engage with children, young people and their families 

• are organised with excellent administration and prioritisation skills

• are able to work as part of a team but also confident at lone working 

 Please see the Job Description for more details.   

Why work for us? 

• We are a not-for-profit charity that supports people with learning disabilities and autism

• 22 days paid holiday per year plus bank holidays

• Company pension scheme 

• Employee discounts and benefits 

• Free car parking  

• Cycle to work scheme 

• HasteePay 

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme 

• Hybrid Working 

 The roles: 

• 35 hours per week, working Monday to Friday 

• Salary of £27,616 per annum 

• offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract, with likely extension (if funding is available) 

• are suitable for hybrid working and we are happy to discuss any flexible working arrangements

• are subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks prior to appointment 

Further details regarding the roles: These positions are part of a national initiative under NHS England’s long-term plan. The Keyworker programme has been operational in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough for four years, building on its pilot project launched in 2021 and funded by the Integrated Care Board.  

The closing date for both roles is on Monday 24th March 2025, with interviews being held week commencing 31st March 2025.  

We believe in quality lives for the people we support, backed up by our core values of Commitment, Collaboration and Positive Interactions. 

 The Edmund Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.