Job Description

Why work for us?

4.1 Employer rating on Indeed (out of 5)! Outstanding to work for in 2024- awarded by Best Companies In the top 25 best charities to work for in 2024- awarded by Best Companies In the top 50 best companies to work for in the East of England in 2024- awarded by Best Companies In the top 75 best large companies to work for in the UK in 2024- awarded by Best Companies Excellent rates of pay Flexible rotas 30 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Full, comprehensive training is provided 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)

The role:

Job Title: Support Worker

Location: St Ives, Cambridgeshire

Closing Date: Ongoing

Salary: 12.60 per hour, 26,280 per annum (FTE 40 hours per week, pro rata for part time)

Employment: Permanent

Hours per week: Flexible - both full and part time positions are available

Shifts: day and waking night shifts available

Requirements:

A nurturing, supportive and patient approach Strong communication skills, being able to pick up on both verbal and non-verbal cues Various shift patterns with a requirement for alternate weekends 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! A full UK driving licence is essential for this role - both manual and automatic driving licences accepted We are unfortunately not able to offer sponsorship or offer additional hours for those with an existing sponsorship.
We are looking for an experienced female Support Worker to assist a fun and lively young woman who lives in her own home close to St Ives.

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 adventurous and have enthusiasm, energy and 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.

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Licence/Certification:

full UK driving licence (required)
Work Location: In person