Support Worker – Milton

The Edmund Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible rotas

HasteePay

30 days holiday

Training & development

Employee of the Month

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Cycle-to-work

Pension

Staff referral bonus

Job summary

The Edmund Trust Milton-based positions offer flexible hours for dedicated Support Workers. You will provide person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities and autism, following care plans and collaborating with families and staff.

We provide internal training, opportunities for progression and a supportive team, with a focus on high-quality, compassionate care in a committed charity environment.

Qualifications

• Nurturing, supportive and patient approach
• Strong communication to interpret verbal and non-verbal cues
• Shifts can be long or short day shifts, possibly sleep ins and every other weekend

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to the people who use our services.
• Follow the support plans and relevant documentation
• Assist with daily activities, including medication administration and personal hygiene
• Maintain open communication with the people we support, their families and the staffing team

Skills

Strong communication

Patience

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Hours per week: Flexible – full and part time positions available

Salary: £13.45 per hour

This is £28,052 per annum. (FTE is 40 hours per week, pro rata for part time.)

Employment type: Permanent

We are looking for dedicated Support Workers to join one of our supported living services based in either Milton. This role is truly special, as you will be providing person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities and Autism, allowing each to choose how they want to live their lives and enabling them to reach their full potential.

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.

• 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 and company pension and access to ……. ​

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 ……. ……. ……. ​

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