Female Community Support Worker

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

1/8/2025

Are you a supportive, nurturing and caring person looking for something new, exciting and challenging?

We want to hear from you!

At The Edmund Trust we are a charity that supports people with learning disabilities across Cambridgeshire.

As a support worker within our Community Service you will be supporting a happy and euthanistic man who enjoys football, playing x box and Harry Potter.

Job Overview

The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in aiding and supporting him, ensuring their well-being and enhancing their quality of life. This position requires a commitment to fostering independence and dignity to the people we support.

Duties

• Assistance with daily living activities, including personal care with the use of a hoist and slide sheet, meal preparation, and household tasks.
• Administrating medication and the usage of PEG feed
• Provide emotional support and companionship, promoting social interaction and engagement.
• Maintain accurate records and report any changes in their condition to the appropriate professionals.
• Collaborate and communicate with healthcare providers, family members, and other support staff
• Ensure a safe environment by adhering to health and safety regulations and protocols.
  
  

Experience

• Previous experience in a support or care role is preferred but not essential; training will be provided.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively.
• A compassionate nature with a genuine desire to help others.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Full flexibility across the week. Shifts available are 08.00-20.00 with occasional Sleep in shift.
• Full & Part time positions available
• Full UK driver license is required
• Due to the support required, this position is open to female applicants only, as the role is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010
  
  

Why work for us?

• Excellent rates of pay
• Flexible rotas
• 22 days holiday per year (FTE) + Bank Holidays
• Full, Comprehensive Training
• Personal and Professional Development through Qualifications in Health and Social Care
• Employee Awards
• Employee Discounts and Benefits
• Paid Mileage (where applicable)
  
  

If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you!

Please note - if you have not heard from us within 5 working days, please assume you were unsuccessful at this time.

This post is open to female applicants only as the role is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010