Support Worker

🌿 About the Location – Histon, Cambridge 

Mill Lane is based in Histon, a well‑connected and popular village just north of Cambridge. Histon offers a blend of village charm and city convenience, with local shops, cafés, green spaces, and easy access into Cambridge by car, bike, or public transport. 

While public transport is available, unsocial hours mean having your own transport is strongly recommended. If you live locally, it’s a fantastic place to work — peaceful, community‑focused, and far removed from the pressures of busy city‑centre services. 

The Role 

We’re looking for Support Workers who want more than just a job — people who want to build meaningful relationships and support someone to live a good, ordinary life. 

You’ll usually work 12‑hour shifts, supporting one individual at a time with daily life, activities, and opportunities out in the community. This is health and social care, not nursing. 

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Providing 1:1 support to adults with physical and learning disabilities 

• Offering hands‑on physical support with daily living 

• Supporting with cooking, domestic tasks, and personal routines 

• Planning and enjoying outings, activities, and trips 

• Supporting individuals with holidays and stays away from the service 

• Building positive relationships with families and relatives 

• Encouraging choice, independence, and enjoyment of each day 

About You 

We’re looking for someone who is: 

• Cheerful, positive, and brings a “can‑do” attitude 

• Flexible, reliable, and comfortable with 12‑hour shifts 

• A good communicator, especially with families 

• Practical, patient, and happy to provide hands‑on physical support 

• Willing to support people out and about, not just at home 

• Able to travel reliably to the service 

Essential: 

• A genuine interest in supporting people with disabilities to achieve equality

• Flexibility to work unsocial hours 

• Ability to work independently within a small team 

Desirable (but not essential): 

• Previous experience in care or support 

• Full driving licence (manual preferred) 

• A good sense of humour 

We welcome applicants with transferable skills — if you have the right values and attitude, full training will be provided. 

🌟 Why Work at Mill Lane? 

This isn’t a loud, frantic, task‑driven service. Compared to more traditional residential settings, Mill Lane offers: 

• Time to support one person well

• A calmer, more personal working environment 

• Real job satisfaction and a strong sense of achievement 

• The chance to genuinely enjoy your work 

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•  Our Core Values:   

• ➡️Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential.   

  ➡️Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes.   

  ➡️Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support.  

  ➡️Unique: Innovating without compromising quality.  

  ➡️Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect.  

  ➡️Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved.  

  ➡️Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities.   

  Why Choose Us?   

  ✅Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.   

  ✅ Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.   

  ✅ Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.   

  ✅ Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.   

  Still not convinced?   

  🌟 Recognised as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 by the Top Employers Institute. 

  🌍 Named among the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces by Inspiring Workplaces. 

  ♿ Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. 

   

  Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.