Make a Real Difference, One Person at a Time - Join us as a Night Support Worker
Mill Lane is a small, welcoming residential service in Histon, supporting adults with physical and learning disabilities. Everyone we currently support receives dedicated 1:1 support, allowing staff the time and space to truly focus on the individual, not just tasks.
This is a service with a genuine family feel — calm, relaxed, and focused on choice, dignity, and enjoying everyday life.
About The Role
🌿 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
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
Salary description
£12.71 - £13.46 per hour