Package Description: Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.
Whether that’s helping people to live independently, or creating spaces to learn, work and play, you’ll be making sure adults with disabilities or complex health needs have a chance to thrive, right in the heart of their local communities.
The Together Trust is one of the North West’s leading charities, offering individual care, support, and education to hundreds of children, young people, and adults each year. We are a not-for-profit charitable trust, so every penny goes back into benefiting the people that we support.
We are seeking two Community Support Workers to join our Newbridge day service in Stockport, which supports adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Complex Needs. The Senior Community Support Worker will also work flexibly across two other services based at Newbridge – an evening Youth Club and a Saturday Club for children with complex health needs.
The purpose of the role is to provide high-quality, person-centred support that meets the individuals needs with physical, health, emotional and social needs. You will assist in the development and maintenance of their support plans as required, along with developing positive and engaging interactions.
Safeguarding vulnerable adults is a priority for all employees within the Trust.
We have two positions available.
32.5 hours per week, worked flexibly over five days. Weekend working will be required. Starting Salary – £20,290.40 per year (£12.01 per hour) with biennial increments.
19.5 hours per week, worked flexibly over 3 days. Weekend working will be required. Starting Salary – £12,174.24 per year (£12.01 per hour) with biennial increments.
Additional Enhancement - weekends paid at 25% premium on the hourly rate.
Location – Newbridge Centre, Cromer Street, off Newbridge Lane, Stockport SK1.
What can you bring to the service...?
* Can you undertake the range of tasks required, in a well-planned way that respects and values service users as individuals?
* We are seeking someone with experience of working with individuals with disabilities/Autism Spectrum Conditions and an awareness of their rights and needs.
* Do you have experience of working in community-based projects/activities for individuals?
* Can you show experience of working with families?
* Can you manage difficult and challenging situations whilst maintaining high standards of care and support?
* Can you make a direct positive impact on the lives of the adults, children, and their families we support?
Help us make a change to the people we support.
Benefits
* Annual Leave 27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
* Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit, up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service
* Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
* Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
* Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
* Proud to be a real living wage employer
* Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
* Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
* Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
* Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home
To discover the full details of this rewarding role within the Together Trust look at our Job Description.
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If this sounds like the place for you and you think you have the relevant skills and experience we are looking for, apply now. If you have any questions relating to this role please get in touch at jobs@togethertrust.org.uk .
We may remove this advert should we find the successful candidates prior to the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged.
We currently do not provide sponsorship but we welcome applications from those who have the right to work in the UK.
We are a Real Living Wage employer. Together Trust has committed to paying all staff a significantly higher salaries than the government minimum wage. By officially registering as a Living Wage employer, we are showing our commitment to our employees, now and in the future.
Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience.
If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you