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.
We are seeking a Specialist Community Support Worker to join one of our supported living services in Worsley, Salford. We aim to provide care and support and promote independence and inclusion within the local community through methods including positive behaviour support.
We aim to empower the individuals we support to take control of their own lives and gain greater independence, by teaching communication, choice and fulfilment.
Location – Worsley, Salford
Salary – £23,412 (£12.01ph) – Living Wage
25% pay enhancement for all weekend hours worked.
Sleep-in payment of £96 for any sleep shifts worked.
Working Pattern – 37.5 hours per week, worked flexibly over five days, Weekend working will be required.
* 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 colleagues and free weekly yoga sessions in person or online
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home
What can you bring to the service...?
We are looking for a Specialist Community Support Worker with a positive and enthusiastic approach, who is friendly, a great communicator, and eager to provide high levels of support to children and their families.
Do you have the ability to work as part of a team or independently, maintaining and encouraging open and honest lines of communication?
Can you undertake the full range of tasks, in a well-planned way that respects and values children and their families?
Help us make a change to the people we support.
If this sounds like the place for you and you think you have the relevant skills and experience, we are looking for, please apply now. We would love to hear from you!
We welcome applications from those with a right to work in the UK. We do not currently sponsor overseas staff.
We may remove this vacancy prior to the expiry date if a suitable candidate is found therefore early applications are encouraged.
Shortlisting will take place throughout the duration of the advert as we are seeking more than one individual.
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.
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