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Specialist community support worker, Stockport
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Client:
Together Trust
Location:
Stockport, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
e97e30115579
Job Views:
6
Posted:
02.06.2025
Expiry Date:
17.07.2025
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Job Description:
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.
We have a rewarding opportunity for a Specialist Community Support Workerto join our residential service in Great Moor, Stockport.
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 a Specialist Community Support Worker to join one of our supported living services in Stockport. We aim to provide care and support and promote independence and inclusion within the local community through methods including positive behaviour support.
We aim in to empower the individuals we support to take control of their own lives and gain greater independence, by teaching communication, choice and fulfilment
Location– Stepping Hill area of Stockport.
Working Pattern – 37.5 hours per week, worked flexibly over five days. Weekend working will be required.
Salary– £24,700 per annum (£12.67 per hour).
25% pay enhancement for all weekend hours worked.
Sleep-in payment of £100.80 for any sleep shifts worked.
What can you bring to the service...?
We are looking for a Specialist Community SupportWorker with a positive and enthusiastic approach, who is friendly, a great communicator and eager to provide high levels of support.
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 as outlined in our attached Job Description, in a well-planned way that respects and values children and their families?
Help us make a change to the people we support.
Benefits include:
* 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, an initial contribution of 4% 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 take a look at our Job Description.
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 the role, please get in touch at [emailprotected] .uk. We would love to hear from you!
We may remove this advert should we find the successful candidate 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.
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