# Specialist community support worker## Job IntroductionTogether 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 have a rewarding opportunity for a **Specialist Community Support Worker**to join our residential service in Great Moor, Stockport.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 –**Great Moor, 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.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.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 homeHere at Together Trust our vision is to champion a better future for the people we support.**To discover the full details of this rewarding role within the Together Trust 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, please apply now. If you have any questions relating to the position please email Jobs@togethertrust.org.uk. 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.**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.*Together Trust has committed to paying all staff a significantly higher wage than the government minimum. By officially registering as a Living Wage employer, we are showing our commitment to our employees, now and in the future.*The Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.**Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate in line with our safer recruitment policy, including an Enhanced DBS check (at no cost to yourself).**This role will involve regulated activity.*### Specialist community support worker* **Salary** Actual Salary £24,700.00* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** togethertrust/TP/666/354* **Contract Type** Permanent - Full Time* **Closing Date** 31 January, 2026* **Job Category** Support Worker* **Location** Great Moor, Stockport, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 26 December, 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr