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 improve the quality of life for the young people and families we support. We ensure we advocate the rights, needs and ambitions of the young people we support through our working practice.
We have a rewarding new opportunity for a Senior Community Support Worker (Positive Behaviour Support) to work within our new service.
The Early Intervention and Prevention service is based at one of our children’s centres in Wythenshawe, Manchester, in partnership with the City of Manchester Local Authority. Successful candidates will work across North, Central, and South Manchester.
The Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Salary - £29,108 (£14.93ph)
Weekend rate paid at 25% premium of normal hourly rate
Sleep-in shift - £100.80 per sleep-in shift
The purpose of the service is to establish a local integrated offer of intensive, therapeutic overnight stays and outreach support, focusing on building the capability and resilience of families so the child/young person can experience greater permanency of care with their families, foster care, or benefit from community services.
The service aims to improve outcomes for children and young people on the Autistic Spectrum and with other learning disabilities, reducing referrals for residential care.
The service is designed to promote the following outcomes for children/young people:
* To stabilize behaviours that may be a barrier to inclusion
* To improve quality of life outcomes
* To provide opportunities to participate in a range of activities
* To enhance family and parental resilience
* To develop daily living and self-care skills for better health and wellbeing
* To develop communication and social skills
As a specialist service, there is comprehensive training and support available internally within the Trust's Learning & Development team or externally with our partners, including Manchester Local Authority, IST, and CAMHS.
As a Senior Community Support Worker (Positive Behaviour Support), you will provide first-line management to a team of Community Support Workers, developing their capability through demonstrating values and behaviors, mentoring, and supporting their ongoing development.
The aim of the Early Intervention and Prevention Service is to work with families managing challenging behaviors, working alongside families and multi-agencies to deliver high standards of care and support.
You will have the opportunity to receive formal Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) training and coaching from qualified behavioral specialists within the Together Trust.
Senior support staff will collaborate with management to ensure the service meets Ofsted regulations and complies with current legislation.
This service will develop to offer respite care to families and young people supported from the Manchester City Council area. It will be a dual-registered OFSTED and CQC service.
What can you bring to the service?
Do you have a QCF Level 3 / 4 in Children, Families & Young People’s Workforce, or equivalent QCF, and experience within OFSTED-registered services?
Do you have experience coaching staff and nurturing team development?
Do you have significant experience working with children with learning disabilities and autism?
Can you manage difficult and challenging situations while maintaining high standards of care?
Can you make a positive impact on the lives of children and their families?
Benefits include:
* Annual Leave - 27 days plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years, and 33 days after 10 years
* Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit, with an initial 4% employer contribution and up to 6x salary death benefit
* Sick pay and family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
* Reward and Discount platform with discounts at shops, travel, insurances, etc.
* Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
* Refer a friend scheme
* Comprehensive training and development, including apprenticeships
* Long service awards with cash gifts and extra holiday
* Wellbeing initiatives, including Mental Health First Aiders and weekly yoga sessions
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families
To learn more about this role, please review our Job Description.
If you believe you have the relevant skills and experience, apply now.
This service is regulated by Ofsted; all employees must be over 22 at the time of joining.
Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, will be undertaken for successful candidates at no cost.
This role involves regulated activity.
We may remove this advert before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged.
We currently do not sponsor visas but welcome applications from those with the right to work in the UK.
Applicants must demonstrate their right to work in the UK and meet residency requirements for apprenticeship funding.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants. We welcome applications from those with lived experience. If you wish to keep any part of your lived experience confidential, please speak to our recruitment or HR team.
Salary / Benefits: £29,108 per annum, (£14.93 per hour)
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