We are looking for a Specialist Community Support Worker with a positive and enthusiastic approach, who are friendly, great communicators and eager to provide high levels of support to adults 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?
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 thats helping people to live independently, or creating spaces to learn, work and play, youll 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 Blackrod, Bolton. We aim to provide care and support and promote independence and inclusion within the local community through methods including positive behaviour support. Our aim is to empower the individuals we support to take control of their own lives and gain greater independence, by teaching communication, choice and fulfilment. The Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people that we support and expects all of our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Time and a quarter pay for all weekend hours worked. Sleep-in payment of £107.60 for any sleep shifts worked. Working Pattern - 37.5 hours per week, worked flexibly over five days, weekend working will be required. Applicants with a full driving licence preferred,
* 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
Here at Together Trust our vision is to champion a better future for the adults we support. The adults we support in this service have a variety of complex needs which may include learning difficulties and autism spectrum conditions.
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