Overview
We are seeking two Community Support Workers to join one of our community-based services in Brinnington, Stockport. Our service aims to provide extensive care, specialist positive behaviour support and promote independence and inclusion within the local community. 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.
Working pattern
32.5 hours per week. Hours range from 9.00am through to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday. Some evening and weekend work is required on a rota.
Location
Berwick Day Service, Brinnington, Stockport (a Together Trust Service).
Salary
* £21,406.67 plus enhanced pay for weekend hours of +25%
* Full time equivalent salary for 37.5 hours is £24,700.00 (Real Living Wage £12.67 per hour)
Responsibilities
* Provide the highest level of support to enable greater independence, choice and fulfilment for individuals with complex needs.
* Work with individuals who may have learning difficulties, Autism spectrum conditions (including behaviours perceived as challenging), mobility, health and social care needs.
* Work under the leadership of the Team Leader, nurturing and supporting individuals with care, love and support as if they were a family member.
* Maintain appropriate boundaries for behaviour; work both independently and as part of a team; encourage open and honest communication.
* Plan and undertake a full range of tasks in a well‑planned way that respects and values the individuals.
Qualifications and qualities
* Ability and resilience to work with behaviour that may challenge in a caring and consistent manner.
* Ability to work on shift using own initiative and as part of a team.
* Commitment to person-centred support and safeguarding the welfare of those supported.
Benefits
* Annual Leave: 27 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
* Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit (up to 7% pension contributions and up to 6x basic salary)
* Occupational sick pay and family‑friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave
* Reward and Discount platform with discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances, etc.
* Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
* Real Living Wage employer
* Refer a friend scheme
* Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
* Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday
* Wellbeing initiatives across the organisation, including Mental Health First Aiders and free weekly yoga
* Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home
Legal and safeguarding
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 involves regulated activity. We are committed to paying a wage that reflects the cost of living and are registered as a Living Wage employer.
Other information
We welcome applications from those with the 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, so early applications are encouraged. Shortlisting will take place throughout the duration of the advert as we are seeking more than one individual. Applications are 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 and encourage applicants with lived experience to apply. If you wish to keep parts of your lived experience confidential, please speak to the Recruitment or HR team and we will support you accordingly.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
* Industries: Individual and Family Services
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