Specialist Community Support Worker

Overview

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 are seeking a Specialist Community Support Worker to join one of our supported tenancy services in Northenden, Manchester. We aim to provide care and support and promote independence and inclusion within the local community through methods including positive behaviour support.

We aim to empower the individuals we support to take control of their own lives and gain greater independence, by teaching communication, choice and fulfilment.

Northenden, Manchester.

£10,538.67 per annum (£12.67 per hour) – Living Wage.

25% pay enhancement for all weekend hours worked and a sleep‑in payment of £100.80 for any sleep shifts worked.

16 hours per week, to be worked over 2 days which includes a sleep‑in. Actual hours per shift are to start at 10am through to 11pm. Sleep‑in hours are 11pm through to 7am. The shift resumes the next morning from 7am through to 10am. This shift is part of a full staff rota and therefore the shift could be on any day of the week (including weekends).

You will be asked to take on some extra shifts to cover holiday's so applicants must be able to do some additional hours.

Here at Together Trust our vision is to champion a better future for the adults we support.

The adults we support have a variety of complex needs which may include learning difficulties and autism spectrum conditions, including behaviours perceived as challenging, mobility, communication, health and social care needs.

You will work cohesively and consistently within the team to meet the individual’s needs, encouraging independence, care planning, risk assessing and also liaising with family/carers or other stakeholders.

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 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 the people we support?

• Annual Leave (full time equivalent) 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× basis salary death in service.
• Occupational sickness 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 a trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online.
• Access to our employee assistance programme for you and adults at your home.

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  We would love to hear from you!

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