We have a rewarding new opportunity forCommunity Support Workers (Positive Behaviour Support) to work within our new service based in Wythenshawe however supporting young people and families across Manchester.
Working therapeutically within a person-centred PBS model you will support young people and families to stay together and thrive. Our ultimate goal is to improve the quality of life for all those we support.
Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of children and their families? Are you passionate about equity, fairness, and facilitating people to live happy and fulfilled lives? Do you want your employer to support your wellbeing and ambitions to progress your career and development?
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.
Working Pattern – 37.5 hours per week, worked flexibly over five days. Weekend working will be required.
Starting Salary – £23,412.00 per year (£12.01 per hour) with biennial increments. 25% pay enhancement for all weekend hours worked.
Location – The service is based in Wythenshawe, Manchester however you will work across Manchester supporting several families.
We are looking to recruit more than one individual and part time working could be considered however you must be able to commit to 3 days per week (minimum of 22.5 hours per week worked flexibly across the week).
Here at Together Trust our vision is to champion a better future for the young people we support who have a variety of complex needs which may include learning difficulties and autism spectrum conditions.
As a specialist service there is a comprehensive package of training and support either internally within the Trust’s Learning & Development Team or externally with our professional partners.
The role includes……..
- Travelling throughout the Manchester area you will visit a variety of settings that meets the young person’s needs.
- Provide a caring, safe, secure and accepting environment that meets the physical, health, social needs and rights of the young people.
- Assist with the assessments of need and formulation of plans which includes working in partnership with other agencies.
- Maximise educational opportunities and achievements for the young people looked after within the unit by assisting in identifying, establishing, and supporting educational provision and contributing to educational reviews.
- Undertake individual work that is designed to meet the young person’s needs as identified within the care plan, enabling them to reach full their potential.
- Under close supervision take responsibility for key working a case load of families.
What can you bring to the service...?
We are looking for several Community Support Workers (Positive Behaviour Support) with a positive and enthusiastic approach, who are friendly, great communicators and eager to provide high levels of support to children and their families.
Do you thrive supporting young people with a diagnosis of autism, who may present with challenging behaviour, blending into family life? Do you have the skills to work in the community with both the young people and families to overcome some family challenges.
Are you able to work independently or as part of a team, 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?
Help us make a change to the people we support.
Why work for us?
- You will be joining a great team of like-minded people.
- 27 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years plus bank holidays.
- Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity.
- Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities.
- Refer to our Job Pack for the full details of many more benefits.
To discover the full details of this rewarding role within the Together Trust take a look at our Job Description.
Visit our website - https://www.togethertrust.org.uk/join-us
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This service is regulated by Ofsted therefore all employees must be over the age of 22 years at the time of joining the service.
If this sounds like the place for you and you think you have the relevant skills and experience we are looking for, please get in touch at jobs@togethertrust.org.uk or apply now. We would love to hear from 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.
We may remove this advert should we find the successful candidates prior to the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged.
In order for the Trust to comply with the apprenticeship funding rules, it is a requirement of the role that the successful applicant must be able to evidence that (1) they have the right to work in the UK without additional approval for more than 20 hours each week throughout the year and (2) they have an eligible residency status for the purposes of the apprenticeship funding rules. In most cases this will mean that the individual needs to show that they have been ''ordinarily resident'' in particular countries (including the UK) at least 3 years before the start of the apprenticeship.
We currently do not provide sponsorship but we welcome applications from those who have the right to work in the UK.
