Job Description

Package Description:

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 have a rewarding new opportunity for a

Senior Community Support Worker (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 goad is to improve the quality of life for all those we support.


The service is based in Wythenshawe, Manchester however you will work across Manchester supporting several families.


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 (which include social services and CAHMS).

Salary - 29,108 (14.93ph)

Weekend rate paid at 25% premium of normal hourly rate

The role includes........

As a

Senior Community Support Worker (Positive Behaviour Support)

you will provide first line management to a team of Community Support Workers (Positive Behaviour Support), developing their capability through demonstrating the right values and behaviours, mentoring staff, and supporting their ongoing development.


You will work alongside other practitioners within the service and community, to upskill and increase the resilience of children and their families. You will have the opportunity to receive formal Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) training and coaching from qualified behavioural specialists.

What can you bring to the service...?

Do you have an NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People's Workforce, or equivalent QCF? Do you have experience of and coaching staff, and nurturing team development? Do you have considerable experience working with children with disabilities, including autism? Can you manage difficult and challenging situations whilst maintaining high standards of care and support? Can you make a direct positive impact on the lives of children and their families?

Benefits include.....

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

, an initial contribution of 4% 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

Help us make a change to the people we support.


To discover the full details of this rewarding role within the Together Trust take a look at our .


If this sounds like the place for you, and you think you have the relevant skills and experience we are looking for, apply now. If you have any questions relating to the role, please get in touch at

jobs@togethertrust.org.uk

. We would love to hear from you!


This service is regulated by Ofsted therefore all employees must be over the age of

22

years at the time of joining the service.


We may remove this advert should we find the success candidate prior to the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged.



We currently do not provide sponsorship but we welcome applications from those who have the right to work in the UK.

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.

Applications are very 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. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience. If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you.