Job Introduction
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. Have you ever wanted to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable Children and Young People? Our children’s home in Heaton Mersey works with Children and Young People who display Harmful Sexual Behaviours (HSB). 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. You will be working in a caring home environment, nurturing, and supporting the young people we work with helping them to overcome the issues that are facing. You will work with the team and the Registered Manager to give the support that these Children and Young People deserve to help make life better for them. Location – Heaton Mersey, Stockport Hours
- 37.5 hours per week 25% uplift on hourly rate for weekend shifts. We also offer…. Annual Leave:
27 days 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 basic 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 colleagues and free weekly yoga sessions in person or online. Access to our
Employee Assistance Programme
for you and adults at your home. We also provide a caring, supportive environment for all our employees, with a strong emphasis on a good work/life balance, and this is something you can’t put a value on! About the position…. As a children’s Residential Support Worker, you will work as part of a residential childcare team providing support for the children and young people with their physical, emotional, and social needs with an emphasis on promoting their personal growth and independence. Working on your own initiative and as part of a team, you will be preparing and assisting the children and young people to fulfill the aims of their person-centred plan. You will support the children and young people with communication and work closely in a team that has a passion to improve their lives whilst in our care. You will work flexibly to undertake the full range of duties in a well-planned way that respects and values the children and young people as individuals. We provide compassionate, nurturing care for the children and young people who are in crisis and have complex needs, supporting them to move on from a difficult past to a brighter future. About you…. You don’t have to have any previous childcare experience as full training is provided, but if you have experience that is a bonus! We look for applicants who have the following skills: Good communication and interpersonal skills. You’ll be expected to liaise with other staff, parents/carers, and professionals. An ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team, taking the lead when required, maintaining & encouraging open and honest communication. A good standard of written English and IT skills would be essential, you will be writing reports and keeping records of the Children and Young People's progress. Transporting children/young people to an activity or school is a requirement. A driving licence that has been held for 12 months would be desirable. Is this you? Are you ready to make a positive change?
Then please take a closer look at the
Full Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert. Together Trust has committed to paying all staff significantly higher salaries than the government minimum wage. By officially registering as a Living Wage employer, we are showing our commitment to our employees, now and in the future. Apply now! If you think you might have the relevant skills and experience we are looking for, please get in touch
jobs@togethertrust.org.uk
or apply now. In order for the Trust to meet its apprenticeship funding rules, it is a requirement of the role that the successful applicant must be able to evidence that they have the right to work in the UK without additional approval for more than 20 hours each week throughout the year. We welcome applications from those with a 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; therefore early applications are encouraged. Shortlisting will take place throughout the duration of the advert as we are seeking more than one individual. 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. Salary:
£23,412 Frequency:
Annual Job Reference:
togethertrust/TP/661/189 Contract Type:
Permanent - Full Time Closing Date:
26 January, 2025 Job Category:
Support Worker Location:
Heaton Mersey, Stockport, United Kingdom
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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. Have you ever wanted to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable Children and Young People? Our children’s home in Heaton Mersey works with Children and Young People who display Harmful Sexual Behaviours (HSB). 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. You will be working in a caring home environment, nurturing, and supporting the young people we work with helping them to overcome the issues that are facing. You will work with the team and the Registered Manager to give the support that these Children and Young People deserve to help make life better for them. Location – Heaton Mersey, Stockport Hours
- 37.5 hours per week 25% uplift on hourly rate for weekend shifts. We also offer…. Annual Leave:
27 days 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 basic 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 colleagues and free weekly yoga sessions in person or online. Access to our
Employee Assistance Programme
for you and adults at your home. We also provide a caring, supportive environment for all our employees, with a strong emphasis on a good work/life balance, and this is something you can’t put a value on! About the position…. As a children’s Residential Support Worker, you will work as part of a residential childcare team providing support for the children and young people with their physical, emotional, and social needs with an emphasis on promoting their personal growth and independence. Working on your own initiative and as part of a team, you will be preparing and assisting the children and young people to fulfill the aims of their person-centred plan. You will support the children and young people with communication and work closely in a team that has a passion to improve their lives whilst in our care. You will work flexibly to undertake the full range of duties in a well-planned way that respects and values the children and young people as individuals. We provide compassionate, nurturing care for the children and young people who are in crisis and have complex needs, supporting them to move on from a difficult past to a brighter future. About you…. You don’t have to have any previous childcare experience as full training is provided, but if you have experience that is a bonus! We look for applicants who have the following skills: Good communication and interpersonal skills. You’ll be expected to liaise with other staff, parents/carers, and professionals. An ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team, taking the lead when required, maintaining & encouraging open and honest communication. A good standard of written English and IT skills would be essential, you will be writing reports and keeping records of the Children and Young People's progress. Transporting children/young people to an activity or school is a requirement. A driving licence that has been held for 12 months would be desirable. Is this you? Are you ready to make a positive change?
Then please take a closer look at the
Full Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert. Together Trust has committed to paying all staff significantly higher salaries than the government minimum wage. By officially registering as a Living Wage employer, we are showing our commitment to our employees, now and in the future. Apply now! If you think you might have the relevant skills and experience we are looking for, please get in touch
jobs@togethertrust.org.uk
or apply now. In order for the Trust to meet its apprenticeship funding rules, it is a requirement of the role that the successful applicant must be able to evidence that they have the right to work in the UK without additional approval for more than 20 hours each week throughout the year. We welcome applications from those with a 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; therefore early applications are encouraged. Shortlisting will take place throughout the duration of the advert as we are seeking more than one individual. 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. Salary:
£23,412 Frequency:
Annual Job Reference:
togethertrust/TP/661/189 Contract Type:
Permanent - Full Time Closing Date:
26 January, 2025 Job Category:
Support Worker Location:
Heaton Mersey, Stockport, United Kingdom
#J-18808-Ljbffr
