Bank Community Support Worker

Job Introduction

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: helping the people we support celebrate along the road to a brighter future.

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 looking for Bank workers to work across several adult Community Settings across Greater Manchester

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 environment with the wider team under the leadership of the Team Leader or Registered Manager, nurturing, and supporting the adults providing them with all the care and support that they would receive as if it was their family home.

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.

Hours: Various Hours – Full flexibility required.

Salary: £13.45 per hour

Time and a quarter paid for weekend hours worked., with possibility of additional sleep-in payment of £107.60 (dependent on service)

Locations: We have services across Bolton, Salford, Manchester and Stockport

About you...

Are you a student training in the care sector, looking for some paid work experience?

Do you work in care already and are you looking to earn some extra money? Or are you a student or a teacher looking for some work during the holiday?

Or are you new to the care sector and want to get some paid experience?

You will complete our full training induction programme, be given constant support working within our residential homes and be committed to our values and be flexible in your working week. We will give you some great opportunities to learn and grow within your career.

Job Description

Our work wouldn’t be possible without our incredible team of staff and volunteers who are positive role models to the people we support.

The Together Trust is an organisation driven by its values and desire to see meaningful change - the people we support really are at the heart of everything we do.

We want you to grow and develop - so we’ll support you to shape the career that you want to have.

We can’t promise a job with us will be easy. But what we can say is your work will be filled with meaning.

A job at the Together Trust is more than just a job. Together we’ll change lives.

The Together Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. It is a commitment we expect and require from all our staff and volunteers. All Successful applicants will undertake stringent recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS.

This role will require additional mandatory training before you can start. If successful, you will be supported by L&D to complete the training you need.

How it works…..

We are looking to build a team of bank staff to support the adults we care for in our supported living or day centres.

You will be motivated and flexible, passionate about supporting the people who access our services.

You should have some experience in working within a similar environment or the desire to kick start a career with us.

You will encourage our adults to develop confidence, self-esteem and essential life skills. As part of our team, you will work hard to empower and help them break through barriers and experience a range of varied opportunities and activities and assist permanent staff teams with duties. You will be open to completing personal care as well as general support work.

Working for Together Trust

Every day is different at Together Trust, and you’ll be empowering people to live the best life possible. Plus, you’ll be supported by an understanding team and a charity that values and cares for you.

For more information about the benefits we offer, please see the documents attached below.

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 will involve regulated activity.

We're a Real Living Wage employer

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.

Apply now!

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.