Community Support Specialist — Empower Independence

Together Trust; Blackrod; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Sleep-in pay

Enhanced weekend pay

Blue Light card eligibility

Living wage employer

Training and development opportunities

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Together Trust in Bolton is seeking a Specialist Community Support Worker for the Lymbridge service. You will provide care and support to adults with complex needs, promoting independence and inclusion through positive behaviour support.

The role requires a flexible pattern of 37.5 hours per week, weekend work, and a full driving licence is preferred. The salary is £26,230 per year (Living Wage) with enhanced pay for weekends and sleep-in allowances.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with complex needs (including learning difficulties and autism).
• Positive and enthusiastic approach with good communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently with open communication.
• Willingness to participate in training and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to adults to promote independence and inclusion.
• Teach communication, choice and fulfilment.
• Work flexibly over five days with weekend shifts as required.
• Support families and maintain high levels of wellbeing and engagement.

Job description

Together Trust in Bolton is seeking a Specialist Community Support Worker for the Lymbridge service. You will provide care and support to adults with complex needs, promoting independence and inclusion through positive behaviour support.

The role requires a flexible pattern of 37.5 hours per week, weekend work, and a full driving licence is preferred. The salary is £26,230 per year (Living Wage) with enhanced pay for weekends and sleep-in allowances.