Community Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Berwick-upon-Tweed; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in the North West is seeking Community Support Workers in Berwick-upon-Tweed to provide essential care and support to individuals with complex needs. The role involves promoting independence and inclusion, working in a supportive environment, and contributing to the well-being of those in care. This position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

27-day holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Occupational sick pay

Discount platform for high street shops

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Promotion of Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Ability to work with challenging behavior in a caring manner.
• Initiative to work individually and as part of a team.
• Respectful and values-driven approach to individual care.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to individuals with complex needs.
• Promote independence and inclusion within the community.
• Work under the leadership of the Team Leader to nurture individuals.

Skills

Resilience

Communication

Empathy

Job description

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Client:

Together Trust

Location:

Berwick-upon-Tweed, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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3

Posted:

19.05.2025

Expiry Date:

03.07.2025

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Job Description:

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We are seeking two Community Support Workers to join one of our community-based services in Brinnington, Stockport. Our service aims to provide extensive care, specialist positive behaviour support and promote independence and inclusion within the local community. We work to empower the individuals to take control of their own lives. The main focus is to provide the highest level of support to enable greater independence, choice and fulfilment for individuals.

Working Pattern– 32.5 hours per week. Hours range from - 9.00am through to 5.00pm Monday to Friday. Some evening and weekend work is also required which is on a rota.

Salary – £21,406.67plus enhanced pay for weekend hours of+25%hourly rate.

Full time equivalent salary for working 37.5 hours is£24,700.00(Real Living Wage £21.67 per hour).

Location –Berwick Day Service, Brinnington, Stockport a Together Trust Service.

The people we support have a variety of complex needs which may include learning difficulties, Autism spectrum conditions, including behaviours perceived as challenging, mobility, communication, health and social care needs.

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.

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.

We believe that everyone deserves a place to call home - whether that's a place to call your own or somewhere to get safety, stability and support. You’ll be helping individuals to grow their independence and shape their own story within a supportive, caring environment.

You will be working in a caring day service with the wider team under the leadership of the Team Leader, nurturing, and supporting the individuals providing them with all the care, love, and support that they would receive as if it was their family member.

What can you bring to the service...?

We are looking for Community Support Workers who have the ability and resilience to work with behaviour, which may challenge, in a caring and consistent manner, including the maintenance of appropriate boundaries for behaviour.

Do you have the ability to work individually on shift using your own initiative and as part of a team, maintaining & encouraging, open and honest communication?

Can you undertake the full range of tasks, in a well-planned way that respects & values the individuals?

Help us make a change to the people we support.

Benefits

• Annual Leave27-day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
• Generous pension schemeand death in service benefit, up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service
• Occupational sick payand 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 areal living wage employer
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
• Comprehensivetraining and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion ofWellbeing 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

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

If this sounds like the place for you and you think you have the relevant skills and experience we are looking for, please apply now. If you have any questions relating to the position please email [emailprotected] . 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 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.