Recruitment

Relief Workers

North of England and North Wales

Hourly rate: £6.70 or £7.30

Job reference: 2010/04

The Together Trust nurtures and encourages children, young people and adults with complex needs, to help them break through barriers, take control of their lives, and experience happiness and a feeling of self-worth.

Due to ongoing development of our services we currently have a number of positions in our residential homes and our Community and domiciliary services for children and young people who may have attachment/emotional and behavioural difficulties and/or physical and learning disabilities:

Nature of the post

The role of relief workers is to support experienced staff within the residential services and/or within the Community and outreach services. To work as part of a team providing the physical, health, emotional and social needs of the young people looked after. Including promoting independence, whilst preparing, assisting and enabling them to fulfil the aims of their Person Centred Plans.

The young people in the care of the Together Trust will have a variety of difficulties for which they will need varying levels of support. In order to provide the required care the staff team will work shifts allocated by the manager or delegated deputy, including weekends, evenings, and the young people’s annual holidays.  

Relief Workers are employed on a casual basis to assist with the core tasks within the residential services and/or within the Community and Outreach services, and are expected to operate at all times within the Together Trust’s Policies and Procedures and the legislative framework pertaining to children, young people and/or vulnerable adults.

Although relief work is casual, it can provide a developmental opportunity for a person who has little or no previous experience of working in a social care environment. The role may be ideal for people who are looking for part time work to fit in with their studies or childcare needs, and gain experience in the rewarding area of the social care sector. However we also encourage people with experience to apply.

Safeguarding children and vulnerable people is a priority for all employees.

CLOSING DATE: Ongoing

INTERVIEW DATES: Ongoing

Email: jobs@togethertrust.org.uk

The Together Trust is committed to equality and diversity, but is under represented by men, men and women from ethnic groups and people with disabilities. The Together Trust therefore welcomes applicants regardless of their racial, ethnic or national origin, religion or beliefs, disability, sexuality, age or responsibilities for dependents.

Please note due to the nature of the roles a full enhanced CRB disclosure will be undertaken by the Together Trust. The Together Trust is committed to keeping children and young people safe and will stringently follow procedures to endorse this.