Recruitment

Residential social care workers I & II

Full time - 40 hours per week

Salary points 16 – 23 (£15,696 to £19,284 per annum)

Job reference: 2011/33

Job purpose

To work as part of a residential care team providing support for individuals with their physical, health, emotional and social needs with an emphasis on promoting independence, whilst preparing, assisting and enabling them to fulfil the aims of their person centred care plan.   

Nature of the post

The post holder will be based at one of our residential units. Employees should note, however, that they are employed by the Together Trust and may be required at some point to work at other appropriate Together Trust units.  

The individuals in the care of the Together Trust will have a variety of complex needs for which they will need varying levels of support. In order to provide the required support the staff team will work shifts allocated by the Manager or delegated deputy. This includes weekends, evenings, and providing support on the young people’s annual holidays. A number of administrative hours will be spent attending meetings, supervision/appraisal, training and young people’s reviews. In undertaking activities with the young people and on behalf of the unit the post holder can expect to use the Together Trust’s vehicle/s based at the unit. 

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

Closing date: 12 Noon, Wednesday 31 August 2011

Email: jobs@togethertrust.org.uk
Contact: 0161 283 4828

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.