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: 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 have a rewarding opportunity for Night Care Worker to join our service at Blackrod, Bolton. We aim provide care and support and promote independence and inclusion within the local community through methods including positive behaviour support.
We aim in to empower the individuals we support to take control of their own lives and gain greater independence, by teaching communication, choice and fulfilment.
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.
Shifts will be worked flexibly throughout the week (including weekends) on a rotational basis. You must be willing to work unsociable hours during the night, following the agreed shift pattern, and to cover annual leave and sickness when necessary.
Please note that this role involves “Lone Working” during the night. You must feel independent, confident and competent in supporting young people during the night.
Location – Blackrod, Bolton.
Salary – £20,984 (£13.45ph) – Real Living Wage, which has already been pro-rated from the full-time equivalent salary of £26,230.00 per year.
Salary enhancement - Time and a quarter for weekend shifts and during the week between 11pm and 6am.
Working Pattern – You will work 3 x 10 hours shifts per week on a rota basis (including some weekends). Hours worked are; Starting at 10.30pm and ending at 8.30am.
Benefits
- Annual Leave 27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
- Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit, up to 7% company pension contributions initially rising with length of service and up to 6 x basic salary death in service benefit.
- Occupational sick pay and 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 a real living wage employer
- Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
- Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
- Promotion of Wellbeing 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.
Here at Together Trust our vision is to champion a better future for the adults we support.
The adults we support in this service have a variety of complex needs which may include learning difficulties and autism spectrum conditions.
What can you bring to the service...?
We are looking for a Night Care Worker with a positive and enthusiastic approach, who are friendly, great communicators and eager to provide high levels of support to adults and their families.
Do you have the ability to work as part of a team or independently, maintaining and encouraging open and honest lines of communication?
Can you undertake the full range of tasks, in a well-planned way that respects and values children and their families?
Help us make a change to the people we support.
We may remove this advert should we find the successful candidate prior to the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged.
We currently do not provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have the right to work in the UK.
To discover the full details of this rewarding role within the Together Trust take a look at our Job Description and Apply Now!!!
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 do to support you
The Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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.
