Residential Support Worker - Children & Young Adults' Services

Residential Support Worker – Children and Young Adults’ Services

Are you an experienced Residential Support Worker looking for your next opportunity? We are growing both our Children's and Young Adult's teams at Seashell and are looking for passionate individuals to to help make a positive impact on the lives of our children and young people.

Pay: £12.71 – £12.79 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications) + benefits
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (bank shifts also available)
Shifts:
- Day shifts 7:30am–3:00pm & 2:30pm–10:00pm, including alternate weekends /
- Night shifts: 9:45pm–7:45am

Location: Seashell Trust, Stanley Road, Cheadle, SK8 6RQ

Please note: we are currently unable to provide sponsorship for any of our roles.

About Seashell Trust

Originally founded in 1823, Seashell Trust is a nationally recognised and registered charity based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. The Trust comprises of the Royal School Manchester, the Royal College Manchester, 17 bespoke Residential Care Homes, Outreach Health and Family Services. We provide expert Residential care and Education for children and young people with severe, profound, and complex learning difficulties and disabilities, sensory impairments, communication disorders and autism. Our fantastic services are based all on one-site, which deepens our sense of community for our children and young people and the wider Seashell team

About Our Residential Homes

Our purpose-built homes are designed to provide a warm, ‘home-from-home’ environment. We offer 24-hour care, including weekly, term-time, and 52-week placements.

As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where children and young adults can thrive, develop independence, and enjoy meaningful daily experiences.

About the Role

As a Residential Support Worker, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and group support to children and young adults
• Support with personal care, mobility, and daily routines
• Promote communication, independence, and life skills
• Support access to education, leisure, and social activities
• Create a positive and inclusive environment tailored to individual needs

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience of working in a similar environment, supporting children or young adults with challenging behaviours and complex needs is desirable. Personal experience is considered.
• L4 or L3 QCF Level 3 Diploma Children’s & Young People’s Workforce, NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care (CCYP) Diploma or, willingness to complete this
• Genuine passion for working with children and young people
• Challenging behaviours will present in this role, so to fully support our young people and staff, candidates should be prepared to work in a high-pressured environment. Within our unique induction programme, we provide behaviour management training. Plus, ongoing support once in role.
• Personal care is a large part of this role and will include showering, bathing, grooming, toileting etc so you must be comfortable with this.
• Excellent communication skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with service
• Comprehensive 2-week induction programme
• Access to on-site gym, fitness classes, and swimming pool
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Benenden Healthcare (including 24/7 GP access, mental health support, and more)
• Career development and funded training opportunities
• Life assurance (3x annual salary)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Paid enhanced DBS check

About Recruitment at Seashell

Please upload your CV to apply. As per our Safer Recruitment procedure, you will be required to complete a Seashell Application Form as part of our recruitment process.

We provide a caring environment that is safeguarded and committed to promoting learning, respect and independence, as well as dignity for all of our students. As part of our safer recruitment procedure, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (no cost) and full references will be taken.

We value our employees and recognise the need to recruit, retain and develop highly skilled and committed talent who share our vision and values!

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications.

Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.

This charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £12.71-£12.79 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• Please tell us why you have applied for the role of RSW / NSW and what relevant skills or relevant experience you have
• Please confirm if you are interested in a Day or Night role

Work Location: In person