Residential Support Worker - Young Adults' Residential Homes

Residential Support Worker - Young Adults' Residential Homes

Salary: up to £23,810 per annum (Depending on Experience) Plus Benefits!

Job Type: Permanent, full time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ

We are currently recruiting for dedicated Residential Support Workers to join our team to support in our Young Adult's Homes.

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 the Residential Homes:

At Seashell, our 17 bespoke Residential Homes are purpose-built with a ‘home from home’ feel, we provide 24-hour care, weekly and termly boarding and 52-week placement. As a Residential Support Worker, you will have the opportunity to be part of this special setting, where you can contribute to creating a comfortable and familiar atmosphere for our young adults. This is a great opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment where your support can truly make a difference in the everyday lives of our young adults.

About the role:

Working one-to-one providing daily care and support for our young adults including supporting their personal care needs, mobility, daily routine, communication, independent living skills, learning and access to leisure activities.

Shift patterns are over 7 days, with alternate weekends required (with enhanced pay rates), but no nights.

Shifts are typically 7:30am-3pm or 2:30pm-10pm and split shifts.

Challenging behaviours will present in this role, so to fully support our young adults and staff, candidates should be prepared to work at times in a high-pressured environment. Within our unique induction programme, we provide behaviour management training. Plus, ongoing support once in role.

About you:

Experience is not an essential requirement for this position as we offer an initial two-week Seashell specific induction, plus ongoing training and development support. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate flexibility, can adapt quickly to change and most importantly, align with our values: Integrity, Involvement, and Innovation.

Good communication and interpersonal skills will be utilised when collaborating with families, professionals and other agencies to provide a consistent service which meets the needs of our children and young adults. You will have a willingness to complete the care certificate and work towards the relevant vocational qualification such as QCF Level 3 Diploma Children’s & Young People’s Workforce, NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care (CCYP).

Benefits:

• 33 days annual leave per year, including bank holidays (incremental based on length of service).
• Detailed 2-week induction programme for all new employees.
• Access to our on-site inclusive gym, fitness classes and swimming pool.
• Blue light discount scheme.
• Benenden Health Care Membership - access to 24/7 GP, physiotherapy, medical treatments, mental health support including counselling service, cancer support, care planning and social care advice.
• Access to a wide range of vocational programmes to support you in your job role.
• Life Assurance (3x Annual base salary) subject to terms and conditions.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Paid Enhanced DBS.

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 Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to £23,810.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Please tell us why you think you would be an ideal candidate to work as a support worker within Seashell

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: RSW2024