Senior Residential Support Worker - Young Adults' Residential Homes

Senior Residential Support Worker - Young Adults' Residential Homes

Salary: £24,756 - £25,546 per annum + benefits

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ

Type: Permanent, full time

Are you passionate about providing exceptional support to others?

At Seashell Trust, we’re dedicated to enriching the lives of children and young adults with complex disabilities. We are looking for a committed Senior Residential Support Worker to join our team, supporting our young adults in their 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 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 the Senior Residential Support Worker, you will have the opportunity to be part of this 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 of Senior Residential Support Worker:

The Senior leads the operational house team of Residential Support Workers to provide person centred care to our young adults with learning disabilities, complex health and social care needs.

The Senior will ensure staff have the resources and support to provide the level and quality of service required day to day, plus the ongoing development and continuous improvement of the service.

As well as providing direct care and support, the Senior is required to act as a Key Worker. They will give supervision and manage performance appraisal for all Support Workers in the home and will provide mentor and coaching support on key operational tasks. Being visible and accessible to support is paramount.

Requirements of the role:

• Minimum qualification QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People Workforce/Health & Social Care/Adult Care (or equivalent)
• Previous experience of working in a similar care environment
• Knowledge of CQC Adult Care Home fundamental standards
• Good written and verbal communication skills, ability to write and maintain reports / notes and communicate effectively with staff
• Experience of working with a variety of communication method including PECs, objects of reference and basic signed communication
• Previous experience as a key worker
• The ability to record and communicate effectively with parents / staff / other professionals.
• Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team to enable cohesive team working
• Reliable
• Flexible approach to work

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...

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.

Our Core Values are represented within the three ‘I’s’ - Integrity Innovation and Involvement

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications.

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.

We provide an environment that is safeguarded and as part of our safer recruitment policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (no cost) and full references will be taken

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £24,756.00-£25,546.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Do you hold a minimum qualification QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People Workforce/Health & Social Care/Adult Care (or equivalent)?

Work Location: In person