Working in the charity sector can be an incredibly rewarding career path. Making an impact on people’s lives each day brings you a strong sense of fulfilment. If you have considered working within the charity sector but are unsure if this is the right fit for you, we are here to help. At Seashell, we have put together this guide on how to work for a charity, the steps it takes and what sort of jobs we offer.
How to work for a charity – Getting started
Working within the charity sector can be a fantastic choice of career path, whether you are starting out with your first career or are interested in a full change of work environment. Not every day is easy when working in charity, but you will find a rewarding sense of fulfilment within your work that few other career choices can provide.
If you are interested in getting involved in the charity sector but are unsure of how to take those first steps, take a look at our previous blog which goes into further detail about how to work for a charity. You will find advice on what training or experience you may need when working for a charity and how to attain this.
Jobs at Seashell
Jobs within the charity sector are varied, so you are bound to come across a position that suits your qualities and skill set. Below are some examples of jobs that are commonly seen on our vacancies page.
At Seashell, we provide specialist care to children and young people with SEND and teach them essential skills to prepare them for the future. You will be able to get a sense of what is required when working at Seashell with the following job descriptions.
Learning support assistant
The role of a learning support assistant involves working directly with our students to help their learning and progress during their time at Seashell. This entails working within one of the following four courses: Preparation for life and work, Autism support, Sensory and Supported Internship.
As a learning support assistant, you will work with one of our teachers to support with lessons and learning activities. This will include preparing the classroom for different sessions with resources, encouraging good classroom behaviour and attending to the needs of students during their breaks, lunchtimes and community activities.
Residential support worker
In addition to our schools, we have 17 home-from-home, four-bedroomed houses for children and young people who reside at Seashell. As a residential support worker, you will be involved in providing hands-on support for our residents via one-to-one daily care.
No two days are the same in this position. So being a residential support worker requires flexibility and enthusiasm. Seashell will equip you with the skills and knowledge to confidently support our children and young adults.
Student careers adviser
We are as invested in the lives of our students moving forward from their time at Seashell as we are during their time in our care. Therefore, we rely on our careers advisers to provide essential support to our students in helping them transition to the world of work.
Your role will involve identifying career plans for our students, supporting students with their work placements, and liaising with parents, carers and local authorities with regard to students’ future careers.
Working with Seashell
We are always eager to welcome new members to the Seashell team. With a long-established history of providing thorough care to people with complex needs, joining our team will place you within an environment where both you and our children and young adults will thrive.
We hope you now understand how to work for a charity and what you can expect from an average working day in the charity sector.
If any of the job roles mentioned above or on our vacancies page appeal to you, get in touch with us on 0161 610 0100 or email us at info@seashelltrust.org.uk. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have about working in our various positions.
