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Shifts pattern:
– Day shifts 7:30am–3:00pm & 2:30pm–10:00pm, including alternate weekends

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference? At Seashell Trust, we are seeking experienced Residential Support Workers to join our short breaks service, supporting children with complex needs.

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 homes:

We have 17 home-from-home, four bedroomed houses for children and young people who need residential support. We can provide 24-hour care, weekly and termly boarding, and 52-week placement for individuals aged 3-25 years.

We have two short break homes that we use to provide respite care for children and young adults with the most complex needs. This exciting opportunity will be based in our Ofsted registered children’s home, supporting children up to the age of 19.

About the role:

• Provide one to one and group support to children
• 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 children 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

• 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 and full references will be taken.