Residential Support Worker (Young Adults)
Salary: £22,974 - £23,707 (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:
· Up to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) in your first year, rising to 38 days (including bank holidays) with length of service
· Support to complete an NVQ level 3 qualification relating to working in Health & Social Care along with additional personal/professional development opportunities
· Use of the on-site gym and swimming pool
· Free on-site parking
· Cycle to work scheme
· Company Events
· Refer a friend scheme
· Paid DBS
· Retail, food and leisure discount card
· Choice of pension scheme
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.
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A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .