Residential Support Worker

Residential Support Worker - Children

Pay: £12.70 to £12.78 per hour + (Earn up to an extra £2000 through weekend and bank holiday enhancements) + Benefits

Please note, sponsorship is not available for this role

We are currently recruiting for dedicated Residential Support Workers to join us at Seashell.

We have both day vacancies and night vacancies available.

Shift Patterns

Days: A mixture of 7:30am to 3pm or 2:30pm to 10pm with alternate weekends.

Nights: 9:45pm to 7:45am with alternate weekends

About Seashell Trust

Seashell is a charity dedicated to providing a creative, happy and secure environment

for children and young people with complex needs and additional communication

challenges from across the UK.

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.

This opportunity is to support our children who are aged up to 18 years old. All our homes are based on our one site and so no travel is required.

About the role

As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in creating a safe and nurturing environment for the young people we support. You will work one-to-one providing daily care and support for our young people including supporting their personal care needs, mobility, daily routine, communication, independent living skills, learning and access to leisure activities.

What we're looking for

• Previous experience of working in a similar environment, supporting children with complex needs is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
• GCSE A – C in English and Math's (or equivalent level 3 literacy and numeracy qualification) is essential
• 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 young people 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.
• Excellent communication skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

Seashell Trust Benefits

• 33 days annual leave per year, including bank holidays (incremental based on length of service).
• Pension scheme which is 4% matched.
• 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.

We provide an environment that is safeguarded and as part of our safer recruitment

policy, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (no

cost) and full references will be taken. 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 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 a LGBTQA+ friendly employer and welcome applications from all identities.

Enhancements

The enhancement figure is based on working 26 weekends and 4 bank holidays within a 52 week period and are not class as guaranteed earnings.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £12.70-£12.78 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free fitness classes
• Free parking
• On-site gym
• Private medical insurance

Application question(s):

• Please tell us why you think you would be an ideal candidate to work as a Residential Support Worker at Seashell Trust?

Work Location: In person