Residential Support Worker – Children and Young Adults’ Services
Pay: £13.75 - £13.90 per hour (From September 2026) + benefits
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts:
- Day shifts 7:30am–3:00pm & 2:30pm–10:00pm, including alternate weekends
- Night shifts: 9:45pm–7:45am
Location: Seashell Trust, Stanley Road, Cheadle, SK8 6RQ
Please note: we are currently unable to provide sponsorship for any of our roles.
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 Our Residential Homes
Our purpose-built homes are designed to provide a warm, ‘home-from-home’ environment. We offer 24-hour care, including weekly, term-time, and 52-week placements.
As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where children and young adults can thrive, develop independence, and enjoy meaningful daily experiences.
About the Role
As a Residential Support Worker, you will:
- Provide one-to-one and group support to children and young adults
- 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 young people 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.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £13.75-£13.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Please tell us why you have applied for the role of RSW / NSW and what relevant skills or relevant experience you have
- Please confirm if you are interested in a Day or Night role
Work Location: In person
