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Organisation Details
Seashell Trust
Sub theme: Disability, Youth Work and Young People
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Located in the heart of Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, Seashell Trust is a beacon of hope and support for children, young people, and their families.
We’re proud to operate the Royal School Manchester (RSM), Royal College Manchester (RCM), outreach health and family services, and seventeen residential homes that provide a safe, nurturing environment.
Our state-of-the-art facilities—including gardens, forest school, swimming pools, hydro pools, bike track, and sports fields—are designed to create a truly unique and supportive atmosphere.
Our unique campus incorporates, education, activities and life skills for our students, and our volunteer opportunities span from education and therapy roles to administration and Trustee positions.
We’re proud to be a diverse and inclusive community of professionals, always on the lookout for new skills to enrich our offering. To learn more about Seashell, watch this short video: Start your Career at Seashell! - YouTube
We’re proud to operate the Royal School Manchester (RSM), Royal College Manchester (RCM), outreach health and family services, and seventeen residential homes that provide a safe, nurturing environment.
Our state-of-the-art facilities—including gardens, forest school, swimming pools, hydro pools, bike track, and sports fields—are designed to create a truly unique and supportive atmosphere.
Our unique campus incorporates, education, activities and life skills for our students, and our volunteer opportunities span from education and therapy roles to administration and Trustee positions.
We’re proud to be a diverse and inclusive community of professionals, always on the lookout for new skills to enrich our offering. To learn more about Seashell, watch this short video: Start your Career at Seashell! - YouTube
Description of role: • To provide support to the staff team in Care in the planning and delivery of an activity club, setting up for sessions, developing resources, tidying up and closing down after sessions and helping to create a safe, supportive and resident led environment.
• Work as part of a team alongside staff to engage with residents where directed to, listen to and follow staff input and lead in terms of their knowledge of the young people’s, likes and dislikes and how the young person transitions between tasks, move about the space and what they need or require to take place in an activity session.
• Work alongside staff during sessions, build rapport and understanding of the young people, use initiative, the role requires flexibility, adaptability and to be a good team player, looking for ways of making a difference.
• To work safely, inclusively and in person centred ways to support the children and young people’s participation, valuing individuality, choice, identity and culture.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work environment, inform staff if equipment is missing or broken or needs replacement, store equipment and art work safely.
• Adhere to the lead staff member’s instructions during sessions involving young people to maintain an environment suitable to their needs and requirements so they are able to take part in the lesson.
• Work as part of a team alongside staff to engage with residents where directed to, listen to and follow staff input and lead in terms of their knowledge of the young people’s, likes and dislikes and how the young person transitions between tasks, move about the space and what they need or require to take place in an activity session.
• Work alongside staff during sessions, build rapport and understanding of the young people, use initiative, the role requires flexibility, adaptability and to be a good team player, looking for ways of making a difference.
• To work safely, inclusively and in person centred ways to support the children and young people’s participation, valuing individuality, choice, identity and culture.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work environment, inform staff if equipment is missing or broken or needs replacement, store equipment and art work safely.
• Adhere to the lead staff member’s instructions during sessions involving young people to maintain an environment suitable to their needs and requirements so they are able to take part in the lesson.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Creative Skills, Practical Skills, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday Evening, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Evening, Thursday Evening, Friday Evening
DBS required: On
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 2
Location:
Stanley Road, Cheadle Hulme
Cheshire
SK8 6RQ