Volunteer Swim Assistant

REF: 686640885200b

Seashell's 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. The team at Seashell take an innovative, inspiring approach to supporting children and young people. We place the individual needs of the student at the heart of everything we do. We are proactive with our approach towards building communication, independence, and life skills within our students so they can better prepare for a future where they thrive. Volunteering with seashell helps to transform the lives of the children and young people we support while working alongside inspiring people, developing new skills, and feeling great while doing it.

Role

The role involves working with classrooms from our College and supporting the class to go swimming. As a volunteer, you'll receive training in pool safety training and will get in the water with Students and staff to assist in supporting, engaging our young people and assisting by being a person in the pool in terms of staff ratio's etc. It's a good role if you are wanting experience of working with young people with complex learning needs and to develop your confidence, knowledge and communication skills. This session occurs every Tuesday from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.

When:

Where:

SK8

Closing date for applications:

31 August 2025

Who to contact:

Stephen Pearson

Seashell

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

Organisation type:

Registered Charity

Company location:

Seashell Trust Stanley Road Cheadle Hulme , SK8 6RQ

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