Children’s Residential Support Worker

Job Title

Children’s Residential Support Worker

Location

Denmead, Waterlooville

Salary

£14.45 per hour PLUS an additional £62.64 for sleep-ins

Hours

Full-time, 39 hours per week long shifts and sleep ins

We are looking for a children's support worker to become part of our loving family home, caring for younger children who have sometimes emotional and behavioural difficulties. You would be the person to give encouragement and praise when needed, to be patient and understanding during times of crisis and to inspire them to grow and develop.

We want to create a safe haven where every child's potential shines bright, you'll be the beacon of hope, providing unwavering support to our young champions.

What do you need?

We want people who are naturally caring, flexible and resilient.

Passionate about supporting children to lead happy lives.

Great communication skills, positive, playful and energetic.

Experience in working with children such as children's care or transferable skills such as children's nursery, education, sports or working with vulnerable people is beneficial.

Ability to remain calm during sometimes challenging situations.

Full UK Driving licence is beneficial

You need to be able to work flexibly in caring for the children. This will include working shifts and sleep-ins

Join us as a Support

Worker and you will receive

Career Progression

We invest in your growth with clear paths to advance including future leaders which prepares you to become a Registered Manager.

Competitive Salary

We offer the Real Living Wage as a minimum.

Enhanced Pay Scales

Recognise both qualifications and experience with higher pay rates

Family Support

Enhanced company maternity and paternity pay.

Rewarding Job - Full of variety and enjoyment. No two days are ever the same

Supportive Management - regular supervisions and appraisals to ensure you are enjoying life at Keys Group

Regular Team Meetings – Include and contribute your ideas towards the progression of the service and have your voice heard

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Funded Qualifications – We fully fund and support you to obtain a range of QCF’s opening up further career opportunities and extra pay

Long Service awards

Company sick pay

EPIC awards employee recognition programme

Full Induction Program

Comprehensive introductory training to set you up for success

Amazing Discount Schemes - Unlock discounts with the Blue Light Card

NEST Pension Scheme

Secure your future with our pension plan.

Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance – Access advice and guidance through our Employee Assistance Programme.

Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you

Annual Leave

28 days of annual leave, including Bank Holidays entitlement

Free Enhanced DBS Check

Circle, Powered by Workvivo - access to our internal engagement app, Circle, where you can stay up to date with news, recognise colleagues, hear from our CEO, and explore stories from across the organisation

What does the job involve?

Be part of a caring team that provides a safe and loving home for children, led and supported by a registered manager.

Act as a professional parent, to to give encouragement and praise.

Enjoy fun days out such as fishing, ice skating, bowling and trampolining and revisit missed milestones.

Provide emotional and physical support to allow the children to reach their full potential in sometimes challenging situations

Build friendships and trusting relationships

Help them to find pleasure in everyday tasks

Empower them to make decisions about themselves

Ensure a safe home environment, cleaning, laundry, cooking is part of the job.

Apply today and we will be in touch to discuss joining our EPIC team.

Safeguarding Commitment

Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Keys Group are very proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant that means we have made a commitment to welcoming service personnel, veterans and military families into the group. We are delighted to have veteran friendly policies, offer a Veterans Peer Support Network within our teams and are able to offer Military Awareness and support to our colleagues.