Senior Support Worker - Children's Homes
Location: Bury
Salary: From April 1st 2026 – £14.45 per hour (£30,056.00 per annum) plus an additional £62.64 per sleep-in (£3k - £6k pa for sleep-ins)
Hours: Full time long day shifts plus sleep-ins.
We are looking for an experienced, resilient and nurturing Children's Support worker to join our busy, family home, caring for children who have sometimes emotional difficulties. You would be the person to give encouragement and praise when needed, to be patient and understanding during times of crisis and your passion and knowledge will inspire the team to achieve the best outcomes.
What do you need?
* Experience or knowledge of child-centred, therapeutic models.
* Great communication skills, naturally caring, flexible and resilient.
* A minimum of 12 months Childrens home experience and a level 3 qualification in residential childcare which will be recognised in your hourly pay rate.
* You need to be able to work flexibly in caring for the children. This will include working shifts and sleep-ins with full-time and part-time hours being available.
* Full UK Driving licence is required.
Benefits
* Full induction and introductory programme
* Fully funded training and qualifications
* Enhanced pay scales that recognise both qualifications and experience
* Enhanced company maternity & paternity pay
* Free meals
* A great employee Benefits programme
* NEST Pension Scheme
* Life assurance
* Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check paid for by us
* 28 days annual leave
More about the role
* You will work with the team to promote and support the young people in our care in leading a life of positive development by providing a safe and nurturing environment.
* Ensure the day-to-day management is facilitated in a professional and competent manner and support the Service Manager in providing the best quality care.
* Lead a team along with other professionals, to provide the therapeutic care and support needed for each individual child.
* Record events and observations, progress reports, preparing and implementing care plans and records.
* You will act as a positive role model to colleagues and children to meet their everyday living needs, developing trusting relationships that create recovery, growth and lasting change.
Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Keys Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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