Job Summary
Job Role: Senior Support Worker - Children's Residential
Location: Spalding (PE12)
Salary: £15.25 – £15.85 per hour + £3000 – £6000 sleep‑in allowance
Hours: 39 per week
Requirements: Full UK driving licence – essential.
Are you looking to grow your career with a leading company in a position where you will be valued and supported? Do you share our EPIC values of Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Caring?
Qualifications
* Minimum 1 year experience within a Residential Children’s home.
* NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare.
* Related knowledge of Ofsted legislation and safeguarding procedures.
* Highly driven, proactive and enthusiastic.
* Strong people manager with a hands‑on approach.
* Full driving licence (essential).
* Ability to work flexibly, including shifts and sleep‑ins.
Responsibilities
* Part of a caring team that provides a safe and loving home for children and young people, led by a Service Manager and Deputy Manager.
* Delivery of quality care services and strategic planning for developments within the home and day‑to‑day shift management.
* Lead your team and other professionals to deliver therapeutic care and support for each child, focusing on optimal outcomes.
* Serve as a positive role model, meeting everyday living needs and developing trusting relationships that promote recovery, growth and lasting change.
* Mentor staff and coordinate appropriate services to support childcare practices.
Benefits
* 5.6 weeks of annual leave, inclusive of 8 public holidays.
* Enhanced DBS check paid; renewals covered.
* Qualifications & career development – various QCF qualifications.
* Wellbeing hub 'Circle' offers exercise advice, healthy eating tips, counselling and savings.
* Discount scheme via Blue Light card at high street retailers, days out, holidays, car purchase.
* NEST pension scheme with matched contribution up to 3%.
* Fair & competitive pay – Real Living Wage Employer with transparent pay scales.
* £500 referral bonus for successful referees during probation.
* Full induction & introductory programme paid.
EEO Statement
Keys Group is an equal opportunity employer and is proud to sign the Armed Forces Covenant. We offer a guaranteed interview to current and former service personnel, veterans and military families who meet the role criteria.
Important Information
Applicants must be over the age of 18 due to the vulnerable nature of the people supported.
*Dependent on experience and qualifications.
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