Package Description
Senior Qualified Children’s Residential Support Worker
Location: Hayling Island
Salary
From £32,955 p/a DOE PLUS an additional £3k - £6k pa for sleep‑ins (4 - 8 sleep ins per month at £62.64 per each)
Hours
Full time long day shifts plus sleep ins.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced, resilient and nurturing Senior Childrens Support worker to join our family home, caring for young people who have sometimes complex 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.
You would be joining a busy home where we have younger children aged 5 - 11 on admission as well as some older children in a separate annex.
Responsibilities
* 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 therapeutic care and support needed for each individual child.
* Record events and observations, progress reports, preparing and implementing care plans and records.
* Act as a positive role model to colleagues and children, meeting their everyday living needs and developing trusting relationships that create recovery, growth and lasting change.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Minimum of 12 months Children’s home experience and a Level 3 qualification in residential childcare, which will be recognised in your hourly pay rate.
* Experience or knowledge of child‑centred, therapeutic models.
* Great communication skills, naturally caring, flexible and resilient.
* Full UK Driving licence required.
* Ability to work flexibly in caring for the children, including shifts and sleep‑ins, with full‑time and part‑time hours available.
Benefits
* Career Progression: We invest in your growth with clear paths to advance, including opportunities 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.
* Full Induction Program: Comprehensive introductory training to set you up for success.
* Funded Qualifications: We fully fund and support you to obtain a range of QCFs opening up further career opportunities and extra pay.
* Paid Training: Get paid to enrol in our sector‑leading training and level up your career.
* 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.
* Circle App: internal communications on the next level, be part of something special.
* Free Enhanced DBS Check.
* NEST Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our pension plan.
* Access amazing deals with the Hapi App & Blue Light Card.
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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