Residential Support Worker Children's Homes
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We are looking for a children's support worker to become part of 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 to inspire them to grow and develop. The role can be emotionally challenging and you could be handling difficult situations, but you could be the person to change a life for the better.
Location: Hyde Nr Manchester
Salary: £25,552 plus £3,000 - £6,000 pa for sleep-ins. (£62.64 per sleep-in)
Shift patterns: Full time working long days plus extra sleep in (approx. 4-6 sleep-ins per month)
Full UK Driving Licence Is Required.
* Be part of a caring team that provides a safe and loving home for children and young people
* Act as a positive role model to give encouragement and praise
* Inspire our young people on a daily basis
* Provide emotional 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
Your Rewards
* The Real Living Wage as a minimum
* 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
* Access to free wellbeing and life counselling service
* NEST Pension Scheme
* Life assurance
* Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check paid for by us
* 28 days paid annual leave
* Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
What do you need?
* We want people who are naturally caring, flexible and emotionally resilient.
* Great communication skills, positive and energetic.
* Experience and qualifications in care or transferable skills such as police, education, security or working with vulnerable people.
* Ability to remain calm during sometimes challenging situations.
* Full UK Driving licence is essential.
* You need to be able to work flexibly in caring for the children, including shifts and sleep-ins.
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 are very proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant, welcoming service personnel, veterans and military families into the group. We offer a guaranteed interview to current and former service personnel who meet the criteria for this role.
Contact us today to hear how you can join us in helping care for children to lead happy, healthy and successful lives.
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