Overview
Salary: Starting from £13.60 per hour PLUS an additional £62.64 per sleep in which equates to 3K - 6K per year extra
Hours: Full time 39 hours per week, working a shift pattern which includes long days and sleep ins.
Personal care is required as part of this role. Full UK Driving licence is required.
What makes this role unique
We are looking for a resilient, nurturing children's support worker to become part of our unique home, caring for young people who have complex medical needs, learning disabilities and autism and are wheelchair users. 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. The role can be emotionally and physically challenging and you could be handling difficult situations, but you could be the person to change a child's life for the better.
What we offer
* 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.
* Rewarding Job - Full of variety and enjoyment. No two days are ever the same.
* Supportive Management - regular supervision 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 as part of our regional management team.
* 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.
* Full Induction Program: Comprehensive introductory training to set you up for success.
* Amazing Discount Schemes - Access discounts with the Circle & Blue Light Card.
* NEST Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our pension plan.
* Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance – Access guidance through our Employee Assistance Programme.
* Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus.
* Circle App – internal communications on the next level, be part of something special.
* Annual Leave: 28 days of annual leave, including Bank Holidays entitlement.
* Free Enhanced DBS Check.
* Real progression opportunities.
* Discount schemes for Circle & Blue Light Card discounts on high street retailers, days out, gifts, holidays, and even car buys.
What you need
* Experience in care such as adult LD, SEN education, medical or nursing care, elderly care or working with vulnerable people is essential.
* We want people who are naturally caring, flexible and resilient.
* Passionate about supporting children to lead happy lives.
* Physically able to lift and use hoists; manual handling is part of this job.
* Great communication skills, positive and energetic.
* Ability to remain calm during sometimes challenging situations.
* You need to be able to work flexibly in caring for the children. This will include working shifts and sleep-ins.
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