Overview
Job Title: Children’s complex Support Worker - Waking nights
Location: Southampton
Salary: £27,783 per year
Hours: Full-time, 4 nights on, working 21:45 - 07:15, 4 nights off
We are looking for a resilient and nurturing Children's Support Worker to join our family home, caring for young people who have complex medical needs, some of whom are non verbal. You would provide encouragement and praise when needed, be patient during times of crisis, and be a friendly face to support during the night. Personal care is required as part of this role. A level of personal care would be required according to the child’s needs.
Responsibilities
* Provide support and care which will include levels of personal care according to the child’s needs.
* 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.
* Ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children during the night.
* Provide emotional support to allow the children to reach their full potential in sometimes challenging situations.
* Assist with moving and handling where required (some children may use wheelchairs).
* Build friendships and trusting relationships.
What you need
* Previous relevant experience such as elderly, dementia care, nursing, or complex care.
* A real passion and desire to support children in a homely environment.
* A good level of English communication skills; Makaton or BSL would be beneficial.
* Experience or knowledge of child-centred, therapeutic models.
* Naturally caring, flexible and resilient.
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
* Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus
About Keys Group
Keys Group provides innovative care and education services to children and young people who have complex needs, emotional and behavioural difficulties or who display challenging behaviour. We aim to make every day extraordinary for the children we care for and support.
Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care; therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Keys Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Keys Group has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, welcoming service personnel, veterans and military families into the group. We offer a Veterans Peer Support Network and are able to provide Military Awareness and support to colleagues.
As part of our commitment, we will offer a guaranteed interview to current and former service personnel who meet the criteria for the role. If you meet the criteria, please ensure your military experience is detailed on your CV for the resourcing team to contact you.
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