Job Description

Senior Support Worker

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Package Description

Senior Support Worker - Children's Homes

Location: Barry

Salary: From

30,580 per annum including additional 3k based on 4 sleep ins per month

(4 - 8 sleep ins per month at 62.64 per each)

Hours:

Full time long day shifts plus sleep ins.


We are looking for an experienced, qualified and nurturing

Senior Children's Support worker

to join our therapeutic family home, caring for young people who have sometimes emotional challenges, ADHD and Autistic spectrum diagnosis. 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.


If you live our EPIC values of Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Caring, then why not unlock your career potential with Keys Group.

What do you need?

Experience or knowledge of child-centred, therapeutic models.

Great communication skills, naturally caring, flexible and resilient.

A minimum of 12 months Childrens home experience and a level 3 qualification in residential childcare which will be recognised in your hourly pay rate.

You need to be able to work flexibly in caring for the children. This will include working shifts and sleep-ins with full-time and part-time hours being available. Full UK Driving licence is required.

Why choose Keys Group for your career?

Keys Group provide innovative care and education services to children and young people who have complex needs, emotional and behavioural difficulties or who display challenging behaviour. We try and make every day extraordinary for the children we care for and support, because we believe in every single one of.


As well as competitive pay and in house professional support, we provide and fully fund the necessary training for you to achieve valuable externally accredited qualifications.


Join us as a Senior Therapeutic Support Worker and you will receive:

Career Progression:

We invest in your growth with clear paths to advance including future leaders which prepares you 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 supervisions 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

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Funded Qualifications

- We fully fund and support you to obtain a range of QCF's opening up further career opportunities and extra pay

Long Service awards

Company sick pay

EPIC awards employee recognition programme

Full Induction Program:

Comprehensive introductory training to set you up for success

Amazing Discount Schemes

- Unlock discounts with the Blue Light Card

NEST Pension Scheme:

Secure your future with our pension plan.

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

Free Enhanced DBS Check

Circle, Powered by Workvivo -

access to our internal engagement app, Circle, where you can stay up to date with news, recognise colleagues, hear from our CEO, and explore stories from across the organisation

More about the role:

You will 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 the therapeutic care and support needed for each individual child. Record events and observations, progress reports, preparing and implementing care plans and records You will act as a positive role model to colleagues and children to meet their everyday living needs, developing trusting relationships that create recovery, growth and lasting change.


today and help us to care for children to lead happy, healthy and successful lives.


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.


Keys Group are very proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant


KGIND

Salary

13.60 - 14.20 per hour plus sleep in
Hourly

Job Reference

Keysgroup/TP/152352/4717

Contract Type

Full Time

Closing Date

No Expiry Date

Job Category

Care and Support

Business Unit

Children's Residential

Location

Barry, United Kingdom
20 January, 2025