Job Description

Senior Support Worker

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Package Description

Senior Support Worker, Children's Residential Home

St Albans

SALARY:

15.40 - 16.00 per hour Plus - 62.64 per sleep-in (working approx. 4-8 sleep ins per month, an additional 3,000-6,000pa)

Hours:

Full-time, 39 hours per week

Driving Requirement:

Full UK Driving Licence is required


Are you already a Senior or experienced Children's Support Worker who is looking for a new rewarding challenge with a large and growing organisation where you will be valued?


Do you share our EPIC values of Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Caring?


It's a fantastic time to join Keys Group, so why not unlock your career potential and have an EPIC 2025

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.

What do you need?

A minimum of 12 months experience or knowledge of child-centred, therapeutic models. Great communication skills, naturally caring, flexible and resilient. Level 3 qualification in Caring for Children and Young People. You need to be able to work flexibly covering long day shifts, weekends and sleeps.

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 that means we have made a commitment to welcoming service personnel, veterans and military families into the group. We are delighted to have veteran friendly policies, offer a Veterans Peer Support Network within our teams and are able to offer Military Awareness and support to our colleagues.

As part of our commitment, we will offer a guaranteed interview to current and former service personnel providing that they meet the criteria of the role that they are applying for. If you feel that you meet the criteria for this, please ensure that you have your military experience detailed on your CV for one of our resourcing team to get in touch*

Salary

15.40 - 16.00 per hour Plus - 62.64 per sleep-in (working approx. 4-8 sleep ins per month, an additional 3,000-6,000pa)

Job Reference

Keysgroup/TP/144331/4649

Contract Type

Full Time

Closing Date

No Expiry Date

Job Category

Care and Support

Business Unit

Children's Residential

Location

St Albans, United Kingdom
28 August, 2025