Job Description

Support Worker - young people

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Package Description

Residential Support Worker Children's Homes

Location: Rossendale area

Salary:

25,552 plus 3000 - 6000 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.


Cherry House is a 4 bedroom home and we currently have 4 children aged 9,10,12 and 13. We provide long term therapeutic care for young people who have been diagnosed as having complex needs associated with attachment difficulties. We aim to provide a homely and loving environment where our children feel safe and loved and to give them the opportunity to thrive in all areas of their lives.


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.

What do you need?

We want people who are naturally caring, nurturing and emotionally resilient. Great communication skills, positive and energetic who likes to have fun. Experience is not essential as we provide training, more important is life skills and

a desire and passion to support children.

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. This will include working shifts and sleep-ins.

Still not convinced?

Keys Group offer a benefits package including:

What else do we offer?

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Career Progression:

We invest in your growth with clear paths to advance, including opportunities to become a Registered Manager.
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Competitive Salary:

We offer the Real Living Wage as a minimum.
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Enhanced Pay Scales:

Recognise both qualifications and experience with higher pay rates
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Family Support:

Enhanced company maternity and paternity pay.
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Rewarding Job -

Full of variety and enjoyment. No two days are ever the same
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Supportive Management

- regular supervisions and appraisals to ensure you are enjoying life at Keys Group
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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
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Funded Qualifications

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

Get paid to enrol in our sector leading training and level up your career
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Full Induction Program:

Comprehensive introductory training to set you up for success.
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Amazing Discount Schemes

- Access amazing deals with the Hapi App & Blue Light Card
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NEST Pension Scheme:

Secure your future with our pension plan.
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Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance

- Access advice and guidance through our Employee Assistance Programme.
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Staff Referral Scheme

- Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a 500 referral bonus between you
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Circle App

- internal communications on the next level, be part of something special
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Annual Leave:

28 days of annual leave, including Bank Holidays entitlement

Free Enhanced DBS Check

+ Real progression opportunities
+ Amazing Discount Schemes - You'll have access to both the Cirlce & a Blue Light Card which give you incredible discounts at high street retailers, days out, gifts, holidays - even when buying a car

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. We try and make every day extraordinary for the children we care for and support, because we believe in every single one of them.

As a therapeutic support worker you will

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Be part of a caring team that provides a safe and loving home for our young children. Act as a positive role model to to give encouragement and praise. Provide emotional support to allow the children to reach their full potential in sometimes challenging situations Build friendships and trusting relationships Help them to understand and manage their emotions Empower them to make decisions about themselves

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


Contact us today to hear how you can join us in helping 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 encourages 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.


KGIND

Salary

plus sleep in 62.64 each
Annually

Job Reference

Keysgroup/TP/144328/4511

Contract Type

Full Time

Closing Date

No Expiry Date

Job Category

Care and Support

Business Unit

Children's Residential

Location

Rossendale, United Kingdom
18 September, 2025