14 Oct
Keys Group
Hereford
Package Description
Residential Support Worker
Location: Hereford
Salary: £27,336 - £31,775 (£12 - £12.70 per hour) Including - £62.64 per sleep-in (working approx. 4-8 sleep ins per month, an additional £3,000-£6,000pa)
Shift patterns - Full time working long day shifts 2 days on, 4 days off plus sleeps. Part time hours also considered.
Full UK Driving licence is required.
We are looking for a children's support worker to become part of our lovely family home, caring for young people who have sometimes complex emotional difficulties. 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.
The role can be emotionally challenging and you could be handling difficult situations BUT you could be the person to change a life for the better.
What do you need?
We want people who are naturally positive, outgoing and emotionally resilient.
Transferable skills such as education, child care, sports, police, mental health or supporting vulnerable people.
Passionate about supporting young people to achieve their goals.
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. As a therapeutic support worker you will:
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 to give encouragement and praise.
Inspire our young people on a daily basis.
Provide emotional support to allow the children to reach their full potential in sometimes challenging situations
Build friendships and trusting relationships
Help them to find pleasure in everyday tasks
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.
Your rewards:
The Real Living Wage as a minimum
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
Access to free wellbeing and life counselling service
NEST Pension Scheme
Life assurance
Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check paid for by us
28 days paid annual leave
Staff Referral Scheme - Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you 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.
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.
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▶️ Support Worker
🖊️ Keys Group
📍 Hereford