Package Description
Children’s Residential Support Worker
Location: Rotherham
Salary: £14.05 – £14.75 per hour
Hours: Full-time (39 hours per week)
Residential shifts are structured as follows:
- 10:00am to 11:00pm
- Sleep-in at the home
- 7:00am to 10:30am morning shift and handover
Driving Licence: Required
About The Role
Keys Group is looking for caring and motivated individuals to join our residential care team in Rotherham. As a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will support young people with emotional and behavioural needs to live happy, safe, and fulfilling lives.
About The Home
We are a four-bed children's home located in a peaceful rural setting, offering a unique balance of a calm environment and access to local schools, health services, and community resources. The home provides personalised, trauma-informed care for young people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, typically from primary school age through to 17 years old.
Our approach is centred around building meaningful relationships and creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can grow, develop confidence, and achieve positive outcomes. We generally operate on a one-to-one staffing ratio, enabling us to provide consistent and individualised support tailored to each young person's needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide a safe and supportive home environment
- Build positive relationships with young people
- Support daily routines including meals, activities, and education
- Encourage hobbies, interests, and social activities
- Act as a positive role model
- Support young people through challenging situations
Requirements
- Caring, resilient, and positive attitude
- Good communication skills
- Willingness to learn and develop
- Ability to work shifts, including sleep-ins
- Full UK driving licence
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rate (£14.05–£14.75)
- Full training and funded qualifications
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Paid induction and ongoing support
- Free meals on shift
- 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Enhanced pay for qualifications and experience
- Employee assistance programme
- Refer-a-friend bonus (£500) between yourself and the person you referred.
- Free DBS check
Apply now to start a rewarding career where you can make a real difference every day.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are also committed to supporting the Armed Forces community through our Armed Forces Covenant.
Eligible candidates from military backgrounds are guaranteed an interview – please include details of your service on your CV.