Package Description

Job Title: Children’s Residential Support Worker

Location: Shrewsbury

Salary: £24.3k - £25.7k per year + additional £4,000-£8,000 per year for sleep-ins 

Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week

Driving Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence is required

At Keys Group, we’re passionate about transforming lives and making every day extraordinary for the children and young people in our care. As one of the UK’s top providers of care and education, our mission is to unlock potential, inspire growth, and create brighter futures.

Now, we’re calling all real-life superheroes to join our passionate, energetic, and supportive team in Shrewsbury. If you’re ready to make a difference, have fun, and be part of something truly rewarding, this is your moment!

The Opportunity: We’re growing our amazing EPIC team and are on the lookout for full-time superheroes to join us in Shrewsbury! As a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you’ll be at the heart of creating life-changing experiences, providing outstanding care, and empowering young people to live happy, fulfilling lives. This is your chance to make a real difference while being part of a supportive and inspiring team!

No Experience Needed: We’re here to help you grow! We provide full training, coaching, and development to help you become the best at what you do. At Keys Group, we offer industry-leading training that empowers you to level up and build an exciting career. With new skills and qualifications, you’ll unlock endless opportunities for growth and progression within the social care sector.

Many of our regional and home managers began their journey as support workers and have risen through the ranks to achieve great success. At Keys Group, we are fully committed to helping you do the same by providing the guidance, training, and opportunities you need to climb the ladder and build a rewarding career!

Key Responsibilities:

• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children and young people feel loved and supported.
• Be a positive role model, guiding them through daily routines and helping them develop life skills.
• Engage in fun and meaningful activities, from football and cycling to PlayStation gaming and baking.
• Share and encourage hobbies, passions, and interests to inspire growth and confidence.
• Assist with essential household tasks, including cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a welcoming environment.
• Offer both emotional and physical support, empowering children to overcome challenges and reach their full potential.
• Build trusting relationships that help foster meaningful connections and personal growth.
• Empower young people to take an active role in shaping their own future and making decisions about their lives.

Requirements:

• A genuine ability to connect with young people, share interests, offer encouragement, and actively engage in activities.
• A full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Must be over the age of 21
• Willingness and flexibility to work shifts and sleep-ins as part of the role.

Benefits of Joining Keys Group:

• Real Progression Opportunities: We’re committed to investing in your growth and helping you advance your career.
• Competitive Salary: We offer the Real Living Wage as a minimum.
• Enhanced Pay Scales: We reward your qualifications and experience with higher pay rates.
• Family Support: Take advantage of enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Rewarding Job: A role full of variety—no two days are ever the same!
• Supportive Management: Benefit from regular supervisions and appraisals to ensure you’re thriving.
• Regular Team Meetings: Share your ideas and have your voice heard as we continually improve our services.
• Funded Qualifications: We fully fund your qualifications, opening up more career opportunities and extra pay.
• Paid Training: Get paid to gain new skills with our sector-leading training.
• Full Induction Program: Comprehensive training to set you up for success from day one.
• Free Meals: Enjoy complimentary meals during your shifts.
• Incredible Discounts: Access to the Hapi App & Blue Light Card for amazing discounts on retail, days out, gifts, holidays, and even car purchases.
• NEST Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our pension plan.
• Wellbeing Support: Access guidance and support through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Staff Referral Scheme: Refer a friend and split a £500 referral bonus.
• Generous Annual Leave: 28 days of annual leave, including Bank Holidays.
• Free Enhanced DBS Check: We cover the cost of your enhanced DBS check.

 We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Safeguarding Commitment: Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities: Keys Group is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community.

*(£12 - £12.70 per hour)

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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

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