Package Description

Children’s Residential Support Worker

Location: Stevenage
Salary: £26,700 - £28,100 per year + an additional £3,000 - £9,000 per year for sleep-ins
Hours: 08:00-22:00 working 2-3 days a week 
Driving Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence required

Make a Difference Every Day

At Keys Group, we believe every child deserves a bright future. We provide high-quality care and support for young people with complex needs, emotional, and behavioural challenges—helping them grow, thrive, and achieve their potential.

We are looking for passionate, energetic, and caring individuals to join our team in Stevenage. If you are ready to make a real impact in young lives while building a fulfilling career, this is your opportunity.

No Experience? No Problem!

You do not need previous experience in care—we provide full training, coaching, and career development to help you succeed alongside funded qualifications. Many of our leaders started as support workers and progressed into management roles. With our support, you can do the same.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing home environment

• Being a positive role model, mentor, and trusted adult for young people

• Taking part in activities such as football, gaming, cycling, and baking

• Supporting daily routines, including cooking and household tasks

• Encouraging independence and life skills

• Building meaningful relationships and empowering young people to make their own choices

What We’re Looking For

• Someone who relates well to young people and shares their interests

• A caring, positive, and resilient attitude

• A team player who brings energy and enthusiasm

• Flexibility to work shifts and sleep-ins

Why Join Keys Group?

• Real opportunities for career progression—many of our team have grown into leadership roles

• Competitive salary with the Real Living Wage as a minimum

• Higher pay scales that reward experience and qualifications

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• A rewarding role where no two days are ever the same

• Supportive management with regular supervisions and team meetings

• Paid training and full induction program

• Free meals during shifts

• Exclusive discounts through the Blue Light Card and Hapi App

• 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays

• Pension scheme and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program

• Free Enhanced DBS check—covered by us

Apply Today

If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and start your journey with Keys Group.

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. 

*(£13.20-13.90 per hour)  

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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