Package Description

Children’s Residential Support Worker

Location: Sudbury

Salary: £14.45 - £15.15 per hour DOE PLUS approx. £3,000 to £6,000 sleep- in allowance pa. (£62.64 per sleep-in, working approx. 6-8 sleep ins per month) 

Shift patterns - Full time working long days plus extra sleep in (approx. 4-6 sleep ins per month)

Full UK Driving licence is required.

Every Child's journey starts with someone like YOU!

We are looking for a children's support worker to become part of our family home, caring for 4 young people who have Aspergers, ASD and mild LD. 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.

We have a lot of fun and you need lots of energy to keep up with activities.

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:

• 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:

• Annual leave - 5.6 weeks holiday per year 

• DBS Check paid – we cover the cost of your DBS check and further renewals 

• Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance – via our Employee Assistance Program though an online portal or over the telephone 

• NEST Pension Scheme 

• Life Assurance - 1x salary in the event of your death while employed

• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay 

• Qualifications – we can support you to obtain a range of QCF’s opening up further career opportunities 

• Employee Assistance programme - wellbeing support and guidance

• BHSF Health Cash plan - to manage everyday healthcare expenses like dental check ups, eye tests, glasses and therapy fees.

• Staff Referral Scheme – split a generous £500 for referring a friend to join our team  when they join and complete their probation.

• Induction- We pay for you to attend our comprehensive induction and on-going training 

• Enhanced Pay Scales: Be recognised and paid for both qualifications and experience 

• Discounts at Highstreet retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and even when buying a car – available via a Blue Light card that you will have access to as a Health and Social Care Employee 

• Circle App - our own internal engagement app, stay up to date with news and stories.

• Long Service Awards - celebrate with a cash reward starting at 5 years and upwards

What do you need?

• We want people who are naturally caring, flexible and emotionally resilient.
• Great communication skills, positive and energetic.
• Experience and qualifications in care or transferable skills such as police, education, youth justice or working with vulnerable people.
• 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.

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

Keys Group