Package Description

Male Children’s Support Worker

Stevenage - Brand New EBD Home 

£26,700 - £28,100 + Additional £3,250-£9,750 per year from sleep in's 

08:00-22:00 - 39hrs a week 

Full UK Driving Licence Is Required

Keys Group provide innovative care and education services for children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

Our mission is to make every day extraordinary by believing in their potential and helping them achieve it.

We’re looking for full-time Children’s Residential Support Workers to join our EPIC team in Stevenage 

You’ll play a vital role in helping children and young people live happy, fulfilling lives in a safe and loving home environment.

No Experience Needed

Experience is not required as we provide full training, funded qualifications, coaching, and development alongside a full induction program to ensure your set up for success at Keys Group. Whether you're starting out or switching careers, we'll give you the tools to thrive.

Many of our managers started as support workers—now they lead teams. With training, support, and real opportunities to grow, you can build a career with Keys Group too.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create a safe, loving and supportive home environment
• Be a positive role model, and support with everyday living needs
• Join in on fun activities—football, gaming, bowling, and more
• Encourage and share hobbies and interests
• Assist with household tasks to maintain a clean home environment 
• Build friendships and trusting relationships
• Promote independence and confidence

 Requirements:

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Male only required for genuine occupational reason as per schedule 9 of the equality act 2010.
• A caring, flexible, and resilient attitude
• Excellent communication skills and a positive, energetic approach
• Willingness to work shifts and sleep-ins
• Ability to build strong, supportive relationships with young people

Benefits of joining Keys Group 

• Real Career Growth – We invest in your development to help you grow and level up your career
• Competitive Salary: We offer the Real Living Wage as a minimum.
• Enhanced Pay Scales: Enhanced open pay structure that recognise both qualifications and experience
• Funded Qualifications – We fully fund and support you to obtain a range of QCF’s opening up further career opportunities and extra pay
• Paid Training – Get paid to enrol in our sector leading training and level up your career
• Full Induction Program: Comprehensive introductory training to set you up for success.
• Long Service Awards -Earn extra annual leave and pay as a thank you for your loyalty.
• Annual Leave: 28 days of annual leave, including Bank Holidays entitlement
• Family Support: Enhanced company maternity and paternity pay.
• Rewarding Job - Enjoy a varied and exciting role where no two days are the same.
• Supportive Management -  Regular one-on-one supervisions and appraisals to make sure you’re happy and supported.
• Regular Team Meetings – Include and contribute your ideas towards the progression of the home and have your voice heard
• Free Meals – Enjoy complimentary meals during your shift
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  Amazing Discount Schemes - You'll have access to both the Hapi App & a Blue Light Card which give you incredible discounts at high street retailers, days out, gifts, holidays - even when buying a car
• NEST Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our pension plan.
• Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance – via our Employee Assistance Program though an online portal or over the telephone
• Referral Bonus – Refer a friend and share a £500 bonus!
• Free Enhanced DBS Check

Keys Group is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans and military families through our Armed Forces Covenant commitment.

Keys Group proudly supports the Armed Forces Covenant, welcoming service personnel, veterans, and military families. We offer veteran-friendly policies, a peer support network, and military awareness training. Eligible current or former service personnel will receive a guaranteed interview—just ensure your military experience is detailed on your CV.

Please note we require a Male due to a genuine occupational requirement for the people we are supporting making this position exempt from the gender discrimination rule

KGL

Keys Group