Package Description

Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential

Welford

£29,200-£30,400 per year + additional £3,000-£9,000 per year for sleep-ins 

08:00-22:00 39 hours per 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 Senior Support Worker to join our EPIC team in Welford You’ll play a vital role in helping children and young people live happy, fulfilling lives in a safe and loving home environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality care and support, guiding and mentoring other support workers.
• Act as a positive role model for both colleagues and children, demonstrating best practices and nurturing a supportive environment.
• Meet the everyday living needs of the children, fostering an environment of recovery, growth, and lasting change.
• Develop trusting relationships that make a meaningful impact on the lives of the children and young people you support.

 Requirements:

• A minimum of 12 months of experience in Children’s Residential
• Level 3 in Children and Young People
• Full UK Driving Licence

Benefits of joining Keys Group 

• Real Progression Opportunities – Let us invest in you and level up your career
• Competitive Salary: We offer the Real Living Wage as a minimum.
• Enhanced Pay Scales: Recognise both qualifications and experience with higher pay rates
• Family Support: Enhanced company maternity and paternity pay.
• Rewarding Job - Full of variety and enjoyment. No two days are ever the same
• Supportive Management -  regular supervisions and appraisals to ensure you are enjoying life at Keys Group
• Regular Team Meetings – Include and contribute your ideas towards the progression of the service and have your voice heard
• 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.
• Free Meals – Enjoy complimentary meals during your shift
  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
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Generous Annual Leave: 28 days of annual leave, including Bank Holidays entitlement
  Free Enhanced DBS Check: We cover the cost of your enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service 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.

 KGH

Keys Group