Package Description

Job Title: Children's Support Worker - learning disabilities

Job Location: Woolston, Southampton

Hours: Full-time (39 Hours) working various shift patterns including long days and sleep ins.

Salary: From  £27,581 per annum  (£13.60 per hour) PLUS additional £3k - £6k per annum for sleep ins.

Get ready to make a real difference in the lives of children who need it most. 

We're on a mission to create a safe haven where every child's potential shines bright. 

We are looking for a resilient and nurturing Children's Support worker to join our family home, caring for young people who have severe learning disabilities, autism and complex needs, some of whom are non verbal and use wheelchairs. You would be the person to give encouragement and praise when needed, to be patient during times of crisis and to inspire them to grow and develop.

The role can be emotionally challenging and you could be handling difficult situations BUT you could be the person to change a life for the better. 

A level of personal care is required according to the child's needs.

What do you need?

• Previous relevant experience or transferable skills such as adult care, LD,  SEN education or supporting vulnerable people.
• Physically able to operate hoist and lifting equipment.
• A real passion and desire to support children in a homely environment
• A good level of English communication skills, Makaton or BSL would be beneficial.
• Experience or knowledge of child-centred, therapeutic models.
• Naturally caring, flexible and resilient.
• Full UK drivers licence would be beneficial.

More about the role

• 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.
• Ensure their safety and wellbeing 
• Provide emotional support to allow the children to reach their full potential in sometimes challenging situations
• Build friendships and trusting relationships

Still not convinced?

Keys Group offer a benefits package including:

• What else do we offer?
  • Career Progression: We invest in your growth with clear paths to advance, including opportunities to become a Registered Manager.
  • 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 as part of our regional management team
  • 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.
  • Amazing Discount Schemes - Access amazing deals with the Hapi App & Blue Light Card
  • NEST Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our pension plan.
  • Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance – Access advice and guidance through our Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
  • Circle App – internal communications on the next level, be part of something special
  • Annual Leave: 28 days of annual leave, including Bank Holidays entitlement
    Free Enhanced DBS Check
  • Real progression opportunities
  • Amazing Discount Schemes - You'll have access to both the Cirlce & a Blue Light Card which give you incredible discounts at high street retailers, days out, gifts, holidays - even when buying a car 

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 or who display challenging behaviour. We try and make every day extraordinary for the children we care for and support, because we believe in every single one of.

As well as competitive pay and in house professional support, we provide and fully fund the necessary training for you to achieve valuable externally accredited qualifications.

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 welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Keys Group