Package Description

Job Title: Passionate Waking Night Children's Residential Support Worker 

Job Location: Southampton

Hours: Full-time (39 hours)

Salary: £13.00 - £13.70

Responsibilities and Duties 

As part of the Night Waking position, you will be required to monitor our young people throughout the night and support them with personal care where required. Domestic duties such as cleaning and laundry is also a key aspect of the role. The role can be quite challenging at times as the young people find managing their emotions difficult. We extensively train all of our team to support them during these times. What we strive for, as a team, is looking at proactive ways to reduce these challenges and to give each individual bespoke strategies to regulate their emotions more effectively, and more independently. 

Qualifications and Skills 

Whilst a qualification in Children's Workforce QCF Level 3/4 Diploma is desirable, no experience is required as you will be supported and trained to learn how to support the children and young people that reside with us. There are comprehensive training programmes that you are paid to attend which will give you the tools to provide the best possible support to the young people that we support and car for. 

About Us: Join a spirited team at Keys Group dedicated to nurturing and empowering children in our vibrant residential facility. We're on a mission to create a safe haven where every child's potential shines bright. 

Requirements: 

• Be part of a caring team that provides a safe and loving home for children and young people, led and supported by a registered manager. 

• Passion for making a difference in the lives of children. 

• Knowledge of child development and trauma-informed care practices. 

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.  

• Previous experience in a residential care setting or similar environment (Preferred)

Responsibilities: 

• Be part of a caring team that provides a safe and loving home for children and young people, led and supported by a registered manager. 

• Forge bonds fostering trust and belonging. 

• Lead activities that fuel growth. 

• Monitor progress and well-being, reporting any concerns promptly. 

• Maintain safety and cleanliness standards at all times. 

• Act as a positive role model to give encouragement and praise. 

• Enjoy fun days out such as swimming, go karting, skating and revisit missed milestones. 

• Provide emotional and physical 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 

Why join us: 

• Annual leave - 5.6 weeks holiday per year 

• DBS Check – 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 

• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay 

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

• Staff Referral Scheme – earn up to a generous £500 for referring a friend to join our team at accomplish 

• 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 

Keys Group’s EPIC values are simple, clear and powerful. 

Excellence – Accountable and intent to achieve the best in all that we do. Challenging ourselves to the highest standard of learning, development and performance. 

Passion – Committed and ambitious in heart and mind. Delivering the best outcomes for the people we support. 

Integrity – Working honestly and transparently. Sharing our results and learnings. 

Caring – Showing compassion and empathy. Placing the people we support at the center of all we do and taking their feelings and wishes into account. 

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