Package Description

Job Opportunity: Waking Nights Support Worker
Service: Supported Accommodation for Young People
Location: Newcastle – Under – Lyme, ST5
Salary: £13.10 - £13.80 per hour
Hours: 24 hours per week, rolling rota

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people? Do you have the empathy and dedication to support young people in care and care leavers aged 16-25 living in the community?

We are seeking Waking Nights Support Workers to join our team. Whether you have a background in delivering care and support to young people or bring personal experience that resonates with those in our care, we want to hear from you.

In this role, you will:

• Be a compassionate role model and mentor, empowering young people to:
  • Develop independence, self-direction, and essential life skills
  • Live healthy, safe, and fulfilling lives
  • Access education, training, or employment opportunities
  • Build self-esteem, confidence, and resilience
  • Expand their support networks
  • Understand finances and budgeting
  • Develop social skills and enjoy life
  • Know their rights and entitlements

You will work as part of a skilled and supportive team, receiving comprehensive training and development opportunities, including the chance to earn a qualification in Social Care.

Our team works flexibly to support young people 24/7, 365 days a year. This role involves working on a rota, including out-of-hours on-call responsibilities, so flexibility is essential.

Why join Keys Group?

• 28 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service
• Competitive pay scale based on experience and qualifications
• Access to vocational qualifications (QCF Level 3/5) and apprenticeship schemes
• Comprehensive training and career progression opportunities
• Access to the Circle Work App
• Blue Light Card offering discounts at retailers and restaurants
• Employee Assistance Program for support and wellbeing
• Refer a Friend Bonus – earn £250 for every successful referral

This is a rewarding role where you’ll truly make a difference in young people’s lives.

Keys Group – Who are we?

Keys Group brings together three of the UK’s leading and longest-established providers of specialist education, care and activities; Accomplish, Keys and Peak adventure centres. The organisation provides specialist support and education for more than 2,000 children, young people, adults and families in services and schools across England and Wales.

Specialist residential and supported living services for adults with a learning disability, autism, mental health needs and acquired brain injury are provided throughout England and Wales by Accomplish.

Keys offers education and care services for children, young people and families across England and Wales through its specialist schools, residential children’s homes, activity and intervention and leaving care services, adult resource centre and family assessment centres.

Keys Group are very proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant that means we have made a commitment to welcoming service personnel, veterans and military families into the group. We are delighted to have veteran friendly policies, offer a Veterans Peer Support Network within our teams and are able to offer Military Awareness and support to our colleagues.

As part of our commitment, we will offer a guaranteed interview to current and former service personnel providing that they meet the criteria of the role that they are applying for. If you feel that you meet the criteria for this, please ensure that you have your military experience detailed on your CV.

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.

Ready to apply?
   If you're ready to build a career with purpose and bring your outdoor passion to a meaningful care role – we want to hear from you.

  To apply or learn more, email:
lewis.windsor-gault@keys-group.co.uk

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