At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality care and support to children with complex needs.
- Company: Keys Group, a leading provider of care and education services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, paid training, free meals, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Supportive team environment with excellent progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: 12 months experience in Children's Residential and Level 3 qualification required.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 40000 £ per year.
£15.25 - £15.85 *From 1st April + Additional £3,000-£8,000 per year from sleep in's
Working Hours: 39
Location: Loughborough
Job Category: Care and Support
Region: Business Area: Children's Residential
About Us: Keys Group is a leading provider of innovative care and education services for children and young people with complex needs, emotional, and behavioural difficulties. We are recruiting for our service in Loughborough which provides care and support for children with Physical Disabilities, Learning Disabilities and Autism.
The Opportunity: We are experiencing continued growth within our EPIC team and are seeking a full-time Senior Support Worker to join our amazing, supportive team in Loughborough. As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in delivering outstanding care and support, helping young people lead happy and fulfilling lives. Keys Group provides sector-leading training and coaching to help our staff level up and advance their careers. By learning new key skills and gaining a variety of excellent qualifications, you will open up numerous progression opportunities within the social care sector. Many of our regional and service managers started as support workers and have successfully climbed the Keys ladder and we are committed to supporting you to do the same!
As a Senior Support Worker, you will be part of a caring team that provides a safe and loving home for children and young people. You will be led and supported by a registered manager, working alongside other professionals to deliver therapeutic care and support tailored to each individual child.
In this role, you will:
- 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.
- Personal Care
- Administer Medication
Your leadership will be crucial in ensuring that the care provided meets the highest standards and that each child has the opportunity to thrive.
Requirements:
- A minimum of 12 months of experience in Children's Residential is required
- Level 3 qualification 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
- 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.
We look forward to welcoming you to our team! We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are also committed to supporting the Armed Forces community through our Armed Forces Covenant. Eligible candidates from military backgrounds are guaranteed an interview – please include details of your service on your CV.
Senior Support Worker in Loughborough employer: Keys Children
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