At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people in a homely environment, engaging in fun activities and providing emotional support.
- Company: Join a caring team dedicated to making a difference in young lives.
- Benefits: Real Living Wage, free meals, funded training, and 28 days annual leave.
- Other info: Flexible shifts with great career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while having fun and building meaningful relationships.
- Qualifications: Full UK driving licence and experience in children's care preferred.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
Role Overview
Are you passionate about making a difference to the life of a young person through positive shared experiences, encouragement and understanding?
Could you support our young people in a homely environment to meet their individual needs and overcome their challenges preparing them to live full and happy lives?
Then join us in this highly rewarding role as a residential support worker in our lively and energetic home and unlock your true potential.
Key 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.
- Act as a positive role model to meet their everyday living needs.
- Engage in fun activities and days out such as football, Play Station, cycling and baking.
- Encourage and share hobbies and interests.
- Carry out household tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
- 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.
Qualifications and Attributes
- Full UK driving licence is essential.
- Experience within children’s care is highly beneficial.
- Natural caring, flexible and resilient nature.
- Great communication skills, positive and energetic.
- Ability to relate well, share interests, give encouragement and get involved.
- Must be able to work flexibly, including shifts and sleep‑ins.
Benefits and Pay
- Real Living Wage as a minimum.
- Full induction and introductory programme.
- Fully funded training and qualifications.
- Enhanced pay scales that recognise both qualifications and experience.
- Enhanced company maternity and paternity pay.
- Free meals.
- Great employee benefits programme.
- NEST Pension Scheme.
- Life assurance.
- Enhanced DBS check paid for by us.
- 28 days annual leave including bank holiday entitlement.
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Support Worker in Nottingham employer: Keys Group
Keys Group is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff, offering competitive pay rates and additional income opportunities. With a strong focus on employee growth through funded qualifications and a supportive management team, working in Sudbury provides a fulfilling environment where you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with complex needs.
