Senior Support Worker

• Provide support and care which will include levels of personal care according to the child’s needs.

• You will work with the team to promote and support the young people in our care in leading a life of positive development by providing a safe and nurturing environment.

• Ensure the day-to-day management is facilitated in a professional and competent manner and support the Service Manager in providing the best quality care.

• Lead a team along with other professionals, to provide the therapeutic care and support needed for each individual child.

• Record events and observations, progress reports, preparing and implementing care plans and records

• You will act as a positive role model to colleagues and children to meet their everyday living needs, developing trusting relationships that create recovery, growth and lasting change.

We are looking for an experienced, 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. You would be the person to give encouragement and praise when needed, to be patient and understanding during times of crisis and your passion and knowledge will inspire the team to achieve the best outcomes.

Personal care is required as part of this position.

If you live our EPIC values of Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Caring, then why not unlock your career potential with Keys Group.

What do you need?

• A minimum of 12 months complex care experience and a level 3 qualification in residential childcare or health and social care which will be recognised in your hourly pay rate.

• Experience or knowledge of child-centred, therapeutic models.

• Good level of English communication skills is essential.

• Makaton or BSL would be beneficial

• Great communication skills, naturally caring, flexible and resilient.

• You need to be able to work flexibly in caring for the children. This will include working shifts and sleep-ins.

• Full UK Driving licence is beneficial

• Enhanced company maternity & paternity pay

• Free meals

• A great employee Benefits programme

• NEST Pension Scheme

• Life assurance

• Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check paid for by us

• 28 days annual leave

• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you