At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and inspire children aged 5-18 in a loving family home.
- Company: Join a caring team dedicated to empowering young people.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, funded training, and 28 days annual leave.
- Other info: Flexible shifts, exciting outings, and great career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while having fun.
- Qualifications: Experience with children or transferable skills in care or education.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
We are looking for a children's support worker to become part of our loving, fun and busy family home, supporting young people aged 5 - 18.
You would be the person to give encouragement and praise when needed, to be patient and understanding during times of crisis and to inspire them to grow and develop.
We want to create a safe haven where every child's potential shines bright, you'll be the beacon of hope, providing unwavering support to our young champions.
Passionate about supporting children to lead happy lives.
Great communication skills, positive, playful and energetic.
Experience in working with children in care or transferable skills such as children's nursery, adult supported living, challenging behaviours, education, sports or working with vulnerable people is beneficial.
Ability to remain calm during sometimes challenging situations.
Full UK Driving licence is beneficial.
You need to be able to work flexibly in caring for the children.
This will include working shifts and sleep‑ins.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide encouragement and praise when needed.
- Be patient and understanding during times of crisis.
- Inspire children to grow and develop.
- Act as a professional parent, giving emotional and physical support to allow the children to reach their full potential in sometimes challenging situations.
- Build friendships and trustful relationships.
- Help children find pleasure in everyday tasks.
- Empower them to make decisions about themselves.
- Ensure a safe home environment – cleaning, laundry and cooking are part of the job.
- Participate in fun days out such as fishing, ice skating, bowling and trampolining, and revisit missed milestones.
- Work flexibly, including shifts and sleep‑ins.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience working with children in care or transferable skills in nursery, adult supported living, challenging behaviours, education, sports or with vulnerable people.
- Demonstrated ability to remain calm during challenging situations.
- Full UK driving licence is beneficial.
- Strong communication skills, positive, playful and energetic.
- Enhanced DBS check will be required.
Benefits
- Competitive salary – Real Living Wage as a minimum.
- Full induction and introductory programme.
- Fully funded training and qualifications.
- Enhanced pay scales recognising qualifications and experience.
- Enhanced company maternity & paternity pay.
- Access to free wellbeing and life counselling service.
- NEST Pension Scheme.
- Life assurance.
- Enhanced DBS check paid for by employer.
- 28 days annual leave.
- Staff referral scheme – refer a friend and split a £500 referral bonus.
- Progression opportunities.
- Discount schemes: access to Circle & Blue Light Card giving discounts at high street retailers, days out, gifts, holidays, even when buying a car.
- Safeguarding commitment – the post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
- Keys is proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant.
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Support Worker in Taunton 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.
