At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and nurture young people in a therapeutic environment while leading a dedicated team.
- Company: Keys Group, a leader in innovative care and education for children with complex needs.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, fully funded training, free meals, and enhanced leave.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with opportunities for personal growth and adventure-based learning.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in children's residential care and a Level 3 qualification in childcare required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location
Buxton, Derby
Hours
Full time long day shifts plus sleep ins.
Salary
From £14.05 per annum plus an additional £3k – £6k pa for sleep‑ins (4–8 sleep‑ins per month at £62.64 each)
Full UK Driving licence is required.
Therapy, care and education working together
Keys Group is opening a specialist children’s home and is looking to recruit several experienced and qualified Senior support workers for this new venture.
Our 8‑bed home will have an onsite education facility with a unique curriculum tailored around adventure and outdoor pursuits alongside traditional subjects.
We are looking for people with experience in children’s residential care and working towards Level 3 qualification in the children’s residential workforce.
You will have the opportunity to participate in outdoor pursuits and will be supported by a specialist clinical team with bespoke training.
Why choose Keys Group for your career?
Keys Group provides innovative care and education services to children and young people with complex needs, emotional and behavioural difficulties, or challenging behaviour.
We aim to make each day extraordinary for the children we care for.
As well as competitive pay and in‑house professional support, we fully fund the necessary training to achieve externally accredited qualifications.
As a Senior Therapeutic Support Worker you will receive
- Full induction and introductory programme
- Fully funded training and qualifications
- Enhanced pay scales recognising qualifications and experience
- Enhanced company maternity & paternity pay
- Free meals
- A comprehensive employee benefits programme
- NEST Pension Scheme
- Life assurance
- Enhanced DBS check paid for by us
- 28 days annual leave
- More About The Role
- You will work with the team to promote and support young people, providing a safe and nurturing environment.
- Ensure day‑to‑day management is professional and support the Service Manager.
- Lead a team to provide therapeutic care tailored to each child.
- Record events, observations, progress reports, care plans, and documentation.
- Act as a positive role model, developing trusting relationships that foster recovery and growth.
- What you need
- Experience or knowledge of child‑centred, therapeutic models.
- Excellent communication skills, naturally caring, flexible, and resilient.
- Minimum of 12 months children’s home experience and a Level 3 qualification in residential childcare.
- Ability to work flexibly, including shifts and sleep‑ins with full‑time and part‑time hours available.
- Full UK Driving licence is beneficial.
Apply today and help us care for children to lead happy, healthy and successful lives.
Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and will conduct an enhanced DBS check.
Keys Group is an equal‑opportunity employer.
We support the Armed Forces Covenant and offer veteran‑friendly policies.
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Senior Support Worker - Children’s Homes in Buxton employer: Keys
Keys Group is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its employees. With a strong commitment to fostering a collaborative work culture, we offer extensive growth opportunities and support for our team members in the housing sector. Located across England and Wales, our dynamic environment encourages innovation and partnership, making it a rewarding place to contribute to meaningful change in supported living.
