At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people in a caring home environment, providing emotional and practical assistance.
- Company: Keys Group, dedicated to innovative care and education for children with complex needs.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, free meals, funded training, and 28 days annual leave.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with great career growth and a focus on wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills and qualifications.
- Qualifications: Full UK driving licence; experience not required, just a caring attitude.
The predicted salary is between 13.45 - 13.45 £ per hour.
Residential Support Worker – Children’s Homes
Location
Widnes – drivers only
Salary
£13.45 per hour plus £3,000 – £6,000 pa for sleep‑ins (£62.64 per sleep‑in)
Shift patterns
Full‑time working long days plus extra sleep‑ins (approx. 4–6 sleep‑ins per month)
Requirements
- Full UK driving licence is essential.
- Experience is not essential; we provide training.
- Exceptional caring, nurturing, emotionally resilient personality.
- Great communication skills, positive and energetic.
- Ability to remain calm during challenging situations.
- Willingness to work flexibly, including shifts and sleep‑ins.
We are looking for a children’s support worker to be part of a lovely family home, caring for young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
The role is emotionally challenging but rewarding; you will give encouragement and praise, be patient and understanding during crises, and inspire them to grow and develop.
- Your Rewards
- The 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.
- Free meals.
- A great employee benefits programme.
- Access to free wellbeing and life counselling service.
- NEST pension scheme.
- Life assurance.
- Enhanced DBS check paid by us.
- 28 days paid annual leave.
- Staff referral scheme – refer a friend and split a £500 referral bonus.
- Why choose Keys Group
Keys Group provides innovative care and education services to children and young people who have complex needs, emotional and behavioural difficulties.
We strive to make every day extraordinary for those we care for, believing in each individual.
- As a Therapeutic Support Worker you will
- Be part of a caring team that provides a safe and loving home for our young children.
- Act as a positive role model, providing encouragement and praise.
- Provide emotional support to help children reach their full potential in challenging situations.
- Build friendships and trusting relationships.
- Help them understand and manage their emotions.
- Empower them to make decisions about themselves.
In addition to competitive pay and in‑house professional support we provide and fully fund the necessary training to achieve valuable externally accredited qualifications.
Additional Information
Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care. This post requires an enhanced DBS check.
Keys Group is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community.
We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and offer a veterans peer support network.
We will offer a guaranteed interview to current and former service personnel who meet the role criteria.
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Residential Support Worker Children's Homes in Widnes 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.
