Senior Support Worker - Children’s Homes

Overview

Senior Support Worker - Children’s Homes role at Keys Group. Location: Littlehampton. Salary: from £31,231 per annum plus an additional £3k - £6k pa for sleep-ins (4 – 8 sleep ins per month at £62.64 per each). Hours: Full time long day shifts plus sleep ins.Responsibilities

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.What you need (Qualifications and Experience)

Experience or knowledge of child-centred, therapeutic models.Great communication skills, naturally caring, flexible and resilient.A minimum of 12 months Children’s home experience and a level 3 qualification in residential childcare which will be recognised in your hourly pay rate.You need to be able to work flexibly in caring for the children. This will include working shifts and sleep-ins with full-time and part-time hours being available.Full UK Driving licence is required.Benefits and Additional Information

Full induction and introductory programmeFully funded training and qualificationsEnhanced pay scales that recognise both qualifications and experienceEnhanced company maternity and paternity payFree mealsA great employee Benefits programmeNEST Pension SchemeLife assuranceEnhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check paid for by us28 days annual leaveAbout Keys Group

Keys Group provide innovative care and education services to children and young people who have complex needs, emotional and behavioural difficulties or who display challenging behaviour. We try and make every day extraordinary for the children we care for and support, because we believe in every single one of.Company Details

Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Keys Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the ..... full job details .....