Children’s Residential Support Worker — Empower Lives

Keys; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

Induction training

Training & qualifications funding

Enhanced pay scales

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Wellbeing support

Life assurance

Enhanced DBS paid for

28 days annual leave

Staff referral bonus £500

Discount schemes

Job summary

Keys in Crawley is seeking a dedicated Casual Children's Residential Support Worker to help care for children and young people with complex needs. You will join two family homes, provide emotional and physical support, and act as a supportive caregiver in crisis times.

Role requires flexibility to work shifts and sleep-ins, a full UK driving licence, and a caring, patient attitude. The company offers extensive training, DBS paid for, generous leave, and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• We want people who are naturally caring, flexible and resilient.
• Full UK Driving licence is essential.
• Experience in care or transferable skills such as children's nursery, education, sports or working with vulnerable people is beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to remain calm during challenging situations.
• Willingness to work shifts and sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a caring team that provides a safe and loving home for children.
• Act as a professional parent, to give encouragement and praise.
• A level of personal care will be required according to the child's needs.
• Provide emotional and physical support to allow the children to reach their full potential.
• Build friendships and trusting relationships.
• Help them to find pleasure in everyday tasks.
• Empower them to make decisions about themselves.
• Ensure a safe home environment, cleaning, laundry, cooking is part of the job.

Skills

Caring

Flexible

Resilient

Calm under pressure

Strong communication

Job description

Keys in Crawley is seeking a dedicated Casual Children's Residential Support Worker to help care for children and young people with complex needs. You will join two family homes, provide emotional and physical support, and act as a supportive caregiver in crisis times.

Role requires flexibility to work shifts and sleep-ins, a full UK driving licence, and a caring, patient attitude. The company offers extensive training, DBS paid for, generous leave, and progression opportunities.