Children's Support Worker

Keys Group; Holbeach St Marks; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS (paid by us)

28 days annual leave

Free meals

NEST Pension Scheme

Life assurance

Staff Referral Scheme (£500 bonus)

Enhanced benefits programme

Job summary

Keys Group is seeking a resilient and nurturing Children's Support Worker to join our family home, caring for young people aged 8–18 with severe learning disabilities, autism and complex needs, some of whom are non verbal.

You would provide support and personal care as needed, remain a positive role model, and help the children reach their full potential in a caring, safe environment. A full UK driving license is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Provide support and care, including personal care as needed.
• Be part of a caring team that provides a safe and loving home.
• Act as a positive role model and offer encouragement and praise.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing during the night.
• Provide emotional support to help children reach their full potential.
• Previous relevant experience or transferable skills such as adult care, police, education, ex-forces or supporting vulnerable people.
• Passion and desire to support children in a homely environment.
• Good level of English; Makaton or BSL would be beneficial.
• Experience or knowledge of child-centred, therapeutic models.
• Naturally caring, flexible and resilient.
• Full UK driving licence would be beneficial.
• Enhanced DBS paid for by us.
• NEST Pension Scheme
• Life assurance
• Staff Referral Scheme with £500 referral bonus
• Free meals
• A great employee Benefits programme

Responsibilities

• Provide support and care according to the child’s needs.
• Be part of a caring team in a safe, loving home.
• Act as a positive role model and offer encouragement and praise.
• Help ensure safety and wellbeing during the night.
• Provide emotional support to help children reach their full potential.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Makaton

BSL

Crisis support

Job description

• Provide support and care which will include levels of personal care according to the child's needs.
• Be part of a caring team that provides a safe and loving home for children and young people
• Act as a positive role model to to give encouragement and praise.
• Ensure their safety and wellbeing during the night
• Provide emotional support to allow the children to reach their full potential in sometimes challenging situations
• Build friendships and trusting relationships
  We are looking for a resilient and nurturing Children's Support worker to join our family home, caring for young people who are aged between 8 - 18 years and have severe learning disabilities, autism and complex needs, some of whom are non verbal. You would be the person to give encouragement and praise when needed, to be patient during times of crisis and to inspire them to grow and develop.
• Previous relevant experience or transferable skills such as adult care, police, education, ex forces or supporting vulnerable people.
• A real passion and desire to support children in a homely environment
• A good level of English communication skills, Makaton or BSL would be beneficial.
• Experience or knowledge of child-centred, therapeutic models.
• Naturally caring, flexible and resilient.
• Full UK drivers licence would be beneficial.
  Enhanced company maternity & paternity pay
• Free meals
• A great employee Benefits programme
• NEST Pension Scheme
• Life assurance
• Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check paid for by us
• 28 days annual leave
• Staff Referral Scheme - Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you