Children's Support Worker - Runcorn

Keys; Runcorn; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Cycle to Work Scheme

Full Induction

Job summary

Keys is hiring a Children's Residential Support Worker in Runcorn. You will help provide a safe, caring home for children and young people, act as a positive role model, and support their everyday living needs through engaging activities.

No prior care experience is required as full training is provided; we value resilience, energy, and genuine care. The role includes shifts and regular sleep-ins, with opportunities to develop qualifications and advance within Keys.

Qualifications

• Ability to relate well to young people and encourage participation in activities.
• Strong communication skills, positivity and energy.
• Flexibility to work shifts and sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, caring, and loving home environment for children and young people (care and support).
• Act as a positive role model to meet everyday living needs.
• Participate in activities and outings (football, PlayStation, cycling, baking).
• Encourage and share hobbies and interests.
• Perform household tasks (cooking and cleaning).
• Offer emotional and physical support to help children reach their potential.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Flexibility

Sleep-ins handling

Job description

Job Title: Children's Residential Support Worker

Location:Runcorn WA7

Salary:£27.2k-28.6k + Additional £3,200-£6,500 per year from sleep ins

Hours: 39hrs a week working 08:00 - 22:00

Sleep In's: Minimum 1-2 sleeps a week

Driving Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence is required

About Us

Keys is a leading provider of innovative care and education services for children and young people with complex needs, emotional, and behavioural difficulties.

Our mission is to make every day extraordinary for the children we support, believing in their potential and helping them achieve it.

The Opportunity

We are experiencing continued growth within our EPIC team and are seeking full-time superheroes to join our amazing, supportive team in Runcorn

As a Children's Residential Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in delivering outstanding care and support, helping young people lead happy and fulfilling lives.

No Experience Needed

Experience within the care sector is not required as we offer full training, coaching, and development.

Keys provides sector-leading training and coaching to help our staff level up and advance their careers.

By learning new key skills and gaining a variety of excellent qualifications, you will open up numerous progression opportunities within the social care sector.

Many of our regional and service managers started as support workers and have successfully climbed the Keys ladder - and we are committed to supporting you to do the same!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, caring, and loving home environment for children and young people
• Act as a positive role model to meet their everyday living needs.
• Participate in fun activities and outings such as football, PlayStation, cycling, and baking.
• Encourage and share hobbies and interests.
• Perform household tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
• Offer emotional and physical support to help children reach their full potential in sometimes challenging situations.
• Build friendships and trusting relationships.
• Empower young people to make decisions about their lives.

Requirements

• The ability to relate well to young people, share interests, provide encouragement, and actively participate in activities.
• A full UK Driving Licence
• Over the age of 21
• Naturally caring, flexible, and resilient with a keen interest in the lives of young people.
• Great communication skills, positivity, and energy.
• Flexibility to work shifts and sleep-ins.
• Annual Leave- Enjoy 5.6 weeks of annual leave inclusive of 8 public holidays.
• DBS Check Paid- Your Enhanced DBS check, is fully covered by Keys Group, along with any required renewals.
• Qualifications & Career Development- Unlock your potential with our support! We offer a variety of QCF qualifications, providing opportunities for professional growth and opening doors to further career advancement.
• Fair & Competitive Pay- At Keys, we pride ourselves on fair and competitive pay. As a Real Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all, with enhanced pay scales that transparently recognise your qualifications and experience.
• Blue Light Card- at High Street retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and even when buying a car, available via a Blue Light card that you will have access to as a Health and Social Care Employee
• Referral Bonus - Refer talented individuals to Keys Group and split a £500 bonus when they successfully join and complete their probation.
• Care First- We care about your well-being and that's why we're pleased to offer our employees an Employee Assistance Program. If you need someone to talk to, the EAP is here for you - confidentially and at no cost.
• Circle - Your hub for wellbeing, engagement and discounts. From tailored exercise advice and healthy eating tips to counselling and savings on everyday purchases, Circle has you covered.
• NEST Pension Scheme - Save for your retirement with a matched contribution of up to 3% from Keys
• Long Service Awards - It's our way of saying a heartfelt thank you for everything you do.
• Cycle to Work Scheme - You could save up to 42% on a brand-new bike and accessories.
• Full Induction & Introductory Programme - Begin your journey with a paid-for comprehensive onboarding to set you up for success.

About Keys

Keys Care provides safe, supportive homes for adults and children, offering tailored services and specialist support to help people thrive. Through our Connected Support approach, we empower individuals to build stability, resilience, and a strong sense of belonging

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are also committed to supporting the Armed Forces community through our Armed Forces Covenant.

Eligible candidates from military backgrounds are guaranteed an interview - please include details of your service on your CV.

Please note that due to the vulnerable nature of the people that we support, all applicants must be over the age of 21

*Dependent on experience and qualifications