Children's Support Worker - Runcorn

Keys Children; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

DBS check paid

Real Living Wage

Blue Light Card

Referral bonus

Care First EAP

Circle wellbeing

Nest Pension

Long Service Awards

Cycle to Work

Full induction

Job summary

Keys Group is recruiting a Children’s residential support worker in Runcorn to provide a safe, caring home environment for children and young people. You will be a positive role model, support daily living, and help with activities and outings.

The role emphasizes empowerment, resilience, and building trusted relationships, with progression opportunities and strong staff benefits. Full induction and paid sleep-ins training are provided.

Qualifications

• The ability to relate well to young people, share interests, encourage and participate in activities.
• A full UK Driving Licence is required.
• Over the age of 21.
• Caring, flexible, and resilient with genuine interest in young people's lives.
• Strong communication, positivity and energy.
• Flexible to work shifts and sleep-ins.
• Annual leave: 5.6 weeks incl. 8 public holidays.
• DBS check paid by Keys Group and renewals covered.
• Opportunities for Qualifications & Career Development.
• Keys Group offers fair & competitive pay as a Real Living Wage employer.
• Blue Light Card access for staff benefits.
• Referral bonus: £500 when refereed candidate joins and passes probation.
• Care First Employee Assistance Program.
• Circle wellbeing and discounts for staff.
• Nest Pension up to 3% matched.
• Long Service Awards.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Full induction & introductory programme.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

People skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Driving licence

Job description

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Job Title: Children’s Residential Support Worker

Location:Runcorn WA7

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

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