Female Support Worker

Keys Group; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring support organization in Pulborough is seeking a Female Support Worker to provide emotional and physical support to vulnerable young people. This full-time role offers a competitive salary starting from £27,581 per annum, with opportunities for career progression and various benefits, including paid training and a pension scheme. You will be integral in creating a safe and nurturing environment for children aged 12-18 facing emotional challenges.

Benefits

Career Progression

Paid Training

Enhanced Pay Scales

Family Support

Flexible Working Hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount Schemes

28 days of annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in care or transferable skills like mental health or education.
• Full UK Driving licence is essential.
• Ability to work flexibly, including shifts and sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and a safe home for young people.
• Act as a professional parent, supporting and encouraging.
• Build friendships and trusting relationships.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness in the home.

Skills

Caring nature

Communication skills

Flexibility

Resilience

Teamwork

Job description

Female support worker

Location: Pulborough, West Sussex

Salary: From £27,581 per annum (£13.60 per hour) PLUS additional £3,000 - £6,000 per annum for sleep‑ins.

Hours: Full‑time, 39 hours per week working a rolling shift pattern, 2 on 4 off.

Job description

We are looking for a support worker to become part of our loving family home, caring for our vulnerable young people who have sometimes emotional and behavioural difficulties. You would be the person to give encouragement and praise when needed, to be patient and understanding during times of crisis and to inspire them to grow and develop.

We want to create a safe haven where every child’s potential shines bright, you’ll be the beacon of hope, providing unwavering support to our young champions.

The role can be emotionally challenging and you could be handling difficult situations, but you could be the person to change a child’s life for the better.

About the home

Willow House is a 5‑bedded residential children’s home situated in a rural area within the South Downs.

We work with females aged 12‑18 who have experienced acute childhood experiences that have led to behaviours including high risk of exploitation, missing from home, mental health issues, self‑harm, non‑school attendance, substance misuse, and diagnoses of EBD, ADHD, FASD, OCD, ODD, ASD and PDA.

We work therapeutically with our young people using a PACE approach to build self‑esteem and worth, identify appropriate educational provisions, give opportunities for aspiration and support positive family relationships. We also work with the young people to build healthy attachment; support their understanding of passage to care and promotion of independence as they move into adulthood.

Willow House currently has an outstanding Ofsted rating.

Benefits

• Career Progression: We invest in your growth with clear paths to advance, including opportunities to become a Registered Manager.
• Competitive Salary: We offer the Real Living Wage as a minimum.
• Enhanced Pay Scales: Recognise both qualifications and experience with higher pay rates.
• Family Support: Enhanced company maternity and paternity pay.
• Rewarding Job – Full of variety and enjoyment. No two days are ever the same.
• Supportive Management – regular supervisions and appraisals to ensure you are enjoying life at Keys Group.
• Regular Team Meetings – Include and contribute your ideas towards the progression of the service and have your voice heard as part of our regional management team.
• Funded Qualifications – We fully fund and support you to obtain a range of QCF’s opening up further career opportunities and extra pay.
• Paid Training – Get paid to enrol in our sector‑leading training and level up your career.
• Full Induction Program: Comprehensive introductory training to set you up for success.
• Amazing Discount Schemes – Access amazing deals with the Hapi App & Blue Light Card.
• NEST Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our pension plan.
• Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance – Access advice and guidance through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you.
• Circle App – internal communications on the next level, be part of something special.
• Annual Leave: 28 days of annual leave, including Bank Holidays entitlement.
• Free Enhanced DBS Check.
• Real progression opportunities.
• Amazing Discount Schemes – You’ll have access to both the Circle & a Blue Light Card which give you incredible discounts at high‑street retailers, days out, gifts, holidays – even when buying a car.

Responsibilities

• Provide a caring team that gives a safe and loving home for young people, led and supported by a registered manager.
• Act as a professional parent, giving encouragement and praise.
• Enjoy fun days out and get involved in activities.
• Provide emotional and physical support to allow the children to reach their full potential in sometimes challenging situations.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Female only required for genuine occupational reasons as per Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
• People who are naturally caring, flexible and resilient.
• Passionate about supporting children to lead happy lives.
• Great communication skills, positive and energetic.
• Experience in care or transferable skills such as mental health, education, sports or working with vulnerable people.
• Ability to remain calm during sometimes challenging situations.
• Full UK Driving licence is essential.
• Ability to work flexibly caring for the children – this will include working shifts and sleep‑ins.

Apply today and we will be in touch to discuss joining our EPIC team.

Keys Group does not currently offer sponsorship.

Safeguarding Commitment

Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities

Keys Group is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community.

Armed Forces Covenant

Keys Group are very proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant, which means we have made a commitment to welcoming service personnel, veterans and military families into the group. We are delighted to have veteran friendly policies, offer a Veterans Peer Support Network within our teams and are able to offer Military Awareness and support to our colleagues.