Personal Support Worker

Keys Childcare; North Hayling; Presencial; GBP 16.000 - 23.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Keys is seeking a Residential Support Worker for on-site work across Hayling Island, Denmead, Waterlooville and Southampton. The role involves building trust, supporting daily routines, and promoting independence in a structured, safe environment.

You will follow care plans, observe and record incidents, assist with educational and therapeutic activities, and work with colleagues and external professionals. Shifts may include evenings and weekends to ensure consistent care.

Formación

• Experience in childcare, social care, or youth support.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to follow safeguarding procedures and maintain records.
• Willingness to undertake training and development.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct care and support to children and young people.
• Follow care plans and record observations and incidents.
• Support educational and therapeutic activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external professionals.
• Participate in shift work, including evenings and weekends.

Conocimientos

Childcare

Social care

Communication

safeguarding

Documentation

Teamwork

Flexibility

Educación

Health & Social Care qualification

Descripción del empleo

Company Description

Keys, formerly known as Keys Childcare, is dedicated to supporting children and young people to thrive through high-quality care and support services. The organization focuses on creating safe, nurturing environments where individuals can develop resilience, independence, and confidence. Keys is committed to person-centered care, working closely with families, local authorities, and professionals to achieve positive outcomes. The team values compassion, professionalism, and continuous improvement in practice. Interested applicants can learn more about Keys' work, stories, and opportunities via the Keys LinkedIn page.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Residential Support Worker role based in Hayling Island / Denmead/ Waterlooville/ Southampton . The Resdiential Support Worker will provide direct care and support to children and young people, helping them with daily routines such as personal care, meals, school preparation, and leisure activities. The role involves building trusting relationships, offering emotional support, and promoting independence and life skills in a structured, safe environment. Responsibilities include following care plans, recording observations and incidents, supporting educational and therapeutic activities, and collaborating with colleagues and external professionals. The Personal Support Worker will also contribute to a positive and inclusive atmosphere, uphold safeguarding standards, and participate in team meetings, training, and shift work, including possible evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare, social care, or youth support, ideally working directly with children and young people in residential or community settings.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to provide compassionate, person-centered support.
• Ability to manage challenging situations calmly, follow safeguarding procedures, and maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Basic IT skills for recording information and accessing care plans, and the ability to follow policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Relevant qualification in health and social care, childcare, or a related field (or willingness to work towards one), and participation in ongoing training and development.
• Reliability, flexibility to work shifts (including evenings and weekends), and commitment to promoting the wellbeing, safety, and rights of children and young people.

starting salary £14.45 per hour plus £62.64 per sleep in