Residential Support Worker - children & young people

Keys; Southampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage minimum

Induction and introductory programme

Fully funded training

Enhanced DBS paid

28 days annual leave

Staff Referral Bonus £500

Pension

Life assurance

Discount schemes

Wellbeing services

Job summary

Keys Group are seeking a resilient, nurturing Children’s Residential Support Worker to care for young people with complex medical needs, learning disabilities, and autism in Southampton. The role includes long days and sleep-ins, with full UK driving licence a plus.

You will provide encouragement, build relationships, and support daily living activities to help each child grow and develop. Join Keys Group for real progression opportunities, enhanced pay scales, benefits such as a pension, DBS,

Qualifications

• Experience in care for vulnerable people is essential.
• Excellent communication skills and a resilient, caring nature.
• Ability to stay calm in challenging situations and be flexible with shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and loving home for children in a residential setting.
• Offer emotional and physical support to help children reach their potential.
• Assist with medical routines including physio, medications, and lifting equipment.
• Support in daily tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and cooking.

Skills

Care experience

Communication

Flexibility

Resilience

Job description

Job Title

Children’s Residential Support Worker - complex care

Location

Southampton

Salary

Starting from £14.05 per hour PLUS an additional £62.64 per sleep in

Hours

Full-time, 39 hours per week working a shift pattern which includes long days and sleep ins.

Personal Care Is Required As Part Of This Role.

Full UK Drivers licence is required

We are looking for a resilient, nurturing children's support worker to become part of our unique home, caring for young people who have complex medical needs, Learning disabilities and Autism and are wheelchair users. 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 and physically challenging and you could be handling difficult situations BUT you could be the person to change a child's life for the better.

Benefits

Join us as a Support Worker and you will receive:

• Competitive Salary: The Real Living Wage as a minimum
• Full induction and introductory programme
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Enhanced pay scales that recognise both qualifications and experience
• Enhanced company maternity & paternity pay
• Access to free wellbeing and life counselling service
• 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
• Real progression opportunities
• Amazing Discount Schemes - You'll have access to both the Hapi App & a Blue Light Card which give you incredible discounts at high street retailers, days out, gifts, holidays - even when buying a car

Requirements

• Experience in care such as adult LD, SEN education, medical or nursing care, elderly care or working with vulnerable people is essential
• We want people who are naturally caring, flexible and resilient.
• Passionate about supporting children to lead happy lives.
• Physically able to lift and use hoists, manual handling is part of this job.
• Great communication skills, positive and energetic.
• Ability to remain calm during sometimes challenging situations.
• Full UK Driving licence is beneficial.
• You need to be able to work flexibly in caring for the children. This will include working shifts and sleep-ins

Job Responsibilities

• Be part of a caring team that provides a safe and loving home for children, led and supported by a registered manager.
• Act as a professional parent, to to give encouragement and praise.
• Provide emotional and physical support to allow the children to reach their full potential in sometimes challenging situations
• Provide medical support which includes physio routines, medication, peg feeding, moving and handling, hoists and lifting equipment.
• Build friendships and trusting relationships
• Help them to find pleasure in everyday tasks
• Ensure a safe home environment, cleaning, laundry, cooking is part of the job.

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.

Keys Group are very proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant that 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. As part of our commitment, we will offer a guaranteed interview to current and former service personnel providing that they meet the criteria of the role that they are applying for.