Residential Youth Support Worker (Autism & ADHD)

Keys Group; Crawley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Keys Care seeks support workers to join a 4-bed children's home, assisting four young males aged 12-18 with learning difficulties. You’ll provide emotional and physical support, promote positive outcomes, and work within a specialist care team including psychologists and therapists.

The role involves shifts and sleep-ins in a compassionate, resilient setting. You will be part of a long-standing, supportive team led by a registered manager, facilitating loving, safe care and opportunities for the

Qualifications

• Naturally caring, flexible and resilient.
• Excellent communication skills and positive energy.
• Experience in care or transferable skills is beneficial.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.
• You must be able to work shifts and sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a caring team that provides a safe home for children.
• Act as a professional parent, offering encouragement and praise.
• Engage in fun activities and sports with the children.
• Provide emotional and physical support to help children reach their potential.
• Build friendships and trusting relationships with the children.
• Support daily tasks including cleaning, laundry and cooking.
• Help children make decisions about themselves.
• Maintain a safe home environment at all times.

Skills

Caring

Flexible

Resilient

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Driving licence

Job description

Keys Care seeks support workers to join a 4-bed children's home, assisting four young males aged 12-18 with learning difficulties. You’ll provide emotional and physical support, promote positive outcomes, and work within a specialist care team including psychologists and therapists.

The role involves shifts and sleep-ins in a compassionate, resilient setting. You will be part of a long-standing, supportive team led by a registered manager, facilitating loving, safe care and opportunities for the