Senior Children's Support Worker - Liverpool (L13)

Accomplish; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks annual leave including 8 PHs

DBS check paid by employer

QCF qualifications development

Circle wellbeing & discounts program

Full induction & onboarding

Job summary

Keys Group is seeking a Senior Children’s Support Worker in Liverpool. The role involves leading a caring team to provide safe, therapeutic care for children with complex needs, including shift management and mentoring. A 1-year residential childcare background and QCF Level 3 are essential.

You will work flexible shifts, including sleep-ins, with DBS support and ongoing development opportunities. Competitive hourly pay and leave benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Full UK Manual Driving Licence and NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare.
• Knowledge of Ofsted legislation and safeguarding procedures.
• Strong people management with a hands-on approach.
• Willing to work shifts and sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of quality care services and strategic planning for developments within the home and day-to-day shift management.
• Lead the team with other professionals to provide therapeutic care and support for each child.
• Act as a positive role model to colleagues and children to meet daily living needs and build recovery and growth.
• Mentor staff and access appropriate services to support childcare practices within the home.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

People management

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Senior Children's Support Worker - Liverpool (L13)

Senior Support Worker - Children's Residential

LOCATION:

Liverpool (L13)

SALARY:

£14.45 - £15.15* per hour + £62.64 per sleep (up to 8 per month)

HOURS:

REQUIREMENTS:

• Full UK Manual Driving License & NVQ/QCF L3 or equivalent in Residential Childcare.

About Us:

Keys provide innovative care and education services to children and young people who have complex needs, emotional and behavioural difficulties. We try and make every day extraordinary for the children we care for and support, because we believe in every single one of them. It's an exciting time to join us as we expand and grow our teams in the region.

You will be part of a caring team that provides a safe and loving home for children and young people, led and supported by a Service Manager and Deputy Manager.

Responsible for delivery of quality care services, as well as the strategic planning for developments within the home and day to day shift management matters.

Leading your team along with other professionals, you will provide the therapeutic care and support needed for each individual child focused on obtaining the best outcomes.

Act as a positive role model to colleagues and children to meet their everyday living needs, developing trusting relationships that create recovery, growth and lasting change.

Responsible for mentoring of staff and accessing of appropriate services to support the childcare practices within the home.

What do you need?

• A minimum of 1 year experience working within a Residential Children's home.
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare.
• Related knowledge of Ofsted legislation and safeguarding procedures.
• Highly driven, proactive and enthusiastic.
• A strong people manager with a hands‑on approach.
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence is essential.
• You need to be able to work flexibly in caring for the children. This will include working 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.

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.

- 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

Save for your retirement with a matched contribution of up to 3% from Keys Group.

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