Senior Children's Support Worker - Telford

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Enhanced DBS paid

NEST Pension Scheme

£500 referral bonus

Full induction programme

Job summary

Keys Group is hiring a Senior Children's Support Worker in Shrewsbury to join a caring residential team. The role includes 39 hours per week, including overnights, with sleep payments of £62.64 per sleep, and a drive to pursue high-quality care for children with complex needs.

You will lead a team, mentor staff, and coordinate with the Service Manager to deliver therapeutic care and support, aiming for the best outcomes for each child.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving License - Essential.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Driving license

Job description

Senior Children's Support Worker - Telford

JOB ROLE: Senior Support Worker - Children's Residential

LOCATION:Please note, you will need to hold a

Full UK Driving License as this role is based in

Shrewsbury.

HOURS:39 hours per week (including overnights) + £62.64 per sleep

REQUIREMENTS:Full UK Driving License - Essential.

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.

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.

Amazing Discount Scheme- 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

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

Fair & Competitive Pay - At Keys Group, we pride ourselves on fair and competitive pay. As a Real Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all, with enhanced pay scales that transparently recognise your qualifications and experience.

£500 Referral Bonus - Refer talented individuals to Keys Group and split a £500 bonus when they successfully join and complete their probation.

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.

Apply now and one of our team will be in touch to discuss how you can begin your rewarding career - No agencies please

Please note that due to the vulnerable nature of the people that we support, all applicants must be over the age of 21

*Dependant on experience and qualifications