Senior Residential Support Worker

Keys Group; Earl Sterndale; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare organization in Earl Sterndale is seeking experienced Senior Support Workers to lead a new children’s home. You will manage therapeutic care, support a professional team, and ensure a nurturing environment for children. Ideal candidates have Level 3 qualifications and 12 months of residential care experience. Competitive salary starting from £29,230, with additional benefits including paid training and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Career Progression

Enhanced Pay Scales

Family Support

Regular Team Meetings

Funded Qualifications

Paid Training

Annual Leave

NEST Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Staff Referral Scheme

Discount Schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in children's residential care.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• 12 months of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team providing therapeutic care and support.
• Record observations and implement care plans.
• Act as a positive role model and build trusting relationships.

Skills

Communication skills

Caring attitude

Flexibility

Resilience

Education

Level 3 residential child care qualification

Job description

Job Summary

You will work with the team to promote and support the young people in our care, leading a life of positive development by providing a safe and nurturing environment. You will ensure the day‑to‑day management is facilitated in a professional and competent manner and support the Service Manager in providing the best quality care.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team along with other professionals to provide the therapeutic care and support needed for each individual child.
• Record events and observations, progress reports, preparing and implementing care plans and records.
• Act as a positive role model to colleagues and children, meeting their everyday living needs and developing trusting relationships that create recovery, growth and lasting change.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 12 months Children’s home experience and a Level 3 residential child care qualification.
• Experience or knowledge of child‑centred, therapeutic models.
• Great communication skills, naturally caring, flexible and resilient.
• Ability to work flexibly, including shifts and sleep‑ins with full‑time and part‑time hours available.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Salary and Hours

Salary: From £29,2300 per annum plus an additional £3k – £6k pa for sleep‑ins (4 – 8 sleep‑ins per month at £62.64 each).

Hours: Full‑time long‑day shifts plus sleep‑ins.

Key Information

Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Keys Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Keys Group is very proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant, which 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.

About the Home

Keys Group are pleased to be opening a specialist children’s home and are looking to recruit several experienced and qualified Senior Support Workers for this exciting new venture. Our 8‑bed home will have an on‑site education facility with a unique curriculum tailored around adventure and outdoor pursuits alongside traditional subjects. We are looking for people who have experience in Children’s residential care and are working towards a Level 3 qualification in the children’s residential workforce to lead by example and provide the highest level of therapeutic support. You will have the opportunity to participate in outdoor pursuits so we are looking for people with drive, passion and resilience.

Staff will be fully supported by an enhanced, specialist clinical team, well beyond our standard clinical offer, and will receive bespoke training to meet the needs of the young people living within the home.

Benefits

• Career Progression: We invest in your growth with clear paths to advance, including opportunities to become a Registered Manager.
• Competitive Salary: We offer the Real Living Wage as a minimum.
• Enhanced Pay Scales: Recognise both qualifications and experience with higher pay rates.
• Family Support: Enhanced company maternity and paternity pay.
• Rewarding Job – Full of variety and enjoyment. No two days are ever the same.
• Supportive Management – Regular supervisions and appraisals to ensure you are enjoying life at Keys Group.
• Regular Team Meetings – Your ideas contribute to the progression of the service and your voice is heard as part of our regional management team.
• Funded Qualifications – We fully fund and support you to obtain a range of QCFs opening up further career opportunities and extra pay.
• Paid Training – Get paid to enrol in sector‑leading training and level up your career.
• Full Induction Programme – Comprehensive introductory training to set you up for success.
• Discount Schemes – Access amazing deals with the Hapi App & Blue Light Card.
• NEST Pension Scheme – Secure your future with our pension plan.
• Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance – Access assistance through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you.
• Circle App – Internal communications on the next level, be part of something special.
• Annual Leave – 28 days of annual leave, including Bank Holidays entitlement.
• Free Enhanced DBS Check.
• Real progression opportunities.

Applying for the Role

Apply today and help us to care for children to lead happy, healthy and successful lives.

Keys Group provides innovative care and education services to children and young people who have complex needs, emotional and behavioural difficulties or who display challenging behaviour. We try to make every day extraordinary for the children we care for and support, because we believe in every single one of them.