Senior Residential Support Worker

Keys Group; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Eastleigh is seeking a Senior Support Worker for a 5-bed family home. You will support young people with social and emotional difficulties, promoting positive development and providing therapeutic care. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 months of children's home experience and a Level 3 qualification in residential childcare. Competitive salary and comprehensive training are offered in a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Career Progression

Paid Training

NEST Pension Scheme

28 days of annual leave

Free Enhanced DBS Check

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months experience in children's home.
• Full UK Driving licence is required.
• Ability to work flexibly in caring for children.

Responsibilities

• Promote and support young people in a safe environment.
• Facilitate day-to-day management professionally.
• Lead a team to provide therapeutic care.

Skills

Experience in child-centered therapeutic models

Great communication skills

Flexibility

Resilience

Education

Level 3 qualification in residential childcare

Job description

Senior Support Worker - Children’s Homes

Location: Southampton

Salary: from £31,231 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.

We are looking for an experienced, resilient and nurturing Support worker to join our 5‑bed family home, caring for young people who have sometimes social and emotional difficulties. You would be the person to give encouragement and praise when needed, to be patient and understanding during times of crisis and your passion and knowledge will inspire the team to achieve the best outcomes.

If you live our EPIC values of Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Caring, then why not unlock your career potential with Keys Group.

Why choose Keys Group for your career?

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 and make every day extraordinary for the children we care for and support, because we believe in every single one of them.

As well as competitive pay and in‑house professional support, we provide and fully fund the necessary training for you to achieve valuable externally accredited qualifications.

What else do we offer?

• 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 – Include and contribute your ideas towards the progression of the service and have your voice 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 our sector‑leading training and level up your career.
• Full Induction Programme: Comprehensive introductory training to set you up for success.
• Amazing 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 advice and guidance 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.
• Amazing Discount Schemes – You'll have access to both the Circle & a Blue Light Card which give you incredible discounts at high‑street retailers, days out, gifts, holidays – even when buying a car.

More about the role

You will work with the team to promote and support the young people in our care in leading a life of positive development by providing a safe and nurturing environment. 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. 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. You will 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.

What do you need?

• Experience or knowledge of child‑centred, therapeutic models.
• Great communication skills, naturally caring, flexible and resilient.
• A minimum of 12 months children’s home experience and a Level 3 qualification in residential childcare, which will be recognised in your hourly pay rate.
• You need to be able to work flexibly in caring for the children. This will include working shifts and sleep‑ins with full‑time and part‑time hours available.
• Full UK Driving licence is required.

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

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.