Senior Support Worker - Children's Home Lead

Keys; Peterborough; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 5.6 wks

DBS paid

NEST pension

Referral bonus

Induction program

QCF qualifications

Circle wellbeing

Discount scheme

Job summary

Keys Group in Peterborough is seeking a Senior Support Worker for a Children’s Home, 39 hours per week with long shifts, including weekends and sleep-ins. You’ll lead a team delivering high-quality care to children with complex needs, backed by strong safeguarding knowledge and a full UK driving licence.

You will mentor staff, work with professionals, contribute to care planning and ensure a safe, therapeutic home environment, with ongoing opportunities for qualifications and career progression.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a Residential Children's home.
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare.
• Related knowledge of Ofsted legislation and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of quality care services in the home.
• Mentoring of staff and development of the team.
• Lead the team in daily shift management and care planning.
• Provide therapeutic care and support to individual children to achieve best outcomes.
• Act as a positive role model and build trusting relationships with children.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Keys Group in Peterborough is seeking a Senior Support Worker for a Children’s Home, 39 hours per week with long shifts, including weekends and sleep-ins. You’ll lead a team delivering high-quality care to children with complex needs, backed by strong safeguarding knowledge and a full UK driving licence.

You will mentor staff, work with professionals, contribute to care planning and ensure a safe, therapeutic home environment, with ongoing opportunities for qualifications and career progression.