Senior Support Worker - Peterborough

Keys Children; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

DBS paid

Pension

Training

Referral bonus

Induction program

Job summary

Keys Group is recruiting a Senior Support Worker for a Children's Residential home in Peterborough. The role involves leading a small team, delivering therapeutic, safety-focused care and supporting the wellbeing of young people with complex needs.

You will join a values-driven organisation with extensive training, career development and a commitment to fair pay and staff welfare. Responsibilities include shift planning, safeguarding and hands-on mentoring.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a residential children's home.
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare is required.
• Knowledge of Ofsted safeguarding procedures essential.
• Full driving licence is essential.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts and sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a care team to deliver high quality child care.
• Deliver therapeutic care and support for each child.
• Plan daily shifts, rosters and day-to-day management tasks.
• Ensure safeguarding and regulatory compliance across the home.

Skills

Residential care experience

Full UK Driving Licence

People leadership

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

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Working Hours:

39 hours per week

Location:

Peterborough

Job Category:

Care and Support

Region:

Lincolnshire

Business Area:

Children's Residential

Package Description

JOB ROLE:Senior Support Worker - Children's Residential

LOCATION: Peterborough PE6

HOURS:39 per week, Long shifts including weekends and sleep-ins

REQUIREMENTS:Full UK Driving License - Essential.

Are you looking to grow your career with a leading Company in a position where you will be valued and supported?

Do you share our EPIC values of Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Caring?

Then why not unlock your career potential with Keys Group. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Support Worker or Support Worker looking for a step up to join our Children's home in the Peterborough area.

Why choose Keys Group for your career?

Keys Group provide 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 do you need?

• A minimum of 1 year experience working within a Residential Childrens 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 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
• 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 Group

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 18

*Dependent on experience and qualifications