Support Worker - Children & Young People

Keys Group; Crawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's service provider in Crawley is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join their team. You will support young people aged 12-18 with social and emotional needs. The role includes providing emotional support, facilitating activities, and maintaining a safe environment. Competitive salary starting from £27,581 plus additional pay for sleep-ins. Join us in making a positive impact on young lives.

Benefits

Real Living Wage as a minimum

Competitive salary with additional pay for sleep-ins

Career progression pathways

Paid training and qualifications support

Annual leave: 28 days + Bank Holidays

Wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in care or youth work is beneficial.
• Passion for supporting children to lead happy lives.
• Great communication skills and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and physical support.
• Organise fun days and activities.
• Build friendships and trusting relationships.

Skills

Experience in care or transferable skills

Great communication skills

Passion for supporting children

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Job description

Job Title: Support Worker - children and young people

Location: Crawley

Salary: From £27,581 per annum PLUS additional £3k - £6k per annum for sleep ins.

Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week working a rolling shift pattern which includes long days and additional sleep ins.

Rating: Rated GOOD in our JUNE 2025 Ofsted inspection.

We are looking for support workers to join our 5‑bed Children’s home and be part of an amazing, passionate and dedicated team, supporting young people to reach their full potential and have positive outcomes.

You would be supporting up to 5 young people, aged between 12‑18, who have social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, alongside mild learning disabilities such as Autism. Behavioural concerns may arise, and each young person’s needs are put at the heart of everything we do. We support their individuality, actively advocate and encourage them to be involved in their own care and journey with us into adulthood.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and physical support to allow the children to reach their full potential in sometimes challenging situations.
• Act as a professional parent – give encouragement and praise.
• Assist with daily tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and cooking to ensure a safe home environment.
• Organise and facilitate fun days and activities, including football, sports, laser tag and gaming.
• Build friendships and trusting relationships with the young people.
• Empower them to make decisions about themselves.
• Support young people in finding pleasure in everyday tasks.
• Work flexible shifts and sleep‑ins as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in care or transferable skills such as youth work, education, sports or working with vulnerable people is beneficial.
• Passion for supporting children to lead happy lives.
• Great communication skills, positive and energetic attitude.
• Ability to remain calm during challenging situations.
• Full UK driving licence is beneficial.
• Natural caring, flexible and resilient disposition.

Benefits

• Real Living Wage as a minimum, with enhanced pay scales recognising qualifications and experience.
• Competitive salary with additional £3k‑£6k per annum for sleep‑ins.
• Career progression pathways, including opportunities to become a Registered Manager.
• Full induction program and funded qualifications (QCFs).
• Paid training and support to obtain sector-leading qualifications.
• Annual leave: 28 days + Bank Holidays.
• Free enhanced DBS check.
• Circle App and Hapi App discount schemes.
• Company maternity, paternity and family support pay.
• Wellbeing support, advice and guidance via the Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff referral scheme – split a £500 referral bonus.
• NEST pension scheme.
• Supportive management with regular supervisions and appraisals.
• Team meetings and opportunities to contribute ideas.

Commitments & Equality

• Safeguarding: Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all in our care; subject to an enhanced DBS check.
• Equal Opportunities: Encourages applications from all community sectors.
• Armed Forces Covenant: Guaranteed interview to current and former service personnel meeting role criteria.

Apply today and we will be in touch to discuss joining our EPIC team.