Therapeutic support worker

Keys Childcare; North Hayling; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

Full induction & funded training

DBS paid

28 days annual leave

Staff referral bonus £500

Discount schemes

Job summary

Keys Childcare in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Children's Support Worker to join a loving, busy family home caring for young people aged 5–18. The role is full-time (39 hours/week) with a rolling shift pattern that includes long days and sleep-ins.

You will provide encouragement, celebrate milestones, and help each child grow and develop in a safe, supportive environment. Benefits include the Real Living Wage, full induction and funded training, enhanced pay scales, DBS paid, 28

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children to lead happy lives.
• Experience with children in care or transferable skills (nursery, supported living, education, etc.) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a caring team that provides a safe and loving home for children aged 5–18.
• Provide encouragement and praise to children, acting as a professional, supportive presence.
• Engage children in activities and outings (e.g., days out, sports) to aid development.
• Support emotional and physical wellbeing, helping children reach their full potential.
• Maintain a safe home environment including basic cleaning, laundry, and cooking.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Energetic and playful

Job description

PLUS an additional £62.64 per sleep in £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.

Shift patterns - Full time working long days plus extra sleep in on a shift pattern

We are looking for a children's support worker to become part of our loving, fun and busy family home, supporting young people aged 5 - 18.

You would be the person to give encouragement and praise when needed, to be patient and understanding during times of crisis and to inspire them to grow and develop.

We want to create a safe haven where every child's potential shines bright, you'll be the beacon of hope, providing unwavering support to our young champions.

What do you need?

• Passionate about supporting children to lead happy lives.
• Great communication skills, positive, playful and energetic.
• Experience in working with children in care or transferable skills such as children's nursery, adult supported living, challenging behaviours, education, sports or working with vulnerable people is beneficial.
• Ability to remain calm during sometimes challenging situations.
• Full UK Driving licence is beneficial
• You need to be able to work flexibly in caring for the children. This will include working shifts and sleep-ins

Join us as a Support Worker and you will receive:

• Competitive Salary: The Real Living Wage as a minimum
• Full induction and introductory programme
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Enhanced pay scales that recognise both qualifications and experience
• Enhanced company maternity & paternity pay
• Access to free wellbeing and life counselling service
• Life assurance
• Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check paid for by us
• 28 days annual leave.
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keysand split a £500 referral bonus between you
• 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

What does the job involve?

• Be part of a caring team that provides a safe and loving home for children, led and supported by a registered manager.
• Act as a professional parent, to give encouragement and praise.
• Enjoy fun days out such as fishing, ice skating, bowling and trampolining and revisit missed milestones.
• Provide emotional and physical support to allow the children to reach their full potential in sometimes challenging situations
• Build friendships and trusting relationships
• Help them to find pleasure in everyday tasks
• Empower them to make decisions about themselves
• Ensure a safe home environment, cleaning, laundry, cooking is part of the job.

Safeguarding Commitment: Keys is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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