Volunteer jobs in United Kingdom

Are you passionate about making a difference to the life of a young person through positive shared experiences, encouragement and understanding?Could you support our young people in a homely environment to meet their individual needs and overcome their challenges preparing them to live full and happy lives?Then join us in this highly rewarding role as a residential support worker in our lively and energetic home and unlock your true potential.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. 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 a therapeutic support worker 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 registered manager.
• Act as a positive role model to meet their everyday living needs.
• Enjoy fun activities and days out such as football, play station, cycling and baking.
• Encourage and share hobbies and interests
• Carry out household tasks such as cooking and cleaning
• 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
  The ability to relate well and share interests, give encouragement and get involved.
• Full UK Driving licence is essential.
• We want people who are naturally caring, flexible and resilient with a keen interest in young people and their lives today.
• Great communication skills, positive and energetic.
• Experience within children's care is highly beneficial.
• You need to be able to work flexibly in caring for the children. This will include working shifts and sleep-ins.
• As well as competitive pay and in-house professional support we provide and fully fund the necessary training to achieve valuable externally accredited qualifications.Join us as a Support Worker at our Children's home and you will receive:
• 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
• Free meals
• A great employee Benefits programme
• NEST Pension Scheme
• Life assurance
• Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check paid for by us
• 28 days annual leave including Bank Holiday entitlement.