Employer: Keys Group
Location: Runcorn, Cheshire
Pay: £13.45 per hour + £3k‑£6k per annum for sleep‑ins
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Disability Confident: No
Closing Date: 18/06/2026
About this job
Location: Runcorn. DRIVER ESSENTIAL. Salary: from April 2026: £13.45 per hour (£27,976 per annum) plus pay for sleep‑ins (about £62.64 per sleep‑in, 4‑8 per month, total £3,000‑£6,000 per year). Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle are essential.
We are looking for a children’s support worker to become part of our family home, caring for younger children who are very active and energetic. You would be the person to give encouragement and praise when needed, be patient and understanding during times of crisis, and inspire them to grow and develop.
Responsibilities
- Provide emotional and physical support to the children to help them reach their full potential in sometimes challenging situations.
- Build trusting relationships and act as a positive role model.
- Encourage, praise and support the children.
- Organise and participate in fun days out such as swimming, trampolining, football, dance and revisit missed milestones.
- Support children in enjoying everyday tasks and empower them to make decisions about themselves.
- Work flexible shifts and sleep‑ins as required.
- Be part of a caring team that provides a safe and loving home led and supported by a registered manager.
Qualifications and Experience
- Great communication skills, fun, positive and energetic.
- Experience and qualifications in children’s care or transferable skills such as nursery, sport, education or early years.
- Ability to build trusting relationships and be a role model.
- Full UK driving licence essential.
- Willingness to work flexibly, including shifts and sleep‑ins.
Why Join Keys Group
Keys Group provides innovative care and education services to children and young people who have complex needs, emotional and behavioural difficulties. We strive to make every day extraordinary for the children we care for.
Benefits Package
- Competitive salary at the Real Living Wage minimum.
- Enhanced pay scales for qualifications and experience.
- Career progression opportunities including progression to Registered Manager.
- Full support and funding for QCF qualifications and paid training.
- Full induction programme and supportive management.
- Well‑being support, advice and guidance via Employee Assistance Programme.
- Annual leave: 28 days including bank holidays.
- Enhanced DBS check and safe working environment.
- Access to discount schemes (e.g., Circle App & Blue Light Card).
- Retirement planning via NEST pension scheme.
Equal Opportunities
Keys Group is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community. Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant, offering guaranteed interview for current and former service personnel that meet role criteria, a Veterans Peer Support Network, and Military Awareness support to colleagues.
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