Senior Support Worker, Children’s Residential Home
Location: Chalfont Saint Peter, Buckinghamshire. Full-time, 39 hours per week. Salary: £15.40‑£16.00 per hour plus £62.64 per sleep‑in (approx. 4–8 sleep‑ins per month) plus an additional £3,000‑£6,000 per annum.
Overview
Senior Support Worker responsible for providing therapeutic support and care to young people with complex needs, supporting a safe and nurturing environment, and assisting the Service Manager.
Responsibilities
- Promote and support the young people in our care to lead a life of positive development.
- Facilitate day‑to‑day management and support the Service Manager in delivering high quality care.
- Lead a multidisciplinary team to provide therapeutic care and support for each child.
- Record events and observations, prepare progress reports, and implement care plans.
- Act as a positive role model to colleagues and children.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 12 months experience in child‑centred therapeutic models.
- Strong communication skills, naturally caring, flexible, and resilient.
- Level 3 qualification in Caring for Children and Young People.
- Flexible working, covering long day shifts, weekends, and sleeps.
Benefits
- Full induction and introductory programme.
- Fully funded training and qualifications.
- Enhanced pay scales recognising qualifications and experience.
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay.
- Free meals.
- A comprehensive employee benefits programme.
- Life assurance.
- Enhanced DBS check paid.
- 28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays.
Equal Opportunities
Keys Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes 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.
Keys Group is committed to the Armed Forces Covenant, offering a guaranteed interview to current and former service personnel that meet the criteria of the role.
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