Support Worker - Based in Various Liverpool Home's

Keys Group

  • Liverpool
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
Salary: £12.60 - £13.30 per hour / £25,552 - £26,972 per annum + £3000 - £6000 sleep in allowance.Flexible working: you will be working in various Liverpool Home's based in L9.We are looking for a resilient and nurturing Children's Support worker' to join our Liverpool home's you will be caring for young people who have severe learning disabilities, autism and complex needs, some of whom are non-verbal. You would be the person to give encouragement and praise when needed, to be patient during times of crisis and to inspire them to grow and develop.A level of personal care is required according to the child's needs.What do you need?
  • Be flexible, be able to support our homes when needed.
  • Previous relevant experience or transferable skills such as adult care, police, education, ex forces or supporting vulnerable people.
  • A real passion and desire to support children in a homely environment
  • A good level of English communication skills, Makaton or BSL would be beneficial.
  • Experience or knowledge of child-centred, therapeutic models.
  • Naturally caring, flexible and resilient.
  • Full UK drivers' licence would be beneficial.
More about the role:
  • You will be required to support all of our children's homes based in L9.
  • Provide support and care which will include levels of personal care according to the child's needs.
  • Act as a positive role model to give encouragement and praise.
  • Ensure their safety and wellbeing during the night
  • Provide emotional support to allow the children to reach their full potential in sometimes challenging situations
Join us as a Children's Support Worker at our family home and you will receive:
  • 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
  • Staff Referral Scheme - Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
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 an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.Keys Group are very proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant that means we have made a commitment to welcoming service personnel, veterans and military families into the group. We are delighted to have veteran friendly policies, offer a Veterans Peer Support Network within our teams and are able to offer Military Awareness and support to our colleagues.As part of our commitment, we will offer a guaranteed interview to current and former service personnel providing that they meet the criteria of the role that they are applying for. If you feel that you meet the criteria for this, please ensure that you have your military experience detailed on your CV for one of our resourcing team to get in touch.KGH

Keys Group