Senior Support Worker - Warrington

Keys Group

  • Warrington, Cheshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Salary: £13.60 - £14.20 OR £27,580 - £28,797 per annum + £3000 - £6000/year sleep in allowanceHours: 39 - Full time long day shifts plus sleep ins.We are looking for an experienced, resilient and nurturing Children's Support worker to join our family home, 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 and understanding during times of crisis and your passion and knowledge will inspire the team to achieve the best outcomes.Personal care is required as part of this position.If you live our EPIC values of Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Caring, then why not unlock your career potential with Keys Group.What do you need?
  • A minimum of 12 months complex care experience and a level 3 qualification in residential childcare or health and social care which will be recognised in your hourly pay rate.
  • Experience or knowledge of child-centred, therapeutic models.
  • Good level of English communication skills is essential.
  • Makaton or BSL would be beneficial
  • Great communication skills, naturally caring, flexible and resilient.
  • You need to be able to work flexibly in caring for the children. This will include working shifts and sleep-ins.
  • Full UK Driving licence is beneficial
Join us as a Senior Therapeutic 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.
Please apply online and we will contact you to discuss in further detail.Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.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 checkKeys 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.

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