Male Support Worker

Package Description
Please note we require a Male Support Worker over the age of 21 due to a genuine occupational requirement for the people we are supporting making this position exempt from the gender discrimination rule.
Job Title: MALE Children's Residential Support Worker

Location: Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taff

Salary: £25k - £26.5k per year + additional £3,000-£6,000 per year for sleep-ins

Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week

Driving Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence is required

About Us: Keys Group is a leading provider of innovative care and education services for children and young people with complex needs, emotional, and behavioural difficulties. Our mission is to make every day extraordinary for the children we support, believing in their potential and helping them achieve it.

The Opportunity: We are experiencing continued growth within our EPIC team and are seeking full-time superheroes to join our amazing, supportive team in Nottingham. As a Children's Residential Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in delivering outstanding care and support, helping young people lead happy and fulfilling lives.

Many of our regional and service managers started as support workers and have successfully climbed the Keys ladder - and we are committed to supporting you to do the same!

Key Responsibilities:
Provide a safe, caring, and loving home environment for children and young people
Act as a positive role model to meet their everyday living needs.
Participate in fun activities and outings such as football, PlayStation, cycling, and baking.
Encourage and share hobbies and interests.
Perform household tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
Offer emotional and physical support to help children reach their full potential in sometimes challenging situations.
Build friendships and trusting relationships.
Empower young people to make decisions about their lives.
Requirements:
The ability to relate well to young people, share interests, provide encouragement, and actively participate in activities.
A full UK Driving Licence is essential.
Over the age of 21
Naturally caring, flexible, and resilient with a keen interest in the lives of young people.
Great communication skills, positivity, and energy.
Flexibility to work shifts and sleep-ins.
Benefits of joining Keys Group
Real Progression Opportunities - Let us invest in you and level up your career
Competitive Salary: We offer the Real Living Wage as a minimum.
Enhanced Pay Scales: Recognis e both qualifications and experience with higher pay rates
Family Support: Enhanced company maternity and paternity pay.
Rewarding Job - Full of variety and enjoyment. No two days are ever the same
Supportive Management - regular supervisions and appraisals to ensure you are enjoying life at Keys Group
Regular Team Meetings - Include and contribute your ideas towards the progression of the service and have your voice heard
Funded Qualifications - We fully fund and support you to obtain a range of QCF's opening up further career opportunities and extra pay
Paid Training - Get paid to enrol in our sector leading training and level up your career
Full Induction Program: Comprehensive introductory training to set you up for success.
Free Meals - Enjoy complimentary meals during your shift
Amazing Discount Schemes - You'll have access to both the Hapi App & a Blue Light Card which give you incredible discounts at high street retailers, days out, gifts, holidays - even when buying a car
NEST Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our pension plan.
Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance - via our Employee Assistance Program though an online portal or over the telephone
Staff Referral Scheme - earn up to a generous £500 for referring a friend to join our team at Keys Group
Generous Annual Leave: 28 days of annual leave, including Bank Holidays entitlement
Free Enhanced DBS Check: We cover the cost of your enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Safeguarding Commitment: Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities: Keys Group is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community.

* (£12.00 - £12.70 per hour)

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