Support Worker - Peterborough
Package Description
Children's Residential Support Worker
Location: Peterborough
Salary: £14.05 - £14.75 per hour + additional £3,000 - £6,000 per year for sleep-ins
Hours: 39 hours per week across 3 shifts
Driving Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence required.
The Role
Every day brings new opportunities to support, encourage and inspire young people. Whether you're helping with homework, enjoying activities together, teaching life skills or simply being someone they can trust, you'll play a key role in helping young people achieve positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide a safe, caring and loving home environment for children and young people.
- Act as a positive role model and support young people with their everyday living needs.
- Participate in activities and outings such as football, PlayStation, cycling and baking.
- Encourage and share hobbies and interests.
- Support young people with education, independence and life skills.
- Perform household tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
- Offer emotional and practical support to help young people reach their full potential.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
- Empower young people to make decisions about their lives.
No Experience Needed
Previous experience in care isn't essential. We're looking for people with the right values, attitude and willingness to learn. We provide a full induction, paid training and funded qualifications to help you succeed in the role.
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.
- Naturally caring, flexible and resilient, with a genuine interest in the lives of young people.
- Strong communication skills, positivity and energy.
- Flexibility to work shifts and sleep-ins.
Benefits of Joining Keys
- Real Career Progression with funded qualifications and clear development pathways.
- Competitive Pay including enhanced rates based on qualifications and experience.
- Additional Sleep-in Payments worth £3,000 - £6,000 per year.
- Paid Training & Full Induction to help you succeed from day one.
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay for added family support.
- Supportive Management with regular supervision, appraisals and team meetings.
- Free Meals on Shift and access to the NEST Pension Scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme providing wellbeing support and confidential advice.
- Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you.
- 28 Days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays.
- Free Enhanced DBS Check paid for by Keys Group.
Apply Today
If you're caring, resilient and passionate about helping children and young people achieve their potential, we'd love to hear from you.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are also committed to supporting the Armed Forces community through our Armed Forces Covenant.
Eligible candidates from military backgrounds are guaranteed an interview – please include details of your service on your CV.
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