Senior Support Worker - Stevenage

Job description

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Package DescriptionSenior Support Worker - Children's Residential CareStevenage - Brand New EBD Home£29,200-£30,400 per year + additional £3,250-£9,750 per year for sleep-ins08:00-22:00 39 hours per weekFull UK Driving Licence is requiredKeys Group provide innovative care and education services for children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

Our mission is to make every day extraordinary by believing in their potential and helping them achieve it.

We're looking for full-time Children's Senior Support Worker to join our EPIC team in Stevenage.

You'll play a vital role in helping children and young people live happy, fulfilling lives in a safe and loving home environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide high-quality care and daily support to young people

Act as a mentor to support staff and lead by example

Promote a positive, nurturing environment for recovery and growth

Build strong, trusting relationships with children and colleagues

Requirements:

A minimum of 12 months of experience in Children's Residential

Level 3 in Children and Young People

Full UK Driving Licence

Benefits of joining Keys Group

Real Career Growth - We invest in your development to help you grow and level up your career

Competitive Salary: We offer the Real Living Wage as a minimum.

Enhanced Pay Scales: Enhanced open pay structure that recognise both qualifications and experience

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.

Long Service Awards -Earn extra annual leave and pay as a thank you for your loyalty.

Annual Leave: 28 days of annual leave, including Bank Holidays entitlement

Family Support: Enhanced company maternity and paternity pay.

Rewarding Job - Enjoy a varied and exciting role where no two days are the same.

Supportive Management - Regular one-on-one supervisions and appraisals to make sure you're happy and supported.

Regular Team Meetings - Include and contribute your ideas towards the progression of the home and have your voice heard

Free Meals - Enjoy complimentary meals during your shift

Amazing Discount Schemes - You'll have access to 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

Referral Bonus - Refer a friend and share a £500 bonus!

Free Enhanced DBS Check

Keys Group is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans and military families through our Armed Forces Covenant commitment.

Keys Group proudly supports the Armed Forces Covenant, welcoming service personnel, veterans, and military families. We offer veteran-friendly policies, a peer support network, and military awareness training. Eligible current or former service personnel will receive a guaranteed interview-just ensure your military experience is detailed on your CV.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Stevenage

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English