Senior Support Worker

Job description

Senior Support Worker, Children's Residential Home

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Salary: £15.40 - £16.00 per hour plus £62.64 per sleep-in (working approx. 4-8 sleep-ins per month, additional £3,000-£6,000 per annum).

Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week.

Driving requirement: Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

You will work with the team to promote and support the young people in our care in leading a life of positive development by providing a safe and nurturing environment.

Ensure the day-to-day management is facilitated in a professional and competent manner and support the Service Manager in providing the best quality care.

Lead a team along with other professionals to provide the therapeutic care and support needed for each individual child.

Record events and observations, progress reports, prepare and implement care plans and records.

You will act as a positive role model to colleagues and children to meet their everyday living needs, developing trusting relationships that create recovery, growth and lasting change.

Qualifications & Experience

A minimum of 12 months experience or knowledge of child-centred, therapeutic models.

Great communication skills, naturally caring, flexible and resilient.

Level 3 qualification in Caring for Children and Young People.

Ability to work flexibly covering long day shifts, weekends and sleeps.

Benefits

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

Great employee benefits programme

Life assurance

Enhanced DBS check paid for by the employer

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Keys Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Milton Keynes

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