Children’s Residential Support Worker
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£33,400
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 6135 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £33,400, and Keys is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 6134 (Houseparents and residential wardens, Residential support worker is an index entry for this group), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask Keys what the duties actually are.
About the role
Location: Denmead, Waterlooville
Salary: From £14.05 per hour PLUS additional £3,000-£6,000 per year for sleep-ins
Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week working a rolling shift pattern, 7 days on 7 days off
We are looking for a children's support worker to become part of our loving family home, caring for younger children who have sometimes emotional and behavioural difficulties. You would be the person to give encouragement and praise when needed, to be patient and understanding during times of crisis and to inspire them to grow and develop.
We want to create a safe haven where every child's potential shines bright, you'll be the beacon of hope, providing unwavering support to our young champions.
What do you need?
- We want people who are naturally caring, flexible and resilient.
- Passionate about supporting children to lead happy lives.
- Great communication skills, positive, playful and energetic.
- Experience in working with children such as children's care or transferable skills such as children's nursery, education, sports or working with vulnerable people is beneficial.
- Ability to remain calm during sometimes challenging situations.
- Full UK Driving licence is beneficial
- You need to be able to work flexibly in caring for the children. This will include working shifts and sleep-ins
- Career Progression: We invest in your growth with clear paths to advance including future leaders which prepares you to become a Registered Manager.
- Competitive Salary: We offer the Real Living Wage as a minimum.
- Enhanced Pay Scales: Recognise both qualifications and experience with higher pay rates
- Family Support: Enhanced company maternity and paternity pay.
- Be part of a caring team that provides a safe and loving home for children, led and supported by a registered manager.
- Act as a professional parent, to to give encouragement and praise.
- Enjoy fun days out such as fishing, ice skating, bowling and trampolining and revisit missed milestones.
- Provide emotional and physical support to allow the children to reach their full potential in sometimes challenging situations
- Build friendships and trusting relationships
- Help them to find pleasure in everyday tasks
- Empower them to make decisions about themselves
- Ensure a safe home environment, cleaning, laundry, cooking is part of the job
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Keys, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Keys holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 6135 going rate of £33,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.