Support worker - children and young people (Driver)
| Posting date: | 01 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.60 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £12.60 per hour PLUS additional: £62.64 per sleep-in (working approx. 4-8 sleep ins per month, an additional £3,000 -£6,000 P/A) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 October 2025 |
| Location: | Widnes, Cheshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Keys Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Salary: £12.60 per hour PLUS additional: £62.64 per sleep-in (working approx. 4-8 sleep ins per month, an additional £3,000 -£6,000 P/A)
Full UK driving license and access to own vehicle are essential in this role.
We are looking for a children's support worker to become part of our family home, caring for younger children who very active and energetic. 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.
The role can be physically demanding and you will need lots of energy to keep up BUT you could be the person to change a life for the better.
What do you need?
Great communication skills, fun, positive and energetic.
Experience and qualifications in chldren's care or transferable skills such as children's nursery, sport, education or early years experience.
Ability to build trusting relationships and be a role model
Full UK Driving licence is essential.
You need to be able to work flexibly in caring for the children. This will include working shifts and sleep-ins.
Why choose Keys Group for your career?
Keys Group provide innovative care and education services to children and young people who have complex needs, emotional and behavioural difficulties. We try and make every day extraordinary for the children we care for and support, because we believe in every single one of them.
As a therapeutic support worker you will:
Be part of a caring team that provides a safe and loving home for children and young people, led and supported by a registered manager.
Act as a positive role model to to give encouragement and praise.
Enjoy fun days out such as swimming, trampolining, football, dance 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
As well as competitive pay and in-house professional support we provide and fully fund the necessary training to achieve valuable externally accredited qualifications.
Still not convinced?
Keys Group offer a benefits package including:
What else do we offer?
Career Progression: We invest in your growth with clear paths to advance, including opportunities 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.
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 as part of our regional management team
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.
Amazing Discount Schemes - Access amazing deals with the Hapi App & Blue Light Card
NEST Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our pension plan.
Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance – Access advice and guidance through our Employee Assistance Programme.
Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
Circle App – internal communications on the next level, be part of something special
Annual Leave: 28 days of annual leave, including Bank Holidays entitlement
Free Enhanced DBS Check
Real progression opportunities
Amazing Discount Schemes - You'll have access to both the Cirlce & a Blue Light Card which give you incredible discounts at high street retailers, days out, gifts, holidays - even when buying a car
Full UK driving license and access to own vehicle are essential in this role.
We are looking for a children's support worker to become part of our family home, caring for younger children who very active and energetic. 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.
The role can be physically demanding and you will need lots of energy to keep up BUT you could be the person to change a life for the better.
What do you need?
Great communication skills, fun, positive and energetic.
Experience and qualifications in chldren's care or transferable skills such as children's nursery, sport, education or early years experience.
Ability to build trusting relationships and be a role model
Full UK Driving licence is essential.
You need to be able to work flexibly in caring for the children. This will include working shifts and sleep-ins.
Why choose Keys Group for your career?
Keys Group provide innovative care and education services to children and young people who have complex needs, emotional and behavioural difficulties. We try and make every day extraordinary for the children we care for and support, because we believe in every single one of them.
As a therapeutic support worker you will:
Be part of a caring team that provides a safe and loving home for children and young people, led and supported by a registered manager.
Act as a positive role model to to give encouragement and praise.
Enjoy fun days out such as swimming, trampolining, football, dance 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
As well as competitive pay and in-house professional support we provide and fully fund the necessary training to achieve valuable externally accredited qualifications.
Still not convinced?
Keys Group offer a benefits package including:
What else do we offer?
Career Progression: We invest in your growth with clear paths to advance, including opportunities 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.
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 as part of our regional management team
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.
Amazing Discount Schemes - Access amazing deals with the Hapi App & Blue Light Card
NEST Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our pension plan.
Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance – Access advice and guidance through our Employee Assistance Programme.
Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
Circle App – internal communications on the next level, be part of something special
Annual Leave: 28 days of annual leave, including Bank Holidays entitlement
Free Enhanced DBS Check
Real progression opportunities
Amazing Discount Schemes - You'll have access to both the Cirlce & a Blue Light Card which give you incredible discounts at high street retailers, days out, gifts, holidays - even when buying a car