Female Support worker - children and young people
| Posting date: | 01 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.60 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £27,581 per annum (£13.60 per Hr) PLUS additional £3k - £6k per annum for sleep ins. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 October 2025 |
| Location: | Pulborough, West Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Keys Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Salary From £27,581 per annum (£13.60 per Hr) PLUS additional £3k - £6k per annum for sleep ins.
Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week working a rolling shift pattern, 2 on 4 off.
We are looking for a support worker to become part of our loving family home, caring for our vulnerable young people 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.
The role can be emotionally challenging and you could be handling difficult situations BUT you could be the person to change a child's life for the better.
About the home
Willow House is a 5-bedded residential children’s home that is situated in a rural area within the South Downs.
We work with females aged 12-18 who have experienced acute childhood experiences which, in turn, has led to behaviours including high risk of exploitation, missing from home, mental health, self-harm, non-school attendance, substance misuse and diagnosis of EBD, ADHD, FASD, OCD, ODD, ASD and PDA.
We work therapeutically with our young people using a PACE approach in order to build self-esteem and worth, identify appropriate educational provisions, give opportunities to have aspiration and support positive family relationships. We also work with the young people to build healthy attachment; support their understanding of passage to care and promotion of independence as they move into adulthood.
Willow House currently has an outstanding Ofsted rating.
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
Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week working a rolling shift pattern, 2 on 4 off.
We are looking for a support worker to become part of our loving family home, caring for our vulnerable young people 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.
The role can be emotionally challenging and you could be handling difficult situations BUT you could be the person to change a child's life for the better.
About the home
Willow House is a 5-bedded residential children’s home that is situated in a rural area within the South Downs.
We work with females aged 12-18 who have experienced acute childhood experiences which, in turn, has led to behaviours including high risk of exploitation, missing from home, mental health, self-harm, non-school attendance, substance misuse and diagnosis of EBD, ADHD, FASD, OCD, ODD, ASD and PDA.
We work therapeutically with our young people using a PACE approach in order to build self-esteem and worth, identify appropriate educational provisions, give opportunities to have aspiration and support positive family relationships. We also work with the young people to build healthy attachment; support their understanding of passage to care and promotion of independence as they move into adulthood.
Willow House currently has an outstanding Ofsted rating.
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