Support worker - Learning difficulties - 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: | Crawley, West Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Keys Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job Title: Children’s Residential Support Worker - learning difficulties
Location: Crawley
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 which includes long days and additional sleep ins.
Rated GOOD in our July 2025 Ofsted inspection.
We are looking for support workers to join our 4 bed Children's home and be part of an amazing team, supporting young people to reach their full potential and have positive outcomes.
You would be supporting 4 young males, aged between 12 - 18, who have learning difficulties such as Autism, Aspergers, ADHD and Global Developmental Delay, alongside behaviours of concern.
Our young people have varying degrees of need and we put the child at the heart of all that we do, to support their individuality and strive to meet their needs. Our support offers a bespoke package of care which includes a Positive behaviour support lead and specialist team, occupational therapist, SALT and Keys clinical team.
We also work with an Art Therapist and clinical psychologist to give advise and support.
You would be part of a team who are compassionate, dedicated, resilient and supportive to the young people and to each other, with support from a long standing, experienced, Registered Manager.
The role can be rewarding, but also challenging. It will be a journey with ups and downs, but we take the journey together.
Qualifications, training and career progression
You will receive excellent training from Keys Group, to support and develop you in your role, with recognised qualifications and potential for career progression within an every growing national Company. We are in the Sunday Times Top 10 Organisations for Apprenticeship providers
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
Location: Crawley
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 which includes long days and additional sleep ins.
Rated GOOD in our July 2025 Ofsted inspection.
We are looking for support workers to join our 4 bed Children's home and be part of an amazing team, supporting young people to reach their full potential and have positive outcomes.
You would be supporting 4 young males, aged between 12 - 18, who have learning difficulties such as Autism, Aspergers, ADHD and Global Developmental Delay, alongside behaviours of concern.
Our young people have varying degrees of need and we put the child at the heart of all that we do, to support their individuality and strive to meet their needs. Our support offers a bespoke package of care which includes a Positive behaviour support lead and specialist team, occupational therapist, SALT and Keys clinical team.
We also work with an Art Therapist and clinical psychologist to give advise and support.
You would be part of a team who are compassionate, dedicated, resilient and supportive to the young people and to each other, with support from a long standing, experienced, Registered Manager.
The role can be rewarding, but also challenging. It will be a journey with ups and downs, but we take the journey together.
Qualifications, training and career progression
You will receive excellent training from Keys Group, to support and develop you in your role, with recognised qualifications and potential for career progression within an every growing national Company. We are in the Sunday Times Top 10 Organisations for Apprenticeship providers
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