We are looking for a Children’s Residential Support Worker to join our team at Horizon Care & Education.
Responsibilities
* Helping young people continue with hobbies, social activities, and friendships, and learn new skills.
* Providing day-to-day care and creating a safe, homely, therapeutic environment, including support with daily routines such as getting ready for school and ensuring healthy, balanced meals.
* Ensuring the young person has a safe space to relax and unwind within the home.
* Supporting our young people to reach their potential and experience new opportunities.
* Supporting young people's development through stimulating activities and consistent care.
* Building meaningful relationships and ensuring safeguarding needs are met.
* Working collaboratively with other professionals and contributing to care planning.
Qualifications
* Full UK Manual Diving licence essential for transporting children to school, appointments, and activities.
* Ability to be a great role model for looked‑after children.
* Ability to build trusting relationships.
* A genuine care and compassion to work with looked‑after children.
* Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep‑ins.
* Willingness to complete a Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People Workforce.
Benefits
* Access to Tastecard, Bluelight card, and MyGym discounts.
* Real Living Wage employer.
* Competitive pay rates with Christmas bonus.
* Generous Refer a Friend Scheme.
* Financial wellbeing service.
* Life Assurance.
* Ongoing training and professional development plus high‑quality CPD opportunities.
* Comprehensive induction programme including face‑to‑face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
* Face‑to‑face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
* Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support.
* Supportive management and senior leaders.
If you're passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and enabling them to shape their own future, we want you to be part of our team.
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