Residential Care Worker at Horizon Care & Education
Join to apply for the Residential Care Worker role at Horizon Care & Education.
Pay Range
This range is provided by Horizon Care & Education. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
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.
* Supporting 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 is essential to be able to take our children to school, appointments and activities.
* Ability to be a great role model to our looked‑after children.
* Ability to build trusting relationships.
* Genuine care and compassion to work with looked‑after children.
* Flexibility to work shifts that include 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
* 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.
* Looking after your wellbeing – supporting you to feel good about what you do. We’re in this together.
* Supportive management and senior leaders
Seniority
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function and Industries
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Public Safety
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Horizon Care & Education by 2x.
#J-18808-Ljbffr