Residential Care Worker – Children
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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
* Help young people continue with hobbies, social activities, and friendships, and learn new skills.
* Provide day‑to‑day care and create a safe, homely, therapeutic environment, supporting daily routines such as getting ready for school and ensuring balanced meals.
* Ensure the young person has a safe space to relax and unwind within the home.
* Support young people to reach their potential and experience new opportunities.
* Stimulate development through engaging activities and consistent care.
* Build meaningful relationships and ensure safeguarding needs are met.
* Work collaboratively with other professionals and contribute to care planning.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Full UK Manual Diving licence (essential for travelling children to school, appointments and activities).
* Ability to act as a positive role model for looked‑after children.
* Strong relationship‑building skills.
* Genuine care and compassion for working 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, Blue‑Light 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, including high‑quality CPD opportunities.
* Comprehensive induction programme: face‑to‑face training, online modules, shadowing, and a local induction period.
* Face‑to‑face therapeutic training and support via the SHINE programme.
* Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support.
* Supportive management and senior leaders.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other
Industry
Public Safety
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