Residential Support Worker
At Horizon, we believe that each young person is unique and should be enabled to feel confident about their future, no matter what they have been through in life.
Horizon Care and Education have an opportunity for a Children's Residential Support Worker to join our team in our homes across the Yorkshire region.
About the role:
As a Residential Support Worker, you will support young people in various aspects of daily life within our homes, including:
* Helping young people continue with hobbies, social activities, and friendships, and learn new skills.
* Providing support with morning routines such as getting ready for school and ensuring they have a good breakfast.
* Preparing evening meals and creating a safe space for young people to relax and unwind.
* Supporting young people to reach their potential and experience new opportunities.
* Delivering relationship-based, person-centred care as part of a small team, with a reflective approach. This role involves a mix of day, evening, night, weekend, and bank holiday shifts.
How you'll be rewarded:
* Real Living Wage employer
* Competitive pay rates
* Christmas bonus
* Blue Light Card
* Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards — earn up to £2,500 per referral!
* Financial wellbeing support
* Life Assurance
* Option to buy and sell up to 5 days of annual leave
* Tastecard discounts on dining, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and attractions
* Opportunities for career progression through our Education Academy and ongoing training
* Comprehensive induction including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction
* Therapeutic training and support via our SHINE programme
* Access to a wide range of free online courses
* Employee assistance programme offering free, confidential support
* Community and wellbeing initiatives to support your overall health
* Supportive management and leadership
* High-quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities
* Free eye tests
If you're passionate about making a difference in young people's lives and helping them shape their future, we want you to join our team.
A full UK driving licence is required for this role.
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