Residential Care Worker
Horizon Care & Education – Apply now for the Children’s Residential Support Worker role.
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. Support with daily routines such as getting ready for school and ensuring healthy, balanced meals.
* Ensure the young person has a safe space to relax and unwind within the home.
* Support our young people to reach their potential and experience new opportunities.
* Support young people’s development through stimulating 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 (to take children to school 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’s and Young People Workforce.
What We Offer
* 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 with 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.
Position Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Other
* Industry: Public Safety
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