Residential Care Worker (Children's)
Apply for the Residential Care Worker (Children's) role at Horizon Care & Education.
Pay
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.
About the Role
We are proud to be one of the most innovative providers of young people’s residential care and education in the UK. As a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will:
* 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 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.
* Stimulate development through activities and consistent care.
* Build meaningful relationships and ensure safeguarding needs are met.
* Work collaboratively with other professionals and contribute to care planning.
Requirements
* Full UK Manual Diving licence to take children to school appointments and activities.
* Ability to be a great role model to looked‑after children.
* Ability to build trusting relationships.
* A 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 Childrens 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, professional development, and 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 via SHINE programme.
* Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support.
* Supportive management and senior leaders.
Employment Details
* Seniority level: Entry level.
* Employment type: Full‑time.
* Job function: Other.
* Industry: Public Safety.
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