Overview
Horizon Care and Education invites applications for the role of Children’s Residential Support Worker. The position involves supporting young people in their daily lives within our homes, encouraging them to pursue hobbies, build friendships, learn new skills, and providing a safe, therapeutic environment.
Working hours are 36 hours per week, split into 3 × 12‑hour day shifts.
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 healthy balanced meals.
* Ensure a safe space for young people to relax and unwind within the home.
* Support young people to reach their potential and experience new opportunities.
* Support 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 Driving licence (essential to take children to school, appointments and activities).
* Ability to act as a role model for 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 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 (face‑to‑face training, online modules, shadowing and 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.
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