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There’s nothing more rewarding than helping someone believe in themselves and have the confidence to celebrate their own uniqueness and achieve success that is personal to them.
At Horizon, we live up to our values, and we value our people. We are proud to be one of the most innovative providers of young people’s residential care and education in the UK.
Horizon Care and Education have an opportunity for a Part Time Children’s Residential Support Worker to join our team.
Responsibilities
* Support young people in the many different aspects of daily life within our homes, including helping them 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 they have healthy and balanced meals.
* Ensure the young person has a safe space to relax and unwind within the home.
* Help the young people reach their potential and experience new opportunities.
* Support their 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
* Full UK Manual Diving licence is essential 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 Children and Young People Workforce.
Benefits
* Access to Tastecard, Bluelight card and MyGym discounts.
* Real Living Wage employer.
* Competitive pay rates.
* Generous Refer a Friend Scheme.
* Financial wellbeing service.
* Life Assurance.
* Ongoing training and professional development plus 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.
We are a Real Living Wage employer committed to supporting your wellbeing. If you're passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and enabling them to shape their own future, then we want you to be part of our team.
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