Residential Care Worker -Part time

£13.45 – £14 per hour plus excellent overtime rate

Working Hours:

20

Closing Date:

30/06/2026

Job Category:

Residential Care

Region / Division:

Midlands

Business Unit:

Residential Care

Job Introduction

Horizon Care and Education have an opportunity for a Children’s Residential Support Worker to join our team.

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 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 and Requirements

• Full UK Manual Driving 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’s 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 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.

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