Residential Care Worker

Bright Futures, Inspired By You.

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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 Children’s Residential Support Worker to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Help young people continue with hobbies, social activities, 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, ensuring healthy and 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 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 & Experience

Full UK manual diving licence is essential to take children to school, appointments and activities.

• Ability to be a great 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 Childrens and Young Peoples 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 through our SHINE programme.
• Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support.

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