Children's Residential Care Worker — Make a Difference

Horizon Care Ltd; Melksham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tastecard discount

Bluelight card

MyGym discounts

Real Living Wage

Christmas bonus

Refer a Friend

Life Assurance

CPD/training

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Horizon Care and Education in Wiltshire is seeking a Children's Residential Support Worker to join our team in Melksham. You will support young people with daily life, hobbies and routines, creating a safe, homely, therapeutic environment.

A full UK manual driving licence is essential to take children to school and activities. We offer £13.85–£14.40 per hour plus a £1,000 joining bonus, generous training, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• 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 and weekends and sleep ins.
• Willingness to complete a Level 3 qualification in Childrens and Young People Workforce.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in daily life, hobbies, social activities, and friendships.
• Provide day-to-day care and create a safe, homely, therapeutic environment with healthy meals.
• Ensure the young person has a safe space to relax and unwind in the home.
• Support young people to reach their potential and experience new opportunities.
• Collaborate with other professionals and contribute to care planning.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Relationship-building

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 qualification in Childrens and Young People Workforce

Job description

Horizon Care and Education in Wiltshire is seeking a Children's Residential Support Worker to join our team in Melksham. You will support young people with daily life, hobbies and routines, creating a safe, homely, therapeutic environment.

A full UK manual driving licence is essential to take children to school and activities. We offer £13.85–£14.40 per hour plus a £1,000 joining bonus, generous training, and ongoing professional development.