Children’s Residential Support Worker – Empower Young Minds

Horizon Care Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tastecard, Bluelight card and MyGym

Real Living Wage employer

Christmas bonus

Refer a Friend Scheme

Financial wellbeing service

Life Assurance

Ongoing training and CPD

Job summary

Horizon Care Ltd. in Stoke-on-Trent is hiring a Children’s Residential Support Worker to help young people in daily life within our homes. This role focuses on care, safety, activities, and personal development in a supportive, therapeutic environment.

You will work 37 hours per week at hourly pay of £13.45–£14 with overtime opportunities, and opportunities for professional development and progression within a leading UK provider.

Qualifications

• Full UK Manual Driving licence is essential.
• Ability to be a great role model to looked after children.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with looked after children.
• Genuine care and compassion to work with looked after children.
• Flexibility to work shifts including evenings, weekends and sleep ins.
• Willingness to complete a Level 3 qualification in Childrens and Young People Workforce.

Responsibilities

• Help young people continue hobbies, social activities and friendships.
• Provide day-to-day care and a safe, homely environment.
• Support routines like getting ready for school and healthy meals.
• Ensure a safe space to relax and unwind in the home.
• Support development and opportunities for young people.
• Build meaningful relationships and meet safeguarding needs.
• Work with other professionals and contribute to care planning.

Skills

Role model

Relationship building

Compassion

Flexibility

Sleep-ins

Education

Level 3 qualification in Childrens and Young People Workforce

Job description

Horizon Care Ltd. in Stoke-on-Trent is hiring a Children’s Residential Support Worker to help young people in daily life within our homes. This role focuses on care, safety, activities, and personal development in a supportive, therapeutic environment.

You will work 37 hours per week at hourly pay of £13.45–£14 with overtime opportunities, and opportunities for professional development and progression within a leading UK provider.