Children's Residential Support Worker – Flexible Shifts

Horizon Care Ltd; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tastecard discounts

Real Living Wage employer

Christmas bonus

Life Assurance

Job summary

Horizon Care Ltd is seeking a Children’s Residential Support Worker to help looked after children in our homes. You will support daily life, routines, meals, and activities, while promoting a safe, therapeutic environment and safeguarding throughout.

You will be a positive role model, show genuine care, and be flexible to shifts including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins. Training and progression opportunities are provided.

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.
• Genuine care and compassion to work with looked after children.
• Flexibility to work shifts including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.
• Willingness to complete Level 3 qualification in Children’s and Young People Workforce.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in daily life within our homes, including activities, routines and meals.
• Create a safe, homely, therapeutic environment and provide day-to-day care.
• Support development through stimulating activities and consistent care.
• Build relationships and ensure safeguarding needs are met.
• Work with professionals and contribute to care planning.

Skills

Driving license (UK)

Empathy & compassion

Relationship building

Flexibility with shifts

Education

Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People Workforce

Job description

Horizon Care Ltd is seeking a Children’s Residential Support Worker to help looked after children in our homes. You will support daily life, routines, meals, and activities, while promoting a safe, therapeutic environment and safeguarding throughout.

You will be a positive role model, show genuine care, and be flexible to shifts including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins. Training and progression opportunities are provided.