Children's Residential Support Worker — Growth & Training

Horizon Care Ltd; Burnley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tastecard discounts

Bluelight card

MyGym discounts

Real Living Wage

Christmas bonus

Refer a Friend

Financial wellbeing

Life Assurance

CPD opportunities

Induction programme

SHINE training

Employee support

Wellbeing support

Supportive management

Job summary

Horizon Care and Education is recruiting a Children’s Residential Support Worker to assist looked after children within our homes in Burnley. You will help them with daily routines, activities, and personal development in a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment.

We value compassion, flexibility and a commitment to safeguarding, with opportunities for ongoing training and staff support. A Level 3 qualification and a full UK driving licence are important for this role.

Qualifications

• Full UK Manual Driving licence is essential to be able to take our 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.

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 with healthy 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.

Skills

UK driving licence

Role model

Relationship building

Compassion

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 qualification in Childrens and Young People Workforce

Job description

Horizon Care and Education is recruiting a Children’s Residential Support Worker to assist looked after children within our homes in Burnley. You will help them with daily routines, activities, and personal development in a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment.

We value compassion, flexibility and a commitment to safeguarding, with opportunities for ongoing training and staff support. A Level 3 qualification and a full UK driving licence are important for this role.