Children's Residential Support Worker – Impact Lives

Horizon Care Ltd; Long Eaton; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Horizon Care and Education in Long Eaton is seeking a Children’s Residential Support Worker to support looked after children in a safe, homely setting. You will help with daily routines, meals, and activities, while building supportive relationships and ensuring safeguarding needs are met.

The role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins, and a Level 3 qualification in Childrens and Young People Workforce is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Full UK 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 with looked after children.
• Willingness to complete a Level 3 qualification in Childrens and Young People Workforce.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in daily life within our homes, helping with hobbies and friendships.
• Provide day-to-day care and create a safe, homely, therapeutic environment.
• Ensure a safe space to relax and unwind within the home.
• Support young people to reach their potential and experience new opportunities.
• Collaborate with professionals and contribute to care planning.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Relationship building

Flexibility

Compassion

Education

Level 3 qualification in Childrens and Young People Workforce

Job description

Horizon Care and Education in Long Eaton is seeking a Children’s Residential Support Worker to support looked after children in a safe, homely setting. You will help with daily routines, meals, and activities, while building supportive relationships and ensuring safeguarding needs are met.

The role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins, and a Level 3 qualification in Childrens and Young People Workforce is encouraged.