Children's Residential Support Worker – Make a Difference

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tastecard

Bluelight card

MyGym discounts

Real Living Wage employer

Christmas bonus

Refer a Friend Scheme

Financial wellbeing service

Life Assurance

CPD opportunities

Induction programme

Job summary

Horizon Care Ltd in Preston is seeking a Children’s Residential Support Worker to join our team. You will support looked after young people with daily routines, hobbies, and development in a safe, homely environment.

The role requires a Full UK Manual Driving licence, a Level 3 qualification in Children’s and Young People Workforce, and the ability to build trusting relationships. Flexible shifts including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins are expected.

Qualifications

• Full UK Manual Driving licence is essential 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 and weekends and sleep ins.
• Willingness to complete a Level 3 qualification in Children’s and Young People Workforce.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily routines and ensure they have healthy meals.
• Encourage hobbies, social activities and develop new skills.
• Provide a safe, homely and therapeutic environment.
• Collaborate with professionals and contribute to care planning.

Skills

Driving Licence

Role model

Relationship building

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 qualification in Children’s and Young People Workforce

Job description

Horizon Care Ltd in Preston is seeking a Children’s Residential Support Worker to join our team. You will support looked after young people with daily routines, hobbies, and development in a safe, homely environment.

The role requires a Full UK Manual Driving licence, a Level 3 qualification in Children’s and Young People Workforce, and the ability to build trusting relationships. Flexible shifts including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins are expected.