Empowering Children's Residential Support Worker

Horizon Care Ltd; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tastecard discounts

Bluelight card discounts

MyGym discounts

Real Living Wage employer

Christmas bonus

Refer a Friend scheme

Financial wellbeing service

Life Assurance

CPD opportunities

Induction and SHINE programme

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Horizon Care Ltd in Huddersfield is seeking a Children’s Residential Support Worker to join our team. The role involves supporting young people in daily life, providing day-to-day care, and ensuring a safe, homely environment within residential homes.

You will help with routines, meals and activities, build trusting relationships and work flexibly including evenings and sleep-ins. A Level 3 qualification in Children’s and Young People Workforce is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required 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.
• Genuine care and compassion to work with looked after children.
• Flexibility to work 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 homes and activities.
• Provide day-to-day care and create a safe, homely environment.
• Support routines such as getting ready for school and meals.
• Ensure safeguarding needs are met and build meaningful relationships.
• Collaborate with professionals and contribute to care planning.
• Promote development through activities and consistent care.

Skills

Full UK Manual Driving licence

Role model

Relationship building

Care and compassion

Flexible shifts

Education

Level 3 qualification in Children’s and Young People Workforce

Job description

Horizon Care Ltd in Huddersfield is seeking a Children’s Residential Support Worker to join our team. The role involves supporting young people in daily life, providing day-to-day care, and ensuring a safe, homely environment within residential homes.

You will help with routines, meals and activities, build trusting relationships and work flexibly including evenings and sleep-ins. A Level 3 qualification in Children’s and Young People Workforce is encouraged.