Residential Care Worker

Horizon Care & Education; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care organization in Wakefield seeks a Children's Residential Support Worker to support young people with daily routines, social activities, and personal development. The role requires a full UK Manual Driving licence and a passion for supporting looked-after children. The position offers competitive pay, ongoing training, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Access to Tastecard, Bluelight card, and MyGym discounts

Real Living Wage employer

Christmas bonus

Generous Refer a Friend Scheme

Financial wellbeing service

Life Assurance

Ongoing training and CPD opportunities

Supportive management and senior leaders

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK Manual Driving licence to transport children.
• Ability to act as a positive role model for looked-after children.
• Flexibility in terms of shift patterns including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support young people's hobbies and social activities.
• Provide day-to-day care and a safe living environment.
• Help with daily routines and ensure balanced meals.
• Create a safe space for young people to relax.

Skills

Ability to build trusting relationships

Compassion for looked-after children

Full UK Manual Driving licence

Flexibility for shifts

Role model qualities

Education

Level 3 qualification in Children's and Young People Workforce

Job description

As a Children's Residential Support Worker, you will support young people in the many different aspects of daily life within our homes.

Key Responsibilities

• Helping 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.
• Providing support with daily routines such as getting ready for school and making sure they have healthy and balanced meals.
• Ensuring the young person has a safe space to relax and unwind within the home.
• Supporting our young people to reach their potential and experience new opportunities.
• Support young people's 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.

If you're passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and enabling them to shape their own future, then we want you to be part of our team.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Full UK Manual Diving licence is essential to be able to take our children to school appointments and activities.
• Ability to be a great role model to our looked‑after children.
• Ability to build trusting relationships.
• A genuine care and compassion to work with looked‑after children.
• Flexibility to be able to work shifts that include evenings and weekends and sleep‑ins.
• Willingness to complete a Level 3 qualification in Childrens and Young People Workforce.

Why Work for Us?

• Access to Tastecard, Bluelight card and MyGym discounts.
• Real Living Wage employer.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Christmas bonus.
• Generous Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Financial wellbeing service.
• Life Assurance.
• Ongoing training and professional development plus high‑quality CPD opportunities.
• Comprehensive induction programme including face‑to‑face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
• Face‑to‑face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
• Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support.
• Looking after your wellbeing – supporting you to feel good about what you do. We're in this together.
• Supportive management and senior leaders.