Senior Residential Care Worker – Children (Lead)

Horizon Care Ltd; Melksham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage employer

Christmas bonus

Referral scheme up to £2500

Financial wellbeing service

Tastecard benefits

Education Academy progression

SHINE training programme

Free online courses

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Horizon Care Ltd in Melksham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom, is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker to help young people with daily life, hobbies and social activities. You will lead shifts, supervise staff, and ensure safeguarding and safety processes, in a home environment that supports development and well‑being.

The role offers a £16.15 per hour base rate, a £1,500 joining bonus, and £65 sleep‑in overtime at enhanced rates, with various benefits and a clear path for professional

Responsibilities

• Helping young people continue with hobbies, social activities, and friendships, and learn new skills.
• Supporting young people to reach their potential and experience new opportunities.
• Conducting Supervisions for staff members.
• Manage the home effectively in the absence of the Deputy or Manager.
• Effectively lead shifts, direct and support colleagues.
• Manage health and safety processes in the home including the implementation and monitoring of risk assessments.
• To support the induction of colleagues into the home.
• To be responsible for safeguarding and actively promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Job description

Horizon Care Ltd in Melksham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom, is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker to help young people with daily life, hobbies and social activities. You will lead shifts, supervise staff, and ensure safeguarding and safety processes, in a home environment that supports development and well‑being.

The role offers a £16.15 per hour base rate, a £1,500 joining bonus, and £65 sleep‑in overtime at enhanced rates, with various benefits and a clear path for professional