Senior Residential Support Worker

Horizon Care and Education; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker, where your passion for making a difference will be valued. In this rewarding role, you will support young people in their daily lives, helping them develop new skills and confidence. You'll assist with morning routines, meal preparation, and provide a safe space for relaxation. With a commitment to nurturing each individual's potential, this position offers a unique opportunity to impact young lives positively. The company emphasizes professional development, well-being, and a supportive environment, making it an ideal place for those dedicated to empowering the next generation.

Benefits

Real Living Wage employer

Competitive pay rates

Christmas bonus

Blue Light Card

Colleague referral scheme

Financial well-being service

Life Assurance

Option to buy and sell annual leave

Free online courses

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 qualification in Children's and Young Peoples workforce.
• Full UK driving licence required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in daily life activities and routines.
• Help young people with hobbies, social activities, and friendships.

Skills

Support for young people

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 in Children's and Young Peoples workforce qualification

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Horizon Care and Education have an opportunity for a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker to join our team.

Candidates must hold a level 3 in Children's and Young Peoples workforce qualification for this role.

A full UK driving licence is needed for this role.

Bright Futures, Inspired By You.

At Horizon, we believe that each young person is unique and should be enabled to feel confident about their future, no matter what they have been through in life. There's nothing more rewarding than helping someone believe in themselves, have the confidence to celebrate their own uniqueness and achieve success that is personal to them.

How you'll be rewarded:

• Real Living Wage employer
• Competitive pay rates
• Christmas bonus
• Blue Light Card
• Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards - earn up to 2500 per referral!
• Financial well-being service
• Life Assurance
• Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave.
• Taste card - spectacular savings on dining, pizza, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions!
• Opportunity to progress in your career through our Education Academy, and ongoing training and professional development.
• Comprehensive and tailored 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.
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topics.
• Employee assistance programme - free, confidential support.
• Community and well-being - Your well-being matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need to feel good about what you do. We're in this together.
• Supportive management and senior leaders.
• High quality CPD opportunities.
• Free eye checks.

About the role:

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will support young people in the many different aspects of daily life within our homes including:

• Helping young people continue with hobbies, social activities, and friendships, and learn new skills.
• Providing support with morning routines such as getting ready for school and making sure they have a good breakfast.
• Preparing evening meals and ensuring the young person has a safe space to relax and unwind within the home.
• Supporting young people to reach their potential and experience new opportunities.

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.