Senior Residential Support Worker ( Children )( Devizes)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Senior Children's Residential Support Worker to join their team in Devizes. In this rewarding role, you will support young people aged 8-18 in a nurturing environment, helping them develop confidence, independence, and essential social skills. Your contributions will directly impact their lives, enabling them to enjoy meaningful experiences and build lasting friendships. The organization offers a comprehensive induction program, competitive pay, and a range of attractive perks, including a Christmas bonus and a supportive management team. If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of young people, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Real Living Wage employer

Competitive pay rates

Christmas bonus

Blue Light Card

Colleague referral scheme

Financial wellbeing service

Life Assurance

Option to buy and sell annual leave

Comprehensive induction programme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 qualification in Children's and Young Peoples workforce.
• Experience in supporting young people in daily life activities.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with hobbies, social activities, and learning new skills.
• Assist with morning routines and meal preparation.
• Create a safe and supportive environment for relaxation.

Skills

Support for young people

Communication skills

Empathy

Problem-solving

Education

Level 3 in Children's and Young Peoples workforce qualification

Job description

Senior Children's Residential Support Worker at our new 3 bedroom assessment home in Devizes

Titan House, our new Emotional Well-being Assessment home in Devizes will support children & young people aged between 8-18 providing short term placements until their needs are fully appraised and understood. The service will provide up to 3 children/young people at any one time opportunities to enjoy different experiences, establish friendships and develop confidence, independence and social/emotional skills.

We cannot consider applications without a level 3 in Children's and Young Peoples workforce qualification for this role.

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:

1. Helping young people continue with hobbies, social activities, and friendships, and learn new skills.
2. Providing support with morning routines such as getting ready for school and making sure they have a good breakfast.
3. Preparing evening meals and ensuring the young person has a safe space to relax and unwind within the home.
4. 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 to hear from you!

How you'll be rewarded:

1. Real Living Wage employer
2. Competitive pay rates
3. Christmas bonus
4. Blue Light Card
5. Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards - earn up to £2500 per referral!
6. Financial wellbeing service
7. Life Assurance
8. Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave.
9. Tastecard - spectacular savings on dining, pizza, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions!
10. Comprehensive and tailored induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
11. Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
12. Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topics
13. Employee assistance programme - free, confidential support.
14. Community and wellbeing - Your wellbeing 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.
15. Supportive management and senior leaders.
16. High quality CPD opportunities.
17. Free eye checks.

To start your journey with Horizon, apply now!

Horizon Care and Education are committed to providing equal opportunities and we endeavour to provide an inclusive and safe working culture for all.

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