Senior Residential Support Worker ( Children )( Devizes)

TN United Kingdom; 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 new assessment home in Devizes. This role involves supporting children and young people aged 8-18 in various aspects of daily life, helping them develop confidence, independence, and social skills. You will be part of a dedicated team that provides a safe space for young people to thrive and enjoy new experiences, while also being rewarded with competitive pay and a range of benefits. If you are committed to making a positive impact on young lives, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Real Living Wage employer

Christmas bonus

Blue Light Card

Colleague referral scheme

Financial wellbeing service

Life Assurance

Option to buy and sell annual leave

Comprehensive induction programme

Therapeutic training and support

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 qualification in Children's and Young Peoples workforce.
• Experience in supporting young people in residential settings.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in daily activities and routines.
• Help with hobbies, social activities, and learning new skills.
• Ensure a safe and supportive environment for young people.

Skills

Support for young people

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Level 3 in Children's and Young Peoples workforce qualification

Job description

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Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

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:

• 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 to hear from you!

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 wellbeing service
• Life Assurance
• Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave.
• Tastecard - spectacular savings on dining, pizza, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions!
• 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 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.
• Supportive management and senior leaders.
• High quality CPD opportunities.
• 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.