Therapeutic Residential Care Worker - Children

Horizon Care Ltd; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage employer

Competitive pay rates

Christmas bonus

Blue Light Card

Colleague referral scheme with cash up

Life Assurance

Tastecard discounts

Education Academy and CPD

Induction and training programme

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Horizon Care & Education in Southampton is recruiting a Residential Care Worker for a brand-new therapeutic assessment home. The role focuses on active, child-centred engagement and building supportive relationships to aid outcomes for children and young people.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team delivering short-term assessments in a nurturing setting, with training and development opportunities across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in children's residential care is desirable (essential for Senior Residential).
• Willingness to pursue Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and sleep-ins.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Exploring forests, beaches and local attractions.
• Playing football, swimming, cycling, gaming and activities with children.
• Cooking meals together while teaching life skills.
• Celebrating birthdays, achievements and special moments.
• Taking young people on days out and creating positive memories.
• Encouraging hobbies, creativity and new experiences.
• Building trusting relationships through meaningful conversations.
• Supporting education, daily routines and independence.
• Helping children manage difficult emotions using therapeutic approaches.
• Producing high-quality records and contributing to assessments.
• Working closely with families, social workers, education providers and health professionals.

Skills

Driving licence

Flexibility

Willingness to train

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Horizon Care & Education in Southampton is recruiting a Residential Care Worker for a brand-new therapeutic assessment home. The role focuses on active, child-centred engagement and building supportive relationships to aid outcomes for children and young people.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team delivering short-term assessments in a nurturing setting, with training and development opportunities across the organisation.