Residential Care Worker

Residential Care Worker – Children

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This range is provided by Horizon Care & Education. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

• Help young people continue with hobbies, social activities, and friendships, and learn new skills.
• Provide day‑to‑day care and create a safe, homely, therapeutic environment, supporting daily routines such as getting ready for school and ensuring balanced meals.
• Ensure the young person has a safe space to relax and unwind within the home.
• Support young people to reach their potential and experience new opportunities.
• Stimulate development through engaging activities and consistent care.
• Build meaningful relationships and ensure safeguarding needs are met.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals and contribute to care planning.

• Full UK Manual Diving licence (essential for travelling children to school, appointments and activities).
• Ability to act as a positive role model for looked‑after children.
• Strong relationship‑building skills.
• Genuine care and compassion for working with looked‑after children.
• Flexibility to work shifts that include evenings, weekends, and sleep‑ins.
• Willingness to complete a Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People Workforce.

• Access to Tastecard, Blue‑Light card and MyGym discounts.
• Real Living Wage employer.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Christmas bonus.
• Generous Refer‑a‑Friend scheme.
• Financial wellbeing service.
• Life Assurance.
• Ongoing training and professional development, including high‑quality CPD opportunities.
• Comprehensive induction programme: face‑to‑face training, online modules, shadowing, and a local induction period.
• Face‑to‑face therapeutic training and support via the SHINE programme.
• Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support.
• Supportive management and senior leaders.

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