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Residential Support Worker ( Children ) ( Melksham )

Horizon Care and Education

Melksham

On-site

GBP 22,000 - 28,000

Full time

29 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Children's Residential Support Worker to join their dedicated team. In this fulfilling role, you will empower young people to thrive by assisting them in daily routines, fostering hobbies, and providing a safe space for growth. This organization values each young person's unique journey and is committed to creating bright futures. With a focus on support and development, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of those you work with. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a supportive community, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Real Living Wage employer
Christmas bonus
Blue Light Card
Colleague referral scheme
Financial wellbeing service
Life Assurance
Tastecard
Comprehensive induction programme
Face-to-face therapeutic training
Access to free online courses

Qualifications

  • Experience working with children is essential.
  • Strong communication skills and empathy are crucial.

Responsibilities

  • Support young people in daily life activities and routines.
  • Help young people engage in hobbies and social activities.
  • Create a safe and nurturing environment for young residents.

Skills

Experience in children's services
Supportive communication
Ability to assist with daily routines
Passion for helping young people

Job description

Horizon Care and Education are looking for a Children's Residential Support Worker to join our team!


Have you experience working within children's services?


Do you want to create and build bright futures for young lives?


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.


A full UK driving licence is needed for this role.


About the role:

As a 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. Tastecard - spectacular savings on dining, pizza, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions!
  9. Comprehensive and tailored induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
  10. Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
  11. Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topics.
  12. Employee assistance programme - free, confidential support.
  13. 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.
  14. Supportive management and senior leaders.
  15. High quality CPD opportunities.
  16. 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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