Residential Childcare Worker

HORIZONS RESIDENTIAL CHILDCARE UK LIMITED

Mission Statement: "Together, we create a stable, supportive, and nurturing home that upholds respect and dignity, values individual rights, and celebrates diversity."

About Us

Vacant Posts- Residential Care Workers (Full-time & Part-time)

Horizons Residential Care Limited is a residential childcare provider based in Berwick-upon-Tweed aiming to provide a therapeutic and nurturing residential home for children and young people.

Our ethos encompasses a holistic approach to the care we provide. This includes the provision of a physically safe and comfortable place to live and to safeguard and promote the welfare of each child and young person. In addition, supporting all children and young people in developing their identity and self-esteem whilst supporting and promoting both the social and life skills that will enable them to live safely and productively in the community.

Safeguarding and Child Protection Statement

The safety, welfare, and well-being of the children and young people we care for are at the heart of everything we do. We are deeply committed to providing a stable, supportive, secure, nurturing environment where every child feels safe, respected, heard, and valued.

Safeguarding and child protection are the foundation of our care ethos. As part of our commitment to creating a safe and supportive setting, we actively promote a culture of safety, transparency, and accountability.

We follow a thorough recruitment process to ensure that all team members share our dedication to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants will undergo comprehensive vetting, including DBS checks, reference checks, and in-depth panel interviews to assess suitability for working with young people. Ongoing safeguarding and child protection training and development are integral to our approach, empowering the team to recognize, prevent, and respond to any safeguarding concerns.

Job Position : Residential Care Workers

We are looking for caring, committed, resilient, and empathic residential childcare workers to join our team. As a Residential Childcare Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care and support to children and young people in a residential care setting. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the safety, wellbeing, and development of each child in your care, helping them to achieve their individual goals and live in a nurturing, supportive environment. As a keyworker, you will work as part of a team, and provide day-to-day care, support, and guidance, while maintaining positive relationships with the children, their families, and external professionals in line with their care plan.

Hourly Rate for Residential Care Workers is in the range of £12.50 to £15.50

Approximate Salary Range- £30,860 - £37,021 per annum (including sleepover allowance).

Experienced and Fully Qualified (HNC and SVQ 3) applicants will be on the following Pay Rate: A minimum £14 per hour.

The ideal candidate must have 2 or more year's experience working with and caring for vulnerable young people in a residential care setting, who have a range of support needs varying from traumatic life experience, family breakdown, to disability. The candidate must be ambitious attitude and willing to work towards meeting set targets and goals.

Candidates must also be fully qualified or working towards qualifications to work as a residential childcare worker. For drivers, a clean and current driving licence is required, alongside a willingness to transport the young people in our care using company vehicles.

Essential

• Clean Driving Licence
• Relevant Experience in the Residential Child Care Sector
• Able to work unsocial hours, including Weekends.

Our shifts consist of

• 24 hour shifts with an 8 hour sleepover (for full-time)
• 12 hour shifts - for part time
• 6 hour shifts - for part time

Qualifications for Residential Child Care Workers:

• HNC Health and social Care or equivalent.
• NVQ3 (Children and Young people) or equivalent.

Benefits

• Competitive Remuneration Package
• Sleepover benefit
• Enhanced Pay for shifts and sleep-ins on Xmas and New Years Day
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Annual Leave
• Career progression opportunities
• Dedicated learning and development programmes
• De-escalation theory and practical training
• Access to a range of specialist online training
• Access to a wide range of free online courses on a variety of topics
• Free DBS check
• Free meals on shift
• Pension scheme
• Company vehicle for work use during shifts

Location: Berwick-upon-Tweed

Equality Statement

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We believe that a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthens our organisation, enhances our understanding, and enables us to provide better care to the children and young people we look after.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fair hiring practices, ensuring that all applicants are considered on their abilities, qualifications, and commitment to our values. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status.

We are committed to promoting equal access to employment and development opportunities, and we strive to create an environment where everyone has the support and resources needed to reach their full potential.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: £12.50-£15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Flexitime
• Referral programme

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/12/2025