Senior Residential Child Care Worker

Job Description:

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: Senior Residential Care Workers:

We are looking for caring, committed, resilient, and empathic senior residential childcare workers to join our team. As a Senior 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. You will be supervising key workers and responsible for supporting the team to develop and grow. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the safety, wellbeing, and development of the children and young people in the home, through promoting a therapeutic and welcoming home, providing the highest quality of care. As a case manager, you will work as part of a team, and carry out day-to-day quality assurance, observations, support, and guidance, while maintaining positive relationships with the children, their families, the care team, and external professionals.

Hourly Rate for Senior Residential Care Workers is in the range of £14.00 to £17.00.

Experienced and Fully Qualified (HNC, SVQ3, and SVQ 4) applicants will be on the following Pay Rate: A minimum £15 per hour.

The ideal candidate must have 2 or more years' 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. Candidates must also be fully qualified to work as a residential childcare worker, meeting the requirements as set out by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for registration. A clean and current driving licence is also preferable, alongside a willingness to transport the young people in our care using company vehicles.

Essential

· Clean Driving Licence

· Experience in the Residential Child Care Sector

· Able to work unsocial hours, including Weekends.

· Shift Patterns: Full Days, Sleep-ins, OnCalls

· Accepted Qualifications: For Senior Residential Child Care Workers: HNC/NVQ3 or equivalent

· Ambitious and Work towards meeting Set Targets or Goals

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
• Team Teach theory and practical training
• Access to a range of specialist online training from Tutorcare Ltd
• Access to a wide range of free online ATLAS courses on a variety of topics
• Free DBS check
• Free meals on shift
• Pension scheme
• Company vehicle for work use during shifts
• Referral Bonus

Equality Statement

Horizons is 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 Reference -Belleview/2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £14.00-£17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food

Work Location: In person