Residential Support Worker Children
Horizon Care and Education Group
Woodfalls, SalisburyView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
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Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Closing date
Not specified
In plain English
What this job actually involves
You will support children living in a residential home, helping them with daily routines and personal development. The role suits caring people who enjoy working with young people and can stay calm under pressure.
What you'll need
- Experience working with children or young people in a care setting.
- Good communication and listening skills.
- Ability to plan and lead activities that promote learning and wellbeing.
- Completed safeguarding training and a clear DBS (background) check.
- Flexibility to work full‑time shifts, including evenings or weekends if needed.
How to boost your chances
- Highlight any previous residential or youth work experience on your CV.
- Mention your safeguarding training and DBS status in your application.
- Give examples of how you helped a young person build confidence.
- Prepare for interview by thinking about how you manage challenging behaviour.
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Job description
Bright Futures, Inspired By You. There’s nothing more rewarding than helping someone believe in themselves and have the confidence to celebrate their own uniqueness and achieve success that is personal to them. At Horizon, we live up to our values, and we value our people. We are proud to be one of the most innovative providers of young people’s residential care and education in the UK. Horizon Care and Education have an opportunity for a Children's Residential Support Worker to join our team. …
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
Adzuna
First seen
22 September 2026
Last checked
25 September 2026
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