Job Description

Our work and careers are a major part of our lives. The reasons we have careers is not only the financial reward our jobs provide, but also the satisfaction our work brings to us that we have made something better, helped a cause, or made someone's life much healthier.

Becoming a children's residential care worker is a great way of making other, less fortunate individuals lives easier to manage.

Bright Horizon care are looking for people of all ages and backgrounds who are fun, energetic and resilient and who wish to engage with children of all ages whilst developing a professional career, if this is you, we would love to hear from you.

We are a newly established company with a Responsible Individual who brings experience from an industry-leading care home, supported by a robust financial and legal team. Our goal is to build a strong organisation where staff are not only rewarded but also provided with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Our comprehensive career development programme will support your understanding of the work we do whilst you obtain a professional qualification and complete all mandatory training. Our management team have significant experience in mentoring and coaching children's support workers to aid their professional development.

We offer competitive salaries, loyalty and performance related pay.

Duties

To support the Registered Manager so that the physical and emotional needs of children and young people are protected, safeguarded and promoted at all times. Work towards all areas of the children and young people's care and education and risk management plans. Support the Registered Manager to achieve and maintain an OFSTED rating of good or outstanding. Ensure the home remains clean, tidy and safe both internally and externally at all times. To support and care for children and young people in all aspects of their emotional, physical, educational and independent development. Act as a positive role model and show children and young people how to live with integrity, optimism, hope, determination, and compassion. To develop an understanding of current legislation including the Children's Homes Regulations (England) 2015, Working together to safeguard children 2023, Local Authority procedures and follow the company policies and procedures. Work to a set rota that includes required sleep-in shifts to ensure consistent care and support for children in a residential setting.
Skills

Previous experience of supporting and caring for children and young people across social care, education, activity based organisations who may display challenging behaviours is desirable but not essential as training is provided alongside ongoing professional development. Develop an understanding of how to handle conflict and managing sensitive issues to achieve positive outcomes. Good verbal communication and written skills with staff, children, families, the local community and external stakeholders. Ability to work as part of a team within the home and posses a high level of resilience and lead by example. Be a positive role model to children and young people. Possession or willingness to work towards Level 4 Diploma in Caring for children and young people. High level of resilience and organisational skills, with a willingness to undergo enhanced DBS check.
Our recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicants will be offered a role subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Bright Horizon Care is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-31,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Loyalty bonus Performance bonus Quarterly bonus Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Flexitime Monday to Friday Night shift Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Do you have experience working with children of all ages? Do you consider yourself to be fun, energetic and resilient?
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 11/08/2025