Horizon Academy

Are you ready to be the best you can be?

Whatever your experience or background, the Horizon Academy will help you achieve your personal best.

We believe everyone has their own unique talent, so our bespoke training and development opportunities enable you to make the most of your strengths, learn new skills and fulfil your potential.

So whether this is your first time working with young people or if you’ve got experience of working in social care and education, our Academy will help you develop and thrive in your career.

Our Academy has three guiding principles:

Teamwork

We work collaboratively, share best practice and provide opportunities to reflect on how we work so that we are always moving forwards together.

Fulfiling Potential

Everyone has their own unique potential. Our bespoke and innovative programmes help our teams develop and flourish in their careers.

Inspiring Leaders

Passionate leaders are integral to our ambition to be outstanding. Our inclusive and empowering programmes help develop talent and inspire success.

Care Academy

Kindness and compassion are your super powers. We’ll equip you with all the knowledge, skills and qualifications you need to inspire young people to believe in themselves and their futures.

For all colleagues within the Residential and Transitional Services Divisions.

Education Academy

Thinking differently about learning. Empowering individuals to embrace big ideas and create innovative educational environments for young people.

For all colleagues within the Education Division.

“I felt completely supported right from day one and I continue to progress in my career. With Horizon’s support I’ve never looked back!”

Victoria - Senior Home Manager

“They made me feel good about myself and made me believe that maybe I could do something different with my life.”

Phoebe - Former Student

Within a childcare career a good day is not just a good day, it's amazing.

Nathan- Staff Member

The staff do a very good job often in difficult circumstances. I like the way the staff try to make it as much like a domestic home possible.

Lisa - Family Member

Therapeutic Academy

Empathy and understanding, grounded in a compassionate therapeutic approach. Our specialist therapeutic training and advice will enable you to provide stability and help shape the lives of young people.

For colleagues within the Residential, Transitional Services and Education Divisions.

Support Services Academy

We don’t place a limit on learning. Our Support Services Academy offers specialist qualifications and training to ensure you keep a pace of current standards and develop your knowledge and skills.

For colleagues in our support teams working in our People Team, Finance and Estates, Quality and Health & Safety, Therapeutic Services, Business Development and Marketing.

“I’ve gained confidence in my own abilities and I’ve worked my way up into senior management. But, most importantly, it means I can provide more holistic support for young people.”

Oliver - Senior Home Manager

“I felt completely supported right from day one and I continue to progress in my career. With Horizon’s support I’ve never looked back!”

Victoria - Senior Home Manager

“They made me feel good about myself and made me believe that maybe I could do something different with my life.”

Phoebe - Former Student

Within a childcare career a good day is not just a good day, it's amazing.