Part-time Residential Support Worker

Compass Community Limited; Dover; On-site; DKK 111,000 - 160,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pro-rata holiday entitlement starting

Additional leave

Job summary

Compass Community Limited in the UK is seeking a part-time Residential Support Worker to help children experience childhood in a caring, non-judgemental environment. You will support their health, wellbeing and day-to-day activities while building trusting relationships.

No prior experience needed; full training provided through the Skills to Care induction, plus a clear pathway to the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Age 22 or over to meet Ofsted regulations.
• No previous residential care experience required.
• Induction with two weeks of classroom training and a week of shadow shifts.
• Opportunity to achieve Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate children’s activities and appointments while safeguarding their wellbeing.
• Meet a variety of children and provide needed supervision and support.
• Assist with domestic tasks including cleaning, cooking and shopping.
• Create timetables, manage paperwork and write reports.
• Support the broader team and contribute to a child-centered environment.

Skills

Caring

Empathy

Good communication

Calm under pressure

Valid manual driving licence

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Are you a Life Changer? Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child?

Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach. Integrity, Courage and Care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other and fixing what needs fixing, together.

This is the work. And we’d like you to be part of it.

Whether you’re studying, parenting, semi-retired, or simply want greater balance, a part-time Residential Support Worker role with flexible working hours could be exactly what you’re looking for.

Our flexible shifts are built around your availability, helping you maintain the work-life balance you need. Early mornings, evenings, weekends, or just a few shifts per week – we work with you to create a pattern that fits.

We are looking for someone who

• Is 22 years of age or above (to meet Ofsted regulations).
• Is caring, compassionate and able to build positive relationships with others.
• Has a valid manual driving licence.
• Has the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.

Previous experience is not essential for this role. Our Skills to Care induction includes 2 separate weeks of classroom-based training and a week of shadow shifts to prepare for the new role.

You will also be supported to achieve your Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. This qualification is achievable within a 12-month period, at which point you will be a Level 3 qualified Residential Support Worker, supporting your ongoing development and career progression with Compass.

What will I do as a Residential Support Worker?

Compass Homes are built around accepting a child as they are in a non-judgemental way. You will allow our children to experience childhood, build self-esteem and accept themselves, helping their journey into adulthood.

• You will help facilitate children’s activities and appointments, supporting them in all aspects of their lives. You will ensure their health and wellbeing, safeguarding them at all times.
• You will meet a variety of children and young people, some of whom may require high levels of supervision and support.
• You will support the wider team with a range of domestic tasks such as cleaning, cooking, and food shopping.
• You will create timetables, manage paperwork and write reports.

Why work for Compass?

• Pro-rata holiday entitlement starting at 224 hours, gradually increasing to 248 hours after 4 years working with us.
• Receive an additional 3.5 days of leave (one for your birthday, one for health and wellbeing, one to volunteer and a half day for festive celebrations).
• Receive £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years) and £600 (10 years) service awards, plus up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice.
• With MediCash, receive cash back for medical and wellbeing appointments such as dental treatment/check-ups, optical care, physiotherapy and more.
• Company pension scheme.

The successful applicants will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check.

Compass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Above all we thrive on our ethos Potential Not Perfection, meaning we will consider all applications.