Bank Residential Youth Worker - Flexible Hours & Impact

Compass Children's Homes; Cricklade; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Sleep-in pay (£60 per sleep-in)

Training opportunities

Job summary

Compass Children’s Homes is seeking caring and reliable staff to support children and young people in care. You will help with daily routines, educational activities and safeguarding, while building positive relationships in a supportive home environment.

Ideal candidates are patient, compassionate and able to stay calm under pressure. A valid manual driving licence is required, and comprehensive induction plus ongoing training is provided.

Qualifications

• Is 22 years of age or above (to meet Ofsted regulations).
• Has a valid manual driving licence.
• Previous experience is not essential for this role. You will receive a comprehensive induction and ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Care for children and young people in care, meeting their needs and safeguarding them.
• Create timetables and set boundaries and expectations for the children.
• Support children in activities, hobbies and educational pursuits.
• Build positive relationships with children and young people, staying calm in challenging situations.

Skills

Caring

Empathy

Relationship-building

Calm under pressure

Driving licence

Job description

Compass Children’s Homes is seeking caring and reliable staff to support children and young people in care. You will help with daily routines, educational activities and safeguarding, while building positive relationships in a supportive home environment.

Ideal candidates are patient, compassionate and able to stay calm under pressure. A valid manual driving licence is required, and comprehensive induction plus ongoing training is provided.