Bank Support Worker

Compass Children's Homes; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in pay £60

Flexible working patterns

VALUE Awards up to £150

Professional supervision and training

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Compass Children's Homes is seeking dedicated Residential/Youth Workers to support children in care. You will build trusting relationships, safeguard young people, and help with activities and education. Comprehensive induction and ongoing training accompany a supportive team.

Having a driving licence is advantageous; the role offers flexible hours and potential for development within a caring residential setting focused on creating a home-like environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 22 years old or above to meet Ofsted regulations.
• Caring and able to build positive relationships with others.
• Has a valid manual driving licence.
• Can remain calm in challenging situations.
• Previous care experience is not essential but welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with children and young people, building positive relationships and safeguarding.
• Meet a variety of children and young people, including those requiring higher levels of supervision.
• Assist with care and support for children and young people, including activities, hobbies and education.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Positive attitude

Job description

Are you a Life Changer? Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child?, Compass Homes are built around accepting a child as they are in a non-judgemental way. You will teach them to build self-esteem and accept themselves, helping with their journey into adulthood.

Work in a children's home that makes a positive, lasting difference to children's lives. This role is ideal for experienced Residential Workers or Youth Workers, as well as those with no previous experience who are looking to build a career in residential care.

We are looking for determined, caring and thoughtful people to become long-lasting, significant adults in a child's life, and flexible hours, a bank support worker role with Compass could be for you.

• You will work closely with children and young people in care, putting them at the centre of everything you do. You will create positive relationships with them, meeting their needs and always safeguarding them.
• You will meet a variety of children and young people, some of whom may require high levels of supervision and support.
• Using your experience and skills (further developed with our support and training), you will assist with the care of our children and young people, supporting them in all aspects of their lives including activities, hobbies and educational pursuits.

Previous experience is not essential for this role. You will receive a comprehensive induction and ongoing training.

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 fix what needs fixing, together.

Consistency and organisation skills are key: you will create timetables and set boundaries and expectations for the children.

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.
• Can remain calm in challenging situations.

Why work for Compass Children's Homes?

• £60 per sleep in.
• Flexible working patterns.
• Win up to £150 in our monthly VALUE Awards.
• We supply excellent support and professional supervision, plus regular training and further qualification opportunities.
• Compass knows how to make a house a home. We understand that a home can embody how we live and see ourselves, so our teams create a home environment that exceeds the children's needs, allowing them to express their characters, feel safe and enrich their lives. We pride ourselves on giving children who experience behavioural and emotional difficulties the highest quality care and substitute parenting.

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