Bank Support Worker - Transforming Lives in Care

Compass Community Limited; Tudhoe; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£60 sleep-in

Flexible working patterns

REACH Awards £150

Supervision and training

Job summary

Compass Community Limited is seeking a Bank Support Worker to care for children in residential settings, focusing on building trust, safeguarding, and a supportive, non-judgemental approach. You will help children with daily activities, education and leisure, while developing consistent routines and boundaries.

This role welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds; even those new to care can join our induction and ongoing training programme to build a career in residential services.

Qualifications

• Is 22 years of age or above (to meet Ofsted regulations).
• Has a valid manual driving licence.
• Can remain calm in challenging situations.
• Previous experience is not essential for this role.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Relationship building

Caring

Calm under pressure

Driving licence

Job description

Compass Community Limited is seeking a Bank Support Worker to care for children in residential settings, focusing on building trust, safeguarding, and a supportive, non-judgemental approach. You will help children with daily activities, education and leisure, while developing consistent routines and boundaries.

This role welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds; even those new to care can join our induction and ongoing training programme to build a career in residential services.