Lead Residential Care Worker — Path to Management

Compass Community; Todmorden; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in pay

Career progression

Ofsted achievement bonus

Service awards

Annual leave increase

MediCash

Pension

Job summary

Compass is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker in Todmorden to lead shifts, supervise staff and follow placement plans while safeguarding children in our residential care home.

You will progress through our Passport to Manage Level 5 and benefit from starting salary £32,344 plus £60 per sleep-in, with bonuses for Ofsted outcomes and service awards at 2, 5 and 10 years. MediCash, generous leave, and a company pension are included.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children's and Young People Workforce.
• At least 2 years of experience within residential childcare.
• Valid manual driving license.
• Must be 22 years or older to meet Ofsted regulations.

Responsibilities

• Using life skills, you will have the opportunity to make a huge difference in children’s lives: you will create positive relationships with them, meeting their needs and safeguarding them at all times.
• Engage with a variety of children and young people, some of whom may require high levels of supervision and support.
• Within this leadership role you will be responsible for staff supervision, leading shifts, policies, procedures, risk assessments, rotas, and ensuring that placement plans are followed and education is supported.
• You will ensure the welfare and care of each child, and give guidance and support to all residential workers.

Skills

Manual driving

Leadership potential

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children's and Young People Workforce

Job description

Compass is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker in Todmorden to lead shifts, supervise staff and follow placement plans while safeguarding children in our residential care home.

You will progress through our Passport to Manage Level 5 and benefit from starting salary £32,344 plus £60 per sleep-in, with bonuses for Ofsted outcomes and service awards at 2, 5 and 10 years. MediCash, generous leave, and a company pension are included.