Lead Residential Support Worker (Youth Care)

Compass Community; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 28,660 - 38,914; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £33,883

Sleep-in pay £60 per instance

Passport to Manage Level 5

Ofsted incentive bonuses

Service awards

Generous holiday allowance

MediCash health benefits

Company pension

Job summary

Compass Homes is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker in the UK. You will lead shifts, supervise staff, and ensure safeguarding while building positive relationships with children and young people.

You must be 22 or older, hold NVQ Level 3 in Children’s & Young People Workforce, have 2+ years in residential childcare and a valid driving license. The role backs progression toward management and includes extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Age 22+ (To meet Ofsted regulations).
• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children’s and Young People Workforce.
• At least 2 years of experience in residential childcare.
• Valid manual driving license.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and supervise staff in a residential setting.
• Ensure safeguarding and positive relationships with children and young people.
• Develop and follow placement plans; support education and activities.
• Provide guidance and support to residential workers and monitor welfare of each child.

Skills

Driving license

Caring approach

Resilience

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children’s & Young People Workforce

Job description

Compass Homes is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker in the UK. You will lead shifts, supervise staff, and ensure safeguarding while building positive relationships with children and young people.

You must be 22 or older, hold NVQ Level 3 in Children’s & Young People Workforce, have 2+ years in residential childcare and a valid driving license. The role backs progression toward management and includes extensive benefits.