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Compass Community; Tetford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pro-rata holiday entitlement

Additional leave days

Service awards

MediCash

Company pension

Job summary

Compass Community in the UK is seeking a part-time Residential Support Worker to help transform lives of children and young people. You’ll support daily activities, health and safeguarding while working with a friendly team.

We offer flexible shifts to fit your availability, with induction, 2 weeks classroom training and a route to Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. A driving licence is required, and Ofsted rules apply. DBS checked before start.

Qualifications

• Must be 22 years of age or older (Ofsted requirement).
• No prior experience required; full training provided.
• Level 3 Diploma supported during employment.
• A valid manual driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate children’s activities and appointments, ensuring health and wellbeing.
• Provide high levels of supervision and supported care.
• Assist with domestic tasks such as cleaning, cooking and shopping.
• Create timetables, manage paperwork and write reports.

Skills

Caring

Driving licence

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Education

Level 3 Diploma

Job description

Are you a Life Changer? Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child?

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 fixing what needs fixing, together.

This is the work. And we’d like you to be part of it.

Whether you’re studying, parenting, semi-retired, or simply want greater balance, a part-time Residential Support Worker role with flexible working hours could be exactly what you’re looking for.

Our flexible shifts are built around your availability, helping you maintain the work-life balance you need. Early mornings, evenings, weekends, or just a few shifts per week - we work with you to create a pattern that fits.

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.
• Has the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.

Previous experience is not essential for this role. Our Skills to Care induction includes 2 separate weeks of classroom-based training and a week of shadow shifts to prepare for the new role.

You will also be supported to achieve your Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. This qualification is achievable within a 12-month period, at which point you will be a Level 3 qualified Residential Support Worker, supporting your ongoing development and career progression with Compass.

What will I do as a Residential Support Worker?

• You will help facilitate children’s activities and appointments, supporting them in all aspects of their lives. You will ensure their health and wellbeing, safeguarding them at all times.
• You will meet a variety of children and young people, some of whom may require high levels of supervision and support.
• You will support the wider team with a range of domestic tasks such as cleaning, cooking, and food shopping.
• You will create timetables, manage paperwork and write reports.

Why work for Compass?

• Pro-rata holiday entitlement starting at 224 hours, gradually increasing to 248 hours after 4 years working with us.
• Receive an additional 3.5 days of leave (one for your birthday, one for health and wellbeing, one to volunteer and a half day for festive celebrations).
• Receive £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years) and £600 (10 years) service awards, plus up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice.
• With MediCash, receive cash back for medical and wellbeing appointments such as dental treatment/check-ups, optical care, physiotherapy and more.
• Company pension scheme.

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

Compass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Above all we thrive on our ethos “Potential Not Perfection”, meaning we will consider all applications.