Residential Support Worker

Compass Children's Homes; Henfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as Residential Support Workers. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on children's lives, providing support and guidance as they navigate their journey into adulthood. With comprehensive training provided, you will be equipped to help children build self-esteem and enjoy their childhood. The organization values diversity and inclusion, ensuring a supportive environment for both staff and residents. If you are looking for a fulfilling career in residential care, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

£50 per sleep-in

224 hours of holiday

Additional leave days for special occasions

Service awards

MediCash for medical appointments

Monthly REACH Awards

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must be 22 years of age or above to meet Ofsted regulations.
• No previous experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate children's activities and support their health and wellbeing.
• Assist with domestic tasks and manage paperwork.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Relationship Building

Calmness in Challenging Situations

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About The Role

Want to work in a children’s home that makes a positive, lasting difference in children’s lives? Are you an experienced Residential Worker or Youth Worker, or do you have no experience but are looking to build a career in residential care?

We need determined, caring, and thoughtful people to be long-lasting, significant adults in a child's life, and this could be the role for you.

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

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

What Will I Do as a Residential Support Worker?

Our homes are built around accepting children as they are in a non-judgmental way. You will help children experience childhood, build self-esteem, and accept themselves, supporting their journey into adulthood.

• You will facilitate children's activities and appointments, supporting them in all aspects of their lives, ensuring their health and wellbeing, and safeguarding them at all times.
• You will meet a variety of children and young people, some requiring high levels of supervision and support.
• You will assist with domestic tasks such as cleaning, cooking, and shopping.
• You will create timetables, manage paperwork, and write reports.

Why Work for Compass?

• £50 per sleep-in.
• 224 hours of holiday, increasing to 248 hours after 4 years.
• Additional leave days for your birthday, health and wellbeing, volunteering, and festive celebrations.
• Service awards of £200, £400, and £600 at 2, 5, and 10 years, plus recognition awards.
• MediCash for medical and wellbeing appointments.
• Monthly REACH Awards up to £150.
• Company pension scheme.

The role is subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all applications under our ethos: Potential Not Perfection.