Residential Support Worker — Build Futures in Care

Compass Community Limited; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in pay

Holiday allowance

Extra leave

Service awards

MediCash

VALUE Awards

Company pension

Job summary

Compass Community Limited is recruiting Residential Support Workers to help children in a caring, supportive setting. No prior experience is required, with Skills to Care induction and a pathway to a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within 12 months.

You will assist with activities, health and wellbeing, safeguarding, and daily duties, while developing professional relationships and building a meaningful career in residential care.

Qualifications

• This role requires that the applicant is 22 years of age or above.
• Must be caring, compassionate and able to build positive relationships.
• Must have a valid manual driving licence.
• Must be able to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is achievable within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate children’s activities and appointments and support their health and wellbeing.
• Meet a variety of children and young people with varying supervision needs.
• Support the wider team with domestic tasks such as cleaning, cooking and shopping.
• Create timetables, manage paperwork and write reports.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Building relationships

Driving licence

Calm under pressure

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Compass Community Limited is recruiting Residential Support Workers to help children in a caring, supportive setting. No prior experience is required, with Skills to Care induction and a pathway to a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within 12 months.

You will assist with activities, health and wellbeing, safeguarding, and daily duties, while developing professional relationships and building a meaningful career in residential care.