Residential Support Worker — Flexible Hours & Impact

Compass Community Limited; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

REACH Awards

Training & development

Job summary

Compass Community Limited is recruiting a Bank Support Worker to join Compass Children’s Homes in Ipswich. You will support children and young people in care, helping them build self-esteem and navigate adolescence in a non-judgemental environment.

No prior experience is required, as you will receive a comprehensive induction and ongoing training. The role emphasizes safeguarding, relationship-building, and flexibility to cover shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• No formal experience required; suitable for career starters.
• Must be able to build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Must be able to remain calm in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people in care, placing their needs at the centre of care.
• Provide supervision and safeguarding in day-to-day activities.
• Assist with care tasks, activities, hobbies and educational pursuits.
• Create timetables, set boundaries and maintain consistent routines.

Skills

Caring

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Driving licence

Job description

Compass Community Limited is recruiting a Bank Support Worker to join Compass Children’s Homes in Ipswich. You will support children and young people in care, helping them build self-esteem and navigate adolescence in a non-judgemental environment.

No prior experience is required, as you will receive a comprehensive induction and ongoing training. The role emphasizes safeguarding, relationship-building, and flexibility to cover shifts as needed.