Residential Support Worker — Shape a Child’s Future

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

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £27,976

Sleep-in allowance £60 per shift

Holiday entitlement 224–248 hours

Additional leave for birthday/health/​

Service awards

MediCash

REACH Awards

Pension scheme

Job summary

Compass Community is seeking a caring Residential Support Worker to help children in a residential setting. You will support health, wellbeing and daily activities while building trusting relationships and maintaining a safe environment.

Full induction, ongoing training, and 12-month Level 3 Diploma support are provided to develop your career in residential childcare within Compass Homes.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required for this role.
• Induction includes two weeks of classroom-based training and a week of shadow shifts.
• Support to achieve Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate children’s activities and appointments, supporting health and wellbeing.
• Meet and supervise children and young people, providing appropriate support.
• Assist the wider team with domestic tasks such as cleaning, cooking and shopping.
• Create timetables, manage paperwork and write reports.

Skills

Caring

Relationship building

Driving licence

Calm under pressure

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Compass Community is seeking a caring Residential Support Worker to help children in a residential setting. You will support health, wellbeing and daily activities while building trusting relationships and maintaining a safe environment.

Full induction, ongoing training, and 12-month Level 3 Diploma support are provided to develop your career in residential childcare within Compass Homes.