Residential Support Worker — Shape Young Lives

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in pay (£60)

Holiday allowance

Service awards

MediCash

VALUE Awards

Company pension

Job summary

Compass Community is hiring a Residential Support Worker to help children in our homes live healthier, more confident lives. You will support activities, health and wellbeing, and safeguarding while building trusted relationships in a nurturing environment.

No prior experience is required, as we provide Skills to Care induction and Level 3 Diploma progression over 12 months to become a qualified Residential Support Worker.

Qualifications

• Must be 22+ to meet Ofsted regulations.
• Valid manual driving licence.
• Ability to stay calm in challenging situations.
• Previous experience not essential; induction and training provided.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Caring

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Driving licence

Team player

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Compass Community is hiring a Residential Support Worker to help children in our homes live healthier, more confident lives. You will support activities, health and wellbeing, and safeguarding while building trusted relationships in a nurturing environment.

No prior experience is required, as we provide Skills to Care induction and Level 3 Diploma progression over 12 months to become a qualified Residential Support Worker.