Senior Residential Support Lead — Path to Management

Compass Community Limited; South Benfleet; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £35,048 plus £60 sleep

Passport to Manage training (Level 5)

Bonus for Good/Outstanding Ofsted

Service awards at 2, 5 and 10 years

Generous holiday entitlement (224–248h

MediCash health/wellbeing cash back

Company pension

Job summary

Compass Community Limited is recruiting a Senior Residential Support Worker to lead shifts, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality care for children in a residential setting. You will drive safeguarding, relationship-building and ensure placement plans are followed, with education support.

The role offers a clear path to management, requires 22+ age, 12+ months experience, a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (50% completed), and a valid driving licence. DBS and references are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' experience as a Residential Support Worker.
• Age 22+ to meet Ofsted regulations.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, with at least 50% completed.
• Valid manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and supervise staff, ensuring placement plans are followed and education is supported.
• Safeguard and support children, building positive relationships and meeting their needs.
• Provide guidance and support to residential workers within a leadership role.
• Oversee policies, risk assessments and rotas to ensure welfare and care for each child.

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Compass Community Limited is recruiting a Senior Residential Support Worker to lead shifts, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality care for children in a residential setting. You will drive safeguarding, relationship-building and ensure placement plans are followed, with education support.

The role offers a clear path to management, requires 22+ age, 12+ months experience, a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (50% completed), and a valid driving licence. DBS and references are required.