Bank Support Worker

Compass Community Limited; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive children's organization in Swindon seeks a Bank Support Worker to assist in the care of children and young people. The role involves building positive relationships, providing supervision, and supporting children's educational activities. Applicants must be at least 22 years old and hold a valid driving licence. Join a team that values high-quality support and staff development.

Benefits

Professional supervision

Regular training opportunities

Further qualifications support

Qualifications

• Must be 22 years old or above.
• Must have a valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the care of children and young people.
• Create timetables and set boundaries.
• Support children in their educational and recreational activities.
• Provide supervision and guidance where needed.

Skills

Building positive relationships

Organisational skills

Supervision and guidance

Job description

Want to work in a children’s home that makes a positive, lasting difference to children’s lives?

Compass Children’s Homes are largely rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted and are looking for people like you to join our brilliant team. Whether you have experience as a Residential or Youth Worker, or you are new to residential care, we need determined, resilient people to be long‑lasting, significant adults in a child’s life.

Your day‑to‑day responsibilities as a Bank Support Worker

• Assist with the care of our children and young people, building positive relationships and always safeguarding them.
• Create timetables, set boundaries and expectations for the young people; consistency and organisational skills are key.
• Support children in all aspects of their lives such as educational pursuits, hobbies and activities.
• Meet the needs of a variety of children, some of whom may require high levels of supervision, guidance within education, training and employment.
• Work closely with children, putting them at the centre of everything you do.

What makes us different?

We invest heavily in ensuring homes are beautifully decorated and looked after so children can express their characters, feel safe and enrich their lives. Each of our homes receives generous budgets to provide holidays abroad, recreational activities and special events.

Direct therapeutic work is offered, driven by industry‑leading psychologists and practice. Bespoke systems reduce paperwork, allowing you to spend more time working directly with children. Detailed and supportive training is provided through a ‘Skills to Care’ induction and a two‑week classroom program plus shadow shifts.

Why work for Compass Children’s Homes?

• We create a home environment that exceeds children’s needs, supporting those with behavioural and emotional difficulties with high‑quality care and substitute parenting.
• We offer excellent support, professional supervision, regular training opportunities and the chance to undertake further qualifications, demonstrating our commitment to staff retention, development and equality.

About You

Please note that you must be 22 years old or above to apply as per children’s homes regulations and you must have a valid driving licence.

The recruitment process is rigorous to maintain a safe workforce, including references and an enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding behaviour at all times.

Compass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we aim to have the most talented employees from diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences to support our children and young people.