Residential Support Worker

Compass Community Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Residential Support Worker to assist and care for children and young people. The role offers competitive pay, structured career progression, and comprehensive training. Ideal candidates should be resilient and capable of creating positive relationships with children. A valid driving licence is required, and applicants must be at least 22 years old. This role emphasizes support and personal development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression training

Bonuses for outstanding performance

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must be 22 years old or above with a valid driving licence.
• Experience as a Residential Worker or Youth Worker is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the care of children and young people.
• Create positive relationships and safeguard their well-being.
• Set timetables and boundaries for the young people.

Skills

Determination

Resilience

Building positive relationships

Job description

Residential Support Worker

Join to apply for the Residential Support Worker role at Compass Community.

Are you an experienced Residential Worker, Youth Worker, or someone looking to build a career in residential care? Compass Homes are built around accepting a child as they are in a non‑judgemental way, teaching them to build self‑esteem and guiding their journey into adulthood.

We need determined, resilient people to be long‑lasting, significant adults in a child’s life. With structured pay scales, clear career progression paths and supportive training, you can develop into a Senior Residential Support Worker, Deputy Manager or Residential Manager.

What makes us different?

• We invest heavily in ensuring homes are beautifully decorated, allowing children to express their characters, feel safe and enrich their lives.
• Each of our homes receives substantial investment to allow all children to experience a full childhood, including holidays abroad, recreational activities and special events.
• All children receive therapeutic work driven by industry‑leading psychologists and practice, including therapeutic training for all staff.
• We provide bespoke systems that save time by spending more time working directly with children rather than duplicating reports.
• All new starters complete 2 separate weeks of classroom‑based training and a week of shadow shifts to best prepare them for the new role.

Why work for Compass?

• Earn a competitive salary (see above, inclusive of sleep‑ins – £50 per sleep‑in).
• We will put you on our Passport to Manage training and allow you to gain Level 5, providing a clear pathway into management.
• Great work/life balance with flexible working patterns.
• Earn up to £3,250 by recommending a foster carer or £1,000 by recommending a full‑time staff member.
• Receive bonuses for achieving ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted outcomes, and service awards for 2, 5 and 10 years of service.
• Access to our health and wellbeing support platform, including a MediCash scheme and monthly REACH Awards vouchers.

What will I do as a Residential Support Worker?

• Assist with the care of children and young people, further developing your skills with our support and training.
• Create positive relationships, meeting their needs and safeguarding them at all times.
• Set timetables, boundaries and expectations for the young people, using consistency and organisation.
• Meet a variety of children and young people, some of whom may high levels of supervision and support.

To apply you must be 22 years old or above and hold a valid driving licence. The recruitment process includes robust vetting procedures and a rigorous safer recruitment process, including references and an enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be subject to a strict code of conduct at all times.

Compass is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We value employees from diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences.