Residential Support Worker

Compass Community Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive residential care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Residential Support Worker to care for children in a non-judgmental environment. The role includes facilitating activities, supervising children, and supporting team tasks. The ideal candidate is caring, compassionate, and must be 22 or older. Training is provided to all successful applicants, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a positive impact.

Benefits

£50 per sleep-in

224 hours holiday, increasing after 4 years

Additional leave for various reasons

Service awards for long-term service

MediCash for medical appointments

Monthly awards up to £150

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must be 22 years of age or above to meet Ofsted regulations.
• Valid manual driving licence required.
• Previous experience is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate children's activities and appointments.
• Meet a variety of children and young people requiring supervision.
• Support the team with domestic tasks.
• Create timetables and write reports.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Ability to build positive relationships

Calm under pressure

Job description

Residential Support Worker – Compass Community

Join Compass Community as a Residential Support Worker, caring for children in our supportive, non‑judgemental residential setting.

Qualifications

• Is 22 years of age or above (to meet Ofsted regulations)
• Is caring, compassionate and able to build positive relationships with children and staff
• Has a valid manual driving licence
• Has the ability to remain calm in challenging situations

Previous experience is not essential for this role. Successful applicants will receive a Skills to Care induction, including 2 weeks of classroom training and 1 week of shadow shifts.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate children's activities and appointments, supporting them in all aspects of their lives and safeguarding them at all times
• Meet a variety of children and young people, some of whom require high levels of supervision and support
• Support the wider team with domestic tasks such as cleaning, cooking, and food shopping
• Create timetables, manage paperwork, and write reports

Benefits

• £50 per sleep‑in
• 224 hours holiday, gradually increasing to 248 hours after 4 years
• Additional 3.5 days leave (birthday, health & wellbeing, volunteer, half‑day festive)
• Service awards: £200 after 2 years, £400 after 5 years, £600 after 10 years plus up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice
• MediCash cash back for medical and wellbeing appointments (dental, optical, physiotherapy, etc.)
• Monthly REACH Awards up to £150
• Company pension scheme

The successful applicant will be appointed subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.

Compass is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We thrive on our ethos “Potential Not Perfection”, meaning we will consider all applications.

Location: Westbury, England, United Kingdom