Senior Residential Support Worker

Compass Community Limited; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's home service provider in England is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker to create positive relationships with children and support their everyday needs. This role involves leading shifts, supervising staff, and ensuring children's welfare. The ideal candidate must have NVQ Level 3 Diploma, at least 2 years of experience, and a valid driving licence. This position offers competitive benefits, including training for management progression and additional leave days.

Benefits

£50 per sleep-in

Level 5 management training

Performance bonuses

Service awards

224 hours holiday

Additional leave for well-being

MediCash for medical appointments

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Is 22 years of age or above to meet Ofsted regulations.
• Has a valid manual driving licence.
• Has at least 2 years of experience working alongside young people.

Responsibilities

• Create positive relationships with children, meeting their needs.
• Lead shifts and oversee staff supervision.
• Ensure the welfare and care of each child.

Skills

Experience in residential childcare

Ability to create positive relationships

Supervision skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children’s and Young People Workforce

Job description

Senior Residential Support Worker – Compass Community

Want to work in a children’s home that makes a positive, lasting difference to children’s lives? Are you determined, caring and resilient? Are you an experienced Residential Worker looking for a role with clear pathways into management?

If the answer to all the above is "yes", then a Senior Residential Support Worker role with Compass could be perfect for you. This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand new two-bed home opening soon.

Qualifications

• Is 22 years of age or above (to meet Ofsted regulations).
• Has their NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children’s and Young People Workforce.
• Has at least 2 years of experience within residential childcare and working alongside young people.
• Has a valid manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Using life skills, create positive relationships with children, meeting their needs and safeguarding them at all times.
• Engage with a variety of children and young people, some of whom may require high levels of supervision and support.
• Lead shifts, oversee staff supervision, manage policies, procedures, risk assessments, rotas, and ensure that placement plans and education support are followed.
• Ensure the welfare and care of each child, and give guidance and support to all residential workers.

Benefits

• £50 per sleep‑in.
• “Passport to Manage” training allows you to gain Level 5 for clear management progression.
• Receive a £100 bonus for achieving a ‘Good’ Ofsted outcome and a £200 bonus for achieving ‘Outstanding’.
• Service awards: £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years), £600 (10 years) and up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice.
• 224 hours holiday, gradually increasing to 248 hours after 4 years of working with us.
• Additional 3.5 days of leave (one for your birthday, one for health and wellbeing, one to volunteer and a half day for festive celebrations).
• Use of MediCash: receive cash back for medical and wellbeing appointments such as dental treatment/check‑ups, optical care, physiotherapy and more.
• Company pension scheme.

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

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