Compass Community
Residential Support Worker
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Are you a Life Changer? Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child?
Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach. Integrity, Courage, and Care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other, and fix what needs fixing—together.
This is the work. And we’d like you to be part of it.
Work in a children’s home that makes a positive, lasting difference to children’s lives
About the Role
This role is ideal for:
- Experienced Residential Workers or Youth Workers
- Individuals with no previous experience who are looking to build a career in residential care
We are seeking determined, caring, and thoughtful people to become long-lasting, significant adults in a child’s life. Are you ready?
Selection Criteria
We are looking for someone who:
- Is 22 years of age or above (to meet Ofsted regulations)
- Is caring, compassionate, and able to build positive relationships with others
- Has a valid manual driving licence
- Has the ability to remain calm in challenging situations
Is Previous Experience Essential?
No—previous experience is not essential for this role. Our Skills to Care induction includes:
- 2 weeks of classroom-based training
- 1 week of shadow shifts
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You will also be supported to achieve your Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, achievable within 12 months. This will elevate you to a Level 3 qualified Residential Support Worker, furthering your ongoing development and career progression with Compass.
Responsibilities
Residential Support Worker Duties
In Compass Homes, we accept children as they are in a non-judgemental way. Your role focuses on assisting children in ways that:
- Allow them to experience childhood while building self-esteem and accepting themselves for growth into adulthood
- Ensure their journey into adulthood is well-supported and positive
Daily Support Includes:
- Facilitating children’s activities and appointments, supporting them across all aspects of their lives
- Ensuring health and wellbeing, with constant safeguarding vigilance
- Meeting diverse children and young people—some may need high supervision and support**
- Supporting the team* through domestic tasks such as:
- Cleaning
- Cooking
- Food shopping
- Creating timetables
- Managing paperwork
- Writing reports
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Join Compass Community – Why Work for Us?
We offer meaningful benefits to empower both your employer and your personal growth:
- Starting salary of £27,976, with an additional £60 per sleep-in
- Holiday entitlement of 224 hours, graduated to 248 hours after 4 years of service
- 3.5 days of extra paid leave per year—including:
- Optional birthday leave
- Health & wellbeing day
- Volunteering day
- Half-day festive celebration
- Service awards:
- £200 (2 years)
- £400 (5 years)
- £600 (10 years)
- Up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice
- MediCash—provides cashback for medical/wellbeing appointments for:
- Dental treatments
- Optical care
- Physiotherapy
- Monthly REACH Awards: competitors can win up to £150
- Company pension scheme
Additional Notes
- Successful applicants will be hired subject to reference checks and an enhanced DBS clearance.
- Compass is an equal opportunity employer championing diversity and inclusion.
Our ethos: "Potential Not Perfection"—meaning all applications are seriously considered.
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