Overview
Residential Support Worker role at Compass Community. We are looking for determined, caring and thoughtful people to be long-lasting, significant adults in a child’s life. Previous experience is not essential; training provided.
What you will do
* You will help facilitate children’s activities and appointments, supporting them in all aspects of their lives. You will ensure their health and wellbeing, safeguarding them at all times.
* You will meet a variety of children and young people, some of whom may require high levels of supervision and support.
* You will support the wider team with a range of domestic tasks such as cleaning, cooking, and food shopping.
* You will create timetables, manage paperwork and write reports.
Requirements and qualifications
* Age 22 or above (to meet Ofsted regulations).
* Caring, compassionate and able to build positive relationships with others.
* Valid manual driving licence.
* Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
Training and progression
Our Skills to Care induction includes two weeks of classroom-based training and a week of shadow shifts to prepare for the new role.
Why work for Compass
* £50 per sleep-in.
* 224 hours holiday, increasing to 248 hours after four years.
* Additional leave: one day for your birthday, one for health and wellbeing, one to volunteer, and a half day for festive celebrations.
* Service awards: £200 at 2 years, £400 at 5 years, £600 at 10 years, plus up to £500 special recognition for outstanding practice.
* MediCash for medical and wellbeing appointments (dental, optical, physiotherapy, etc.).
* Monthly REACH Awards: up to £150.
* Company pension scheme.
The successful applicants 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”, and we will consider all applications.
About the role location and status
Not Specified
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Other | Industries: Individual and Family Services
About You
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