About The Role Want to work in a children’s home that makes a positive, lasting difference to children’s lives? Are you an experienced Residential Worker or Youth Worker, or do you have no experience but are looking to build a career in residential care? We need determined, caring and thoughtful people to be long-lasting, significant adults in a child’s life, and this could the role for you. 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. Previous experience is not essential for this role. Our Skills to Care induction includes 2 separate weeks of classroom-based training and a week of shadow shifts to prepare for the new role. What will I do as a Residential Support Worker? Compass Homes are built around accepting a child as they are in a non-judgemental way. You will allow our children to experience childhood, build self-esteem and accept themselves, helping their journey into adulthood. * 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. Why work for Compass? * £50 per sleep-in. * 224 hours holiday, gradually increasing to 248 hours after 4 years working with us. * Receive an 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). * Receive £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years) and £600 (10 years) service awards, plus up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice. * With MediCash, receive cash back for medical and wellbeing appointments such as dental treatment/check-ups, optical care, physiotherapy and more. * Win up to £150 in our monthly REACH Awards. * Company pension scheme. The successful applicants will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check