Residential Support Worker
Canvey Island, England, United Kingdom · Part time
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- Esperienza
- Qualsiasi
- Stipendio
- GBP 27,518 – GBP 27,518 / year
- Aperture
- 1
- Pubblicato
- 3 ore fa
- Modalità di lavoro
- In ufficio
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About Compass Community
Compass Community prioritizes children through a therapeutic and innovative approach grounded in Integrity, Courage, and Care. The organization is dedicated to listening, collaborating, and addressing challenges together to make a meaningful impact.
Role Overview
Join a children's home that positively transforms young lives. This position suits both those experienced as Residential or Youth Workers and individuals new to residential care aiming to develop their career.
Key Qualities Sought
- Applicants must be 22 years or older to comply with Ofsted regulations.
- Caring, compassionate individuals who can foster positive relationships.
- Possession of a valid manual driving license.
- Ability to stay composed in challenging circumstances.
Training and Qualification
No prior experience is necessary. New employees undergo an induction called Skills to Care involving two weeks class-based training and a week of shadowing shifts. Support is provided to attain a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within 12 months, promoting professional development.
Responsibilities
- Encourage children to enjoy their childhood and build self-esteem in a non-judgmental environment.
- Facilitate children’s appointments and activities, ensuring their health, wellbeing, and safeguarding.
- Support children requiring varying levels of supervision.
- Assist with domestic duties such as cleaning, cooking, and shopping.
- Manage timetables, maintain records, and complete reports.
Benefits
- A starting annual salary of £27518 plus £50 for each sleep-in shift.
- 224 hours of holiday, increasing to 248 hours after four years of service.
- An additional 3.5 days off annually including birthday, health and wellbeing, volunteering, and festive half-day leave.
- Service awards at 2, 5, and 10 years (£200, £400, and £600 respectively) and special recognition awards up to £500.
- MediCash benefits providing cashback for medical and wellbeing services like dental, optical, and physiotherapy.
- Monthly REACH Awards with potential winnings up to £150.
- Company pension plan.
Additional Information
The successful hires will undergo reference checks and enhanced DBS clearance. Compass is dedicated to equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion, embracing the philosophy “Potential Not Perfection.”