Residential Support Worker – Children’s Services

Compass Children's Homes • Permanent • Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom • £29,800 - £36,000 / year • 3w ago

Some roles are just jobs. This one changes lives. On the tough days, you’ll be the reason a young person feels safe. On the good days, you’ll see real progress happen because you showed up.

At Compass, you could be a Residential Support Worker just starting out, or stepping up in your career. Either way, you’ll play a real part in helping young people find stability, rebuild trust and move forward - whilst building a career that grows with you.

At Compass, we’re on a mission to make a lasting and lifelong difference to children’s lives. We aim to provide a positive childhood for every young person in our care. Each of our Compass services work with fairness, openness, integrity, and accountability, and we expect that from other professionals that we work with too.

What’s in it for you

£29,800 – £36,000 per annum, depending on experience and level
£50 per sleep-in paid on top
Full training with support towards Level 3 or Level 5 qualifications
Clear progression from support roles into senior and management positions
Generous annual leave plus wellbeing days
Healthcare cashback scheme and pension

Your responsibilities as Residential Support Worker at Compass

Assist young people with daily routines, education and activities
Build strong, positive relationships that create trust and stability
Help maintain a safe, structured and supportive home environment
Assist with care plans, routines and developmental goals
Contribute to shift coordination and support less experienced staff where required
Complete reports, records and day-to-day household responsibilities

What we’re looking for in a Residential Support Worker

Previous experience in residential childcare or supporting young people
Understanding of safeguarding and care planning processes
Experience working within structured residential or care environments
Ability to support or guide others within a team setting
Willingness to complete relevant childcare qualifications

Working hours: Shift work including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins

If you’re ready to grow your career as a Residential Support Worker while making a real difference every day, apply now.