Are you a caring and compassionate individual looking to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Compass Community Children’s Services in Wolverhampton (WV2) is currently seeking a Part-Time Residential Support Worker to join their dedicated and supportive team.
No previous experience is required – just a positive attitude and a genuine passion for supporting children in care. Full training is provided through our comprehensive Skills to Care induction, which includes two weeks of classroom-based learning and one week of shadow shifts to ensure you’re fully prepared and confident in your new role.
If you have the ability to build positive relationships, remain calm under pressure, and want to work in a meaningful, rewarding environment, this could be the perfect opportunity to start or grow your career in children’s residential care.
Position: Residential Support Worker
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Part-Time
Location: Wolverhampton
About the Role
Whether you’re studying, parenting, semi-retired, or simply want greater balance, a part-time Residential Support Worker role with flexible working hours could be exactly what you’re looking for.
Our flexible shifts are built around your availability, helping you maintain the work-life balance you need. Early mornings, evenings, weekends, or just a few shifts per week – we work with you to create a pattern that fits.
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.
- Pro-rata holiday entitlement starting at 224 hours, 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.
Compass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Above all we thrive on our ethos “Potential Not Perfection”, meaning we will consider all applications.
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
APPLY NOW and take the first step in changing a young person’s life for the better with Compass Community.
Application Deadline
Recruitment is ongoing