Residential Support Worker
Compass Community
Canvey Island, Essex
Salary
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Contract
Not specified
Hours
Full time
Closing date
Not specified
In plain English
What this job actually involves
As a Residential Support Worker, you'll work with children in a home, helping them with daily tasks, supporting their emotional and mental health, and building positive relationships. This role suits people who enjoy working with children and want to make a difference. You'll be part of a team that provides a safe and supportive environment for young people. You'll need to be patient, understanding, and able to work with challenging behaviour.
What you'll need
- You'll need at least 1 year of experience working with children, preferably in a residential setting.
- You'll need to be able to work full-time, 37-40 hours a week.
- You'll need to be physically fit and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- You'll need to be able to build strong relationships with children and colleagues.
- You'll need to be able to work with challenging behaviour and emotional needs.
How to boost your chances
- Consider volunteering or working in a care setting to gain experience before applying.
- Make sure you highlight your experience working with children and your ability to work in a team.
- Be prepared to talk about how you would handle challenging behaviour in an interview.
- Research Compass Community and their approach to working with children to show your interest in the role.
- Think about how you can demonstrate your values of integrity, courage, and care in your application.
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Job description
Are you a Life Changer? Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child? Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach. Integrity, Courage and Care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other and fix what needs fixing, together. This is the work. And we’d like you to be part of it. Work in a children’s home that makes a positive, lasting difference to children’s lives. This role is ideal for experienced Residential Workers or Youth Wor…
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Provenance
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Adzuna
First seen
9 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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