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About The Role
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We want to work in a children’s home that makes a positive, lasting difference to children’s lives. + "Are you determined, caring and resilient? Are you an experienced Residential Worker looking for a role with clear pathways into management? + "If the answer to all the above is “yes”, then a Senior Residential Support Worker role with Compass could be perfect for you.
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We are looking for someone who
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* Is 22 years of age or above (to meet Ofsted regulations).
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* Has their NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children’s and Young People Workforce.
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* Has at least 2 years of experience within residential childcare and working alongside young people.
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* Has a valid manual driving licence.
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What will I do as a Senior Residential Support Worker?
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Compass Homes are built around accepting a child as they are in a non‑judgemental way. + "You will teach them to build self‑esteem and accept themselves, helping their journey into adulthood.
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* Using life skills, you will have the opportunity to make a huge difference in children’s lives: you will create positive relationships with them, meeting their needs and safeguarding them at all times.
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* You will engage with a variety of children and young people, some of whom may require high levels of supervision and support.
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* Within this leadership role you will be responsible for staff supervision, leading shifts, policies, procedures, risk assessments, rotas, and ensuring that placement plans are followed and education is supported.
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* You will ensure the welfare and care of each child, and give guidance and support to all residential workers.
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Why work for Compass?
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* Starting salary of £35,664 with £60 per sleep‑in on top of this.
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* Our “Passport to Manage” training allows you to gain your Level 5 for clear management progression.
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* Receive a £100 bonus for achieving a ‘Good’ Ofsted outcome for the home and a £200 bonus for achieving ‘Outstanding’.
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* Receive £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years) and £600 (10 years) service awards, plus up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice.
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* 224 hours holiday, gradually increasing to 248 hours after 4 years of working with us.
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* 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).
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* With MediCash, receive cash back for medical and wellbeing appointments such as dental treatment/check‑ups, optical care, physiotherapy and more.
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* Company pension scheme.
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The successful applicants will be appointed subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.
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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.
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