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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.
We Are Looking For Someone Who
* Is 22 years of age or above (to meet Ofsted regulations).
* Has their NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children’s and Young People Workforce.
* Has at least 2 years of experience within residential childcare and working alongside young people.
* Has a valid manual driving licence.
Roles & Responsibilities
* Using life skills, create positive relationships with children, meeting their needs and safeguarding them at all times.
* Engage with a variety of children and young people, some of whom may require high levels of supervision and support.
* 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.
* Ensure the welfare and care of each child, and give guidance and support to all residential workers.
Why work for Compass?
* £50 per sleep‑in.
* “Passport to Manage” training allowing you to gain a Level 5 for clear management progression.
* Receive a £100 bonus for a ‘Good’ Ofsted outcome for the home and a £200 bonus for an ‘Outstanding’ outcome.
* Receive £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years) and £600 (10 years) service awards, plus up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice.
* 224 hours holiday, gradually increasing to 248 hours after 4 years of working with us.
* 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).
* With MediCash, receive cashback for medical and wellbeing appointments such as dental treatment/check‑ups, optical care, physiotherapy and more.
* Company pension scheme.
The successful applicants will be appointed subject to references and an 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.
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