Safeguarding Social Worker – Quality and Safeguarding
Join Compass Community to apply for the Safeguarding Social Worker – Quality and Safeguarding role. This position is located in our residential services in the South region.
About Compass Community
Compass Community is a leading national provider of fostering, residential, educational, and therapeutic services. We are proud to be a child‑centred organisation, placing the safety and wellbeing of children and young people at the heart of everything we do. Our REACH approach (Resilience, Education, Acceptance, Child‑centred, Holistic) underpins our practice.
The Role
As a Safeguarding Social Worker, you will:
* Collaborate with operational teams to uphold safeguarding standards and drive continuous improvement.
* Provide mentoring, support, and challenge where safeguarding practice requires development.
* Monitor and review safeguarding documentation to ensure it reflects safe, high‑quality care.
* Promote a culture of safeguarding through robust quality assurance and compliance processes.
* Ensure recording and reporting reflects sound social work theory, analysis, and reflective practice.
* Contribute to the development of management information systems to enhance safeguarding oversight.
* Advise on safeguarding strategy and policy development across the organisation.
* Deliver coaching and workshops on safeguarding in residential care settings.
* Identify and communicate safeguarding concerns effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Key Skills and Attributes
* Registered Social Worker with experience in child protection and safeguarding.
* Strong knowledge of children’s homes regulations and Working Together to Safeguard Children guidance.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Analytical thinking and reflective practice to support robust safeguarding assessments.
* Ability to influence and support colleagues across operational teams.
* Confident in mentoring and coaching.
* Organisational and time‑management skills.
* IT literate, with experience using digital systems.
* Flexible and resilient, with a commitment to continuous improvement and child‑centred practice.
* Full UK driving licence and access to a car, with willingness to travel across the South region.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a progressive, child‑focused organisation.
* Work within a supportive and knowledgeable safeguarding team.
* Influence practice and policy to improve outcomes for children and young people.
* Access ongoing professional development and training.
Benefits of Joining Compass
* Cashback for medical appointments & treatments including optical and dental with MediCash.
* Win up to £150 per month in REACH awards.
* Receive £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years) and £600 (10 years) service awards, plus up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice.
* 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days within 4 years, plus all bank holidays.
* Additional 2.5 days each year: birthday, health and wellbeing day, festive shopping day.
* Life Assurance Scheme.
* Salary sacrifice schemes, childcare vouchers, pension payments, technology and cycle to work.
* Clear progression pathways with Management Training programme.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help us shape a safer, brighter future for children and young people.
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