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Children's Residential Recruitment Event – Thetford - 3rd July 2026 Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference to the lives of children and young people? Compass Community is hosting a Children's Residential Recruitment Event in Thetford, and we're looking to meet passionate, resilient and caring individuals who are interested in joining our Residential Care teams. You may already work in care, education, youth work, hospitality, customer service, the armed forces, emergency services, or another people-focused profession. If you have the right values and a desire to support children to achieve their potential, we'd love to meet you. At Compass Community, we put 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. What to Expect By attending our recruitment event, you'll have the opportunity to: Meet our Residential Managers and Recruitment Team Learn more about Compass Community and our therapeutic approach Find out what it's like to work in a Children's Residential Home Explore current opportunities in and around Thetford Learn about training, qualifications and career progression opportunities Ask questions about the role and recruitment process Take part in an informal recruitment discussion Minimum Requirements To be considered for a Children's Residential Worker role, you must: Be 22 years of age or over Hold a full UK driving licence Have the right to work in the UK Be able to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins Be passionate about making a positive difference to children's lives Why Join Compass Community? As a Children's Residential Worker, you'll help create safe, nurturing and therapeutic environments where children and young people can thrive. We offer: Competitive salary and sleep-in payments Comprehensive induction and training programme Funded qualifications Career progression opportunities Employee benefits package Supportive and experienced management teams The opportunity to change lives every day How to Register To register your interest, please complete the application form. Once your application has been reviewed and you meet the minimum requirements, a member of our Recruitment Team will contact you with full event details, including the venue location, and answer any questions you may have about the role or the recruitment process. Spaces are limited and registration is required prior to attendance. Transfer Your Skills. Change a Life. Join Compass Community and discover how your skills and experience could help transform the future of a child or young person.