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Are you a Life Changer?
Do you want to lean into 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.
What will I do as a Senior Residential Support Worker?
Compass Homes are built around accepting a child as they are in a non‑judgemental way. You will teach them to build self‑esteem, accept themselves, and guide their journey into adulthood.
* Using life skills, you will create positive relationships with children, meeting their needs and safeguarding them at all times.
* You will engage with a variety of children and young people, some of whom may require high levels of supervision and support.
* As part of a leadership role you will supervise staff, lead shifts, manage policies, procedures, risk assessments, rotas, and ensure placement plans are followed and education is supported.
* You will ensure the welfare and care of each child, and provide guidance and support to all residential workers.
Qualifications
* Age 22 years or above.
* NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children’s and Young People Workforce.
* At least 2 years experience within residential childcare and working alongside young people.
* Valid manual driving licence.
Why work for Compass?
* £50 per sleep‑in.
* “Passport to Manage” training that allows you to gain your Level 5 for clear management progression.
* £100 bonus for achieving a ‘Good’ Ofsted outcome for the home and £200 bonus for ‘Outstanding’.
* Service awards: £200 (2 yrs), £400 (5 yrs), £600 (10 yrs) and up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice.
* 224 hours holiday, gradually increasing to 248 hours after 4 years.
* Additional 3.5 days of leave (one for birthday, one for health and wellbeing, one to volunteer and a half day for festive celebrations).
* Cash back for medical and wellbeing appointments via MediCash.
* Company pension scheme.
Successful applicants will be appointed subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.
Equal Opportunity Employment
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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