Overview
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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.
Responsibilities
* In 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.
* You will teach children to build self-esteem, accept themselves, and support their journey into adulthood by using life skills and creating positive relationships, while 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.
* You will ensure the welfare and care of each child, and provide guidance and support to all residential workers.
Qualifications
* 22 years of age or above (to meet Ofsted regulations).
* NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children’s and Young People Workforce.
* At least 2 years of experience within residential childcare and working alongside young people.
* Valid manual driving license.
Why work for Compass
* £50 per sleep-in.
* Our “Passport to Manage” training allows you to gain your Level 5 for clear management progression.
* Receive a £100 bonus for achieving a ‘Good’ Ofsted outcome for the home and a £200 bonus for achieving ‘Outstanding’.
* 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).
* MediCash for cash back on medical and wellbeing appointments.
* Company pension scheme.
The successful applicants will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check.
Compass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We thrive on our ethos “Potential Not Perfection”, and we will consider all applications.
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