About The Role

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 license.

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 and accept themselves, helping their journey into adulthood.

* Using life skills, you will have the opportunity to make a huge difference in children's lives: you will create positive relationships with them, 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.

* 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.

* You will 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.

* 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.

* Receive an 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 cash back 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 enhanced DBS check