Senior Residential Support Worker

<p>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?</p><br>Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.<br><p>If the answer to all the above is "yes", then a Senior Residential Support Worker role with Compass could be perfect for you.</p><p>We are looking for someone who</p><ul><li>Is 22 years of age or above (to meet Ofsted regulations).</li><li>Has their NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children's and Young People Workforce.</li><li>Has at least 2 years of experience within residential childcare and working alongside young people.</li><li>Has a valid manual driving license.</li></ul><p>What will I do as a Senior Residential Support Worker?</p><p>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.</p><ul><li>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.</li><li>You will engage with a variety of children and young people, some of whom may require high levels of supervision and support.</li><li>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.</li><li>You will ensure the welfare and care of each child, and give guidance and support to all residential workers.</li></ul><p>Why work for Compass?</p><ul><li>Starting salary of £33,966 with £60 per sleep-in on top of this.</li><li>Our "Passport to Manage" training allows you to gain your Level 5 for clear management progression.</li><li>Receive a £100 bonus for achieving a 'Good' Ofsted outcome for the home and a £200 bonus for achieving 'Outstanding'.</li><li>Receive £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years) and £600 (10 years) service awards, plus up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice.</li><li>224 hours holiday, gradually increasing to 248 hours after 4 years of working with us.</li><li>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).</li><li>With MediCash, receive cash back for medical and wellbeing appointments such as dental treatment/check-ups, optical care, physiotherapy and more.</li><li>Company pension scheme. xwzovoh </li></ul><p>The successful applicants will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check.</p>