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Senior Residential Support Worker (EXPIRED)

Where

Stoke-on-trent

Type

Permanent

Salary

35048 Annual

About The RoleWant 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?
  • Starting salary of £32,344 with £60 per sleep-in on top of this.
  • 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.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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