Senior Residential Support Worker – Compass Homes
Location: New Romney, Kent
Salary: £33,531 - £36,360 (Inc. sleep-ins)
Working Hours: Full-time, shifts including sleep-ins
Number of Sleeps Required: As per rota
Pay Per Sleep: £50 per night
Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: YPs aged 10–18 | SEMH, Complex Needs, Trauma
Qualifications Required: NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children’s and Young People Workforce
Experience in Years Required: Minimum 2 years residential childcare experience
Employment Type: Permanent
The Home:
- Type of YPs: Children and young people with SEMH, trauma, and complex needs
- Ratio of staff to children: High staffing to meet individual needs
Who we are looking for…
- Experienced, caring, and committed Senior Residential Support Worker
- Age 22+ to meet Ofsted regulations
- NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People Workforce
- Minimum 2 years experience working in residential childcare with children/YPs
- Full UK Manual Driving Licence
- Leadership experience: staff supervision, rota management, risk assessments, policies, placement plans, and educational support
- Ability to build positive, long-term relationships with children
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare
Do not apply for this role if any of the following apply:
- You do not hold a Full UK Driving Licence and do not have a car
- You only hold a Level 3 in Health & Social Care (not deemed equivalent)
- Candidates with only HealthCare, NHS, CQC, or Nursery Practitioner qualifications
- You require sponsorship – no sponsorship available
Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home will not be considered.
Why work for Compass?
- £50 per sleep-in
- “Passport to Manage” training – achieve Level 5 for management progression
- Ofsted outcome bonuses: £100 for ‘Good’, £200 for ‘Outstanding’
- Service awards: £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years), £600 (10 years)
- Up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice
- 224 hours holiday, increasing to 248 hours after 4 years
- Additional 3.5 days leave for birthday, wellbeing, volunteering, and festive celebrations
- MediCash scheme – cash back for medical and wellbeing appointments
- Company pension scheme
- Supportive, child-centred, and therapeutic environment
- Development and progression opportunities
Who you will be working for…
- Compass Community – a therapeutic, child-centred organisation
- Innovative and forward-thinking with a strong focus on staff development
- Emphasis on potential not perfection, inclusivity, and diversity
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