Are you a Life Changer? Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child?
Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach. Integrity, Courage and Care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other and fix what needs fixing, together.
Drive Outstanding Safeguarding. Influence Practice.
Improve Lives.
We're looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Social Worker to join our Quality & Safeguarding Team and help
shape safeguarding practice across our residential services in the Central
region.
This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact without
the pressures of a caseload or on-call responsibilities. Working closely with
operational teams, you'll champion high standards, strengthen safeguarding
practice and help ensure children receive the safe, nurturing care they
deserve.
Hybrid role | Home-based with travel across the Central
region | No caseload | No on-call
What You'll Do
- Support,
coach and challenge teams to deliver outstanding safeguarding practice.
- Review
safeguarding records and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Drive
quality assurance and promote a strong safeguarding culture.
- Contribute
to safeguarding strategy, policy and service development.
- Deliver
workshops, coaching and practice development sessions.
- Ensure
recording and reporting demonstrate strong analysis and professional
judgement.
- Identify
and communicate safeguarding concerns effectively.
What You'll Bring
- Social
Work England registration and safeguarding/child protection experience.
- Strong
knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations and Working Together to
Safeguard Children.
- Excellent
communication, report writing and analytical skills.
- Confidence
influencing, mentoring and supporting professionals.
- A
proactive, resilient and child-focused approach.
- Strong
IT and organisational skills.
- A
full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle and willingness to travel
across the Central region.
Why Join Compass?
- Make a strategic impact on safeguarding practice
- Shape and influence service improvement
- Work flexibly with no caseload or on-call duties
- Be part of a supportive, values-driven
organisation
Benefits of joining Compass
- Welcome bonus of £5,000!
- Cashback for various medical appointments & treatments including optical and dental with MediCash.
- Win up to £150 per month in our REACH awards.
- Receive £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years) and £600 (10 years) service awards, plus up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice.
- 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days within 4 years, plus all bank holidays.
- Additional 2.5 days each year for your birthday, a health and wellbeing day and a half day festive shopping day.
- Life Assurance Scheme. Named beneficiaries qualify for 3x annual salary after successful completion of probationary.
- Salary sacrifice schemes, including childcare vouchers, pension payments, technology and cycle to work.
- Clear progression pathways with our Management Training programme.
- Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help us shape a safer, brighter future for children and young people.