Children's Residential Recruitment Event – Thetford - 3rd July 2026
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference to the lives of children and young people?
Compass Community is hosting a Children's Residential Recruitment Event in Thetford, and we're looking to meet passionate, resilient and caring individuals who are interested in joining our Residential Care teams.
You may already work in care, education, youth work, hospitality, customer service, the armed forces, emergency services, or another people-focused profession. If you have the right values and a desire to support children to achieve their potential, we'd love to meet you.
At Compass Community, we put 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.
What to Expect
By attending our recruitment event, you'll have the opportunity to:
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Meet our Residential Managers and Recruitment Team
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Learn more about Compass Community and our therapeutic approach
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Find out what it's like to work in a Children's Residential Home
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Explore current opportunities in and around Thetford
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Learn about training, qualifications and career progression opportunities
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Ask questions about the role and recruitment process
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Take part in an informal recruitment discussion
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for a Children's Residential Worker role, you must:
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Be 22 years of age or over
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Hold a full UK driving licence
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Have the right to work in the UK
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Be able to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins
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Be passionate about making a positive difference to children's lives
Why Join Compass Community?
As a Children's Residential Worker, you'll help create safe, nurturing and therapeutic environments where children and young people can thrive.
We offer:
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Competitive salary and sleep-in payments
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Comprehensive induction and training programme
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Funded qualifications
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Career progression opportunities
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Employee benefits package
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Supportive and experienced management teams
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The opportunity to change lives every day