Are you a Life Changer?
Do you want to transform the life of a child? Could you be the steady, significant adult a young person remembers for years to come?
At Compass, we put children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach. Integrity, Care and Courage shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other and fix what needs fixing, together.
This is the work. Would you like to be part of it?
Is this you?
Experienced Residential or Youth Worker, or new to care? This role is for you. We're looking for people who are:
• 22 or over (in line with Ofsted regulations)
• Caring, determined and able to build positive relationships
• Calm in difficult situations
• Holders of a valid manual driving licence
New to the sector?
No experience? No problem. Our blended residential induction combines learning in the home, live online sessions, eLearning and practical face-to-face training to build your skills and confidence, with bespoke therapeutic training to support your ongoing development. We'll also fully fund your Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (worth up to £2,000), which you can complete within 12 months.
What will your day really look like?
No two shifts are the same. You might start with breakfast and the school run, take a young person to the dentist, then cook tea together and play football in the garden. Other days are harder: a child may be angry, upset or unsafe, and you'll need to stay calm and keep everyone safe. Your team and on-call managers are always there.
You'll also help with cooking, cleaning and shopping, and keep records up to date.
Where could this lead?
After 12 months, with half your Level 3 complete, you can step up to Senior. Finish your Level 3 and lead shifts for a year to become a Deputy Manager and start your Level 5, then step up to Registered Manager.
What about sleep-ins?
Sleep-ins are planned fairly on a rota. You'll usually do 1–2 a week, typically from around 22:00–23:00 until 07:00–07:30.
Worried about the nights? You'll have a private room with fresh bedding, Wi-Fi and usually a TV, often en-suite. Most nights are settled, door alarms alert you if you're needed, and any time you're up is paid on top. Every home has 24-hour on-call management, and some have waking night staff.
What's in it for you?
• Earn up to £35,096 D.O.E, inclusive of sleep-ins (average 7 a month)
• 28 days' annual leave, rising with service up to a max of 31 days, plus 3.5 extra days, including your birthday off
• Your Level 3 Diploma fully funded, worth up to £2,000
• Pension: you pay 5% and Compass adds 4%, through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance of three times your salary
• Medicash cash back on dental, optical, counselling and virtual GP appointments
• Monthly Values Awards of up to £150, long-service recognition, Blue Light Card and salary sacrifice
Not sure you tick every box?
Apply anyway. We'll get to know you and match you to the role and home that suits you best. Compass is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Appointments are subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.
Ready to change a life? Apply today.