Senior Residential Support Worker

Job description

Senior Residential Support Worker – Compass Homes

Location: New Romney, KentSalary: £33,531 - £36,360 (Inc. Sleep-ins)Working Hours: Full-time, shifts including sleep-ins Number of Sleeps Required: As per rotaPay Per Sleep: £50 per nightService: Children's HomeService Users: YPs aged 10–18 | SEMH, Complex Needs, TraumaQualifications Required: NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children's and Young People WorkforceExperience in Years Required: Minimum 2 years residential childcare experienceEmployment 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

How to Apply:If you are passionate about making a lasting impact in children's lives and have the leadership and experience required, Compass encourages you to apply today.

To apply for this opportunity, click the apply button or contact us for more information.

For more information or to book a confidential chat:job@sgscare.co.uk

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English