Compass Community

Key Dates Deadline for Applications: 25/09/26 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. Who We Are Our children come from a wide range of backgrounds, but all have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Many will also have other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) such as Autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties. The work we do is both varied and challenging and, as a trauma and attachment informed organisation, all staff are provided with extensive therapeutic training and support. Our closely triangulated approach places the child at the centre of decision making, ensuring that education and therapy professionals, parents/carers, local authority teams and, most importantly, our students can work together to secure outstanding outcomes for all. The Role We are a therapeutic school and believe in a healing approach to supporting and modifying challenging behaviour. Our Therapeutic Pastoral Lead needs to embody, lead and facilitate this in our schools by working holistically. Therapeutic Pastoral Leads work within our leadership group in school as a key member of the local leadership team. They are co-managed by Regional SENCOs and the Therapeutic Development Manager. We view this position as an integral role within our school community and, as such, we are looking for someone with capacity and skills to work at this level. The successful candidate will be calm and sensitive at times of potential dysregulation and they will be experienced in de-escalation, having a working and practical knowledge of key theories and frameworks of interventions which will emotionally support children. The successful applicant will receive Continued Professional Development training (CPD) in our Assessing and Healing Childhood Trauma (AHCT) approach and, in turn, promote and enable all education staff to fully understand how this supports students in our care. You will run meaningful intervention groups with young people and role model application of therapeutic interactions and best practice. The Successful Candidate Will Be Responsible For The pastoral, SMSC, Socio-Emotional resilience and personal development of students. Assessment, monitoring, reporting upon, and supporting the overall holistic progress and personal development of students. Ensuring that safeguarding is paramount and safeguarding policies are adhered to. Contributing to the annual School Improvement Plan and School Evaluation Form Maintaining knowledge of, and taking shared responsibility for, the SMSC and Personal Development elements of the Independent School Standards and the Ofsted Inspection framework, working to promote these on a day to day basis. Benefits And Rewards As a trauma informed organisation, all our staff are provided with extensive therapeutic training and support. With Compass Community Schools, you'll be part of a passionate team of professionals, benefitting from: Training - Ongoing free training and therapeutic workshops which account for high levels of CPD hours. Career Progression - As Therapeutic Services is continuing to expand there are strong career pathways both within our team and within the wider Compass organisation. Peer group supervision - therapeutic & clinical supporting your CPD growth. Inclusion - Membership of GRACE (Group and Regional Ambassadors Committed to Equality) inclusion reflective weekly group. Wellbeing - Access to confidential therapeutic wellbeing sessions within our Therapeutic Services team. Engagement conferences - Two per year with the national Therapeutic Services team to continue to develop your theoretical knowledge and sense of belonging. Accommodation & DBB provided. Awards - The chance to win up to £150 in vouchers every month from our company REACH Awards and monthly vouchers within Therapeutic Services. Medicash - Receive cashback for various medical and wellbeing appointments and treatments. Annual Leave - 8 weeks annual leave. Length of Service bonus - Receive £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years) and £600 (10 years) service awards, plus up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice. We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates. Safeguarding Compass Community Schools are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services(previously the Criminal Records Bureau) and undergo due diligence checks on social media use. All school-based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times. Compass is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people. 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Compass Community Schools in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a Therapeutic Pastoral Lead to embody a healing approach and lead holistic support for students with SEMH. You will work within the leadership team, de-escalate when needed and promote the AHCT framework to staff. The role focuses on safeguarding, student development, and contributing to school improvement, with CPD and ongoing therapeutic training provided. This is a full-time post in a supportive, trauma-informed environment.

Compass Community is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker in the United Kingdom to lead shifts, supervise staff, and ensure safeguarding across placements. The role offers a starting salary of £32,344 with sleep-in allowances, plus progression via Passport to Manage Level 5 and various recognitions. It provides a pension, MediCash benefits, and generous holiday entitlement. An enhanced DBS check is required.

Want to work in a children's home that makes a positive, lasting difference to children's lives? Are you determined, caring and resilient? Are you an experienced Residential Worker looking for a role with clear pathways into management? If the answer to all the above is "yes", then a Senior Residential Support Worker role with Compass could be perfect for you. We Are Looking For Someone Who Is 22 years of age or above (to meet Ofsted regulations). Has their NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children's and Young People Workforce. Has at least 2 years of experience within residential childcare and working alongside young people. Has a valid manual driving license. What will I do as a Senior Residential Support Worker? Using life skills, you will have the opportunity to make a huge difference in children's lives: you will create positive relationships with them, meeting their needs and safeguarding them at all times. You will engage with a variety of children and young people, some of whom may require high levels of supervision and support. Within this leadership role you will be responsible for staff supervision, leading shifts, policies, procedures, risk assessments, rotas, and ensuring that placement plans are followed and education is supported. You will ensure the welfare and care of each child, and give guidance and support to all residential workers. Why work for Compass? Starting salary of £32,344 with £60 per sleep-in on top of this. Our "Passport to Manage" training allows you to gain your Level 5 for clear management progression. Receive a £100 bonus for achieving a 'Good' Ofsted outcome for the home and a £200 bonus for achieving 'Outstanding'. Receive £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years) and £600 (10 years) service awards, plus up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice. 224 hours holiday, gradually increasing to 248 hours after 4 years of working with us. Receive an additional 3.5 days of leave (one for your birthday, one for health and wellbeing, one to volunteer and a half day for festive celebrations). With MediCash, receive cash back for medical and wellbeing appointments such as dental treatment/check-ups, optical care, physiotherapy and more. Company pension scheme. The successful applicants will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check. Compass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Above all we thrive on our ethos "Potential Not Perfection", meaning we will consider all applications. About You About Us Not Specified

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. This is the work. And we'd like you to be part of it. Work in a children's home that makes a positive, lasting difference to children's lives. This role is ideal for experienced Residential Workers or Youth Workers, as well as those with no previous experience who are looking to build a career in residential care. We are looking for determined, caring and thoughtful people to become long-lasting, significant adults in a child's life, and this could be the role for you. We Are Looking For Someone Who Is 22 years of age or above (to meet Ofsted regulations). Is caring, compassionate and able to build positive relationships with others. Has a valid manual driving licence. Has the ability to remain calm in challenging situations. Previous experience is not essential for this role. Our Skills to Care induction includes 2 separate weeks of classroom-based training and a week of shadow shifts to prepare for the new role. You will also be supported to achieve your Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. This qualification is achievable within a 12-month period, at which point you will be a Level 3 qualified Residential Support Worker, supporting your ongoing development and career progression with Compass. What will I do as a Residential Support Worker? You will help facilitate children's activities and appointments, supporting them in all aspects of their lives. You will ensure their health and wellbeing, safeguarding them at all times. You will meet a variety of children and young people, some of whom may require high levels of supervision and support. You will support the wider team with a range of domestic tasks such as cleaning, cooking, and food shopping. You will create timetables, manage paperwork and write reports. Why work for Compass? Starting salary of £XX,XXX with £60 per sleep-in on top of this. 224 hours holiday, gradually increasing to 248 hours after 4 years working with us. Receive an additional 3.5 days of leave (one for your birthday, one for health and wellbeing, one to volunteer and a half day for festive celebrations). Receive £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years) and £600 (10 years) service awards, plus up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice. With MediCash, receive cash back for medical and wellbeing appointments such as dental treatment/check-ups, optical care, physiotherapy and more. Win up to £150 in our monthly VALUE Awards. Company pension scheme. The successful applicants will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check. Compass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Above all we thrive on our ethos "Potential Not Perfection", meaning we will consider all applications.

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. This is the work. And we'd like you to be part of it. Work in a children's home that makes a positive, lasting difference to children's lives. This role is ideal for experienced Residential Workers or Youth Workers, as well as those with no previous experience who are looking to build a career in residential care. We are looking for determined, caring and thoughtful people to become long-lasting, significant adults in a child's life, and this could be the role for you. We Are Looking For Someone Who Is 22 years of age or above (to meet Ofsted regulations). Is caring, compassionate and able to build positive relationships with others. Has a valid manual driving licence. Has the ability to remain calm in challenging situations. Previous experience is not essential for this role. Our Skills to Care induction includes 2 separate weeks of classroom-based training and a week of shadow shifts to prepare for the new role. You will also be supported to achieve your Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. This qualification is achievable within a 12-month period, at which point you will be a Level 3 qualified Residential Support Worker, supporting your ongoing development and career progression with Compass. What will I do as a Residential Support Worker? You will help facilitate children's activities and appointments, supporting them in all aspects of their lives. You will ensure their health and wellbeing, safeguarding them at all times. You will meet a variety of children and young people, some of whom may require high levels of supervision and support. You will support the wider team with a range of domestic tasks such as cleaning, cooking, and food shopping. You will create timetables, manage paperwork and write reports. Why work for Compass? Starting salary of £27,976 with £60 per sleep-in on top of this. 224 hours holiday, gradually increasing to 248 hours after 4 years working with us. Receive an additional 3.5 days of leave (one for your birthday, one for health and wellbeing, one to volunteer and a half day for festive celebrations). Receive £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years) and £600 (10 years) service awards, plus up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice. With MediCash, receive cash back for medical and wellbeing appointments such as dental treatment/check-ups, optical care, physiotherapy and more. Win up to £150 in our monthly Value Awards. Company pension scheme. The successful applicants will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check. Compass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Above all we thrive on our ethos "Potential Not Perfection", meaning we will consider all applications.

Compass Community is seeking a Residential Support Worker in Ledbury to help support children in a caring, safe environment. No prior experience required, with two weeks of Skills to Care induction and a 12-month path to Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. You will assist with activities, safeguarding, paperwork and daily tasks, while joining a team committed to the ethos of Potential Not Perfection and a strong focus on development and wellbeing.

Want to work in a children's home that makes a positive, lasting difference to children's lives? Are you determined, caring and resilient? Are you an experienced Residential Worker looking for a role with clear pathways into management? If the answer to all the above is "yes", then a Senior Residential Support Worker role with Compass could be perfect for you. We Are Looking For Someone Who Is 22 years of age or above (to meet Ofsted regulations). Has their NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children's and Young People Workforce. Has at least 2 years of experience within residential childcare and working alongside young people. Has a valid manual driving license. What will I do as a Senior Residential Support Worker? Using life skills, you will have the opportunity to make a huge difference in children's lives: you will create positive relationships with them, meeting their needs and safeguarding them at all times. You will engage with a variety of children and young people, some of whom may require high levels of supervision and support. Within this leadership role you will be responsible for staff supervision, leading shifts, policies, procedures, risk assessments, rotas, and ensuring that placement plans are followed and education is supported. You will ensure the welfare and care of each child, and give guidance and support to all residential workers. Why work for Compass? Starting salary of £32,344 with £60 per sleep-in on top of this. Our "Passport to Manage" training allows you to gain your Level 5 for clear management progression. Receive a £100 bonus for achieving a 'Good' Ofsted outcome for the home and a £200 bonus for achieving 'Outstanding'. Receive £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years) and £600 (10 years) service awards, plus up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice. 224 hours holiday, gradually increasing to 248 hours after 4 years of working with us. Receive an additional 3.5 days of leave (one for your birthday, one for health and wellbeing, one to volunteer and a half day for festive celebrations). With MediCash, receive cash back for medical and wellbeing appointments such as dental treatment/check-ups, optical care, physiotherapy and more. Company pension scheme. The successful applicants will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check. Compass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Above all we thrive on our ethos "Potential Not Perfection", meaning we will consider all applications. About You About Us Not Specified

Want to work in a children's home that makes a positive, lasting difference to children's lives? Are you determined, caring and resilient? Are you an experienced Residential Worker looking for a role with clear pathways into management? If the answer to all the above is "yes", then a Senior Residential Support Worker role with Compass could be perfect for you. We Are Looking For Someone Who Is 22 years of age or above (to meet Ofsted regulations). Has their NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children's and Young People Workforce. Has at least 2 years of experience within residential childcare and working alongside young people. Has a valid manual driving license. What will I do as a Senior Residential Support Worker? Using life skills, you will have the opportunity to make a huge difference in children's lives: you will create positive relationships with them, meeting their needs and safeguarding them at all times. You will engage with a variety of children and young people, some of whom may require high levels of supervision and support. Within this leadership role you will be responsible for staff supervision, leading shifts, policies, procedures, risk assessments, rotas, and ensuring that placement plans are followed and education is supported. You will ensure the welfare and care of each child, and give guidance and support to all residential workers. Why work for Compass? Starting salary of £32,344 with £60 per sleep-in on top of this. Our "Passport to Manage" training allows you to gain your Level 5 for clear management progression. Receive a £100 bonus for achieving a 'Good' Ofsted outcome for the home and a £200 bonus for achieving 'Outstanding'. Receive £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years) and £600 (10 years) service awards, plus up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice. 224 hours holiday, gradually increasing to 248 hours after 4 years of working with us. Receive an additional 3.5 days of leave (one for your birthday, one for health and wellbeing, one to volunteer and a half day for festive celebrations). With MediCash, receive cash back for medical and wellbeing appointments such as dental treatment/check-ups, optical care, physiotherapy and more. Company pension scheme. The successful applicants will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check. Compass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Above all we thrive on our ethos "Potential Not Perfection", meaning we will consider all applications. About You About Us Not Specified

Compass Community in Cottingham is seeking a Waking Night Parent and Child Support Worker for a 5-bedroom residential Family Assessment Centre. You will support Parent & Child placements with safeguarding, monitoring, and night-time duties within OFSTED-regulated settings. The role is 40 hours across 7 days with 10pm-8am shifts; flexibility for cover is required. Excellent safeguarding standards are essential to support families and staff.

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. This is the work. And we'd like you to be part of it. We are looking for Waking Night Parent and Child Support Workers for a Residential Family Assessment Centre for a 5-bedroom assessment unit in Cottingham. This will be a busy and challenging role and therefore you will have commitment and dedication to providing high quality support to family and staff in line with OFSTED regulations. You will also be required to have excellent safeguarding standards and a strong ethos of providing effective support to families to achieve positive outcomes. As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide support to Parent & Child placements in a residential setting. This is a highly trusted role that will require sensitivity and excellent safeguarding awareness, to provide support to Parent & Child placements on a waking duty, monitoring the safety of families and CCTV throughout the night. The role will be for 40 hours across 7 days per week on a rolling shift pattern. Each shift running from 10pm - 8am. There is an expectation of flexibility to provide shift cover as required. To find out more about our incredible Family Assessment Centres, please visit our website: Compass Therapeutic Family Assessment Services Essential Skills, Knowledge, And Requirements At last 2 years' experience of working in a Children's Residential, Early Years or Children's Social Care setting. Good knowledge and experience ofsafeguarding and working with complex families. Ability to communicate effectively in complex or challenging situations with families. Preferable Skills and Knowledge: Experience of partnership working with families and external agencies, preferably in a Safeguarding or Looked after Children's Teams. Level 3 - Health & Social Care (Child/Young People or Parent & Child) - may be completed whilst in post. What We Can Offer You Competitive salary. Training opportunities Excellent annual leave and additional benefits MediCash Our recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicants will be offered a role subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Compass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people. About You About Us Not Specified

Compass Community in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Residential Support Worker to help children in a therapeutic home, facilitating activities, safeguarding, and promoting wellbeing. You will build trusting relationships and support the team in daily tasks. No prior experience is required, though being 22+ and compassionate is essential. Training includes Skills to Care induction, with pathway to Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within 12 months and ongoing career development with Compass.

Compass Community is seeking a Bank Support Worker to join our children's homes in Downham Market. You will work with children and young people in care, building trust, supporting education and activities, while safeguarding and nurturing their development. No prior experience is required; we provide a thorough induction and ongoing training. A valid manual driving licence is preferred, with flexible working patterns to fit around you.

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. This is the work. And we'd like you to be part of it. Work in a children's home that makes a positive, lasting difference to children's lives. This role is ideal for experienced Residential Workers or Youth Workers, as well as those with no previous experience who are looking to build a career in residential care. We are looking for determined, caring and thoughtful people to become long-lasting, significant adults in a child's life, and flexible hours, a bank support worker role with Compass could be for you. We Are Looking For Someone Who Is 22 years of age or above (to meet Ofsted regulations). Is caring, compassionate and able to build positive relationships with others. Has a valid manual driving licence. Can remain calm in challenging situations. Previous experience is not essential for this role. You will receive a comprehensive induction and ongoing training. What will I do as Bank Support Worker? Compass Homes are built around accepting a child as they are in a non-judgemental way. You will teach them to build self-esteem and accept themselves, helping with their journey into adulthood. You will work closely with children and young people in care, putting them at the centre of everything you do. You will create positive relationships with them, meeting their needs and always safeguarding them. You will meet a variety of children and young people, some of whom may require high levels of supervision and support. Using your experience and skills (further developed with our support and training), you will assist with the care of our children and young people, supporting them in all aspects of their lives including activities, hobbies and educational pursuits. Consistency and organisation skills are key: you will create timetables and set boundaries and expectations for the children. Why work for Compass Children's Homes? £60 per sleep in. Flexible working patterns. Win up to £150 in our monthly VALUE Awards. We supply excellent support and professional supervision, plus regular training and further qualification opportunities. Compass knows how to make a house a home. We understand that a home can embody how we live and see ourselves, so our teams create a home environment that exceeds the children's needs, allowing them to express their characters, feel safe and enrich their lives. We pride ourselves on giving children who experience behavioural and emotional difficulties the highest quality care and substitute parenting. The successful applicants will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check. Compass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Above all we thrive on our ethos "Potential Not Perfection", meaning we will consider ALL applications. About You About Us Not Specified

Compass is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker in Todmorden to lead shifts, supervise staff and follow placement plans while safeguarding children in our residential care home. You will progress through our Passport to Manage Level 5 and benefit from starting salary £32,344 plus £60 per sleep-in, with bonuses for Ofsted outcomes and service awards at 2, 5 and 10 years. MediCash, generous leave, and a company pension are included.

Key Dates Deadline for Applications:25/09/26 Interview Date: WC 28/09/26 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 fixing what needs fixing, together. This is the work. And we'd like you to be part of it. Who We Are Our children come from a wide range of backgrounds, but all have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Many will also have other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) such as Autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties. The work we do is both varied and challenging and, as a trauma and attachment informed organisation, all staff are provided with extensive therapeutic training and support. Our closely triangulated approach places the child at the centre of decision making, ensuring that education and therapy professionals, parents/carers, local authority teams and, most importantly, our students can work together to secure outstanding outcomes for all. The Role Teaching Assistants at our school know that no two days are the same and that no two children are the same either. Our children require very special adults who can support children with complex and challenging behaviours. TAs in our schools will understand that our children require lots of attention, just the right sort of communication, consistency and flexibility in equal measure, and a non judgemental approach. They need to be resilient, persistent and solution focussed to meet the needs of our pupils and to do so they need to wear a lot of hats and be prepared to change them at a moment's notice! Our Teaching Assistants will Support teaching and learning Work with children 1:1 or delivering sessions with small groups of students Manage classroom resources Take children on educational trips and visits Have their lunch with children who struggle socially Have a good basic understanding or English and Maths Keep children safe when they are experiencing heightened behaviours with strong behaviour management skills and excellent communication Create, play and teach games to pupils to develop their social skills or further learning Create amazing displays which support teaching and create an exceptional learning environment Celebrate success Participate in therapeutic training sessions or reflecting on difficult periods Our TAs are highly valued members of our team. We want our TAs to be part of the decision making that drives our school, provides outcomes for children and advocates for every child. We welcome their input in developing both the academic curriculum and the opportunities in our extra curricular offer - bringing their own interests and passions to the table. Benefits And Rewards The opportunity to develop and grow your career within Compass Community Competitive salary Extensive training and professional qualification opportunities Small class sizes with specialist TA support The chance to be part of an expanding, national organisation that recognises skill, effort and potential and grows its own leadership teams Flexible pension Regular therapeutic and supportive supervision Employee benefit service with access to wellbeing services, salary sacrifice schemes The Values Awards At Compass, our strength comes from the values we live by every day - Integrity, Care and Courage. These aren't just words that we put on our website or on a poster; they're visible in the actions you take to support children, families and each other, often in ways that go unseen. That's why we are launching the Compass Values Awards, to spotlight actions that embody Integrity, Care or Courage across all parts of our community. Read on to learn about how it works, what a nomination in each category looks like, and which teams fall within each service. We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates. Safeguarding Compass Community Schools are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services(previously the Criminal Records Bureau) and undergo due diligence checks on social media use. All school-based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times. Compass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people. About You About Us Not Specified

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 fixing what needs fixing, together. This is the work. And we'd like you to be part of it. We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate person to join our learning and development training team to support and deliver learning, skills and training to our residential services. We are looking for someone that is reflective and creative in practice. Working collaboratively with all stakeholders you will strive to ensure that the children and young people in our care reach their full potential through providing effective support and training to our residential workers. You will be comfortable to work across a wide range of offices and venues with travel across regions expected allowing for significant collaborative working. This role will be mainly based around Bradford and Leeds, and potential for cover in Stoke-on-Trent. Education To deliver training to all residential workers along with on occasion to other employees To develop and maintain learning and training materials To lead the induction of new staff in designed regions Support the organisation in ensuring that the service is run in line with the Government Legislation, Regulations and Standards, together with the Inspecting Body. Represent Compass Community's Vision and Values, whilst developing and providing a comprehensive learning ethos to the Compass Community. Have a willingness to understand and discuss residential regulations, child care law and safeguarding issues. Be a strong team player and be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. Attend meetings as required Travel nationally Be proficient in using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint and have a willingness to learn the use of our in-house databases. Have an ability to work under pressure and priorities your workload whilst remaining calm and professional. Previous training and facilitation experience is preferred for this role. Level 3 Residential Childcare Qualification is advantageous for this role AET qualification or equivalent or willingness to work towards. The Benefits Of Joining Compass Cashback for various medical appointments & treatments 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. Salary sacrifice schemes, including childcare vouchers, technology and cycle to work. Clear progression pathways with our Management Training programme. The recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicants will be appointed subject to satisfactory references. Please note that Compass reserves the right to close this vacancy early upon receipt of sufficient applications. Compass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people. About You About Us Not Specified

Key Dates Deadline for Applications: 16/10/26 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 fixing what needs fixing, together. This is the work. And we'd like you to be part of it. Who We Are Our children come from a wide range of backgrounds, but all have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Many will also have other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) such as Autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties. The work we do is both varied and challenging and, as a trauma and attachment informed organisation, all staff are provided with extensive therapeutic training and support. Our closely triangulated approach places the child at the centre of decision making, ensuring that education and therapy professionals, parents/carers, local authority teams and, most importantly, our students can work together to secure outstanding outcomes for all. The Role We are all primarily teachers of children before teachers of subjects. Central to this role is knowing the child, building professional, nurturing and positive relationships and motivating students. We require an English specialist with experience and/or ability to plan and deliver a curriculum that spans Entry Level, Functional Skills, Key stage 3 and GCSE. No matter the accreditation which is best for the child to pursue, we maintain high aspirations for our children regardless of their learning journey and don't underestimate the importance of qualifications to provide our children with life chances and opportunities. Compass Community School teachers inspire children, creating a sense of awe and wonder and making subjects and lessons real and relevant to them. They plan exciting and engaging learning opportunities which challenge and push students, whether they are working on the very basics or they are have a special talent or passion for the subject. Our children require very special teachers who are able to manage some complex and challenging behaviours. They will know that our children require lots of attention, the right sort of communication, consistency and flexibility in equal measure, and a non-judgemental approach. We want our teachers to be part of the decision making that drives our school, provides outcomes for children and advocates for every child. We welcome their input in developing both the academic curriculum and the opportunities in our extra-curricular offer - bringing their own interests and passions to the table. Benefits And Rewards Staff laptop and mobile phone Competitive salary Extensive training and professional qualification opportunities Small class sizes with specialist TA support The chance to be part of an expanding, national organisation that recognises skill, effort and potential and grows its own leadership teams Enhanced occupational sickness scheme Flexible pension Regular therapeutic and supportive supervision Employee benefit service with access to wellbeing services, salary sacrifice schemes, high street vouchers, money off eating-out and takeaways The Values Awards At Compass, our strength comes from the values we live by every day - Integrity, Care and Courage. These aren't just words that we put on our website or on a poster; they're visible in the actions you take to support children, families and each other, often in ways that go unseen. That's why we are launching the Compass Values Awards, to spotlight actions that embody Integrity, Care or Courage across all parts of our community. Read on to learn about how it works, what a nomination in each category looks like, and which teams fall within each service. We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates. Safeguarding Compass Community Schools are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services(previously the Criminal Records Bureau) and undergo due diligence checks on social media use. All school-based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times. Compass is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people. About You About Us Not Specified

Compass Community School in Halifax, England, is seeking an English specialist who can plan and deliver a curriculum spanning Entry Level, Functional Skills, Key Stage 3 and GCSE. The role requires building nurturing relationships while maintaining high aspirations for every child, including those with SEMH and SEND. The successful candidate will contribute to both the academic curriculum and extra-curricular opportunities, work with signficant student needs, and participate in a supportive,

Compass Community in Leigh on Sea is recruiting Teaching Assistants to support children with SEMH needs. You will assist learning either one-to-one or in small groups, manage classroom resources and help create an engaging, safe learning environment for diverse pupils. Ideal candidates are resilient, communicate clearly, and are prepared to adapt to changing needs. You will participate in therapeutic training, contribute to inclusive teaching, and collaborate with teachers, parents and