Senior Social Worker

About The Role

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• Cashback for various medical appointments & treatments including optical and dental with Medi Cash.
• 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.