Job Description

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 fixing what needs fixing, together.

This is the work. And we'd like y

ou to

be part of it.

If you're passionate about making a real difference, you'll feel right at home with Compass Fostering. We're dedicated to supporting foster carers so they can provide the highest-quality care, and we'll empower you to make a positive impact every day.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker who wants to have a real voice and influence positive change. Our team listens, values ideas, and encourages everyone to contribute. You'll be supported to grow professionally while having the space to bring your own strengths, creativity, and passion to the role.



If you have fostering experience, enjoy building strong professional relationships, and can work effectively with carers and colleagues, you'll thrive here. Your expertise will make a real difference and help shape positive outcomes for the children and families we support.



Your caseload area will be: Bristol and surrounding.

What we offer

Career Growth: Opportunities to progress and step into senior roles Manageable Caseloads: Typically, up to 13 families, enabling focused support Flexible/Hybrid Working: Supporting a healthy work life balance Competitive Salary: Rewarding pay that reflects your skills and experience Travel Package: 45p per mile + 100 per month car allowance to help cover your travel costs Wellbeing Support: Access to therapeutic sessions to support you Bonuses & Recognition: Celebrate your achievements with service awards & REACH vouchers MediCash: Cashback on healthcare treatments Life Assurance: Peace of mind with 3x salary cover after probation Generous Holiday: Up to 28 days plus bank holidays, birthday, wellbeing & festive shopping days

What We're Looking For

Friendly, approachable, and a real people person who enjoys building relationships Creative and reflective Social Worker with the right qualifications Social Work England (SWE) registered Experience in fostering Comfortable managing a caseload and supporting children's needs Good knowledge of safeguarding, fostering legislation, and childcare law Happy to provide out-of-hours support when needed (telephone only) Full driving licence and access to a car

Our recruitment process ensures a safe workforce through robust vetting, including references and an enhanced DBS check. Compass is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We value employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences to best support our children and young people.


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