Shaping Futures, Changing Lives – Join Compass

Schedule

Mon Nov 03 2025 at 05:00 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

DoubleTree by Hilton | Stoke-on-Trent, EN

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This relaxed recruitment event is your chance to discover your place across Fostering, Education, and Residential Care.
About this Event

Be part of something bigger with Compass



Good food. Great people. Real impact.

Join us for an evening where you can explore careers that shape futures and change lives every single day.

This relaxed recruitment event is your chance to discover your place across Fostering, Education, and Residential Care. Meet our friendly teams, hear 10–15 minute talks that bring the work to life, and get straight answers to your questions in a warm, welcoming setting.


What to expect
  • Rolling presentations you can drop into anytime
  • 1:1 chats with the people doing the job right now
  • On-the-night interviews if you’re ready to take the next step
  • Training, support and clear progression so you can build a career with purpose

Bring your curiosity (and your CV if you have one). Leave with clarity, contacts, and a path to make a difference for children and young people with Compass.

Ready to help every child find their path?
Come along, connect, and see how far your skills and compassion can go.



Your Evening at a Glance

5:00 – 8:00 PM | Open Arrivals & WelcomeBar area
Grab a welcome drink, check in with our team, and we’ll guide you to the right place.

Rolling Presentations (repeat 3 times)Main room
Drop in whenever suits you. Each talk covers opportunities across Fostering, Education and Residential Care, plus how to apply.

  • 5:15 – 5:45 PM
  • 5:45 – 6:15 PM
  • 6:15 – 6:45 PM

Chats & Interviews - Brindley Room

  • Fostering 1:1 chats from ~5:30 PM (informal, drop-in conversations)
  • Residential interviews from 6:30 PM (15–20 mins)
  • Education interviews from 6:40 PM (15–20 mins)

5:00 – 8:30 PM | Buffet & NetworkingMain room + bar area
Enjoy the buffet, meet our teams, ask questions, and explore where you could fit at Compass.



Good to know
  • Arrive anytime — presentations repeat and our teams are available all evening.
  • Thinking of interviewing tonight? Let our welcome team know at check-in.
  • Bring a CV if you have one (not essential).



Eligibility & requirements
  • We do not offer visa sponsorship.
  • Residential roles require a full UK driving licence.

Agenda

🕑: 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Registration & welcome drinks

Info: Grab a welcome drink, check in with our team, and we’ll guide you to the right place.


🕑: 05:15 PM - 06:45 PM
Rolling Presentations (repeated 3 times)

Info: Drop in whenever suits you. Each talk covers opportunities across Fostering, Education and Residential Care, plus how to apply.


🕑: 05:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Buffet & Networking

Info: Enjoy the buffet, meet our teams, ask questions, and explore where you could fit at Compass.


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Where is it happening?

DoubleTree by Hilton, Etruria Hall Festival Way, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

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