Ensuring that each young person has a plan which reflects his / her care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic and health needs
To ensure that the placement plan is regularly reviewed
Allocating a Key Worker for each young person with the principal responsibility of implementing the childcare plan.
Establishing and monitoring high quality standards of care in line with Children’s Regs 2015 including quality standards and the Home’s Statement of Purpose and developing quality assurance measures to ensure these standards are maintained.
Monitoring systems in which young people are consulted about the quality of care they receive.
Working in partnership with parents, carers and other professionals to safeguard and promote the welfare of young people
Attending and contributing to child care planning and review meetings as appropriate
To manage a staff team through:
Involvement in the recruitment and retention of staff
Assist the manager in developing a management style which balances the need to exercise control and give direction with the need to offer staff the opportunity to contribute to decision making.
Ensuring that all new staff receive a proper induction to the Home in line with company policy.
Ensuring that each member of staff has a supervision contract and receives supervision in line with legislation and company policy.
Ensuring that each member of staff has a personal development plan.
Attend senior staff and team meetings to facilitate communication and provide opportunities for consultation and staff development.
Reporting and assisting the manager in resolving issues of staff motivation and morale
Reporting and assisting the manager in issues in relation to conduct and competence of staff.
Promoting personal and professional development through the appropriate delegation of duties and responsibilities.
To monitor systems which ensure the effective allocation of resources through:
Ensuring adequate staffing levels that meet the needs of the Home
Ensuring that budgets are managed effectively and the use of finances is properly monitored.
Ensuring that company vehicles are clean and regularly maintained Monitoring closely the fabric of the building (including fixtures, amenities and grounds) and taking remedial action where necessary.
To promote the efficient and effective operation of the Home through:
Developing in consultation with young people and staff routines in relation to all aspects of child care.
Clarifying expectations in relation to maintaining the Home in a clean and orderly condition.
Creating rotas which fit best with children’s needs and which allow proper handovers between shifts.
Monitor recording systems in place and ensure that they comply with Children’s Regulations 2015.Qualifications
Proven experience in a managerial role within a nursing home or similar residential care setting.
Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
Familiarity with developing and implementing care plans tailored to individual resident needs.
Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with an emphasis on empathy and understanding towards residents and their families.
Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively while maintaining attention to detail in all aspects of care delivery.
This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for residents in a supportive environment while demonstrating strong management capabilities within the healthcare sector.
Training:
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
Training Outcome:
Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to a permanent position and further investment in further training.
Employer Description:You'll receive support from an experienced director dedicated to fostering your career growth, with plans to open additional children's homes in the future.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
Working alongside qualified Early Years Practitioners and professionals, you will work towards your own Early Years Educator Level 3 qualification.
Your mission is to provide exceptional early years care in a safe, nurturing and fulfilling environment whilst inspiring children to unlock their full potential through key skills and values which will establish them as gifted citizens of the world.
An Early Years Educator:
Plans and supervises child initiated and adult led activities which are based around the needs and interests of each individual child
Supports children to develop numeracy and language skills through games and play
Has key person responsibility to help ensure each child feels safe and secure
Observes each child and shapes their learning experience to reflect their observations
Meets the care needs of the individual child such as feeding, changing nappies and administration of medicine
Works in partnership with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of each child
What do we need from you?
Reliable and Flexible - contributing positively to the development of the team environment
Creative and Observant - creating a fun and stimulating environment that builds on the interests of the children to help them progress
Responsible and Trustworthy - ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children is at the forefront of your practice
Committed and Motivated - working hard to keep on top of coursework and observations. Utilising the support and expertise of your colleagues and our Early Years Apprentice Mentor
Training:On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be awarded:
Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
NCFE Diploma for the Early Years Workforce
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Apprentices will achieve an Early Years Educator qualification which has been approved to count towards the EYFS level 3 child: staff ratios
Functional Skills (if required)
Here are some more great reasons to join the team:
We want to improve your work/life balance:
Paid lunch breaks (yes, you will get paid just for eating your lunch!)
Almost seven weeks of paid annual leave and an extra paid day off on your birthday
Family friendly policies including generous childcare discounts so your own children can attend (30% minimum discount)
We want to help you look after yourself:
Feeling poorly? We pay enhanced company sick pay for when you can't come in to work
Need more help? Our staff have 24/7 access to an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured
Not sure where to begin? We have a dedicated in-house well-being team to help you!
Feeling hungry? There are always plenty of snacks available
Cycle to work scheme keeps you and the environment healthy
We want to recognise all of your hard work and dedication:
£300 ‘Recommend a friend’ bonus and enhanced rewards for featured jobs
Employee nominated reward scheme with real world gifts
Free annual party to celebrate with your team
Training Outcome:We want to help you progress:
Wide ranging opportunities for training and career progression including Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner, EYITT, ECT,
Early Years SENCO
Employer Description:Snapdragons opened in January 1998 in a farmhouse in Atworth, in response to local demand for high-quality full daycare. It developed an excellent local reputation and has since expanded into Bath, Bristol and other sites in Wiltshire. Snapdragons is a family-run business that can react quickly to local needs but, more importantly, can respond personally to the families that it serves.
Find out more about our ethos and values on our website.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, between 8.00am and 6.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
Working alongside qualified Early Years Practitioners and professionals, you will work towards your own Early Years Educator Level 3 qualification.
Your mission is to provide exceptional early years care in a safe, nurturing and fulfilling environment whilst inspiring children to unlock their full potential through key skills and values which will establish them as gifted citizens of the world.
An Early Years Educator:
Plans and supervises child initiated and adult led activities which are based around the needs and interests of each individual child
Supports children to develop numeracy and language skills through games and play
Has key person responsibility to help ensure each child feels safe and secure
Observes each child and shapes their learning experience to reflect their observations
Meets the care needs of the individual child such as feeding, changing nappies and administration of medicine
Works in partnership with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of each child
What do we need from you?
Reliable and Flexible - contributing positively to the development of the team environment
Creative and Observant - creating a fun and stimulating environment that builds on the interests of the children to help them progress
Responsible and Trustworthy - ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children is at the forefront of your practice
Committed and Motivated - working hard to keep on top of coursework and observations. Utilising the support and expertise of your colleagues and our Early Years Apprentice Mentor
Here are some more great reasons to join the team:
We want to improve your work/life balance:
Paid lunch breaks (yes, you will get paid just for eating your lunch!)
Almost seven weeks of paid annual leave and an extra paid day off on your birthday
Family friendly policies including generous childcare discounts so your own children can attend (30% minimum discount)
We want to help you look after yourself:
Feeling poorly? We pay enhanced company sick pay for when you can't come in to work
Need more help? Our staff have 24/7 access to an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured
Not sure where to begin? We have a dedicated in-house well-being team to help you!
Feeling hungry? There are always plenty of snacks available
Cycle to work scheme keeps you and the environment healthy
We want to recognise all of your hard work and dedication:
£300 ‘Recommend a friend’ bonus and enhanced rewards for featured jobs
Employee nominated reward scheme with real world gifts
Free annual party to celebrate with your team
Training:On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be awarded:
Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
NCFE Diploma for the Early Years Workforce
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Apprentices will achieve an Early Years Educator qualification which has been approved to count towards the EYFS level 3 child: staff ratios
Functional Skills (if required)
Training Outcome:We want to help you progress:
Wide ranging opportunities for training and career progression including Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner, EYITT, ECT, Early Years SENCO
Employer Description:Snapdragons opened in January 1998 in a farmhouse in Atworth, in response to local demand for high-quality full daycare. It developed an excellent local reputation and has since expanded into Bath, Bristol and other sites in Wiltshire. Snapdragons is a family-run business that can react quickly to local needs but, more importantly, can respond personally to the families that it serves.
Find out more about our ethos and values on our website.Working Hours :Monday to Friday between 8.00am and 6.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
Main Duties:
To ensure flexibility in working to meet the needs of the setting and the changeable nature of working patterns
To support where needed, including undertaking domestic jobs within the setting, eg preparation of snacks, cleaning of resources & equipment
To work alongside the manager and staff team to ensure that the philosophy and mission statement of the setting is upheld
To record as required any accidents/incidents in the correct books
To ensure safeguarding practices are adhered to including the use of our password system for collection of a child
To support staff in preparing and completing activities to match the children’s age and stage of development
To support staff to ensure mealtimes are a time of pleasant social sharing
To support the team in ensuring high standards of personal hygiene are maintained for the children, washing & changing as required
To support the team in ensuring comfort and warmth is always provided to any children, particularly those who may become distressed
To support the team with ensuring the provision of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children – ensuring equality for all children regardless of race, religion, gender, disability, additional needs and across all areas and stages of development
To be aware of the high valued profile of the setting and to uphold its standards at all times
Skills required
A professional and mature approach to working
To be reliable and conscientious in your approach to work and to the children in your care
To understand the need to provide a stimulating, caring and consistent environment for the children
To be prepared to undertake additional training as required including paediatric first aid, safeguarding and food hygiene
To understand the importance of confidentiality
To have the ability to support and set appropriate boundaries for the children
To be able to support children in understanding and respecting people of different race, gender, sexuality, religion and cultures
To have the ability to develop imaginative ideas
To encourage trust in both children and colleagues
Have the ability to form relationships both caring and trusting with children and their families
To ensure emotional social and educational care for children attending the setting
To support and implement the daily routines within the setting
To ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to within the setting
To be punctual and well presented at all times and aware that you are a reflection of the business and its reputation, so must ensure good standards of both at all times
To be willing to work
Please bare the following in mind when applying:
Reality Check
As part of the Early years Curriculum children must have access to the outdoors daily and this means that you can be outside in weathers that you may not personally choose for yourself
Shifts can be long at times, and this can be physically exhausting, so you must be realistic regarding personal fitness levels as a good level of fitness is required. Children may need physical assistance – you must be able to bend, lift, push prams, lift children into highchairs etc.
The successful candidate will be subject to a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure and a 6-month probationary period
References will also be sought to check suitability
We are committed to our employee’s continuous professional development and as such there is an expectation that you will complete additional training as deemed appropriate by your line manager or the setting manager
Training:
The successful candidate will complete Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard
This will be delivered in the workplace and college, with one day in college per month and a tutor visiting the workplace once a month
Training Outcome:
There is always an opportunity for the right candidate to secure permanent employment with us after successful completion of the apprenticeship
Previous apprentices are still with us and have gone on to become part of the management team, room leaders etc.
Employer Description:Little JEMS is a single-storey purpose-built unit within the Hetton Centre, designed to provide the very best care for your child at prices you can afford.
The nursery is owned and managed by former children’s social worker and childminder Suzanne Morton.
All of our staff are appropriately qualified and access continuous relevant training to develop their expertise and ensure their continuous professional development. We also have volunteers who are working towards childcare qualifications whom we mentor within the nursery.
At Little JEMS we take great care to choose committed, enthusiastic and professional staff, ensuring that experience, professionalism and qualifications are matched to children’s individual needs so our staff are able to plan the next steps for your child’s learning and development.Working Hours :Shifts will vary week on week, this will be discussed with you at interview.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
