Looking for your next challenge as a leader in social care?
Do you want to work somewhere where your voice matters, your leadership is valued, and your impact is felt daily by children and families?
Worcestershire Children First is on the lookout for a passionate and driven Team Manager to lead one of our dynamic Safeguarding Locality Teams. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love mentoring talented social workers, and want to play a key role in improving lives, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Leading and inspiring a close-knit team of up to 6 social workers, including newly qualified practitioners (ASYEs).
Overseeing complex safeguarding work: Child in Need plans, Child Protection plans, and both public and private law proceedings.
Taking the lead in strategy meetings, PLOs, and ensuring timely, effective interventions that protect children.
Working alongside a multi-disciplinary network—from domestic abuse specialists to mental health services—to support holistic family care.
Driving high standards of practice, continuous professional development, and a culture of reflection and learning.
Contributing to service planning and innovation alongside a highly experienced senior management team.
Who You Are:
A qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
Experienced in child safeguarding, court work, and leading or mentoring others.
Confident, emotionally intelligent, and motivated by a genuine desire to make a difference.
Able to balance compassion with accountability—and lead with clarity and purpose.
What You’ll Love About Us:
You’ll be supported: Our advanced practitioners and experienced managers work with you, not above you.
You’ll be heard: Your ideas and insight shape how we do things—and how we improve.
You’ll make a difference: Every child and family you support will feel your impact.
You’ll belong: We’re a diverse, inclusive, and passionate team that celebrates every success together.
📝 Sound Like You?
This is more than a temp contract. It’s a career-enhancing opportunity to lead, grow, and contribute to real change.
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Key responsibilities
Educator Assistants take full responsibility for:
Promoting and exemplifying the purpose, mission, vision and values of Nara Nurseries at all times
Ensuring excellence in early childhood education and care, which is recognised through excellent Ofsted inspection outcomes
Upholding our privileged responsibility to help children experience the awe and wonder of the world in which they live, through high quality play and learning
Driving exceptionally high standards, being a professional and enthusiastic role model
Main duties:
Excellence in Early Education:
Contribute a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for all children in the nursery
Ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety are promoted
Contribute to a programme of activities that meet the individual needs and interests of children in your room in conjunction with other team members
Keep records of your key children’s development and learning journeys and share this with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life
Follow the nursery safeguarding procedures to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure
Read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to your role as deemed appropriate by the Manager
Ensure all accidents and incidents are recorded and reported in line with company procedures
Ensure someone known and agreed by the nursery and parent collects the child
Respect the confidentiality of all information received
Develop your role within the team especially with regard as a key person
Ensure that mealtimes are a time of pleasant social sharing
Ensure the children’s dietary and allergy needs are met
Washing and changing children as required
Ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
Ensure unwell children are kept calm and safe and management is notified immediately
Develop and maintain strong partnerships and communications with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and to meet early learning needs
Ensure the inspirational Nära Enrichment activities, curriculum and pedagogy are delivered effectively and consistently
Training:Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:
Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)
Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)
Apprentices must successfully complete the Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
Training and training location to be confirmed
Training Outcome:
An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence
Potential for full-time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship
Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work
Employer Description:Background
Nära Nurseries Limited is a small group of children’s nurseries established in 2022, with the
vision to build the most inclusive community of children, educators and families, united by
our uncompromising values, and determination to ensure a better future for all.
Our Purpose - To provide excellence in early childhood education by nurturing the special
relationship between our children, families and team.
Our Mission - To nourish the hearts, hands and minds of our children; and cherish each
child’s early years as a unique and special time, which builds the foundation for future
success, wellbeing and lifelong learning.
Our Values - We commit to promoting happiness, fulfilment and quality to all members of
our community through a culture of kindness, respect, integrity and inclusivity.
Safeguarding Statement
Nära Nurseries are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
young people, families and teams. Our safer recruitment processes ensure thorough vetting
of applicants. All applicants will be required to obtain a Criminal Records disclosure via the
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), which includes checks against the barred list.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Staff must be prepared
to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders, which have been made against
them.
Our company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Nära Nurseries aims to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment than
another applicant. Our recruitment procedures are reviewed regularly to ensure that
individuals are treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities and we will always
strive to ensure that the staffing levels reflect the community it serves.
Job selection criteria are also regularly reviewed to ensure that they are essential for the
effective performance of the job and therefore justified on non-discriminatory grounds.Working Hours :The nursery is open full time from 8:00am - 6:00pm. Our team usually work 40 hours over 4 days, or 40 hours over 5 days.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
The apprentice on this Degree Apprenticeship programme will be training to become a manufacturing engineer, gaining both academic knowledge and practical experience across a wide range of manufacturing specialisms. Their average day or week will be varied and hands-on, involving technical work, project coordination, and interaction with customers and colleagues.
Typical tasks the apprentice could be involved in include:
Supporting system changes and upgrades, while ensuring customer expectations are managed and any necessary disruption to production is clearly communicated and minimised
Working professionally on-site, representing the company’s interests when dealing with customers and contractors
Accurately recording time spent on-site and on production-related tasks using company-specified tools
Completing project documentation on time and to company standards, including checklists, method statements, risk assessments, and electrical drawings
Following health and safety regulations specific to the company and site, and reporting any issues or deviations
Opportunities to travel to sites across the UK and overseas to commission system modifications and new installations
Proactively working to meet deadlines and escalating any issues that might impact project timelines
On the technical side, the apprentice will:
Create and update electrical schematics using AutoCAD LT
Diagnose and resolve faults with a strong electromechanical understanding
Apply their electrical knowledge to at least City & Guilds 18th Edition level to install, maintain, and support Promtek systems
Read and interpret digital process trends and electrical schematics accurately
Be competent in the design of control panels, using information such as schematic diagrams, I/O lists, or data gathered during project scoping
They will also be involved in project planning and execution, including:
Planning project stages, from initial concept through to quality assurance
Liaising with and outsourcing to subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers to ensure successful delivery
Providing accurate hardware and labour costings to support precise quotations
Monitoring budgets and updating order board progress, ensuring spending remains within agreed limits
Troubleshooting issues to maintain smooth project progression
Supporting the Head of Projects in maintaining high standards across all tasks
Assisting in reporting project progress to senior staff or other stakeholders
Ensuring the project remains compliant with all relevant internal and legislative regulations
Helping to delegate tasks to team members, where necessary, to keep projects on schedule
Overall, this apprenticeship offers a comprehensive foundation in manufacturing engineering, combining hands-on technical training with project management, problem-solving, and customer service skills – all essential for a successful career in the field.Training:
Apprentices will undertake the level 6 Manufacturing Engineer Degree Apprenticeship programme delivered by University of Staffordshire
Teaching will be a mix of on the job and off the job training delivered face to face in university and online weekly sessions. The programme is delivered using a blended learning model
The programme is delivered at University of Staffordshire. Apprentices will attend an induction at the beginning of the apprenticeship before the launch of the first modules. There is a four-day module launch for each learning block in October, February and May. The module launch is designed to provide apprentices with an overview of the module and its assessment. There will be a number of presentations, activities and the opportunity to get to know your tutors and other apprentices as well as a tour of the library and other university facilities
To accommodate wide-ranging learning styles, approaches to teaching will be diverse, including but not limited to technical demonstrations, lectures, seminars, independent research, laboratory assignments and simulation exercises, design work, practical problem-solving tasks, presentations and group critiques
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, apprentices will achieve their BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering
Training Outcome:Upon successful completion of the Degree Apprenticeship in Manufacturing Engineering, the apprentice can expect a clear and rewarding career progression within the Projecting Department
The typical pathway is designed to support ongoing professional development and a gradual increase in responsibility.
Graduate Manufacturing/Project Engineer
Project Engineer
Senior Project Engineer
Project Manager / Technical Lead
Further Opportunities:
Opportunities also exist to specialise further (e.g., in automation or systems integration), pursue chartered status, or move into senior management roles depending on ambition and performance
Employer Description:Promtek is a vibrant, family-run business established in Brindley Ford, Staffordshire in 1972. Promtek was established by Peter Williams with engineering at its heart and based upon the desire to provide expertise in
designing and integrating process control and automation systems for a variety of bulk material handling industries.
Fast forward to the present and although Peter is now semi-retired he still remains active in the business with his sons Charles and Simon and Daniel taking over the daily reins.
Promtek has grown to specialise in Process Control and Automation, Recipe and Formulation Management Tools, Weighing and Calibration and Turn-Key System Integration.
At Promtek we apply our in-depth skills, experience and expertise to developing unique and effective solutions for our clients, using off-the-shelf hardware and utilising the software engineering know-how of our in-house engineering team.
Our service and support team offer 24 hours of cover, 7 days a week to assist with breakdowns and critical spares and carry out routine service visits to inspect and maintain process weighing equipment and platform scales and certify them using Trading Standards approved weights.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm
May vary dependent on needs of the employerSkills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Effective Time Management,Adaptability and willingness,Enthusiastic and Reliable,Self-Driven....Read more...
Salary: £85/90,000 -plus bonus and Equality options
Location: Fully remote
We're partnering with a dynamic and well-funded leisure group at a pivotal moment in their growth journey. With a strong capital base and ambitious expansion plans, this is a young company building serious commercial momentum across the UK. With a portfolio of successful, leisure-Tech venues, a sharp eye on market trends, the group is looking to appoint a Senior Commercial Manager to drive profitability, optimise return on investment, and accelerate sustainable growth.
The Senior Commercial ManageRole
As Commercial Manager, you'll sit at the heart of the leadership team alongside the CEO. Your focus will be on delivering commercial performance across the entire business. From leading strategic investment decisions to refining pricing strategies and identifying new revenue opportunities, this role is about growing the bottom line and scaling smartly.
You will oversee the finance and commercial teams with a clear mandate: to monitor performance, eliminate inefficiencies, and push every area of the business toward stronger margins and greater returns. This is not a siloed finance or marketing role-it's a commercial growth position requiring leadership across operations, partnerships, and brand development.
Key Responsibilities
Analyse and monitor ROI across the estate and provide actionable insights to drive profitability
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