We are looking for an experienced and committed Children's Social Worker to provide critical support to our team based at Mercury House, Richmond. This is a short-term, office-based assignment covering the recruitment process within the Children & Young People’s Service.
About the Role
You will play a pivotal role in safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people, working directly with families, professionals, and multi-agency partners. You will be expected to manage complex cases, including child protection and court proceedings, while delivering high-quality assessments and interventions.
North Yorkshire Council operates under a defined practice model, grounded in systemic principles, Signs of Safety, and family-seeing methodology, promoting collaborative and strength-based approaches to social work.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver statutory social work services to children and families in line with legislation and best practice.
Manage a varied caseload, including child protection and court cases.
Undertake assessments and develop outcome-focused care plans.
Work closely with families and partner agencies to ensure child safety and wellbeing.
Prepare and present high-quality court reports and attend hearings as necessary.
Record all work to a high standard and in a timely manner.
Requirements:
Qualified Social Worker (Social Work England registered)
Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience within children's social care
Extensive experience in child protection and court proceedings
Strong knowledge of child welfare legislation
Skilled in systemic practice and strength-based approaches
Excellent communication, assessment, and case management skills
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
No current annotations or restrictions on your SWE registration
Assignment Details:
Mon–Thu: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Fri: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Office-based position at Mercury House, Richmond
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At kinderzimmer we create high-quality learning environments that put the child and their developmental needs first. kinderzimmer has over 10 years of experience in becoming one of Germany’s leading private early years education providers to over 4,500 children.
As a Nursery Apprentice, you will need to be available to work between 7.30am - 6.30pm on a rota basis, on a 40 hours a week contract.You will play a significant role in ensuring the best possible Education and Childcare at kinderzimmer. Your duties and responsibilities will include:
Contributing to a planned programme of activities/lessons that are suitable for the age range of children, in collaboration with other staff.
Keeping a proper record of achievement file on key children, for parents/carer.
Working alongside parents/carer of special needs children to provide full integration in the Nursery setting.
Supporting all staff and working collaboratively.
Adhering to all policies and procedures to uphold standards within the Nursery Setting.
Safeguarding children by working to safeguarding policies.
Liaising with and supporting parents/carers and other family members.
Attending out-of-working-hours activities such as training, monthly staff meetings, parents/carers evenings, etc.
Being flexible within the working practices of the setting and helping where needed, including undertaking certain domestic jobs within the Setting, such as preparing snack meals and cleaning equipment.
Supporting internal and external inspections, including Ofsted.
Recording accidents in the accident book and ensuring that the manager is informed of the report before the parent receives it.
Looking upon the Setting as a "whole" to determine where help can be most utilised.
Being constantly aware of the needs of children.
Ensuring that each child is collected by someone known to the Setting.
Respecting the confidentiality of information received.
Preparing and completing activities to suit the child's stage of development.
Ensuring that mealtimes are a time of pleasant social sharing.
Toileting, washing, and changing children as required.
Ensuring that the Setting is of high quality to meet the needs of individual children from different cultures and religious backgrounds and stages of development.
Upholding the high profile of the Setting and its standards at all times.
Actively promoting and supporting the safeguarding of children and young people in the workplace and observing Setting policies and procedures.
Benefits
Salary - from £7.55 up to £11.44 per hour dependant on age and experience.
Holidays - 23 days & 8 bank holidays. Nursery closure during Christmas week.
A Wellness Day. This day can be used when you need to take time off to recharge, refocus, or when you feel run down and need a day to rest and recover.
Annual subscription to Fiit, which offers our employees the chance to enjoy a range of workouts, from high-intensity training to yoga, from the comfort of their own home or while on the go, through your smart phone or web browser. Whether you're looking to boost your energy levels, improve your fitness, or simply de-stress.
Discount membership card – a membership card that gives you access to hundreds of discounts, deals and offers on big-name brands both online and in store, PLUS a FREE tastecard, giving you access to top savings at big restaurants, pizza delivery, days out and more!
Access to Flick – a market leading training program to support professional growth.
You will have access to several CPD accredited courses to promote continuous professional development.
Training:Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. kinderzimmer will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This will be delivered through kinderzimmer's dedicated training provider, Realise.Training Outcome:Opportunities to progress within the group.Employer Description:From 1 to 35 kitas, kinderzimmer has over 10 years of experience in becoming one of Germany’s leading private early years education providers to over 4,500 children. Here in the UK, we combine this heritage with local expertise to create high-quality learning environments that put your child and their developmental needs first.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week. Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative....Read more...
At kinderzimmer we create high-quality learning environments that put the child and their developmental needs first. kinderzimmer has over 10 years of experience in becoming one of Germany’s leading private early years education providers to over 4,500 children.
As a Nursery Apprentice, you will need to be available to work between 7.30am - 6.30pm on a rota basis, on a 40 hours a week contract.You will play a significant role in ensuring the best possible Education and Childcare at kinderzimmer. Your duties and responsibilities will include:
Contributing to a planned programme of activities/lessons that are suitablefor the age range of children, in collaboration with other staff.
Keeping a proper record of achievement file on key children, for parents/carer.
Working alongside parents/carer of special needs children to provide full integration in the Nursery setting.
Supporting all staff and working collaboratively.
Adhering to all policies and procedures to uphold standards within the Nursery Setting.
Safeguarding children by working to safeguarding policies.
Liaising with and supporting parents/carers and other family members.
Attending out-of-working-hours activities such as training, monthly staff meetings, parents/carers evenings, etc.
Being flexible within the working practices of the setting and helping where needed, including undertaking certain domestic jobs within the Setting, such as preparing snack meals and cleaning equipment.
Supporting internal and external inspections, including Ofsted.
Recording accidents in the accident book and ensuring that the manager is informed of the report before the parent receives it.
Looking upon the Setting as a "whole" to determine where help can be most utilised.
Being constantly aware of the needs of children.
Ensuring that each child is collected by someone known to the Setting.
Respecting the confidentiality of information received.
Preparing and completing activities to suit the child's stage of development.
Ensuring that mealtimes are a time of pleasant social sharing.
Toileting, washing, and changing children as required.
Ensuring that the Setting is of high quality to meet the needs of individual children from different cultures and religious backgrounds and stages of development.
Upholding the high profile of the Setting and its standards at all times.
Actively promoting and supporting the safeguarding of children and young people in the workplace and observing Setting policies and procedures.
Benefits
Salary - from £7.55 up to £11.44 per hour dependant on age and experience.
Holidays - 23 days & 8 bank holidays. Nursery closure during Christmas week.
A Wellness Day. This day can be used when you need to take time off to recharge, refocus, or when you feel run down and need a day to rest and recover.
Annual subscription to Fiit, which offers our employees the chance to enjoy a range of workouts, from high-intensity training to yoga, from the comfort of their own home or while on the go, through your smart phone or web browser. Whether you're looking to boost your energy levels, improve your fitness, or simply de-stress.
Discount membership card – a membership card that gives you access to hundreds of discounts, deals and offers on big-name brands both online and in store, PLUS a FREE tastecard, giving you access to top savings at big restaurants, pizza delivery, days out and more!
Access to Flick – a market leading training program to support professional growth.
You will have access to several CPD accredited courses to promote continuous professional development.
Training:Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. kinderzimmer will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required) This will be delivered through kinderzimmer's dedicated training provider, Realise.
Training Outcome:Opportunities to progress within the group.Employer Description:From 1 to 35 kitas, kinderzimmer has over 10 years of experience in becoming one of Germany’s leading private early years education providers to over 4,500 children. Here in the UK, we combine this heritage with local expertise to create high-quality learning environments that put your child and their developmental needs first.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week. Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative....Read more...
Finance Director – Borehamwood, HertfordshireLocation: Westgate Healthcare Head Office, Unit 3, Devonshire Business Park, Chester Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1NASalary: CompetitiveHours: 37.5 hours per weekShifts: 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday Job type: PermanentAnnual leave: 25 days, plus bank holidaysWestgate Healthcare is an award-winning, family-run care home operator. We have 9 care homes across London, Essex, Herts and Bucks and we are growing with 2 further developments in the pipeline. In addition to the care homes, the company also owns a Holiday inn.The Finance Director should be qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent), competent and experienced to manage the finances of Westgate Healthcare Group Ltd, including all subsidiaries and associated companies. They will be expected to take responsibility for the finance related functions of the business, liaise and provide timely information as required to internal and external bodies, take a service led approach to work to ensure that finance maintains a high reputation with clients, and take the initiative to work with the Directors to improve and grow the business, such as through monitoring of KPI’s, cost rationalisation and operational improvements and innovations.In their role, the Finance Director will take responsibility for the finance team, comprising staff dealing with management accounts, credit control, sales ledger, purchase ledger and payroll. They should lead the team and supervise and appraise each member, encouraging and assisting them to excel in the work place. The Finance Director will also be expected to liaise with the company’s care homes and hotel, assisting them and guiding them in dealing with financial affairs, such as fee negotiations, staff costing, purchase invoices and finance management on site.About the role:
Take charge of all finance functions for Westgate Healthcare and its subsidiaries, in conjunction with support from the finance team, and report to the Board of DirectorsEstablish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures in compliance with accepted policies and proceduresPrepare and review financial reporting on all subsidiaries, inter-company account reconciliations and consolidation of all company accounts to produce group level financial accountsPreparation of monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts and associated reports for each subsidiary company and the overall group, ensuring that internal and external deadlines are metCash flow forecasting, analysis and managementOversee and manage sales ledger and credit control. Liaise with the home managers and relevant LA and CCG’s to resolve bad debtsOversee and manage payroll and contact with HMRCOversee and manage purchase ledger department and invoice controlPreparation of statutory accounts and audit files, and liaise with external auditorsLiaise, in conjunction with CEO and Directors, with banks regarding loans, credit facilities, banking facilities, and associated covenants and KPI’s and future debt funding.Preparation and presentation of information required by banks, such as KPI’s, monthly fee and occupancy reports and quarterly financial and budget reportsVariance analysis of cost centres and margin analysis. Suggest and lead improvements resulting from thisProducing and monitoring annual budgets and company forecastsAssist homes in setting up and negotiating contracts with private clients, local councils, and NHSWork with Directors to negotiate with key suppliers, setting up home and group wide preferred supplier lists including insurance and utilities contracts.Set up new systems and procedures to enhance efficiency, such as making use of technology in this respectUse initiative to suggest improvements to the operations of the business and identify opportunities Hold regular business reviews with care home management on-site and also liaise with staff at the quarterly manager meetings held at Head OfficeDevelop and implement improvements on the finance side in conjunction with the CEO, such as securing bank loans and refinancing and improving policies and procedures
About you:
The right to live and work in the UKQualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with significant post qualification relevant experienceSignificant experience in the finance field, preferably in the care home industry, overseeing standard finance functionsSolid experience of finance related IT systems, e.g. Sage, XERO as well as basic Microsoft programs, with advanced excel skillsAdept in developing and mentoring a team to a high achieving standard whilst promoting a positive and collaborative working environmentStrong reporting skills and proven ability to deliver under tight deadlines and balance multiple objectivesStrong commercial acumen and be highly motivatedGood presentation skills, flexibility in approach and attitude, good leadership skills and attention to detail
Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgateWe reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.WGHROB....Read more...
Our client is looking for a ServiceNow Lead Consultant to join their team. This is a key role within the Professional Services division, delivering impactful ServiceNow solutions to enterprise clients across the region.As a ServiceNow Lead Consultant, you’ll take ownership of designing and delivering ITSM, ITOM, and CMDB solutions. You’ll collaborate with Architects and Consultants, support presales efforts, run a team of consultants, and mentor junior members while helping clients achieve real business outcomes.This is a small, family-orientated organisation where collaboration and support are central to the culture. You'll be part of a close-knit team where your contributions are genuinely valued, not just a number in a large corporate machine. What you’ll do:
Lead end-to-end delivery of ServiceNow ITSM, ITOM, and CMDB solutions
Translate complex requirements into practical technical designs
Present confidently to IT leadership and key stakeholders
Guide teams through project milestones, ensuring quality and success
Support presales activities such as proposals, client workshops, and solution design
Manage and develop a team of ServiceNow consultants
Mentor and upskill junior team members
What you’ll need:
Must be a British citizen based in the UK
Must hold active SC clearance or be eligible to obtain it
5 years of hands-on ServiceNow delivery
Strong expertise in ITSM, ITOM, and CMDB, including Discovery and service mapping
Experience leading teams and managing technical delivery
Experience in presales environments with proven client-facing skills
Proven track record of delivering ServiceNow solutions that drive business value
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Certifications & experience:
ServiceNow CSA (Certified System Administrator)
Additional ServiceNow certifications (e.g. ITSM, ITOM Specialist) are a plus
ITIL Foundation or above
Experience with other modules such as HRSD or Service Delivery is desirable
What’s on offer:
100% remote working
Bonus scheme: 5% of salary (performance-linked)
Healthcare cash plan: claim back everyday health costs
Pension: 4% employer contribution
25 days holiday
Flexible working hours
Annual meetups in London
Supportive, collaborative team culture
If you’re looking to step into a high-impact role where your leadership and ServiceNow expertise can truly shine within a people-first organisation, apply now!
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