An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for an experienced Children's Home Registered Manager to open, establish and lead a small sized children’s home located in Lewisham, South East London area
This will be an Ofsted-regulated children’s home providing high-quality care, safeguarding, and support for young people with SEND, emotional, behavioural, and complex needs
**To be considered for this position you must hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare + Minimum 3 years’ experience in a residential childcare setting with 2+ years at supervisory/Deputy/management level**
As the Manager your key responsibilities include:
Provide confident, trauma-informed leadership to staff team and young people
Create a safe and supportive environment that promotes emotional, social and educational development for each child
Recruit, induct and retain a high-quality staff team with the necessary skills and values for working with vulnerable children
Oversee staffing, training, supervisions, appraisals and professional development
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and emotional resilience
Lead the home’s strategic planning, setting objectives and measurable outcomes in line with organisational and regulatory expectations
Maintain an up-to-date Statement of Purpose and ensure all operations reflect its aims and values
Ensure full compliance with Ofsted and the Children’s Homes Regulations
Lead safeguarding efforts as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) including response to disclosures, incidents and concerns in line with Working together to Safeguard Children and in line with local authority safeguarding partnership procedures
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and emotional resilience
Manage budgets, audits, inspections, and operational processes
Build effective partnerships with families, professionals, and external agencies
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Children’s Home Regulations and therapeutic care
Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Experience supporting children with trauma, challenging behaviour, and complex needs
Full UK driving licence is desirable
Flexibility to be part of the on-call rota (some evenings/weekends)
Knowledge of SEND and multi-agency working
The successful Manager will receive an excellent salary up to £70,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 40 hours a week on days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
33 Days holiday including bank holidays
On-site parking
DBS Certificate paid for*
Contributory Pension Scheme
Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme
Annual Salary Review
Comprehensive Induction Program
Staff Appreciation Days
Reference ID: 7375
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV....Read more...
An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for an experienced Children's Home Registered Manager to open, establish and lead a small sized children’s home located in Lewisham, South East London area
This will be an Ofsted-regulated children’s home providing high-quality care, safeguarding, and support for young people with SEND, emotional, behavioural, and complex needs
**To be considered for this position you must hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare + Minimum 3 years’ experience in a residential childcare setting with 2+ years at supervisory/Deputy/management level**
As the Manager your key responsibilities include:
Provide confident, trauma-informed leadership to staff team and young people
Create a safe and supportive environment that promotes emotional, social and educational development for each child
Recruit, induct and retain a high-quality staff team with the necessary skills and values for working with vulnerable children
Oversee staffing, training, supervisions, appraisals and professional development
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and emotional resilience
Lead the home’s strategic planning, setting objectives and measurable outcomes in line with organisational and regulatory expectations
Maintain an up-to-date Statement of Purpose and ensure all operations reflect its aims and values
Ensure full compliance with Ofsted and the Children’s Homes Regulations
Lead safeguarding efforts as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) including response to disclosures, incidents and concerns in line with Working together to Safeguard Children and in line with local authority safeguarding partnership procedures
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and emotional resilience
Manage budgets, audits, inspections, and operational processes
Build effective partnerships with families, professionals, and external agencies
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Children’s Home Regulations and therapeutic care
Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Experience supporting children with trauma, challenging behaviour, and complex needs
Full UK driving licence is desirable
Flexibility to be part of the on-call rota (some evenings/weekends)
Knowledge of SEND and multi-agency working
The successful Manager will receive an excellent salary up to £70,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 40 hours a week on days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
33 Days holiday including bank holidays
On-site parking
DBS Certificate paid for*
Contributory Pension Scheme
Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme
Annual Salary Review
Comprehensive Induction Program
Staff Appreciation Days
Reference ID: 7375
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV....Read more...
Start your career in early years education with a hands-on apprenticeship where you will learn, grow, and make a real difference in children’s development within a supportive nursery environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Gain hands-on experience across all areas of an early years setting, developing the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to become a competent childcare practitioner
Work as part of a supportive and experienced nursery team, receiving guidance from colleagues and a dedicated mentor throughout your apprenticeship
Support the delivery of high-quality care and engaging learning experiences within a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment
Assist in planning and delivering a range of age-appropriate activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), supporting children’s learning through play
Develop an understanding of child development, learning intentions, and inclusive practices that meet the needs of all children
Build positive relationships and communicate effectively with team members, parents, and carers to support children’s wellbeing and development
Help maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised environment, ensuring all areas meet health and safety standards
Follow and develop knowledge of key policies and procedures, including safeguarding, SEND, equality and diversity, and British Values, reporting any concerns appropriately
Demonstrate a positive attitude, reliability, and a strong commitment to learning, teamwork, and ongoing professional development
Training:At Shaping Lives, we are dedicated to one mission: helping nurseries like yours nurture future generations through high-quality early childhood education. As a trusted training provider, we specialise in developing skilled, passionate educators who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children aged 0-5.
Whether you're looking to enhance your current team's skills or recruit new talent, we’re with you every step of the way. Upon completion of this 18-month Apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Early Years Educator L3 Apprenticeship.Training Outcome:There is a possibility of being offered a full-time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.Employer Description:Little Steps is a small family orientated independent day nursery located in a residential area of St Albans a short distance from local shops and 15 minutes’ walk from the train station and excellent transport links.
Our dedicated team who process a wide range of experience in child care all have a strong commitment to providing a high quality of care and education for up to 50 children aged from 9 months to rising 5 years old.
Our ethos reflects on the importance we place in creating a home for home for the children in our care. Our environment is one where children have a voice, and learn to be confident and resilient learners, with an awareness of the word around them and the important role they play within it.Working Hours :Monday - Thursday 9 hour shift. Friday 4 hour shift, shifts range between 7.45am - 6.00pm.Skills: Creative,Initative,Non judgemental,Patience,Teamworking,Communication Skills....Read more...
Model and support high-quality interaction, which extends children’s learning and thinking
Stay vigilant and support all staff to provide high-quality interaction, to plan, prepare and participate in a range of activities that promote each child’s physical, intellectual, and emotional needs to enable each child to reach their full potential
To ensure that the planned activities come from the children’s next steps, observations, and interests, as the EYFS framework requires
To ensure the calm, smooth running of the room using staff delegation as appropriate
Ensure that the environment is well set out and that the resources are excitingly presented and accessible
Organise and supervise meals and mealtimes ensuring they are a time of pleasant social sharing
To ensure, where appropriate, all children use cutlery, serve themselves, and sit at the table during meal and snack times as an important element of planning to support learning and development
To help children acquire self-help skills, including dressing, feeding, toilet training, and awareness of personal hygiene as an important element of planning to support learning and development
Lead and implement positive management of children’s behaviour
To act as a key person for a group of children
Develop and maintain positive and effective relationships with all the parents and other appropriate agencies
Provide a good role model for all members of staff, students and volunteers and help new staff fit in with them
Use your observations and reflective practice to plan and implement improvements to provision for individuals and groups of children
To keep up to date with developments in childcare through regular training and reading as appropriate
To ensure that all children are safe at all times while on the premises
To provide feedback to the Room Leader/ Nursery Manager on issues relating to the nursery day
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 Outcome:
For the successful candidate, there is the possibility of ongoing employment upon completion of the relevant qualification
Employer Description:Chingford House Nursery has found the right balance between children learning through play and providing a more structured learning environment as we prepare children for school; our team of staff who work with the Pre-schoolers, support school readiness by providing practical phonics and numeracy sessions.
Chingford House Nursery is a nursery for children from 6 months - 5 years. We are based in a gorgeous terraced house in a popular residential area, local to many schools in Chingford.
Zarkar Akhtar (Owner) and Yolande Farrell (Manager) have over 50yrs early years’ experience between them and lead an exceptional team of dedicated and committed Early Years Practitioners.
We are steadfast in our belief that children need warm and affectionate relationships to support their emotional well-being and our Key Person approach is pivotal to this.
Chingford House Nursery is a nursery for children from 6 months - 5 years. We are based in a gorgeous terraced house in a popular residential area, local to many schools in Chingford.
Zarkar Akhtar (Owner) and Yolande Farrell (Manager) have over 50yrs early years’ experience between them and lead an exceptional team of dedicated and committed Early Years Practitioners.
We are steadfast in our belief that children need warm and affectionate relationships to support their emotional well-being and our Key Person approach is pivotal to this.
We are pleased to complement our educational programme with extra-curricular activities such as Forest School, Bong along (music & movement), and Specialist PE sessions. We offer inclusive care and learning in a multicultural environment where diversity is celebrated and embraced.Working Hours :You will be working a 3-day week, 28.5 paid hours each week. Times and days to be confirmed upon offer, but will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.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...
Log and update incoming referral information received by email, phone, and online portals
Update referral and placement records on the Gold Vision CRM system
Prepare documentation, including Expressions of Interest, offer letters, and referral packs
Respond to routine queries from internal teams and Local Authorities
Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and circulate actions
Maintain electronic and paper filing systems in line with confidentiality requirements
Support general office tasks, such as managing post and ordering supplies
Assist with reports and management information as requested
Attend team meetings and training sessions to support ongoing development
Build working relationships with Commissioning Officers, Placement Teams, and other stakeholders
Training Outcome:On completing this apprenticeship, learners will have a solid foundation in business administration, referrals processes, and CRM systems, opening up a number of routes within Resicare Alliance, such as:
Referrals Officer/Coordinator – taking on more ownership of the referrals process and Local Authority liaison
Business Development Administrator – supporting wider growth and stakeholder relationship work
Team Administrator/Office roles across other departments, using the transferable admin and organisational skills built during the apprenticeship
Further qualifications – progressing onto a Level 4/5 apprenticeship (e.g. Business Administration, Team Leader/Supervisor, or HR Support), depending on career interests
Employer Description:Resicare Alliance is an independent provider of residential care for children, young people, and adults, based in Uttoxeter. We promote a family culture and are driven to grow and succeed within the care sector, recently expanding through the acquisition of Cove Care Ltd. Every child and young person in our care has a bespoke care plan, delivered through expert, intensive intervention that helps them build the confidence, skills, and outlook to move forward with their lives.
We embrace diverse and varied teams — it's our people who give us our identity and culture. In return, we offer a comprehensive professional development pathway, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to build a successful, long-term career with us.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
