✨ Senior Residential Care Practitioner – Children’s Home ✨ Location: Burton-On-Trent Full Time | Permanent Role PurposeTo provide high‑quality care within a children’s residential home, providing stability, and support to children and young people living away from their family home. You will help young people who may have experienced trauma, placement breakdown, emotional or behavioural difficulties, or significant disruptions in their lives. All work is carried out within the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations and Ofsted expectations. Key Responsibilities
Safeguarding young people through individual risk management, positive engagement, and safe relationship‑buildingProviding nurturing, therapeutic care and supporting daily routines, including transport to school, activities, appointments, and family contactEncouraging participation in education, hobbies, and completing homeworkMaintaining a clean, safe home environment and managing domestic chore rotasWorking independently and within a professional team, maintaining confidentiality at all timesCompleting reports, records, and young people’s paperwork (care plans, risk assessments) on time and to required standardsParticipating in supervision, training, personal development, and completing the Level 4 Diploma within set timelinesActing as a Key Worker, leading on care planning and reviewsConducting supervision reviews with RCPs in line with company protocolsCarrying out additional tasks to support the smooth running of the home as requested by the Line Manager
Competencies & Qualities
Strong verbal & written communication skillsBasic computer literacyEmpathy, emotional awareness & ability to build rapportResilience and ability to remain calm under pressureAbility to adapt quickly to changing routines or situationsTeam player committed to shared goalsAble to absorb new information and apply it effectivelyActive listening skills and awareness of non‑verbal communicationAbility to work professionally in challenging circumstancesUpdate and maintains own, professional standards, knowledge and skills.Lead a team in the absence of Manager or Deputy ManagerCarry out supervisions on a regular basis, every 4 – 6 weeks, ensuring inability to be disturbed, consider development of RCP, address any issues, health, welfare, work
✔️ Qualifications & Experience
Working towards or completed Level 3 diploma in Children’s and Young People workforceCurrent, clean UK driving licenceEnhanced DBSRight to Work in the UKMinimum 2 years’ experience in childcare or youth setting at RCP level and an understanding of the challenges young people and carers face within a residential care setting
Salary starting at £30,000
Pay increase after a successful 6‑month probationAdditional payment for on‑call duties
Hours of workHours of Work: 2 days on shift (shift times are 8am - 10.30pm) then 4 days off (flexible based on requirements of the home)In order to be considered for this position or to obtain further information please contact the Health & Social Care Team on 01922 725445 ext 1003 or 1004 – email CV to care@tudoremployment.co.ukAlternatively, please submit your CV to care@tudoremployment.co.uk or Register Online - Tudor Healthcare Registration Form#tudorcare #teamtudor....Read more...
Work in partnership with children’s social care staff and parents to ensure that children and young people are supported to have a voice in families where they impacted by domestic abuse. As a result, there is an improvement in their health, well being and feelings of safety
Will be undertaking apprenticeship training to achieve a Level 4 Domestic Abuse and Sexual Abuse Support Worker Apprenticeship
Provide direct casework with families where there is domestic abuse, including advice, information, and advocacy to all genders experiencing domestic abuse through telephone contact, and/or meetings at the relevant venues/hubs
Support families that are currently being supported through a child in need assessment, child in need or child support plan, and will be expected to contribute to the support through the assessment and/or plan
Build and maintain effective relationships with teams across Together for Families and the Integrated Domestic Abuse service
Ensure that the parent/carer feels supported, listened to and believed
Training:
Training will be provided remotely, with six hours of protected time per week provided
Cohorts start monthly, so dependent on your start date will depend on when you will be enrolled, and the specific training schedule for your cohort will be provided to you at the earliest opportunity
Training Outcome:
During the course of the apprenticeship the candidate will be supporting clients in a Family Domestic Abuse Support Advisor capacity
After the apprenticeship the candidate will be able to support clients in their capacity as a qualified Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA). Potential moves to other IDVA roles may be a possibility, as well as moving to roles which support people who have experienced sexual violence
Over 1/3 of First Light's managerial team have been recruited to their positions internally, so opportunities are provided for progression into management roles
Employer Description:At First Light, we believe that everyone deserves to live free from abuse and fear. We support anyone who is experiencing or has experienced domestic abuse or sexual violence, regardless of age, gender, background, or identity.
We provide compassionate, confidential, and specialist support to:
Adults and children affected by domestic abuse or sexual violence
People of all genders, including men, women, and non-binary individuals
Members of the LGBTQ+ community
People with disabilities
Survivors of church-related abuse
Individuals across diverse communities
At First Light, we don’t just offer jobs. We offer purpose, growth, and a community of passionate people working together to make a difference.
Working at First Light means being part of a team that supports survivors, innovates services, and builds safer communities. Every day is different, and every role contributes to meaningful change.
If you’re ready to make a difference and grow in a supportive, values-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Whether you’re new to the sector or looking for a fresh start, First Light is a place where your values, wellbeing, and career aspirations are supported every step of the way. In the past year alone, 20% of our team changed roles internally, and 38% of our senior and team leaders started as practitioners. We believe in nurturing talent and helping people grow.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience,Empathy....Read more...
Day Centre Support Worker – Learning Disabilities & Autism
Cranleigh£25,000 per yearMonday to Friday, 9am–5pmChristmas period off
We are looking for a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Day Centre Support Worker to join our friendly team supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism in Cranleigh.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference by helping individuals build confidence, independence, communication, and life skills in a safe and supportive environment.
Responsibilities:
Supporting individuals with daily activities and routines
Encouraging independence and social interaction
Assisting with community and centre-based activities
Promoting wellbeing, confidence, and positive outcomes
Providing person-centred support tailored to individual needs
Working closely with colleagues, families, and professionals
Following safeguarding and health & safety procedures
Requirements:
A caring and positive attitude
Good communication and teamwork skills
Patience, empathy, and reliability
Experience in care/support work is beneficial but not essential
Must be able to travel to Cranleigh - No transport provided
What We Offer:
Salary of £25,000 per year
Monday to Friday working hours – no weekend shifts
Christmas period off
Supportive team environment
Training and development opportunities
Rewarding and meaningful work
If you are passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities and autism, we would love to hear from you
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Early Years Teaching AssistantStart Date: June 2026Location: Shepherd's BushContract: Full-timeSalary: £24,000 to £28,000
About the role and school
A welcoming Early Years setting in Shepherd’s Bush is seeking a dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant to join their team from June 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children in their early stages of learning and development. The successful Early Years Teaching Assistant will work closely with experienced staff to deliver engaging, play-based learning within a caring and supportive environment.
The school is a well-regarded independent Early Years setting located in West London, known for its nurturing ethos and strong focus on child development. Staff work collaboratively to create a warm, inclusive atmosphere where children are encouraged to develop confidence, independence, and curiosity through creative learning opportunities. The leadership team is highly supportive and places a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, professional growth, and maintaining positive relationships with families and the local community.
This Early Years Teaching Assistant role would suit someone who is patient, proactive, and committed to helping young children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Whether you are an experienced Early Years Teaching Assistant or looking to further develop your career within Early Years education, this opportunity offers excellent support and long-term development within a friendly and welcoming team.
Job Responsibilities
Support the class teacher and Early Years team in delivering engaging learning activities
Assist children with their social, emotional, and educational development through play-based learning
Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment
Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents across the setting
Observe and monitor pupil progress, providing feedback to the class teacher where appropriate
Support with classroom preparation, resources, and daily routines
Qualifications/Experience
Experience as an Early Years Teaching Assistant or in a similar role
Strong subject/curriculum knowledge relevant to the role
Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service
Right to work in the UK
Next steps:
If this Early Years Teaching Assistant position sounds of interest, or you would like to find out more information, please contact Freya at Teach Plus.
Alternatively, please click ‘apply’ and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Teach Plus is a 5 star, Google rated, London based education recruitment agency. Our passion is to provide candidates with an excellent service in helping them find a new role, our candidate journey is what makes us stand out above the rest. We prioritise ongoing assistance and support to help with your career in education. With over 17 years’ experience working in education, we have strong, long-lasting relationships with primary schools across London. We are able to offer a range of opportunities including short term, long term and permanent positions within education as well as a high volume of daily supply work.
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We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker for this organisation’s Child Protection service.
You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship)
About the team
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and families with a child-centred approach. This team has flexible and creative ways of working.
About you
The successful candidate will have experience within frontline teams post qualification and whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation.
What's on offer?
£36,648 - £40,221 (Grade 7) dependent on experience
£40,221 - £44,428 (Grade 8) dependent on experience
Salary sacrifice
Retention payments
Health & Wellbeing packages
Relocation package
Access to various discounts
Flexible working
Free parking
Local Authority Pension scheme
Excellent Training & development opportunities
Hours: Full time / Permanent
For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny
07587 031 098 / jolweny@charecruitment.com
What do you get from working with me?
CV enhancement
Application form enhancement
Access to many jobs in the market
One central point of contact
Interview preparation assistance
Expert consultation
Questions answered
Offer negotiation
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Support Worker/Teaching Assistant – Complex Care (Child)
Location: Lincoln
Pay Rates: £14.70 - £23.00
Shift Pattern: Days and Nights (Monday - Sunday)
About the Role
We are looking for compassionate and reliable healthcare assistants to join our friendly team of established carers who support a young lady in her family home and at school (which she attends a minimum of four days a week). Our client loves to have people around her who have high energy, are fun, and don’t mind being a little silly, while always keeping her well-being at the centre of everything they do. She is an incredible young lady who has an acquired brain injury and requires support with all daily living tasks, including personal care, medication, administration of feeds, and therapies such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech and language therapy. The role will involve overseeing all health-related and social support, including all aspects of her health, well-being, and therapies as required.
We are keen for the ideal candidate to support our client both at home and in school as a Teaching Assistant dedicated solely to her, on a supply TA contract directly with the school. We are looking for carers who can deliver person-centred care in line with a personalized care plan created specifically to meet the needs of our individual client. You will need to be an excellent team player, as two healthcare assistants are rostered for each shift. You will also be fully supported by our highly skilled Nurse Manager, who is on hand to guide the team, ensuring the highest standards of care are delivered while providing each team member with an excellent pathway for professional development.
We are looking for carers with experience in:
Deep Suctioning
Chest clearance program
Seizure management
Medication Administration
Teaching Assistant
Catheterizing
Bowel Washout
All candidates MUST be drivers. (Manual drivers license)
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive, highly skilled team and make a real impact in the lives of our clients.
Why Join Us?
Excellent rates of pay with night and weekend enhancements plus special bank holiday rates
A bonus will be paid out should you complete your online training's within the deadline.
Paid weekly, on time and accurately
Free DBS
Out of hours on call support center
Ongoing CPD and Development opportunities
If you are passionate about delivering quality care and have the right experience, we want to hear from you.
Email:
Call us: 03333 221133 (Option 3 – Complex Care)
Let’s take your care career to the next level. Apply today!
OneCall24 Healthcare is committed to promoting equal opportunities. This role includes a genuine occupational requirement in line with client needs and UK employment law.
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Duties and Responsibilities:
Support for Pupils, Teachers and the Curriculum
Deliver learning activities, both indoors and out, for individuals and groups of pupils, taking responsibility for leading and managing play, care and learning in partnership with qualified teachers and other professionals, to ensure all children are fully integrated into the school
Be aware of, and work within, school policies and procedures
Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment
Monitor and record pupil responses and learning achievements, drawing any problems which cannot be resolved to the attention of the teacher/Senior Manager
Work as a part of a team to plan and evaluate specialist learning activities with the teacher
Work unsupervised with individual children, small groups and the key worker groups under the overall direction of the Head Teacher and/or Deputy/Assistant Head Teacher
Select and adapt appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities
Maintain a clean, safe and tidy learning environment
Ongoing guidance and support of pupils in their social development and their emotional well-being, reporting problems to the appropriate person
Supply specialist support with direction and guidance from teaching staff, allowing pupils to access the curriculum
Accompany teaching staff and take responsibility for pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required
Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes but not as a Supervisory Assistant
Prepare and present displays
Supervise individuals and groups of pupils throughout the day, including supervision in the classroom, playground and dining areas
Provide pastoral care to children
Provide basic first aid
May be asked to administer medications subject to agreement and in line with school policy
Be flexible within working practices of school, prepared to help where necessary
Support pupils to develop their skills of independence, resilience and confidence
Contribute to, and assist in, planning, organising and implementing individual development, the development and implementation of support plans Individual Educational Plans and EHC’s
Work with pupils not working to the normal timetable
Support the use of ICT in the curriculum
Contribute to the development of policies and procedures
Support for the School:
Be aware of, and comply with, policies and procedures relating to child protection/safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
Show a duty of care to pupils and staff and take appropriate action to comply with health and safety requirements at all times
Be aware of, and support, difference and ensure that all pupils have access to opportunities to learn and develop
Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school
Maintain good relationships with colleagues and work together as a team
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
Attend relevant meetings as required
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
Demonstrate and promote commitment to equal opportunities and to the elimination of behaviour and practices that could be discriminatory
The above is not exhaustive and the post holder will be expected to undertake any duties which may reasonably fall within the level of responsibility and the competence of the post as directed by the Head Teacher.Training:
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard
Maths and English Functional Skills if required - if not required,
Maths and English upskill will still be provided but you do not need to sit an exam
Preparation for End Point Assessment
Training Outcome:
Possibility of further training and/or permanent full time employment
Employer Description:Large primary school with Governor-led nursery, 3-form entry with 556 pupils on roll.Working Hours :Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.00pm and Friday, 8.00am - 3.30pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Working as part of an Early Years Team, you will help plan and deliver activities set by the Government for the learning, development, and care of children from birth to 5 years old.
Through the programme, you’ll prepare for a more senior EYFS role and gain the skills to help promote an inclusive environment including:
Learning and development in infants and young children, including the significance of attachment, and the role and responsibilities of a key person
Explore attachment theories and philosophical approaches and how they are linked to early childhood learning
The importance of holistic development and an understanding of the EYFS and non-statutory guidance to plan, observe and assess in all areas of the Early Years Curriculum
How to work cooperatively with parents/carers, colleagues, and other professionals to enhance babies’ and young children’s learning
Gain opportunities to share good practice and ideas with apprentices from other EYFS settings
Training:
Early Years Educator Level 3
Training will include paediatric first aid qualification
Discover new knowledge in fortnightly live, interactive virtual sessions led by experienced EYFS teachers.
Work through self-paced online learning on our platform, ESF Learn, and complete practical tasks that will directly enhance your current practice.
Engage in optional SEND masterclasses every six weeks, led by qualified teachers and SEND experts.
Collaborate with other apprentices working in similar environments throughout the programme.Training Outcome:After completing this apprenticeship, you might go on to become room leader, deputy manager, or manager in a nursery.
With additional training, you go on to become a Level 5 Early Years Lead in a school, or work in the community as a health play specialist or a family support worker.Employer Description:Puller Memorial School is a small, Church school, located in the village of High Cross, within a 3 mile radius of Ware, Hertford and Buntingford. Our aim is to provide the very best education, support and care for your children. By inspiring and encouraging our children so that they:-
“speak enthusiastically about different things they learned at school” Ofsted 2019.
Puller children love coming to school because they are valued for being unique with individual talents and needs. The school’s Christian values which underpin the daily life of the school:-
“Pupils are happy to work and play alongside each other” Ofsted 2019.
We expect everyone to try hard in everything they do and reward hard work and achievement. We closely monitor children’s academic achievement and progress as well as their social and emotional well-being. Through discussions with children, parents/carers and staff we continually appraise the progress of children.
At the heart of everything that we do is the belief that all children at Puller Memorial should be happy. Happy children are successful children. We work hard to help the children to be able to 'self-regulate' their behaviour and encourage children to act pro-socially for the benefit of all.
We teach different subjects discretely and provide different home and in school learning opportunities which give children the opportunity to become experts in areas that they and their families are interested in
Our class sizes are small with a teacher and a learning support assistant in each class. Our enthusiastic and experienced staff, as well as this adult to child ratio, enables us to give all children the support they need.
Leaders and governors are committed to ensuring pupils receive the very best education and are constantly reviewing and evaluating the school’s educational performance.
We believe that your child’s education outcomes is only complete when there is an effective partnership between home and school. If you would like to speak to your child's teacher, please feel free to speak to the office who will find a suitable time for you. We encourage parents/carers to work alongside us to ensure Puller children are happy, confident children who achieve their full potential.
Do come and see us for yourself. We look forward to a happy association with you and your children.
Amanda HopwoodExecutive HeadteacherWorking Hours :Monday to Friday (exact hours TBC) 37.5 hour a weekSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience....Read more...