Adult safeguarding jobs in United Kingdom

**Home-Start Co-ordinator – 25 hours a week** Home-Start Royston, Buntingford & South Cambridgeshire has been successfully making a positive difference to families with young children in our local community for the last 40 years. We want to see a society where every local parent has the support they need to give their children the best possible start in life. It’s not always easy to ask for help or know where to go. Home-Start provides regular support and practical help to families under stress, helping to prevent family crises. Home-Start is looking for a co-ordinator to join our professional team. You will be managing a caseload of families who have at least one child aged 9 or under, who are supported by weekly Home-Visiting services. This role will also include the management of some of Home-Start’s weekly Family Support Groups. You will be required to manage the planning and delivery of the Family Support Groups, visit families in their own homes and train and support volunteers, together with the existing service delivery team. With experience working as part of a team, you should have a good understanding of the needs of families with young children, including the challenges parents today face. You must be committed to good safeguarding practices, and experience of working with other Family Support services would be advantageous. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, problem-solving and interpersonal skills. Having experience of working in the voluntary sector would also be desirable. Applicants must have use of a car, for which expenses are paid. An Enhanced DBS disclosure check will be required for successful applicants. Working Hours 25 hours per week. Salary £25,348 – £29,820 FTE per year pro rata (depending upon experience). Location Office based in Meldreth (SG8 6JP). Application Processes Closing Date: 7th June 2024 Interview Date: Week Beginning 1st July 2024 Home-Start Royston, Buntingford & South Cambridgeshire (incorporated as Home-Start Royston and South Cambridgeshire) is committed to safer recruitment practices as an important part of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults. Home-Start Royston & South Cambridgeshire is committed to equality of opportunity and diversity.

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Center Manager to oversee all operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the center, ensuring smooth operations, and providing excellent customer service. Do you have a background in running residential Language or Activity centres (preferably EFL’s) or holiday camps/parks or hotels that deal with the groups market? The role: As Centre Manager you will have responsibility for : Staff management , Student Welfare , Health and Safety and Administration. The Centre Manager is responsible for the overall student experience and administration of the English language programmes for both Adults and Junior Students. Not only does the centre offer Language programmes is offers seasonal activity programmes, summer centre, school group travel and school Integration programmes. The Centre Manager will be responsible for managing a team of people ( of up to 10) and the overall running of the day-to-day activities of the centre, from planning and preparation prior to group arrival to programme delivery and customer service evaluation. The right person: Strong Leader Quick Decision Maker Multi-tasker Experience in a similar role managing large teams and budgets in a multi-faceted leisure, educational, sports or hospitality business such as a General Manager, Centre Manager or Area Manager. If you have experience working in a business catering for young people such as English as a Foreign Language residential centre, outward bounds centre, activity centre, youth hostel, holiday park, educational centre this will be a huge plus! Understanding safeguarding and experience with working with young people is a must. There is potentially accomodation included to live on site if required (to be disucssed at interview stage)

Purpose of the role: To be responsible for shaping and delivering the residential home’s Statement of Purpose and managing the team to achieve the same. To provide high quality care services that supports the needs of children and young people, to be an advocate for their well-being and to provide strong, motivational leadership to the team. Duties and responsibilities: 1. To manage a residential home and ensure the efficient operation of the service in accordance with the relevant legislation, procedures, policies and the Statement of Purpose for the home. 2. Responsibility for safeguarding and promoting individual rights, providing good quality care which is free from oppression and where differences are respected and valued. 3. To produce a development plan for the service that ensures the delivery of high quality, clinically informed practice. 4. To support adults to achieve the highest standards of care for the children and young people. 5. To co-ordinate and monitor casework and administrative functions of the home and evaluate standards of performance. 6. To assist and supervise in the continual assessment of the needs of the children and young people and to identify and prepare specific development plans to ensure the most appropriate service provision. 7. To be involved in recruitment of the team including vetting, interviewing and inducting new employees. 8. To contribute to a comprehensive team training and development programme to enable the service to have available all necessary skills and levels of expertise to meet the needs of the young people. 9. Maintain individual standards through continuous professional development, including keeping a record. 10. Support the team to ensure longevity and good organisation retention. 11. To contribute to the development of appropriate relationships with and between adults, young people and other stakeholders. 12. Liaise with the various internal and external multi-disciplinary teams and commissioning authorities to ensure that the care needs of new and existing children and young people are met. 13. To chair meetings, reviews and discussions as necessary. 14. To ensure at all times that professional ethics and behaviour are demonstrated by all adults at all times. Actively co-ordinate the service provision and be a focal point for support, advice and coaching to all adultswithin the Home. 15. To assist in the management, appraisal, supervision and support of all the residential team. 16. To organise duty rotas in order to ensure that the needs of the young people are always met. 17. To ensure that the company's financial and administrative procedures are adhered to and to work within a set budget. 18. Ensure all professional practice and medication processes within the home are conducted in line with legislation. 19. To work with other managers to ensure that all adultswork together and with others towards meeting the emotional and physical needs of the young people and planning for positive outcomes. 20. To be accountable and take responsibility for liaising with regulatory organisations in relation to the way the home is managed. 21. Register with the regulator and uphold requirements and condition of this registration. 22. Ensure the all necessary documentation required by regulators is completed to a high standard and be available for inspections, checks or interviews as requested. 23. To promote appropriate and therapeutic relationships between adults and young people and their families, promoting the children and young people's involvement and participation in the day-to-day life of the home. 24. To be part of an on-call system. 25. Maintain a clean and safe environment; ensure that the physical state of the building is maintained to a high standard and that all repair/maintenance problems are dealt with promptly. 26. To participate in a range of corporate and management activities as defined by the Director of Care. 27. Any other such duties as may be required from time to time by the Operational Managers or their authorised representatives. 28. Ensure that safe working practices are employed by all adults at all times in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work legislation. Will co-operate with designated personnel exercising their responsibilities in relation to the Health and Safety at Work Act. This job description is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities but indicates some of the main areas attached to the post of registered homes manager. This job description may be amended from time to time, to take account of changing trends in social care relevant legislation, together with Employment Law. If there is any part of the above job description which the post holder is unsure of, they must discuss this with their Line Manager at the earliest opportunity.

Are you passionate about supporting children's development in a nurturing environment? We're looking for a caring individual to assist our childminder on Wednesdays and Thursdays at a community centre, and on Tuesdays at home, ensuring a safe and enriching experience for children. Requirements: - Experience working with children (welcome, but not required) - Strong communication skills with children and adults - Ability to collaborate effectively with the childminder - Creativity in planning engaging activities - Reliability and punctuality - Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance (required) - Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding training (preferred, but not required) - Comfortable with nappy changing Responsibilities: - Collaborate with the childminder in planning and implementing activities Assist with meal preparation, feeding, and nappy changing - Supervise children during playtime and learning activities - Support children's emotional and social development - Maintain a clean and organised childcare environment - Follow safety protocols and procedures Hours: - Tuesday: 3pm - 4pm (at home) - Wednesday & Thursday: 9:30am - 4pm (at children's community centre) Pay: £7 per hour If you're ready to make a positive impact in children's lives and have a caring attitude, we want to hear from you! Please send your CV and a brief cover letter detailing your interest and availability for supporting childcare

Childcare Assistant About the Company: Clifton Health care, Recognised the importance of work with children, young people and adults in need of protection, and our responsibility to protect everyone entrusted to our care. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and ensuring their well-being. Specially; Clifton Health care recognised that we all have a responsibility to help prevent the physical, sexual, emotional, abuse and neglect of Service Users and to report any such abuse that we discover or suspect. · We believe every Service User should be valued, safe and happy. We undertake to make sure that Service User we have contact with known this and are empowered to tell us if they are suffering harm. · All Service User have the right to be treated with respect, to be listened to, and to be protected from all form of abuse. · We undertake to exercise proper care in the appointment and selection of all those who will work with children and vulnerable adults. Clifton Healthcare Recruitment Limited is committed to; · Following the requirements for UK legislation in relation to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and good practice recommendations. · Respecting the rights of children as described in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. · Keeping up to date with national, regional and local developments relating to safeguarding. · The Provider shall ensure that guidance and training provided to staff regarding the identification and management of vulnerable Service Users with Specific needs, or at risk Service User, is kept up to date and aligns with accepted good practice, and that the provider has sought input from the Authority to ensure that their guidance and materials align with the Authority’s safeguarding strategy. This will be achieved by undertaking a rolling programme of training that identifies training requirements for all staff, safer recruitment in accordance with the NSPCC Safe Recruitment guidelines and periodic staff supervision and support with Line Management. About the Job: Overview: Job Title: Childcare Assistant Worker Pay: £12 - £15 Hours: 40 Hours per week Contract: Permanent/Full-time Schedule: 8 hour shift Flexi-time Monday to Friday Weekends Overtime Benefits: · Accommodation · One time free meal · Training will be provided Job Description: We have an exciting opportunity for a full time childcare provider to join our team! You will be responsible for the care and safety of child from infancy to 16 years old. Our ideal candidate has previous experience working with children, is reliable, trustworthy and energetic. A flexible schedule is a must, and we're looking for someone who work full time. • Assisting with washing and dressing the child. • Preparing their food and help them eat. • Doing household tasks, such as shopping and laundry. • Getting to know the children, their needs and interests. • Monitoring their health and weight and recording any concerns. • Making sure they take prescribed medications. • Supporting their mental and physical well-being through different activities. • Working with other social care and health care professionals. Skills: Sensitivity to and understanding of people. • The ability to work with different types of people. • Patience and the ability to remain calm during stressful situations. • The ability to work well under pressure. • Attention to detail. • Excellent customer service skills. What we require: Entry requirement: · Ready to relocate to Canterbury, Hatfield, Aberdeen, Huddersfield · GCSE or equivalent (required) · DBS · Right to Work in UK · Experience working with young people (3 months to 16 years) Other Minimum Qualifications: Must have knowledge of child development and appropriate activities for age groups. Must be able to provide a therapeutic and safe environment for individuals and groups, ages 0-18. Demonstrates the ability to assist patients in coping with the stress of hospitalization by matching developmental assessment of the individual with normalizing activities appropriate for their developmental age. Exhibits and delivers strong customer service skills with patients, families, volunteers and health care team. Must have excellent communication skills, effective time and resource management, flexibility, the ability to learn and utilize computer applications and organizational skills. Closing and Short-listing Date: Open till 31th March 2024

Qualified Childcare Assistant About the Company: Clifton Health care, Recognised the importance of work with children, young people and adults in need of protection, and our responsibility to protect everyone entrusted to our care. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and ensuring their well-being. Specially; Clifton Health care recognised that we all have a responsibility to help prevent the physical, sexual, emotional, abuse and neglect of Service Users and to report any such abuse that we discover or suspect. We believe every Service User should be valued, safe and happy. We undertake to make sure that Service User we have contact with known this and are empowered to tell us if they are suffering harm. All Service User have the right to be treated with respect, to be listened to, and to be protected from all form of abuse. We undertake to exercise proper care in the appointment and selection of all those who will work with children and vulnerable adults. Clifton Healthcare Recruitment Limited is committed to; Following the requirements for UK legislation in relation to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and good practice recommendations. Respecting the rights of children as described in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Keeping up to date with national, regional and local developments relating to safeguarding. The Provider shall ensure that guidance and training provided to staff regarding the identification and management of vulnerable Service Users with Specific needs, or at risk Service User, is kept up to date and aligns with accepted good practice, and that the provider has sought input from the Authority to ensure that their guidance and materials align with the Authority’s safeguarding strategy. This will be achieved by undertaking a rolling programme of training that identifies training requirements for all staff, safer recruitment in accordance with the NSPCC Safe Recruitment guidelines and periodic staff supervision and support with Line Management. About the Job: Overview: Job Title: Qualified Child Care Worker Pay: £12 - £15 Hours: 40 Hours per week Contract: Permanent/Full-time Schedule: 8 hour shift Flexitime Monday to Friday Weekends Overtime Benefits: Accommodation One time free meal Job Description: We have an exciting opportunity for a full time childcare provider to join our team! You will be responsible for the care and safety of child from infancy to 16 years old. Our ideal candidate has previous experience working with children, is reliable, trustworthy and energetic. A flexible schedule is a must, and we're looking for someone who work full time. • Assisting with washing and dressing the child. • Preparing their food and help them eat. • Doing household tasks, such as shopping and laundry. • Getting to know the children, their needs and interests. • Monitoring their health and weight and recording any concerns. • Making sure they take prescribed medications. • Supporting their mental and physical well-being through different activities. • Working with other social care and health care professionals. Skills: Sensitivity to and understanding of people. • The ability to work with different types of people. • Patience and the ability to remain calm during stressful situations. • The ability to work well under pressure. • Attention to detail. • Excellent customer service skills. What we require: Entry requirement: Ready to relocate to Canterbury, Hatfield, Aberdeen, Huddersfield GCSE or equivalent (required) DBS Right to Work in UK Experience working with young people (3 months to 16 years) Level 3 NVQ in Caring for Children and Young People Level 3 NVQ in Childcare and Education Level 3 NVQ in Children’s Care, Learning and Development Level 3 NVQ in Early Years Care and Education Other Minimum Qualifications: Must have knowledge of child development and appropriate activities for age groups. Must be able to provide a therapeutic and safe environment for individuals and groups, ages 0-18. Demonstrates the ability to assist patients in coping with the stress of hospitalization by matching developmental assessment of the individual with normalizing activities appropriate for their developmental age. Exhibits and delivers strong customer service skills with patients, families, volunteers and health care team. Must have excellent communication skills, effective time and resource management, flexibility, the ability to learn and utilize computer applications and organizational skills. Closing and Short-listing Date: Open till 31th March 2024

- Contact Supervisor (Centre and Community Based), Children’s Contact Service - Based in Hertfordshire (Service and community based) Various hours available: Negotiable up to 37 hours p/w - Locations available: · Cheshunt (EN8) · Hemel Hempstead (HP1) · Welwyn Garden City (AL7) - Grade 2 (lower) point 11 – 15: £21,196 - £23,966 per Annum. - Permanent contract. - ID: 778 *Please state which area you are interested in as well as the ID number 778 when applying ** Required Skills:** · Have excellent communication skills including the ability to work with families in conflict, build their trust and respect, and recognise the importance of remaining impartial, objective and focused on the needs of the child/children/young person at all times. · be able to demonstrate an understanding of safe working practices, risk assessment and risk management. · Have excellent written skills, in particular being able to create reports of sessions which are objective, factual and reflect the needs of the Social Worker and court. · Be a team player who is flexible, and enthusiastic about being an integral part of a newly formed and aspirational team which is focused on the Family Action values of Can Do, Excellence, Mutual Respect and People Focus. Job Description: As a Contact Supervisor, you will ensure that families are welcomed and supported when in the Supervised Contact Centre, in community settings and other appropriate venues as required. You will have an open-minded, flexible and caring approach towards children, parents and other family members who are attending supervised contact. Our aim is to provide a happy and positive experience for children, young people and their families. You will therefore ensure that children and young people are kept safe and that their emotional wellbeing is prioritised at all times. You will ensure the welfare of children and young people is at the forefront of the team’s work and ensure that Family Action and Hertfordshire’s safeguarding procedures are followed. You will provide an opportunity to support parents to maintain positive relationships with their children. Where required, you will oversee practical and emotional support for parents building a trusting relationship with them; this will help to make supervised contact sessions a positive experience for the children. Where contact is between the wider family group e.g., sibling contact, you will ensure the needs, preferences and experiences of all attendees are considered and supported. Key Tasks and Responsibilities: · Support the delivery of safe and effective supervised contact sessions. · Promote and maintain contact arrangements that are agreed between all parties including respecting the wishes of children and young people. · Have an understanding of, and comply with, Family Action’s and Hertfordshire’s procedures for promoting and safeguarding the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults, undertaking risk assessments before each session ensuring that the risks identified by Social Workers are mitigated. · Assess the quality of parenting observed during the supervised contact, ensuring that the key areas for observation identified by the Social Worker are addressed, and use this evidence to complete detailed and timely reports as required by the court and/or principal social worker. · Ensure that all supervised contact sessions are managed to ensure as positive experience for the children and young people as possible. · Recognise any risks of harm and intervene appropriately to de-escalate the risks or bring in additional support as required to safeguard the children. · Keep records of your work using Family Action systems, adhere to confidentiality, information sharing protocols and risk assessment processes. · Travel to supervised contact sessions in other area’s (when required). · Contribute to the collection, recording and analysis of information required by commissioners, judiciary, principal social worker and Family Action and provide accurate reports as necessary. · Participate in personal supervision, funded training and appraisal processes to ensure your knowledge skills and practice is of a high standard. · Implement the principles of Family Action’s Equal Opportunities Policy in every aspect of your work and positively promote the principles of the policy amongst colleagues, service users and other members of the community. · Comply with Family Action’s Health and Safety Policy, Data Protection Policy and to protect the health, safety and welfare of yourself and others. · Have an understanding and comply with Family Action’s and Hertfordshire’s procedures for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. · Ensure the implementation of Family Action’s Diversity & Equality Policy and our Ethical Policy in every aspect of your work and positively promote the principles of these policies amongst colleagues, service users and other members of the community. · Comply with Family Action’s Health and Safety Policy, Data Protection Policy and to protect your own and others’ health, safety and welfare. · Work flexibly as may be required by the needs of the service and carry out any other reasonable duties as required. · Meet opening hours of the centre’s, including some Saturdays. · To demonstrate, at all times, Family Action’s values, which underpin Family Action’s mission of ‘building stronger families’ by: a) people focused b) Reflecting a ‘can do’ approach c) Striving for excellence in everything we do d) Having mutual respect for everyone we work with, work for and support through our services Person Specification · Previous work with children and families is desirable but not necessary. · Ability to work with families in conflict and the importance of remaining impartial, objective and focused on the needs of the child/children at all times. · Understanding of child development, attachment and appropriate parenting approaches. · Have the ability to demonstrate an understanding of safe working practices, risk assessment and risk management. · Good planning and excellent report writing and record keeping skills. Experience of and ability to use MS Office applications and electronic recording systems. · Understanding of the needs of families / individuals, and of the impact of disadvantage and social exclusion and a commitment to and willingness to promote inclusion and equality of opportunity for all. · A confident and professional approach to working with service users, stakeholders and colleagues. · Excellent verbal, listening and written skills, including basic IT skills. · The ability to priorities and organise workload effectively including the timely completion and submission of case records and reports. · The ability, commitment, and willingness to work flexibly including evenings and weekends. · The ability and willingness to occasionally travel within the Hertfordshire area. Please send your CV along with the area/s you are interested in applying for and the ID number