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About The Role: This is an exciting opportunity to join one of London’s leading city farms and play a key role in providing opportunities, education and training to the local community and beyond. As a small yet growing charitable organisation, this also offers candidates an opportunity for personal and professional growth. This is a key role that leads the development of our educational hub making use of our unique setting and offerings of animal husbandry, gardening and therapeutic activities to support the learning experience and personal and social development of children and young people and community groups particularly for those experiencing educational disadvantages. Main Purpose of the Job: To design, deliver and manage a structured education programme to schools, alternative education settings, youth organisations, volunteers and our wider community. To engage with the local community by providing outdoor learning opportunities and promote environmental awareness. To increase the outreach of our educational opportunities of Vauxhall City Farm to schools and organisations in Lambeth and targeted London Boroughs and to maintain strong working relationships with schools and partners. Person Specification Essential: · Proven experience as an educator (minimum of 2 years) · Experience of working with the 8-18+ year age groups. · Understanding of diversity and the varied needs of children/young people and families. · Experience in planning, delivering and evaluating educational programmes for children and/or young people. · Experience of leading workshops or informal education sessions in outdoor, farm, or community settings. · Experience of managing or supervising staff, freelance workers or volunteers. · Experience of developing partnerships with schools and community organisations. · Experience with programme evaluation and using data to demonstrate impact. · Experience of managing bookings, administration and logistics for public programmes. · The ability to communicate effectively in written materials as well as presentations, workshops and public-facing activities. · Interpersonal skills and an ability to relate to people of all ages. · Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and health and safety procedures. · Excellent organisational and time management skills. · The ability to work on own initiative, using judgement and common sense. · Computer literate – with the ability to use basic software such as Word, Excel, Email etc. Desirable: · Teaching Qualification · Forest School Leader Certification · First Aid certification · An enthusiasm for environmental conservation and sustainable development. · Full Drivers Licence

Salary: £70000.00 per annum dependent on experience & qualifications Position: Full Time (37.5 hours per week) Positions available: 1 Registered Manager – Children’s Home Alexandra Children’s Home is a newly established home for children 12-17 years old, and due to up-and-coming expansion, we are currently looking for Registered Managers for our Therapeutic Children’s Homes who are keen for a new and exciting role. Competitive Salary of £70,000 per annum. We offer 36 days paid annual leave per year and a loyalty scheme which rewards you with extra annual leave following 2 years of service. The role of a Registered Manager is the person with overall responsibility for day-to-day management of the Children’s Home and is accountable for the delivery of a high quality of service provision, incorporating care, welfare, safety and security of all children and young people in their care in order for them to achieve a secure base. Supporting, leading and managing a team of staff who will provide protection and support the children with their physical, psychological, emotional & social development. Person Specification Essential · Due to Ofsted Regulations, all employees in our Residential Service must be over 20 years of age. · Experience of working in a Senior or Strategic Role within a children’s residential care setting · Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Service or equivalent · GCSE in Maths and English at C Grade of above · Physically fit · Resilient, enthusiastic and motivated person · Proven ability to lead staff teams and line management experience, including supervisions · Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written · Calm, approachable manner, adaptable and non-judgemental · Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team · Excellent organisational skills · Knowledge of Child Protection & Safeguarding · GCSE in Maths and English at C Grade or above · Ability to drive and holds a current driving licence Desirable · NVQ or Diploma Level 5 in Leadership & Management in Residential Children’s Services or equivalent · Previous experience in a Deputy Manager or Registered Manager role in a Residential Children’s Care Setting · Social Work Qualification of Equivalent · Any relevant or transferrable skills, such as First Aid trained · Knowledge of the Children Act & Children’s Homes Regulations · Understanding and knowledge of Therapeutic Approach to Childcare Duties & Responsibilities · In accordance with Alexandra health and safety policies and procedures, the registered individual is responsible for ensuring Health and Safety guidelines are adhered to. · Responsible for keeping an up-to-date register of all young people being admitted transitioned to another provision and discharged from the service. · Ensure operational manning levels are maintained within the home. The registered manager must liaise with the HR team to arrange and assist in interviewing new staff. · Ensure that you and your staff work in accordance with the Statement of Purpose and Function of the home. Understand, update and continuously improve relevant Alexandra Children’s Home documents to include The Statement of Purpose, Young Person’s Guide, policies and practice standards; seeking approval and communicating changes to others as appropriate. · Demonstrate effective leadership to direct and support the staff team to deliver person centred childcare working towards the best outcomes for each young person · Manage, supervise and mentor staff; organize work patterns and training, and conduct and record regular supervisions and appraisals. · Demonstrate a working knowledge, implement, adhere to and give guidance to other staff on: Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, The Children Act 1989 & 2004, Care Standards Act 2000, Equal Opportunities Policies, National Quality Standards for Children’s Homes, and Local Authority Child Protection Procedures, and any subsequent changes to said legislation. · Demonstrate a working knowledge of Ofsted Inspection guidelines, promptly implementing any recommendations following an Inspection. Timely notification of any significant events or changes within the home, including completion of Regulation 45 Reports within the given timeframe as instructed by Alexandra Children’s Home. · To ensure that you and your staff team implement and adhere to Alexandra Children’s Home Safeguarding Policy and Local Authority Safeguarding procedures. · Work cohesively and in partnership with team members and other professionals (Social Workers, Police, Education, and Health) to contribute and monitor the multidisciplinary assessment of children’s needs, support children in order for them to reach their full potential as outlined in their care plans, and in accordance with Alexandra Children’s Home Policies & Procedures, Local Authority Instructions and relevant legislation. · Ensure Local Authority Social Workers are notified of all significant events, incidents, important changes and physical interventions within 24 hours. · Ensure that young people receive a sensitive residential service which best meets their individual social, racial, psychological, educational, cultural, physical identity and health care needs according to the Statement of Purpose and Function of the Home and Alexandra Children’s Home policies and procedures, and children facing particular crisis and stresses are offered appropriate additional support in a timely manner. · Organising the availability and deployment of staff within the home and wider Alexandra Children’s Home Community, ensuring rota’s are covered to meet regulations mandate. · Ensure that the home is fit for purpose by ensuring that Fire Regulations and Health and Safety Regulations are met, Quality Assurance and Regulation 44 Reports action points are addressed promptly. Appropriate records are kept and that fire drill procedures are adhered to in accordance with Alexandra Children’s Home policies and procedures. · Manage Performance and Development by using regular staff supervisions and annual appraisal process in order to promote a culture of self-awareness and understanding. Working in partnership with Senior Management and Human Resources to address and manage any issues of poor performance or misconduct · Participate effectively in the on-call duty system. · Attend monthly Manager, TDP, Community and house meetings and implement any actions as agreed. · Complete appropriate training including the level 5 diploma in Leadership and Management within the required timeframes, ensuring that an up-to-date training record is maintained. · Additional responsibilities will include representation to Local Authorities and at panels, conference meetings and Strategy Groups; and analysing trends and Quality Assurance documentation to constantly strive to improve standards for young people in our care. · Undertaking other duties as may be deemed appropriate from time to time. We are looking for candidates who have proven managerial skills in a Residential Care Setting and are passionate about improving the lives and outcomes for children and young people. We are an activity-based company and promote the well-being of our young people through a wide and varied programme of activities, sports and hobbies. Alexandra Children’s Home is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & young people. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, an employment background check, satisfactory references & verification of right to work in the UK. CVs will not be considered without an application form.

To manage the nursery and associated childcare provision within Once Upon a Time Day Nurseries policies and procedures, Local Authority Policies and procedures and all relevant legislation. To create a safe, warm and stimulating environment for all those who use Once Upon a Time services. To work as part of a team to assist in providing a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children. To work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, carers and other multi professionals. To be committed to ensuring safeguarding and creating an inclusive environment. Main Responsibilities: Children’s care, learning and play Support practitioners in meeting the needs of the individual children and families, ensuring children’s basic needs are always met, including good hygiene routines, nappies, meals encouraging good nutrition, planning and assessment etc To assist the staff team in setting up a safe and stimulating environment for children, ensuring a child centred environment providing a play-based approach to children’s learning Promote positive attitudes and behaviour at all times by providing a non-discriminatory environment which values and respects each child and family, ensuring an inclusive and safe environment having regard for SEN and safeguarding procedures and legislation Encourage parental involvement within the nursery, including parents consultations, events, and using parents as partners in their child’s learning and liaising with parents daily Health and safety: To be responsible for reporting accidents or health and safety issues and be conscientious of risks that may arise which may cause harm to children To implement and ensure health and safety guidelines and checks and adhere Once Upon a Time’s policies and procedures, including but not limited to on-going cleaning and sterilising duties within the setting, to reduce the spread of infection Staff: Effectively leading and supporting all nursery staff, students and voluntary workers. Ensuring a good level of supervision and support with their daily duties, identifying training and development needs, through individual supervisions, appraisals, observations etc. This may also include disciplinary meetings To lead/ organise staff, room and planning meetings (these will be out of nursery hours) To support the settings appointed persons in their role and taking on that role in their absence such as SENCO, Behaviour management coordinator To take part in recruitment and to support a team of staff to meet statutory ratio’s an contingency staffing where appropriate, and support a staff team in the appropriate skills, qualifications, experiences and qualities, ensuring the nursery is staffed to the required levels at all times General: To be responsible for the day to day running of the nursery To implement all of Once Upon a Time’s policies and procedures in all aspects of the nursery and other childcare services, and to review and develop them on an annual basis in line with relevant current legislation To ensure Welfare Requirements of the setting are maintained at all times and ensuring acceptable standards of practice that meets Ofsted criteria including Health and Safety and safeguarding, within the nursery environment General administrative duties associated with the running of the setting such as maintaining records on the children and their families, inventories, personal records, producing reports, writing letters, ordering supplies etc. To work collaboratively with colleagues to help support the development of the children within your care, guiding and sharing good practice, making sure that the nursery has a strong, reliable and consistent team Organising nursery events such as parents’ evenings, fete, annual trips, festivals and special events, that involve parents and carers (these may be out of nursery hours) To ensure the implementation of the EYFS curriculum for all children aged 0-5 years, and monitor how it is delivered To develop the setting by involving yourself and staff team in projects and programmes some of which will be initiated by the Local Authority To work collaboratively with outside agencies, to maintain effective relationships, providing services to the nursery, children and families, liaising with the Local Authority, Ofsted and other multi-agency professionals associated with the nursery and adhering LA policies and procedures and guidance To maintain an effective parent liaison system in order to work in partnership with parents/carers To oversee the efficient upkeep of the nursery, ensuring regular checks and maintenance of equipment, furniture and fittings Assisting in the collection, recording and banking of fees together with managing a budget and petty cash To monitor occupancy, reviewing numbers of children attending and following up enquiries promptly to ensure maximum capacity levels are maintained at all times. Assisting with the marketing, fundraising and advertising of the nursery to ensure the nursery runs to its full capacity and remains profitable You may be required to cover at another Once Upon a Time setting You may be required to work extra hours due to staff shortages, this will be repaid back using time-in-lieu at a time which is suitable to the nursery Qualifications: Proven experience in a nursery or childcare setting is essential. Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively. Proficient communication skills in English, both verbal and written. Experience working with children in various age groups is highly desirable. A level 3 or above qualification in Ealy Years Ability to drive initiatives that improve nursery operations and foster a positive learning environment. Join our team as a Nursery Manager and contribute to shaping the future of young minds in a supportive and enriching atmosphere.