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A leading childcare recruitment agency seeks an Early Years Practitioner to deliver high-quality care and education for children aged 0-5. Applicants should have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and excellent communication skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity if you are currently a Deputy Manager and are looking for a new challenge, or an experienced Third in Charge with leadership experience, looking to progress your career to the next level. This role is ideal if you are someone who wants to play a key role in the leadership and the management of this beautiful nursery. Your role will be to support the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day operations of the nursery. The nursery has been operating over 20 yrs and is set in a quiet location with excellent facilities. It is particularly known for its outstanding outdoor provision, including spacious outdoor play areas and a dedicated wildlife area that encourages children to explore nature, observe wildlife, and engage in hands-on learning. The setting also benefits from a purpose-built preschool unit designed to inspire curiosity and support children through all stages of development. In addition to full-day nursery care, the setting runs a Forest School Holiday Club during school holidays (excluding Christmas) for children aged 3-10 years, offering outdoor adventures, exploration, and nature-based learning experiences. A large on-site car park is available for the staff. The Role As Nursery Deputy Manager, you will: Support the Nursery Manager in the overall day-to-day running of the nursery Lead and inspire the team to deliver high-quality early years practice Take responsibility for the setting in the Manager's absence The successful candidate will: Hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 5 or above desirable) Have previous experience in a leadership or deputy role within an early years setting Demonstrate strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements Be enthusiastic about outdoor learning and child-led practice Be confident, organised, and supportive in their leadership approach What's on Offer Strong focus on outdoor learning and Forest School experiences 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply Life Insurance cover and access to a health plan. Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day! Accredited training and bespoke training platform. Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters. Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round. Long service awards to celebrate your commitment. Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you! Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance. Friendly central support team always on hand to help. All successful applicants will be required to have an Enhanced DBS carried out. As a specialist Childcare agency, we believe that we can only be as successful as our candidates and employees. That is why we invest 100% in each and every candidate who registers with us and value all the work carried out by our team

A leading healthcare staffing agency in the UK is seeking Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMNs) to deliver high-quality mental health care in secure environments.

Ward Manager Pay rate: £250 per day* Reference: STAFFORD/WM/1 We'd like you to join us as a Ward Manager for our service based in Stafford. Our service is a Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) hospital for young people aged 12-18 with a diagnosed mental health condition. We're committed to helping every person we support feel safe, happy and empowered, enabling them to live the best life possible. We specialise in supporting young people with severe or complex mental health conditions who need intensive inpatient treatment. We provide caring, supportive, recovery-focused treatment and we achieve this by working together with our young people, their families, and other professionals. The postholder will provide day-to-day leadership of the nursing team and contribute to the development of high-quality, patient-centred care. They will offer specialist clinical advice, ensure robust assessment and delivery of care plans, and maintain safe medicines management. The role involves supervising and supporting staff, upholding standards of privacy and dignity, and working with the colleagues to implement effective infection prevention and control measures. Strong communication skills are essential, including the ability to share complex or sensitive information and maintain clear information flow across the multidisciplinary team. Accurate, timely record-keeping in line with local policies and NMC guidelines is required. As a Ward Manager we can offer you: Shift times are Mon – Fri (9am – 5pm) 3 months ( fixed term contract ) with the opportunity to go permanent. 24/7 support from our branch team Comprehensive free training Weekly Pay An enhanced DBS check As a Ward Manager, you must: Be over the age of 18 to apply Have the right to work in the UK. A current NMC Pin registration. Be a UK resident, we are unable to offer sp0ns0rship. Minimum 2 year's experience post registration in mental health and ideally CAMHS with evidence of continued professional development in the relevant field. Minimum 2 years experience of working as a CTL/deputy ward manager or similar senior nursing role. Be able to build a strong rapport with service users who have varying needs and abilities Established in 1987, Jane Lewis is a leading healthcare agency within the UK that puts people first. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to vulnerable individuals. If you are a motivated and caring individual, apply to be a Ward Manager in Stafford with Jane Lewis today! INDACV TPBN1_UKTJ

Teaching Assistant – Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Zest Education is currently recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to work across a range of Secondary schools in the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent area. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting children’s learning and making a positive impact in the classroom. The Role: As a Teaching Assistant, you will: • Support pupils on a one-to-one basis or in small groups, • Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom management, • Help create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment, • Support pupils with additional needs where required, • Work collaboratively with school staff to support student progress Requirements: • Previous experience working with children or young people (school-based experience desirable), • A caring, patient, and proactive attitude, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, • Flexibility and reliability, Monday to Friday, • An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply) What Zest Education Offers: • Opportunities across a variety of schools in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, • Flexible work to suit your availability, • Competitive daily pay rates, • Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant, • Access to professional development and training opportunities If you’re passionate about education and looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with Zest Education and take the next step in your education career. Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work. Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years. The role advertised is for temporary supply work

Staffordshire County Council | Children’s Services £33.30 per hour (Umbrella) | Locum contract Base locations available: Lichfield, Burton-on-Trent, or Tamworth Working pattern: Hybrid working (typically 2–3 days per week in the office, with flexibility around visits, duty and service need) Staffordshire County Council is looking for experienced Social Workers to join their Assessment & Staying Together Teams across Lichfield, Burton and Tamworth. This is a frontline role where you’ll work with children and families across the continuum of need — from Child in Need and Child Protection through to care proceedings where required, with a real focus on helping families create safe and sustainable change. You’ll be joining a service that is committed to restorative, relationship-based practice, with access to training, reflective supervision, and a supportive team environment. About the Role As a Social Worker in Assessment & Staying Together, you’ll complete high-quality assessments, manage risk, and deliver meaningful interventions that help children remain safely within their family networks wherever possible. You’ll work closely with partner agencies and internal teams under Staffordshire’s District Model, ensuring children get the right help at the right time. Key responsibilities Complete Section 17 Child & Family Assessments and Section 47 enquiries, with clear analysis and timely decision-making Hold and progress CIN and CP plans, maintaining purposeful oversight of risk and improving outcomes for children Undertake direct work with children and families to strengthen engagement, promote safety, and reduce escalation Use a restorative approach to build sustainable safety planning with families and their wider support networks Participate in strategy discussions, multi-agency meetings, core groups and key planning forums Produce high-quality records and reports that reflect professional curiosity, evidence, and strong risk management Support progression into pre-proceedings (PLO) and court work where necessary, ensuring robust planning and permanence thinking Practice Model Staffordshire is committed to a relational and restorative way of working — building strong relationships, working with families rather than to them, and supporting safe family-led plans wherever possible. Practice is strengths-based, child-focused, and rooted in partnership working, with an emphasis on purposeful interventions that create long-term change. What you’ll receive Whilst working with Staffordshire County Council, you’ll benefit from: Access to training and regular supervision Vivup benefits platform, including discounts on retail, restaurants, gyms and more Hybrid working (typically 2–3 days per week office-based, flexing around visits/duty and team requirements) Free on-site parking Openness to discussions around part-time hours, compressed hours, or a 4-day week (where service need allows) Requirements Social Work qualification (Degree / DipSW) Social Work England registration Recent experience in frontline children’s services (assessment, CIN/CP, safeguarding) Strong assessment and risk management skills with confident decision-making Ability to work at pace while maintaining quality and clear case recording Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK Interested? If you’d like to be considered (or want a quick confidential chat first), get in touch: Emily Cooper (phone number removed) | Referral bonus available – know someone who’d be great for this role? Refer them to us and you could earn up to £500 (subject to terms)

Senior Care Assistant Location: Stafford, ST18 0RD Salary: £13.70 per hour Contract: 24 hours per week (Permanent) / Zero Hour (Bank Contract) available Benefits: • Early Pay App - Claim up to 50% of wages on demand. No need to wait until Payday. • Paid Breaks • Health and Wellbeing App - With 24/7 GP ( Eligible after 12 months of employment) • Refer a Friend scheme - £100 (T&C apply) • Full Training Provided • Free Starter Uniform and DBS check. • Career Progression Opportunities - Care Certificate and NVQs • Blue Light Card - You will be eligible for a blue light card which provides you discounts on shops and restaurants. • Work-Based Pension About us: Meadowfields Care Home is a 65-bed, en-suite home in the scenic village of Great Haywood, Stafford, just five miles from Rugeley and Stafford. Our purpose-built home offers peaceful surroundings and beautiful countryside views. We welcome visits to see our care firsthand, with our Care Manager happy to give a tour and explain our services. Our care is guided by six core values Privacy, Dignity, Rights, Independence, Choice, and Fulfilment ensuring residents and their families can trust in the compassionate care we provide. Job Role: The Senior Care Assistant will report to the Care Manager and be responsible for all aspects of the physical and emotional care of clients and provide leadership of the team, including the supervision and training of staff. The role will also involve providing close liaison with professional agents. We seek a well-organised, adept at allocating and delegating work appropriately, proven ability to lead and supervise others, and good care understanding. You're trained, or willing to teach, administer medication, and contribute to, monitor, and implement changes that improve residents' outcomes. Main Responsibilities: • To take responsibility for the home and ensure it meets company objectives in the absence of the Care Manager. • To administer and record medication as and when required in accordance with the Medication Policy. • To give a daily report to the person in charge at the end of each shift concerning the care delivered to the residents noting any changes. • To maintain liaison with professionals in a multi-agency approach. • To provide supervision and support to the staff team. • To participate in the planning of care programmes and prepare care review reports. • To assess the care practice of all staff, ensuring the objectives of the home are met. • To supervise and be involved in all aspects of the holistic care of the resident group. • To maintain administration and monitoring systems that comply with legal requirements. • To ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures. • To work flexible hours to meet the needs of the home. • To attend staff training courses and meetings. Knowledge, Skills & Experience: • Medication Experience and all the relevant certifications. • Own Transport or ability to get to work, public transport is present. • Demonstrate Leadership Skills • Flexibility in shift patterns • Working Towards NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on “APPLY” today, forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance. No agencies please

Work as an Agency Chemotherapy Nurse for a nationally recognised, specialist provider of Cancer Care. This is a community-based role covering Aberdeenshire, working via our agency on a temporary contract. As an Agency Chemotherapy Nurse, you will provide oncology patients with a range of treatments

A local authority in the UK is seeking a dedicated Social Care Assessor to support vulnerable adults and their carers across the borough. The successful candidate will undertake needs assessments, develop and manage care plans, and work collaboratively within a multi-agency environment. Applicants s