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  • Residential Childcare Worker
    Residential Childcare Worker
    hace 18 días
    £13.5–£15.5 por hora
    Jornada completa
    Cobham

    Location: Cobham Hours: 16–42 hours per week (rota-based, including evenings, weekends & sleep-ins) Reporting to: Registered Manager / Deputy Manager / Senior Care Practitioner About the Role We are seeking a compassionate, committed Care Practitioner to join our children’s residential home, supporting children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). You will play a vital role in providing a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where children can feel valued, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential. This role is central to delivering high-quality, child-centred care in line with Ofsted regulations, the Children Act 1989, and Every Child Matters. Key Responsibilities As a Care Practitioner, you will: • Provide high-quality physical, emotional, social, and cultural care tailored to each child’s individual needs, • Promote independence and life skills such as communication, self-care, cooking, and daily routines, • Build positive, trusting relationships and act as a consistent, positive role model, • Support children through challenging behaviours using calm, trauma-informed approaches, • Safeguard children at all times and maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming home environment, • Monitor health, wellbeing, behaviour, and development, reporting concerns appropriately, • Assist with medication administration in line with policies and training, • Support education, leisure, and community-based activities, • Maintain accurate records and contribute to reports, reviews, and care planning meetings, • Advocate for children and actively involve them in decisions about their lives and futures, • Work collaboratively with families, social workers, teachers, and other professionals Working as Part of a Team You will be expected to: • Contribute positively to team meetings, supervision, and appraisals, • Work consistently with colleagues to implement care plans, • Support team development and provide informal support to colleagues when needed, • Adhere to all policies, procedures, and the home’s Statement of Purpose, • Uphold professional standards, including whistleblowing responsibilities Personal Development We are committed to your growth and development. You will: • Receive a full induction and ongoing training, • Attend mandatory and in-house training sessions, • Be supported through supervision and appraisal processes, • Be encouraged to work towards relevant qualifications Requirements • Qualifications: A relevant qualification in childcare, health & social care, education, or similar is desirable, or a willingness to work towards a Level 3/4 Diploma, • Experience: Experience working with children or young people is beneficial, • Flexibility: Ability to work shifts including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-in duties, • Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS check required (or willingness to obtain one) Skills & Qualities • Caring, patient, empathetic, and resilient, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, • Ability to work effectively within a team, • Understanding of child development and safeguarding, • Calm and confident in managing behaviours of concern Additional Information This role requires flexibility to meet the needs of the home, including occasional rota changes and undertaking additional duties such as light maintenance or gardening where appropriate. Any changes to circumstances affecting DBS clearance must be reported immediately. We are currently unable to support sponsorship.

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  • Nursery Practitioner (childcare qualified)
    Nursery Practitioner (childcare qualified)
    hace 2 meses
    £27000–£31500 anual
    Jornada completa
    Tolworth, Surbiton

    We are looking for a Level 3 in childcare qualified staff member who is looking to make a difference to our little ones who are keen explorers inside the nursery and outdoors, and love our Forest School! We are seeking dedicated and passionate Nursery Practitioners to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality care and education for children in our nursery setting. You will be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that fosters the development of each child. Your skills will be essential in providing daily activities and ensuring that all children receive the attention and support they need to thrive. About us… Our fully equipped nursery is located in the heart of Tolworth, Surbiton. Our independent 72 place nursery caters to children aged 6 months to 5 years. Rated ‘GOOD’ by OFSTED, we strive for the highest standards of education and care, which can only be possible to achieve with the utter dedication and commitment of well a qualified and experienced staff team. What can we offer you? · flexible working patterns to suit you · support with ongoing training · a caring and supportive team · monthly staff reward system · company pension · team building events · career progression Can you… provide attentive and responsive care to children, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times plan and implement engaging educational activities that promote early childhood development, including physical, social, emotional, and cognitive skills observe and assess children's progress, documenting their achievements and identifying areas for improvement communicate effectively with parents, providing updates on their child's development work effectively as a team, collaborating with other staff members maintain a clean, organised, and welcoming nursery space that encourages exploration and learning manage daily routines, including mealtimes, nap times, and play activities ensuring smooth transitions between different parts of the day. Do you have… knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices or a willingness to learn proficiency in English to communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff a genuine passion for working with children and understanding their needs initiative, positive energy and a sense of humour excellent communication skills to foster positive relationships with families and colleagues experience working in a children's nursery If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young children and possess the necessary skills to thrive as a Nursery Practitioner, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Pay: £26,000.00-£31,500.00 per annum. Experience and qualification dependent. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Benefits: Childcare Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Transport links Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Benefits: Childcare Company events Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Application question(s): Do you have a Level 3 qualification in Childcare? Education: GCSE or equivalent (preferred) Experience: Nursery: 1 year (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person

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  • Room Leader
    Room Leader
    hace 2 meses
    £30000–£34500 anual
    Jornada completa
    Tolworth, Surbiton

    Do you enjoy inspiring others? Are you excited by the idea of doing forest school activities with children? Are you passionate about childcare and creative? If so, we would LOVE to hear from you. We are looking for an engaging individual to join our growing, friendly and dedicated team of childcare experts. We would welcome an application from a dedicated and enthusiastic Room Leader to oversee one of our children's rooms. The ideal candidate will have suitable experience and possess strong leadership skills and a passion for early childhood education. This role is crucial in ensuring a safe, nurturing and educational environment for children while managing staff and daily operations effectively. Duties • lead and supervise a team of childcare professionals, ensuring high standards of care and education are maintained, • communicate effectively with staff, parents, and children to foster a positive atmosphere, • manage daily room operations, including resource allocation, • implement educational programmes which promote children's development in line with the EYFS, • help us with the weekly implementation of forest school activities, • ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety regulations as well as nursery policies, • maintain accurate records related to children's progress, attendance, and incidents Qualifications • proven experience of leading a small team and working knowledge of the EYFS, planning and child development, • strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written, • background in early childhood education or relevant qualifications in childcare (LEVEL 3 in Early Years education - a minimum requirement), • experience of working with children in a nursery or educational setting is essential, • ability to manage multiple tasks effectively while maintaining attention to detail We invite passionate individuals who are committed to making a difference in children's lives to apply for this rewarding position as a Room Leader.

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