Child development jobs in London

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Holiday Camp Leader to join our team. As a Holiday Camp Leader you will be responsible for creating a safe and nurturing environment for children under your care. Your role will involve supervising activities, initiating games, and ensuring the well-being of each child. Duties: - Provide attentive care and supervision to children in a childcare setting - Implement age-appropriate activities to promote learning and development - Create a safe and stimulating environment for children to explore and play - Maintain cleanliness and organization of the childcare area Skills: - Strong leadership skills to effectively guide and manage children's behavior - Knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices - Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written - Experience working with children in a childcare or educational setting You must be available to work during the School Holidays If you are passionate about working with children and making a positive impact on their lives, we would love to hear from you.

The role: Are you passionate about early childhood education, the outdoors and eager to play a pivotal role in shaping a new nursery? We are seeking a dedicated Deputy Manager to join our team at Higher Vibrations Forest School Nursery, a vibrant new nursery set to open soon in Croydon. Your role will be to support and inspire a small team, to offer children daily experiences in the outdoor environment. We are a small forest school setting (up to 20 children) based in13.5 acres of ancient oak woodland. We have a main base building with access to our own private outdoor space. Working Monday to Friday 8-5.30 Salary £27-30,0000 Depending on experience. Responsibilities: - Supporting the management and supervision of nursery staff, including hiring, training and evaluating performance. - Supporting the development and the implementation of age-appropriate curriculum and activities for children. - Ensure compliance with all regulations and health and safety standards. - Liaising with parents/carers regarding their child’s progress or any concerns. - Supporting with all systems and processes including staff development in preparation for OFSTED. - Create a warm and welcoming environment for children, parents, and staff - Leadership of daily operations, including scheduling, record-keeping, and maintaining inventory of supplies. What we are looking for: - Ability to multitask and prioritise responsibilities, - *A minimum Early Years Level 3 qualification or QTS/PGCE - *2 years’ experience as a deputy - *Forests school leader desirable but not essential or someone with a great passion for nature and outdoor play. - *Experience of implementing the EYFS statutory framework. - Knowledge of nursery operations and best practices including safeguarding - Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with fluency in English - A commitment to strong relationship building. Our commitment: - 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays. - Company pension - Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. - We offer competitive compensation based on experience. - Social events throughout the year. As it’s a new nursery you will have a huge impact in embedding our ethos connecting children to nature~learning through play and creating the team culture. Join us in creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can flourish and reach their full potential. We look forward to welcoming you to the Higher Vibrations Forest School family!

Location: Friern Barnet Road, LB of Barnet. Salary: - £15.50 per hour plus paid Induction (Hourly rate paid between 08:00 – 10:00pm.) - Night Shift Flat Rate £120.00 (Night shift flat rate paid between 10:00pm – 08:00am) Hours are negotiable - Monday to Sunday on a shift rota basis. Shift Patterns: 8am – 8.30pm, 8am – 4.30pm, 4pm – 8.30pm, 8pm overnight to 9am. Employment Type: Fulltime, part-time, bank basis. Overview We are looking for Residential Child and Family Assessment Support Workers for Ty Connections III Residential Family Assessment Centre – located in the LB of Barnet. We are looking for talented professionals who can provide a positive living experience for the family’s resident, where compassion and innovation meets quality and expertise, dedicated to safely uplifting our most vulnerable families navigating complex journeys into parenthood. About us Ty Connections III - provides a holistic, nurturing environment where parents are supported every step of the way, with specialized services designed to meet each parent’s individual needs. From personalized counselling sessions to skill-building workshops to maximise their capacity to manage risks, we are committed to fostering a sense of confidence and capability in every parent using our services. And for the little ones? Innovative engaging activities and educational programs await, ensuring a vibrant and enriching learning experience for children of all ages. About the role You will work as part of a ‘team around the family’ where every family is supported, empowered, and guided towards a brighter future. We do this together, ensuring that every family receives the resources, care and understanding they require and deserve, whilst evidencing their capacity to change and safely parent their child. In addition, you will work in partnership with wider family groups and carers of children, Social Workers, and other outside agencies, as required. About you You will be: Committed to working with Families and their Children within a residential setting, redefining what it means to thrive in the face of challenges. Have appropriate knowledge and experience of working with Families and children and committed to training and continued professional development. Be creative and able to use your own initiative whilst working in a complex and challenging environment. Enthusiastic and highly adaptable to changing circumstances. In addition, you should possess good written, IT and communication skills. Ideally, although not essential, you should have a relevant qualification (NNEB/QCF /NVQ 3 in Care ) and experience of working in a social service-related setting (including voluntary work.) Other information You will be required to apply for a DBS at an enhanced level. Our values We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy. By joining Ty Connections III, you can expect: - A fair and inclusive culture. - The chance to really make a difference to those around you. - Health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme. - Ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us. - Ty Connections is committed to equal opportunities policies and action to ensure that the best candidates for any post are appointed irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, age, marital or civil partnership status, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or creed.

Are you ready to ignite young minds and shape the future? We are more than just a nursery; we're a canvas of curiosity, a playground of possibilities, and a garden of growth and are looking for a special and dedicated Early Years Educator to nurture tiny seeds into mighty oaks. Join our vibrant team where every day is an adventure! If this sounds interesting to you then please check out our current vacancy. Duties - Plan and deliver engaging and stimulating activities that promote children's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development - Create a safe and inclusive learning environment that supports each child's individual needs - Observe and assess children's progress, documenting their achievements and identifying areas for improvement - Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement individualized learning plans for children with special needs or specific learning goals - Foster positive relationships with parents, providing regular updates on their child's progress and addressing any concerns or questions - Maintain accurate records of attendance, incidents, and accidents - Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children in your care - Stay up-to-date with current best practices in early childhood education - Requirements - Minimum of a Level 2/3 Qualification in Childcare and Education is preferred but not essential. - Proven experience working with young children in an educational setting - Knowledge of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to work effectively as part of a team - Strong Knowledge of the EYFS - Current CPR and First Aid certification is preferred but not essential. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young children and have the necessary qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

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

Dear candidates, Job Title: Live-In Child Carer Location: Canterbury Employment Type: Full-Time Reports To: [Supervisor/Manager] Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Live-In Child Carer to provide comprehensive care and support to children. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safety, well- being, and development of the children under their care. This is a live-in position, and the Child Carer will be provided a separate accommodation. candidates who are willing to relocate can also apply. Responsibilities: Child Care: Provide attentive and nurturing care to child, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are met. Plan and engage in age-appropriate activities to promote learning, creativity, and development. Daily Routine: Establish and maintain a consistent daily routine, including mealtimes, playtime, educational activities, and bedtime. Health and Safety: Ensure a safe and secure environment for the child. Administer medication as prescribed, if necessary, and handle any medical emergencies with competence. Household Duties: Contribute to light household duties related to child care, such as meal preparation, child's laundry, and maintaining a tidy play and living area. Communication: Maintain open and effective communication with guardians regarding the child's well-being, developmental milestones, and any concerns or updates. Education and Enrichment: Facilitate educational activities and support the child's academic growth, coordinating with schools or educational programs. Behaviour Management: Implement positive behaviour management strategies and maintain a supportive and encouraging atmosphere. Cultural and Recreational Activities: Organize and participate in cultural, recreational, and social activities that contribute to the child's overall development. Qualifications and Skills: NVQ- Level 2/3 Healthcare and Social Care OR NVQ- Level 3 Child Care and Education OR NVQ- Level 3 Children's Care Learning & Development OR Diploma Level 3- Children & young peoples work force (Early learning & children care) DBS Previous experience in child care or a related field. Relevant qualifications in childcare, early childhood education, or a similar discipline. First Aid and Paediatric First Aid certifications. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with children. Ability to create a nurturing and stimulating environment. Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the family. Respect for cultural and family values. Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package. Room and board provided as part of the live-in arrangement. How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references Please include "e; Live-In Child Carer Application& quote; in the subject line. Clifton Healthcare Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.