Child protection 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.

Activ Camps Ltd is a friendly and lively company running activity camps and after school clubs for children across South London. We are passionate about providing the highest quality experience for children within our community, as well as the best possible customer care experience for their parents and carers. We are looking for a warm, engaging and highly organised individual with experience in customer service and administration to join our team. This person should have a keen eye for detail and a systematic approach to work, as well as passion for supporting children and families. Key Responsibilities To act as the main point of contact for parents and carers, and other stakeholders, on phone, email and social media platforms, demonstrating a high level of knowledge of our provision and guiding customers through the booking process To handle all bookings, cancellations and changes to bookings with efficiency To clearly and confidently communicate Activ Camps’ policies, procedure and terms of booking to parents and carers To process payments from a variety of sources, including childcare voucher schemes and credit, chasing outstanding payments in a systematic and timely manner To assist in resolving complaints in a timely and appropriate manner, liaising with colleagues to ensure that these can be fully investigated with an appropriate response communicated to the complainant To prepare a variety of registers for our camps and clubs, including medical and special education needs and disability (SEND) registers, ensuring that all necessary information is recorded and collated To communicate regularly with staff members at our camps and clubs, ensuring that administrative processes are being adequately managed on site To participate in team meetings, sharing insights and updates on customer interactions, addressing any specific trends To contact and build relationships with local schools and parent/teacher associations to help promote Activ Camps to new customers To support the general organisation and administration of Activ Camps. Personal Specifications Essential Attributes: Previous experience in customer service and administrative roles Outstanding verbal and written communication skills Excellent numerical skills Previous experience working with Google Sheets/Excel spreadsheets Proactive and resolution-focused, with the capability of working independently Desirable Attributes: Passionate about children and/or sports and outdoor activities Experience working within the childcare industry An understanding of differing Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Knowledge of Childcare Voucher & Tax-Free Childcare payment processes Salary: £26,000 per annum Contract: Full Time Contract Start date: Tuesday 7th May 2024 Work hours: 0930 - 1800 During the school holidays hours will vary based on the requirements of our camps and clubs Holidays: 23 days pro-rata plus all public holidays Location: Company Office in Brixton, London, with the possibility to work from home on occasion Commencement subject to: Two rounds of interview, two suitable references and a contract returned with Associated Annexes signed. Safeguarding Activ Camps Ltd is committed to safe practice in recruitment and selection that includes consideration of issues to do with child protection, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Engagements of work will not be authorised unless staff have completed an Enhanced DBS, references verified and checks completed in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy. Inclusion & Diversity At Activ Camps, we know that diversity makes our team stronger and more successful. The children that we work with come from all backgrounds and it is important that our team reflects the diversity of the people that we work with. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply for jobs with us and bring their perspectives and experience to our team. How to apply Successful candidates will be invited to interview as soon as convenient for both parties. Please note Activ Camps Ltd is unable to reimburse interview expenses. Information correct on 18.04.2024 and subject to change thereafter. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £26,000.00 per year Benefits: Casual dress Company pension Schedule: Holidays Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Work Location: In person Expected start date: 07/05/2024

Job description Level 2 or above Nursery Team members We are looking for a Full Time, Level 2/3 qualified Practitioner to join ourJancett team As an Early Years Educator/Practitioner you will support the room leader and team to build strong parent partnerships, create bonds with the children and explore their love of playing and learning. You will develop and maintain curriculums and enabling environments, to assist in progressive learning opportunities. You'll embrace continuing your professional development with full support from our community. Supporting a positive, professional and honest team culture that works with our innate vision of 'Together we can Inspire, Develop, and Educate all'. About us Did you know, Jancett Childcare is a family run company, operating successfully in Sutton, Surrey for 55 years. We provide community-based childcare for Children aged 0–5 in our Nurseries and 4-11 in our out of school provisions. What Jancett are great at: Welcoming you – to the family. With the correct (and paid) induction process, friendly team members and our supportive buddy system in place. Empowering you – to be the best you can be, through guidance, bespoke training, and qualifications, creating the perfect route to success. Engaging you – by actively listening to your voice and ideas for growth, development, and change. We believe the best ideas and solutions come from our dedicated and creative team members. What we are looking for Committed to the development, care and education of each and every child in our community. Minimum Level 2 Early Years Educator qualification (or other full and relevant Early Years qualification) Understanding that this is an impactful and important profession; the first five years in a child’s life is critical. Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children * What we can offer you: 50% off childcare (including Nursery, Breakfast/After School and Holiday clubs in the local area – with priority booking!) Social Events - Free lunch provided daily for all staff! * Refer a friend bonus up to £250 per referral Access to FREE and FLEXI-PAY in-house training courses and qualifications 24/7 virtual access to a GP – to support you and your family with wellbeing and health. Progressive career opportunities Freedom to join our Innovation team – to come up with more benefits for our teams, because the best ideas always come from our great people! Why work with us? Don’t take our word for it, here is what our new team of Educators say about Jancett Childcare: "I am so happy that I work for Jancett, this is the best job I have ever had, the opportunities are amazing, Thank you all so much. I now skip to work." "I was made to feel so welcomed, the atmosphere was fantastic, and I felt totally at ease" I learned about the visions for the nurseries and how it started, and I was humbled by it. I can also see how the community is benefiting from Jancett and this amazes me. Brilliant, I love the online app, I look forward to all the news we receive I was impressed at how many training courses Jancett have I have found the communication brilliant from the very beginning. I sent Lisa an email from the Jancett about joining the team and promptly heard the very next morning, a call was arranged for later the same day. Lisa then invited me into an interview. At interview I was greeted by the Manager who soon welcomed me into the nursery. The interview proceeded, I had my taster session in the room and was made to feel very welcomed by all the staff in the room. I started my induction training, with Kirsty who once again made me feel welcomed into the setting. Upon arriving at the welcome session to conclude my induction I met Lisa, followed by Kirsty who then introduced me to the company Directors, and they introduced themselves as well. It was a lovely atmosphere in the room with great communication between all. I have honestly found everyone in Jancett absolutely wonderful. It has been a fair time since I have worked in a setting and from the very beginning, I was made to feel welcomed by all. I genuinely love how diverse Jancett are. Thank you to everyone at Jancett and Jace for making my start so comfortable. Further information: Our settings are open 7.30am until 6.30pm. 51 weeks per year. Monday to Friday. We close for a week at Christmas and close for Bank Holidays. Jancett Childcare is committed to promoting Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion. Jancett Childcare are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all colleagues to share this commitment. We are extremely vigilant in our recruitment processes, ensuring all those who work with children are appropriate to do so. We follow our safer recruitment policy, including the requirement of an enhanced DBS check and independent references. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £11.50-£12.50 per hour Benefits: Childcare Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday School type: Day nursery Experience: Nursery: 1 year (required) Licence/Certification: NVQ level 3 or 2 in child care (required) (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)

As a child and family social worker in the team, you will be responsible for making evidence-based threshold decisions in line with the local policy and London Safeguarding Children Procedures, as well as other relevant guidance, legislation and research. In this context, you will be responsible for ensuring every child’s needs and any risk factors are meaningfully considered by gathering relevant and proportionate information to inform decision making, including undertaking MASH checks within agreed timescales Your role will also include taking telephone calls from professionals and members of the public, including urgent child protection referrals, and signposting to other services where appropriate. A strong focus on improving outcomes for children and young people is essential.

The Fountain Pre-school is a new setting based within the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. We are currently recruiting for a dedicated, enthusiastic manager that is willing to lead on this new venture. The Pre-school aims to open in September 2024 and provide a service to Pre-school children aged 2 to 5 years old and their families. The manager’s position will be Full time/ term time only and will start in July 2024, prior to the opening of the Pre-School. We are looking for someone with the following; - Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification or above, - 2 years’ experience of working in a childcare provision at management level - Sound knowledge of the EYFS and Ofsted statutory guidance - Some management experience preferable - Extensive knowledge of Safeguarding & Child protection - Excellent practice in delivering an early years curriculum - Good understanding of Child development and SEND support - Ability to communicate with children, colleagues, parents and outside agencies, (written and verbally) Main Duties - To lead and support the staff team including students, ensuring that staff are clear about their roles and responsibilities. - The delivery of high-quality childcare and education service to children and parents. - To assist the management with the implementation and review of the company’s policies and procedures. In accordance with staff manual, EYFS, OFSTED regulations and ensure best practices are being delivered at all times. - To have an on-going commitment to continuing professional development and be available for staff development opportunities and training. - Involved in the day-to-day running of the Pre-school. - Recruiting and training staff. - Delivering a high standard of childcare - Provide learning opportunities to support the children’s next stage of their development. - Will be required to inform the parents and carers about the child’s progress and behaviour. - For issues relating to health and safety, safeguarding and ensure that the setting is compliant to EYFS standards. - The manager will play a role in applying for the Government funding, financial operations and preparing the team for upcoming Ofsted inspections. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

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