Child protection jobs in United Kingdom

JOB DESCRIPTION Springout House Ltd : 16 Plus Semi Independent 24/7 provision POST: Support Worker LOCATION: Barking and Dagenham RESPONSIBLE TO: Placement Manager SHIFT PATTERN: 3 1/2 days on and 3 1/2 days off. Day Shift: 8am - 8pm, Night Shift: 8pm - 8am (Sleep In) You will not be working 24 hours a day. You will be working 11 hours a day with a 1 hour break. JOB PURPOSE: We are looking for Support worker who know what it takes to support young people between the ages of 16-18 living in semi-independent provision. You will be a ‘Key Person’ in making sure the young people are kept safe, gain independent living skills and feel happy and supported in their living environment. You will be very much part of a well-established, welcoming and enthusiastic team of wellbeing Workers. The successful candidate will be provided with full training but must be proactive, positive, approachable, non-judgemental and have a good sense of humour. You will also need to have the ability to make on the spot decisions and be ready to sometimes deal with challenging situations. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES DELIVERING SERVICE • To provide empathetic and practical support to young people living in the accommodation, including one to one and group support. Support independent living and transition into the community. Budgeting Support College attendance Key session one to one • Help maintain an inclusive and supportive environment where the young people live. • Liaise with social workers, mental health and other professionals on behalf of the young people. • To have the young people’s needs at the fore at all times, using communication, motivation and coaching skills to support people to achieve their goals and aspirations in line with their support. plans. • Work within Springout House 's policies and style of operation - this will include tasks and day to day decision making. • Whilst developing a rapport with people based on respect and honesty, the post holder will work within clear professional boundaries at all times. • Enabling and encouraging people to find out about local services and facilities within their community and facilitate access to alternative services where specific needs are identified. • Encouraging people to recognise understand and manage factors that affect their mental wellbeing and physical health. • Participate in assessing and reviewing support needs and in identifying and co-ordinating internal and external services, reviews and referrals in response to these. • Keep appropriate and accurate records of interventions with people, and inform other staff of relevant issues. • Contribute to the protection of individuals from the risk of abuse and harm to self and others who use our service. • Encourage the people we support to be involved in the development and operation of the service, facilitating appropriate consultation and participation. • To work as a team member, sharing information and supporting colleagues. • Engage with community events, meetings and forums to promote the service. • To work with the team to ensure the service specific lone working procedure is adhered to at all times and regularly reviewed for effectiveness. • Ensure effective incident and complaint recording though the appropriate process. • Proactively contribute to continuously improving the service by making positive suggestions, providing constructive feedback and assisting in the implementation of agreed new ways of working. • Act in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018 and information governance policies. • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements such as provisions set out in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. • Complete relevant Health and Safety checks where appropriate. • Share responsibility for good health and safety practices, including participating in fire drills and risk assessments, reporting to line-management any matters of concern and attend health and safety training. TEAM WORK • Be a member of the staff team working to provide a safe, sound and supportive environment. DEVELOPMENT • Undertake the Staff Induction Programme, and assist, as requested, in the induction and training of new staff, students and volunteers. • Participate in staff meetings, supervision meetings, training, team development sessions and other meetings as required, reporting back to the team as appropriate. • Undertake development activities as necessary and appropriate to the role. DELIVERING EQUALITY • Foster the equality, diversity and rights of others by ensuring people are respected and valued as individuals • Promote the rights and needs of people who use P3 services in the community. • Work within the framework of Springout House ’s equality and diversity policy at all times. OTHER • The employee must be able to respond flexibly to their hours of work in accordance with Service Delivery • Undertake all duties in accordance with all P3 policies and work towards their continuing development and implementation. All job descriptions are subject to periodic review. This job description covers the range of duties required. It is Springout House policy to, wherever possible, reach agreement on changes, however if this is not possible, Springout House reserves the right to change the job description in line with the needs of the organisation. Experience It is essential that you are able to demonstrate experience of one of the following: • At least one years experience of providing support in Children’s home or 16 Plus accommodation environment or working with young people with challenging behaviour and difficult to place children. OR: • Personal experience of using young persons services OR: • At least three years experience of providing care and/or support services within another social care setting for children and young people . • Previous experience of working with young people Knowledge and Understanding • Must have a sound understanding of the support needs of young people who use our services • An understanding of Supporting People legislation • Knowledge of issues surrounding The Children Act 1989 and the Children Act 2004 Changes in Children Social Care Safeguarding and Child Protection • Knowledge and understanding of different stages of child development • Basic understanding of computers Skills and Abilities • Able to work on own initiative • Able to work as an integral member of a team • Must be able to establish and maintain constructive relationships with a wide range of people including providers in external agencies • Must demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills • Must have ability to maintain accurate records • Work flexibly to respond to the needs of the service • Must be able to respond flexibly to the needs of people we support • Ability to empathise and communicate effectively with young people. Qualifications • NVQ/QCF Level 3 or 3 in Children social care field • There must be substantial evidence of commitment to personal and career Employment terms detailed below: You will be working on a full-time rota basis of 37 hours a week. Your salary will be £12.21 per hour, payable on terms set out in your contract of employment. Your annual income will £20,049 per annum. You be supporting the young people 16 to 18 years old, independent living skills. You will be encouraging school attendance, providing key-work sessions and community activities development relevant to the post.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join our team in SW6. You will play a key role in providing exceptional care and education for children, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that promotes their development. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic about early years education and committed to delivering high-quality childcare. Nursery Assistants, Nursery Practitioners, Nursery Room Leaders, Senior Nursery Practitioners all welcome to apply! Key Responsibilities:Childcare and Education Provide high-quality care and education to children in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Plan, deliver, and evaluate engaging and age-appropriate learning activities. Monitor and document children’s progress through observations, learning journeys, and assessments. Support the development of children’s social, physical, and emotional skills. Health and Safety Ensure a safe and secure environment for all children by adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures. Conduct daily checks and risk assessments to maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized environment. Promote health and hygiene practices, including meal supervision and supporting toileting routines. Parental Engagement Build positive and trusting relationships with parents and carers. Provide regular feedback to parents about their child’s progress, milestones, and daily activities. Address any concerns or queries from parents professionally and empathetically. Team Collaboration Work collaboratively with colleagues to plan and deliver high-quality childcare services. Participate actively in team meetings, training sessions, and nursery events. Support the Nursery Manager and senior staff in maintaining smooth daily operations. Qualifications and Experience:Essential:Level 3 Diploma in Childcare or equivalent qualification. Sound knowledge of the EYFS framework and early childhood development. Previous experience working in an early years setting. Understanding of safeguarding and child protection protocols. Paediatric First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).

Little Footsteps has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nursery Manager who is passionate about delivering high quality services to children. Main activities: • Overall day to day management responsibility for the nursery. • To be responsible for the efficient running of the nursery and overall delivery of a high quality service. • To ensure that the nursery provides a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times. • To ensure that the nursery plans an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress. • To ensure the nursery meets Ofsted requirements at all times. • To manage, supervise and support the nursery staff. • To work as a member of the team to contribute to the childcare and help deliver the Early Years Curriculum. • To work with other professionals in the local area for the benefit of children and families. • To ensure all staff understand and work to nursery policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies. • Take responsibility for planning, which ensures each child is working towards their early learning goals. • To organise and participate in the key person system. • To conduct staff appraisals and supervisions as appropriate and to identify staff training needs. • To ensure all records are properly maintained in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Charity. • To liaise closely with parents/carers, informing them about the nursery and its curriculum, exchanging information about children’s progress and encouraging parents’ involvement. • To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Director • To maintain accurate records for the nursery and produce management information as required.

Woodeaton Manor School is a Foundation Special School located four miles to the Northeast the city of Oxford. The school serves young people aged 7 to 18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH) and where many also have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Main Purpose: The Deputy Headteacher will support the Headteacher to create a culture of constant improvement through inspirational leadership, being committed to the highest achievement for all areas of the school, to provide an outstanding education for all pupils. With excellent leadership skills and adopting a hands-on approach, the Deputy Headteacher will support the Headteacher in managing the day-to-day operations of the school and have a strong track record of working within specialist schools, improving teaching and learning and curriculum development. The duties outlined, in line with Headteacher and Teacher standards, are in addition to the ones stated in the last School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document that you will automatically be required to meet. The Deputy Headteacher may also be required to undertake professional duties delegated by the Headteacher. Key Responsibilities To ensure a high-quality service is provided to meet the educational and support needs of our students. To support the Headteacher to: · Provide professional leadership to secure sustained improvements in school’s performance in partnership with staff, pupils, parents, governors, the local authority and the community · Provide an environment for teaching and learning that empowers pupils and staff to achieve their fullest potential · Undertake any professional duty of the Headteacher which may be delegated in accordance with the pay and conditions document · Deputise for the Headteacher and undertake, in their absence, all professional duties Leadership and Managing Staff The Deputy Headteacher will support the Headteacher to work with the Interim Executive Board (IEB) to develop the strategic view of the school and analyse and plan for its future needs and future developments. The Post holder will: · Deputise and undertake overall responsibility for the school in the absence of the Headteacher and on any other occasions which are deemed necessary · Create and develop an ethos and culture in which all staff recognize that they contribute to and are accountable for the success of the school, including improving the quality of education provided, and standards achieved and ensuring that constructive working relationships are formed and maintained · Share with the Leadership Team the responsibility for supporting and promoting the wellbeing of all staff · Plan, allocate, support and evaluate work undertaken by individuals, groups, and teams, ensuring that there is clear delegation of tasks and devolution of responsibilities · Manage and monitor the use of staff and resources effectively and efficiently, taking the lead on arranging and managing staff cover and working with relevant agencies · Assist the Headteacher in monitoring and supporting the work of the staff team to identify individual and whole school staff training needs and requirements · Ensure the sharing of expertise as well as the implementation of statutory and local frameworks for staff appraisal and performance management · Motivate and enable teachers, including senior and middle leaders and support staff, to develop expertise in their respective roles through high quality continuing professional development · Work with the Headteacher to ensure strong succession planning, including a commitment to growing future leaders · Sustain motivation of self and other staff · Ensure that professional duties are fulfilled, as specified in the most recent Conditions of Service for School Teachers, in line with the Teachers’ Standards (2011) Strategic Direction · Work closely with the Headteacher in developing the school’s strategic vision and ensure the school’s vision is communicated and clarified to all stakeholders · Contribute to the school Development Pan and Self-Evaluation Form to ensure that the aims, values, and objectives of the school are met · Ability to support and challenge staff effectively · Work with staff, parents and governors to ensure effective, sustainable school improvement and efficient management of school resources · Hold and articulate clear values and moral purpose focused on providing high quality education for all pupils · Contribute to planning for the school’s future needs and further develop and monitor the plans already in place · Provide information, objective advice and support to the Headteacher to secure effective teaching and learning, ensuring improved standards of achievement, efficiency and value for money are met · Work closely with the Headteacher and governors in strategic planning, budget preparation and monitoring and effective budget management · Monitor, evaluate and review the impact of school policies, priorities and targets, taking or advising action where necessary · Ensure that parents/carers re well-informed about the curriculum, their child’s attainment and progress and about the contributions they can make to support their child’s progress · Meet with the Headteacher and the leadership team regularly to discuss matters of policy, organization and development Teaching and Learning · Take a whole school responsibility for developing and promoting teaching for pupils with specific SEND, in particular SEMH and ASC · Coach teachers across the school to improve their practice · Promote, develop and ensure high-quality delivery of a curriculum appropriate to the needs of the school’s pupils · Determine, organise and implement assessment monitoring and evaluation to identify and act on areas for improvement · Work with the Headteacher to analyse the school’s assessment data to make whole school improvements to teaching and learning and ensure consistent practice across the school and identify areas of CPD · Work with the Headteacher to create and maintain environments which promote and secure good teaching, effective learning, high standards of achievement and good behaviour for learning throughout the school · Undertake teaching duties to cover teachers where necessary and modelling effective teaching, good classroom organization and display and high standards of achievement Community · Be the Designated Safeguarding Lead and keep up to date with relevant legislation and guidance and monitor and advise the Headteacher on issues relating to pupil safeguarding and wellbeing following the child protection procedures adopted by the school · Lead and take responsibility for Safeguarding and child protection procedures, training and referral processes, working I close partnerships with parents, multi-agencies and staff to ensure the safety of all pupils is paramount · Liaise with other schools to create, promote, evaluate and develop positive relationships between schools · To be attuned to national developments, best practices and innovation in the field of SEN · Develop links and partnerships with other local special and mainstream schools to enhance and share good practice and foster school-to-school support networks · Work with the Leadership Team to develop a school culture which continues to promote equality and diversity and reflects its wider community · Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team and other health professionals to maximise their input and impact on pupils and keep them safe · Collaborate with other agencies to promote the academic, spiritual, moral, social, emotional, and cultural well-being of pupils and their families · Work in partnership with the governing body and attend meetings to represent the school as directed by the Headteacher Other Duties · The post holder may be required to perform duties other than those given in the job description · The duties and responsibilities attached to posts may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and would not themselves justify the re-evaluation of a post · In consultation with the post holder, the Headteacher and governing body retain the right to implement changes to this job description to reflect changes in the demands of the post

Nursery practitioner level 2 & 3 1. To plan educational activities using the curriculum of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for guidance. 2. To help to set up for the daily programme and to help tidy away at the end of the session. 3. To act as a key person to a small group of children, liaising closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each child’s needs are recognised and met. 4. To work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members. 5. To advise the Manager of any concerns, e.g. health and well-being of children, parents or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary. 6. To take action to support the setting to achieve and maintain a minimum good Ofsted rating at the next inspection. 7. To teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play experiences. 8. To ensure that children are kept safe and that you understand when to follow child protection procedures. 9. To support meal times within the setting. 10. To actively participate at team meetings, supervision meetings and appraisal meetings. 11. To attend training courses as required and to take responsibility for personal development. 12. To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff, which is acquired as part of the job. 13. To be aware of and adhere to all the setting’s policies and procedures : equality and diversity, health and safety, fire precautions, dropping off and collection of children, food safety, cleanliness of the setting, safeguarding, setting hygiene and whistleblowing. This is not an exhaustive list of the setting’s procedures]. 14. To ensure that adequate records are kept and updated regularly. 15. To promote the setting to current parents and potential customers. 16. To comply with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation.

Job Description Job Title: Creche Assistant/ Nursery Nurse Location: Private Kids Club, Fulham, London, SW6 6HH Job Summary: We are seeking a passionate and reliable Creche Assistant to join our team at a prestigious private kids club in Fulham. The ideal candidate will be a dedicated and passionate childcare professional, committed to providing a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for children aged 3 months to 6 years. You will assist in the daily operations of the creche, ensuring the well-being and development of each child in our care. Crucially, you will bring proven experience in childcare, a genuine passion for working with young children, and an energetic and creative approach to setting up engaging weekly activity plans. You will also be adept at building and maintaining strong, positive relationships with parents and fostering excellent teamwork with the rest of the creche staff. Responsibilities: Childcare and Supervision: • Provide attentive and engaging care for children, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times. • Supervise children during play, activities, and snack times. • Assist with nappy changing, feeding, and other personal care routines. • Respond to children's individual needs and provide comfort and support. Activity Assistance: • Plan and organise age-appropriate activities and games for the children, focusing on both fun and developmental care. This includes arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and sensory play. • Prepare and set up engaging activity areas, ensuring they are clean, organised, and safe.• Actively encourage children's participation and engagement in activities, fostering a positive and stimulating learning environment. Hygiene and Safety: • Maintain a clean and hygienic creche environment, including cleaning toys, surfaces, and equipment. • Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures. • Report any accidents or incidents to the Creche Manager. Parent Communication: • Create a warm and welcoming environment for both children and parents, facilitating a smooth settling-in process. • Provide friendly and professional communication with parents, offering regular updates on their child's day and progress. • Build strong, positive relationships with parents, actively listening to and addressing any concerns or questions they may have. • Assist with children's drop-off and pick-up, ensuring a safe and organised transition. Teamwork • Work collaboratively with other creche staff to ensure a smooth and efficient operation. • Attend team meetings and training sessions as required. • Assist with setting up and tidying the creche area. Qualifications and Skills: • Previous experience working with young children in a creche, nursery, or similar setting. • A genuine passion for working with children and a commitment to their well- being. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work effectively as part of a team. • Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude. • Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate activities. • Basic First Aid and Child Protection/Safeguarding training (or willingness to obtain). • Level 2 or 3 childcare qualifications are desirable. • DBS check required. Personal Attributes: • Reliable and punctual. • Friendly and approachable.• Organised and detail-oriented. • Ability to use own initiative. • A love of play. Working Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:45am - 6:15pm Sat - Sun:9:45am - 4:15pm • Flexible hours to suit the needs of the club and your availability. • Full Time Position Benefits: • Competitive salary. • Opportunity to work in a prestigious private kids club. • Supportive and friendly team environment. • Opportunities for professional development. To Apply: Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience. Thank you