Childcare assessor jobs in United Kingdom

Training Co-ordinator - Ofsted Registered Children's Residential Home Job Title: Training Co-ordinator Location: East London (with travel to Eastbourne as required) About The Role: We are looking for a motivated and engaging Training Coordinator to support the delivery of high quality training across our residential children's homes. This role is key in ensuring our teams are equipped with the skills, knowledge and values required to support children and young people with complex emotional, behavioural and mental health needs. You will play an active role in embedding our therapeutic approach, supporting staff development and maintaining high standards of practice across all homes. Working closely with the Training Manager, you will support the delivery of the training strategy, assist with qualification pathways and contribute to quality assurance processes. This is a hands on role where you will deliver training, assess learners, support induction and work alongside operational teams to continuously improve practice. Key Responsibilities: As a Training Co-ordinator, you will: Deliver mandatory and bespoke training programmes across all homes Deliver training that is trauma informed, attachment aware and child centred Support the assessment of Level 3 Diplomas in Residential Childcare Assess staff competence and support ongoing professional development Maintain accurate training records and support audit and inspection readiness Support Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) processes and standardisation activities Work closely with the Training Manager to implement training plans and priorities Collaborate with managers to identify training needs across services Coach and mentor staff to support CPD and qualification progression Support induction and onboarding to ensure staff are prepared and confident Ensure all training aligns with Ofsted requirements and safeguarding standards Monitor training compliance, including refreshers and expiry tracking Escalate operational challenges or risks to the Training Manager as appropriate Embed SuperCare's culture, values and "Only Outstanding" principles across all training delivery About You: We are looking for a Learning & Development professional with a background in social care, you should have: Level 3 Award in Education & Training TAQA/A1 Assessor qualification Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) Strong understanding of safeguarding, child development and trauma informed practice Knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Working Together to Safeguard Children Experience designing and delivering blended learning programmes Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills Ability to engage, motivate and develop staff teams Experience working within residential childcare or social care settings (desirable) Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) qualification (desirable) Working Pattern: Full time role with flexibility required: 9:00am - 5:00pm or 8:30am - 4:30pm Flexibility required to deliver evening or occasional weekend training sessions in line with operational needs Travel required across Eastbourne and London homes What We Offer: Competitive salary package Performance related bonus schemes Private healthcare 24/7 GP access Gym membership contribution Extensive training and CPD opportunities Fully funded Level 3 and Level 5 Qualifications Pension scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Wellbeing support Clear progression pathways Opportunity to support and shape training across a growing organisation Apply Today: If you are passionate about developing people, improving practice and making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you. Safer Recruitment All roles are subject to Enhanced DBS checks, referencing and full safer recruitment procedures. Please note, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK

• Location Bromley, BR1, • Salary £26,000.00 -£28,000.00 per-annum, • Job Type Permanent, Fulltime VD Recruitment has partnered with a growing and wonderful Award winning Nursery Group in London. We are looking for a strong Level 3 Nursery Practitioner. You must have strong knowledge of the EYFS, good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. The Nursery Practitioner must be highly motivated and have a positive attitude towards working with children. You will be joining a lovely nursery on a full time permanent basis with occupancy of 96 children. Salary Package - GBP26k - GBP28k PA Based on Qualification & Experience Hours - 40 /week Location: Bromley , BR1 Area Your role as a Nursery Practitioner includes • Provide high quality care and activities for the children following Montessori Ethos and to recognize both individual and group requirements in a secure, safe and stimulating environment., • Deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and any other appropriate guidance for young children in accordance with nursery policy and guidelines, • Work in partnership with parents/carers, recognising that parents are their children's first educators, and encourage parental involvement in the nursery., • Assist and attend parents' meetings and open days. Help maintain the safety and security of all children, employees and visitors to the Nursery., • As a Nursery Practitioner you would need to undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and character of the work as may reasonably be required by the Nursery., • Attend training and development courses as directed by your Manager or Assessor., • The Nursery Practitioner must promote good relations between staff members, parents and children at all time. Promote the quality ethos of the nursery., • Minimum Level 3 and above in Childcare & Education and a strong desire to make a difference!, • The ability to deliver high-quality practice., • Strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures., • Excellent communication skills., • Additional days annual leave for increased years of service, • Individual career plans tailored to your own interests and goals, • Air conditioning in all the rooms, • Extensive Support for Higher Level qualifications, • Access to a specialised online accredited training programme catered to your interests and requirements, • Two days onsite training during inset days, • Team building and social events throughout the year The positions are subject to an Enhanced DBS certificate and references. #J-18808-Ljbffr

It is the Nursery Practitioners duty to participate in the daily supervision of the room in accordance with the requirement of company policies, and other relevant legislation, and all local authority and Ofsted requirements. The Nursery Practitioner role is to provide a stimulating, safe and caring environment for all children, always promoting equality and diversity. The Nursery Practitioner will be expected to build good working relationships at every level. Working in partnership with parents and families is highly valued and the Nursery Practitioners must be approachable, friendly and able to always communicate effectively. At all times the Nursery Practitioner will be expected to respect the confidentiality of sensitive family information (subject to child protection policies and procedures). • To ensure that paperwork is completed and monitored within the room effectively. Ensure that daily paperwork such as written observations, planning, learning journeys are relevant, linked to the EYFS and kept up to date on a weekly basis., • Ensure parent partnerships are maintained, and the parent board is being used and changed daily. Communicate clearly and effectively with parents / carers sharing relevant information ensuring quality handovers. Ensure that you show an approachable, inviting, positive and involving demeanour towards all who enter a room., • To liaise with colleagues when finishing a shift, advising them of any information that is to be relayed to parents when the child is collected or dropped off at nursery. It is paramount that information shared to other colleagues is on a need-to-know basis, respecting confidentiality. Ensuring confidentiality of information of a child / family / circumstances or other colleagues is kept confidential in and out of the setting. You should maintain regular communication with colleagues and other key people in the nursery., • Ensure your working practice is to a high standard., • Ensure relevant paperwork is in place prior to new child starting the setting if you are the child’s key person., • It should be your priority to safeguard children and their wellbeing. Knowing how to log a concern to the correct person and follow safeguarding procedures is paramount., • Timekeeping is paramount, and it is essential that you are here five minutes prior to starting your shift. Your day off / half a day off is flexible within working practice of the nursery. Also, flexibility regarding working in different rooms and/or settings as and when required to ensure effective operation of the nursery. You must attend all out of hour’s activities: staff meetings, training, parents’ evenings, nursery events., • To undertake certain domestic jobs within the nursery, e.g. preparation of meals, snacks cleansing of equipment, putting out bins, cleaning etc, • Presentation of your rooms needs to always be of a high standard coinciding with the EYFS seven areas of learning. Remembering your presentation is exemplary and correct uniform must be always worn., • Ensure that practice always embraces equality opportunity policy to ensure that everyone is treated as individuals with respect and full consideration. Ensure that the requirements of children with additional needs are fully supported via appropriate programmes, and to work with the relevant outside agencies / professionals to support the child’s needs., • To assist in the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds and their respective stages of development, teaching the children to respect and look after their environment. Working relationships will include the following: • Internal, • Nursery Manager, • All staff employed for the day nursery provision, • Children, • External, • Ofsted, • Parents and families, • Staff from a wide range of multi agencies and settings including the Social Services, Sure start and a range of voluntary /private sector organisations and Day Care providers Over the course of 15 - 18 months (dependent upon the level of course an apprentice is being enrolled onto), you will study units such as health & safety in a childcare setting, holistic child development, safeguarding in a childcare setting, child development, communication with children, purposeful play and educational programmes, supporting children with special educational needs, collaborative working in early years childcare, wellbeing principles for children and at higher levels, child protection, data, supporting key life transitions and behaviour management (these modules may differ). Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, you will achieve a Level 3 qualification and a TQUK Diploma in Early Years. We and our employer partners are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, so a DBS check will be required for this role. To make you aware, this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’ must be declared, and you will be asked about these during the recruitment process. If you do not hold GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent), these will be delivered alongside the apprenticeship programme. Our delivery of training is through blended learning. Supported by one of our sector specialist tutors, they will deliver teaching sessions using various methods including face to face teaching, Skype, Facetime, telephone and peer virtual classroom whilst using our interactive multi-sensory teaching resources. Teaching sessions are normally bi-weekly or monthly, depending on the learner’s preferred learning style. Additionally, the tutor will provide the support required to ensure the learner enjoys and ultimately successfully achieves their goals and completes their training. We want learners to feel that our team are approachable at any stage of their learning journey. You will initially take an online assessment that will help us to understand your learning style and needs, then we will tailor your learning experience accordingly. We ensure that you stay on track to complete your programme on time by managing your expectations through our state-of-the-art e-portfolio system. At the end of your programme, your learnt knowledge, skills and behaviours will be assessed by an independent assessor in your end point assessment (EPA). As part of the apprenticeship, alongside your job role, 20% of your time in work must be dedicated to developing new skills. This can be any time devoted to learning and improving new skills without interruption. #J-18808-Ljbffr

VD Recruitment is recruitingexperienced and passionate ROOM LEADERS for our client - A growing and loving Bilingual French Nursery in London. You will be joining a lovely nursery with Good Ofsted rating on a full time permanent basis. You will assist in providing a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children and collaboratively work with colleagues, parents, carers and other multi professionals. Be committed to safeguarding and create an inclusive environment. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of Level 3 qualification in Childcare or above. At least two years post qualifying experience with preferably at least one year in a senior position. Must have strong knowledge of the EYFS, good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. • Location Hammersmith, W6, • Salary £28,000.00 -£32,000.00 per-annum, • Job Type Permanent, Fulltime Room: Toddler/Preschool. Location: Hammersmith, W6 area. Hours: Full Time , 40hrs/week Salary Offered - GBP28,000pa to GBP32,000pa. • Provide high quality care and activities for the children and to recognise both individual and group requirements in a secure, safe and stimulating environment., • Ensure you are familiar with the key policies and procedures, especially safeguarding children, equal opportunities, behaviour management and health andsafety.You will be provided with a copy of the nursery's guide to policies and procedures., • Ensure parent issues and concerns are dealt with promptly and accurately. Ensure management are informed and consulted where relevant., • Participate in room and staff meetings., • Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and character of the work as may reasonably be required by the Nursery, • Support co-ordinators such as SENCO, Equal Opportunities in their roles., • Attend training and development courses as directed by your Manager or Assessor., • To promote at all times good relations between staff members, parents and children, and promote the quality ethos of the nursery., • Carry out health and safety checks as required to ensure the room / nursery is tidy, safe, clean and secure for children, staff, parents/carers and visitors, • Participate in free flow systems. This aids children's development in self-assurance, independence, making choices and self-selecting., • Ensure child profiles in your rooms are up to date and relevant., • Ensure children have adequate access tothe garden and outside trips., • Childcare qualified to Level 3 or above from a recognised awarding scheme (CWDC Diploma, NNEB, BTEC, NVQ, CACHE)., • You may have experience of the following: Room Leader, Acting Room Leader, Senior Nursery Practitioner, • Fluency in written and spoken English and an ability to write reports as directed by the manager., • Strong knowledge of the EYFS., • Semi-annual bonus scheme ., • Birthday off ., • Sick pay policy., • Support for well-being ., • Support for career progression ., • Support for higher level qualifications and fully funded training ., • Free wholesome, hot lunches available ., • Pension Scheme ., • 70% fee reduction for their longstanding employees to take their children in the nursery if space available (minimum 1yr of employment with us) ., • Employee assistance programme The positions are subject to an Enhanced DBS certificate and references. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Are you looking to work for a team that will make you feel empowered and proud to be a Nurse? To work in an environment that will allow you to develop and flourish as a practitioner? We are looking for Registered Mental Health Nurses who are looking for a new challenge to take on the role of Clinical Team Leader. As a Clinical Team Leader you will form an integral part of the MDT and be responsible for supporting the Ward manager to lead a dedicated team of registered and unregistered staff by having an active role in developing, monitoring and maintaining care standards; through role modelling, clear decision making and demonstrating your highly developed clinical skills. Main duties of the job: Please see the attached job description and person specification for more details. Key responsibilities include running ward shifts and ensuring appropriate staffing levels, providing clinical and managerial supervision to nurses and HCAs, assisting with managerial tasks such as interviewing, roster management. Regular nursing tasks such as engaging in therapeutic interactions with service users, medication administration. Helping to maintain high ward standards, including regular auditing, incident investigation, and opportunities for quality improvement projects. • We are committed to empowering our service users and to allow our staff more time to do what they love; NURSING., • We’re passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, within the hospital setting. Patients are at the heart of everything we do., • Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people., • We’re always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we’re hoping to find our future leaders and we’ll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career., • With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across the unit, there's always a place for you at CNWL., • Shift work that can support you to have a healthier work-life balance., • Great transportation links that will make your commute easier., • Commitment to develop you as a practitioner as evidenced by current staff progressing to Band 7 positions and others being supported to complete their Nursing Advocate and Advanced Clinical Practitioner training., • Opportunities to shadow our other services at St Charles such as HTT, FRT, HBPoS and speciality inpatient services., • Regular supervision and career mapping including development programmes., • Participation in case-formulation and specialist, psychology-led training sessions., • The chance to work with a strong, forward-thinking and innovative service that will allow you to flourish as a practitioner and do what you do best, nursing., • Hidden Gem, annual award ceremonies and award-winning Staff Networks that have thousands of members and exciting events., • Excellent staff benefits: our benefit packages are amongst the best in London and include: childcare vouchers, health and wellbeing services, season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme. Key responsibilities include running ward shifts and ensuring appropriate staffing levels, providing clinical and managerial supervision to nurses and HCAs, assisting with managerial tasks such as interviewing, roster management. Regular nursing tasks such as engaging in therapeutic interactions with service users, medication administration. Helping to maintain high ward standards, including regular auditing, incident investigation, and opportunities for quality improvement projects. “Please note that this role requires successful candidates to be able to engage in Therapeutic Management of Violence and Aggression (TMVA) training, including the use of force techniques. This is because of the high-acuity nature of the ward environment and the need to ensure the safety of both patients and staff. The role is conditional upon candidates being able to engage in TMVA training during the course of their employment whilst undertaking this role.” • Registered NMC nurse in Mental Health, • Numeracy skills required for the safe administration of medicines, • Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development, • Practice assessor/ supervisor training completed, completion of preceptorship, • Completion of medication competency assessment, • Extensive experience working as a Band 5 nurse in Adult Inpatient Mental Health Services, • Communication: Able to communicate with the multi-disciplinary team, present cases, take note of actions, update others in the team and use handover effectively. Speaking face to face but also by telephone and writing letters and reports., • Maintaining accurate, timely, concise and legible clinical records both electronic and handwritten which adhere to the CNWL policies, • Able to talk to people about sensitive issues in a supportive manner but also challenge others assertively where necessary, • Work well with other members of the team including communicating effectively, being kind and considerate, reliable and enthusiastic, • Help others in the team achieve their objectives and deliver safe, effective care, • Mentor, teach and support others in the team, • Supervise others in the team, • Contribute to the culture of the team and play a role in making it inclusive, kind and hard working, • Understanding the concept of quality and their role in improving safety, clinical outcomes and the patient experience, • Supervision, Line management and appraisal training, • HR skills training e.g. recruitment, managing absence, healthroster, • Expertise in particular skills and evidence of how you developed them and use them in your current role, • Caring for the people who use our services, their families and carers, and other staff, • Respectful of others and genuinely treating them how you would want to be treated, • Able and willing to work with service users, family and carers, and other staff in a way which empowers and supports others and makes them feel better about themselves, • Able and willing to work in partnership with service users, their friends and family as well as other health care professionals #J-18808-Ljbffr

An Early Years Apprenticeship at Bright Little Stars offers you the chance to gain a nationally recognised qualification that will help you enjoy a rewarding, worthwhile and fun career in childcare. Our Early Years Apprenticeships develop your knowledge and skills on and off the job, giving you the chance to earn and learn at the same time. You carry out a 5 week paid trial which decides what kind of learner you are- then we match your unique learner needs to the best apprenticeship programme for you. As an Early Years Apprentice, you will study towards either a Level 2 or 3 Early Years Practitioner. Duties include; Plan and carry out child initiated and adult led play activities supporting children’s individual needs and interests Provide play activities which encourage and promote children’s numeracy, literacy and language development Undertake the role of the key person to help children feel safe, secure and valued Carries out observations and use these effectively to understand the changing needs of their individual key children and plan for the interests in line with the early years foundation stage Carry out care routines such as nappy changing, toileting, hand washing and feeding routines with care, respect and compassion Work in partnership with other professionals, parents, colleagues and children to meet the individual needs of children Ensure the welfare, well-being and safety of children is promoted and report safeguarding issues and concerns to the person in charge Take an active part in the completion of their apprenticeship, meeting deadlines set by their trainer assessor and working with the dedicated mentor to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours Work in a non-discriminatory way to ensure all children have equal access to opportunities What’s On Offer: • High Apprentice Salaries Above Government Standard, • Daily Hot Staff Lunches, • Win BLS Bucks Rewards Such as Virgin Experience Days, • Wellness Programme, • Job Opportunities after Completion of Apprenticeship, • Paid Training Days, • Work With Qualified Teachers Working Week Monday to Friday Qualifications Required GCSE maths and English or equivalent at a level 1 (grade 3) preferred. Personal Qualities Kind Caring Skills Required Self-motivation Ability to meet strict deadlines Time management Training to be Provided Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day. You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes: • Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours, • Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification, • Functional skills in Maths and English if required This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise. Future Prospects We have had the pleasure in supporting numerous Bright Little Stars team members to grow from strength to strength, both personally and professionally, changing roles and locations in order to meet personal and professional goals. You will be able to develop and grow your career at Bright Little Stars. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Company: Realise Training Salary: £8 to £8 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: Barnet, EN5 5EB Job type: Apprenticeship Posting date: 1 Sept 2026 Closing date: 1 Oct 2026 An Early Years Apprenticeship at Bright Little Stars offers you the chance to gain a nationally recognised qualification that will help you enjoy a rewarding, worthwhile and fun career in childcare. Our Early Years Apprenticeships develop your knowledge and skills on and off the job, giving you the chance to earn and learn at the same time. You carry out a 5 week paid trial which decides what kind of learner you are- then we match your unique learner needs to the best apprenticeship programme for you. As an Early Years Apprentice, you will study towards either a Level 2 or 3 Early Years Practitioner. Duties include; Plan and carry out child initiated and adult led play activities supporting children’s individual needs and interests Provide play activities which encourage and promote children’s numeracy, literacy and language development Undertake the role of the key person to help children feel safe, secure and valued Carries out observations and use these effectively to understand the changing needs of their individual key children and plan for the interests in line with the early years foundation stage Carry out care routines such as nappy changing, toileting, hand washing and feeding routines with care, respect and compassion Work in partnership with other professionals, parents, colleagues and children to meet the individual needs of children Ensure the welfare, well-being and safety of children is promoted and report safeguarding issues and concerns to the person in charge Take an active part in the completion of their apprenticeship, meeting deadlines set by their trainer assessor and working with the dedicated mentor to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours Work in a non-discriminatory way to ensure all children have equal access to opportunities What’s On Offer: • High Apprentice Salaries Above Government Standard, • Daily Hot Staff Lunches, • Win BLS Bucks Rewards Such as Virgin Experience Days, • Wellness Programme, • Job Opportunities after Completion of Apprenticeship, • Paid Training Days, • Mentor System, • Work With Qualified Teachers, • Apprentice Support Days Working Week Monday to Friday Qualifications Required GCSE maths and English or equivalent at a level 1 (grade 3) preferred. Personal Qualities Passionate Empathetic Kind Caring Skills Required Self-motivation Good communication skills Ability to meet strict deadlines Time management Training to be Provided Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day. You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes: • Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours, • Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification, • Functional skills in Maths and English if required This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise. Future Prospects We have had the pleasure in supporting numerous Bright Little Stars team members to grow from strength to strength, both personally and professionally, changing roles and locations in order to meet personal and professional goals. You will be able to develop and grow your career at Bright Little Stars. Apprenticeship Duration 12 Months Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those weave long term health conditions. £16,764.80 to £16,764.80 per year Realise Training Watford, South West Apprenticeship Full time £27,000 to £32,000 per year Acorn Training LTD Remote Permanent Full time £27,000 to £30,000 per year Acorn Training LTD Remote Permanent Full time Browse more jobs #J-18808-Ljbffr