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  • Childcare Assistant
    Childcare Assistant
    4 days ago
    £12.71 hourly
    Part-time
    New Malden

    Role Overview & Purpose • Job Title: Childminding Assistant, • Responsible To: The registered childminder, • Purpose of the Role: To support the lead childminder in delivering high-quality care, implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, and maintaining a secure, clean, and organized home-based childcare environment. [1, 3] Key Responsibilities & Duties • Childcare and Supervision: Assist with daily routines, including welcoming children, engaging in play-based learning, and supervising indoor and outdoor activities. [2], • Personal Care: Help with feeding, preparing nutritious snacks/meals, changing nappies, and managing toilet training where applicable. [4], • Outings and School Runs: Accompany the childminder on local walks, park visits, and school/nursery pick-ups and drop-offs., • Environment Maintenance: Keep play areas, equipment, and dining spaces clean, tidy, and compliant with health and safety standards. [5], • Documentation and Communication: Assist in recording daily activities, observations, and incident logs (such as minor bumps or accidents) while maintaining strict confidentiality. [4, 5] Essential Requirements & Qualifications • Safeguarding & Welfare: A solid understanding of child protection policies and willingness to undergo required safeguarding training., • DBS Check: An Enhanced DBS check with barred lists, registered on the update service., • First Aid: A valid 12-hour Paediatric First Aid certificate (mandatory if left in sole charge of children for short periods)., • Personal Attributes: Patience, reliability, physical fitness for active outdoor play, and a warm, positive attitude.

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  • Childcare Assistant
    Childcare Assistant
    2 months ago
    £10–£14 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    DD’s Childcare is a nurturing and vibrant childcare setting dedicated to providing a safe, stimulating, and loving environment for young children. We focus on early years development, fostering creativity, curiosity, and confidence in every child. Job Description: We are seeking a passionate and reliable Childcare Assistant to join our team. You will support the daily care and development of children, working closely with staff to create a warm and engaging environment. Responsibilities: • Assist in the supervision and care of children aged 0-3 years, • Support children’s learning and development through play and structured activities, • Ensure the safety and well-being of all children in your care, • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment, • Help with feeding, changing, and nap times as needed, • Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, • Follow safeguarding and health & safety policies Requirements: • Experience working with children (preferred but not essential), • Level 2 or 3 childcare qualification (or willingness to train), • Understanding of EYFS framework (preferred), • A caring, patient, and enthusiastic personality, • Ability to work well in a team and take initiative, • Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one), • First Aid certification (desirable) Benefits: • Support with training and career progression, • Friendly and supportive work environment, • Holiday entitlement and other benefits If you love working with children and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!

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  • Assistant Football Coach
    Assistant Football Coach
    2 days ago
    £15–£20 hourly
    Part-time
    Thornton Heath

    Volunteer Assistant Football Coach (Ages 5–7) Location: London Commitment: 1 hour/week — Mondays, 5:00–6:00pm Type: Volunteer, with potential progression to paid role (£15–£20 per session) based on performance About the Role We're looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Coach to support our weekly football training sessions for children aged 5–7. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build coaching experience with young players, with a genuine path to a paid position — including funded FA qualifications — once you've settled in and shown you're a good fit. Responsibilities • Support the lead coach in delivering fun, safe, and age-appropriate football sessions, • Help set up and pack away equipment (cones, balls, bibs, goals), • Assist with organising children into groups/drills and keeping sessions running smoothly, • Encourage participation and positive behaviour, ensuring every child feels included, • Help supervise children during arrival and pick-up, working with parents/guardians as needed, • Provide basic first aid support where required (training can be provided), • Give feedback to the lead coach on session flow and player engagement What We're Looking For • A genuine enthusiasm for working with young children and introducing them to football, • Patient, encouraging, and reliable — able to commit to the Monday 5–6pm slot consistently, • Comfortable being active and hands-on during sessions, • Good communication skills with children and parents alike Desirable (not essential) • Previous experience working with children (coaching, teaching, childcare, or similar), • FA coaching qualifications (e.g. FA Level 1) or willingness to work towards one, • A basic understanding of football fundamentals suitable for young age groups What You'll Get • Hands-on coaching experience with a structured, established programme, • Mentorship and guidance from the lead coach, • A DBS check will be arranged and covered by us (required for the role), • Progression opportunity: after a successful initial period, this role becomes paid at £15–£20 per session, and we'll fund your FA coaching qualification (e.g. FA Level 1) to support your ongoing development How to Apply Please get in touch with a short note about yourself and any relevant experience, and we'll arrange a chat and a chance to observe or join a session.

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  • Support Worker
    Support Worker
    2 months ago
    £29061.5 yearly
    Full-time
    South Croydon

    About us At Norbury Park all staff are aware of our core values of; care, community, nurture and support which we embed throughout our day-to-day practice and care for the young people/ children in our care. We are creative, supportive, collaborative and our goal is to care for Young people and Children within the residential home setting and ensure that they are always safe, well cared for and that we are working collaboratively with these young people/children to achieve their goals. At the heart of the work that we do is to support these individuals with their care and development needs, helping them to progress towards a more independent and well-rounded life. Role purpose To care for all Young people and Children within the residential home and ensure that they are always safe, well cared for and that you are working collaboratively with these young people/children to achieve their goals. To support these individuals with their care and development needs, helping them to progress towards a more independent and well-rounded life. Main Duties • Undertake all duties and responsibilities in accordance with: company policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, standards; good professional practice,, CQC and other regulatory requirements, relevant legislations, all legal and contractual obligations., • Provide advice, information and support to the residents., • To support and provide care for the young people/children in the home by assisting them with; bathing, eating, homework, education, behaviour, money management, travel training etc., • Ensure resident’s follow the homes rules and support the manager in investigating and taking action where these may have been breached., • Manage challenging behaviour which may require physical intervention to appropriately support the child/ young person., • Oversee the maintenance of accurate client records and databases and provide statistics for management and to assist with service evaluation in a timely fashion., • Support clients with the prompting of their medication, conduct accurate and timely medication audits and maintain accurate medication records., • Complete written documentation (support plans, Medication sheets, risk assessments) regarding the young people/ children to help and ensure their safety and development within our setting., • Take part in regular team meetings to discuss the residents, the progress that they are making, how their general well-being is as well as forming action plans to support them further., • Attend professionals meetings (where appropriate)., • Assist in the transfer of individuals between agencies and services. Health and Safety • To be familiar with Health and Safety Regulations, policies and procedures and ensure they are adhered to within your own area of responsibility., • To be aware of and follow fire policies and procedures, ensuring safety of residents and workers safety and welfare at all times. Equality and Diversity • To enforce the zero tolerance policy of all forms of victimisation, discrimination and harassment in the workplace., • To be tolerant of differences and use respectful language., • Ensure professional standards and boundaries are clear., • To treat everyone respectfully. Norbury Park is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We believe in equal opportunities for employment and advancement, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Our dedication to equality extends to our recruitment process, professional development programs, and all aspects of employment. Join us in creating an environment that celebrates diversity and promotes equal opportunities for everyone. Benefits of working at Norbury Park as a Support Worker • 5 days of work a week, • Annual Salary with the option for overtime if you wish, • Annual Salary review with the option to be suggested for a one-off bonus, • Bank Holiday extra pay, • Christmas gift card, • Pension scheme, • Predictable rota, you are able to know your days off months’ in advance, • 28 days of holiday per year, • Friendly and collaborative work team, • A team that is making a difference with extremely challenging and complex children/ young people, • Training opportunities; E-learning modules including; Food Safety Level 2, Safeguarding Children, GDPR, Emergency First aid at work. Further CPD opportunities such as Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare, Qualified First Aider course. We accept suggestions of courses that will help support/enable you in your role further. Additional Notes Candidates who have been shortlisted for an interview will be expected to complete our application form prior to their interview. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: From £29,061.50 per year Benefits: • Company events, • Company pension, • On-site parking, • Sick pay Physical setting: • Care home, • Residential home Shift: • 8 hour shift, • Day shift, • Night shift Work Location: In person

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