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  • AYG Care
    Registered Manager
    Registered Manager
    3 days ago
    £65000–£80000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    We are seeking a passionate, driven, and experienced Registered Manager to lead a high-quality Ofsted-registered children’s residential home. This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people, working with an organisation committed to trauma-informed, therapeutic care. As Registered Manager, you will provide leadership, vision, and direction to your team, ensuring the home delivers outstanding standards of care and compliance with Ofsted regulations. Key Responsibilities • Lead and develop your team to deliver high-quality, child-centred care., • Ensure compliance with Ofsted and relevant legislation., • Oversee safeguarding, quality assurance, and service improvement., • Manage budgets, staffing, and day-to-day operations., • Foster a positive, nurturing environment that promotes children’s wellbeing and development., • Work collaboratively with local authorities and external agencies. Requirements • Proven experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children’s residential setting., • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)., • Strong understanding of Ofsted standards, safeguarding, and legislation., • Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills., • Passion for achieving positive outcomes for children and young people. What’s on Offer • Competitive salary up to £80,000 (DOE)., • Bonus opportunities based on performance and outcomes., • Generous annual leave., • Ongoing professional development and support., • Pension scheme and employee wellbeing benefits., • Clear career progression pathways as part of a growing organisation. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and lead a home that truly changes lives, we’d love to hear from you. Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV.

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  • Rainbow friends childcare
    Deputy Manager
    Deputy Manager
    2 months ago
    £11–£13.5 hourly
    Full-time
    Canning Town, London

    Do you have management experience? We are looking for a qualified practitioner to work alongside our nursery manager for our brand new nursery. If you are bubbly and passionate about children under five please apply today.

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  • St Mary's Playgroup
    Preschool Assistant
    Preschool Assistant
    6 hours ago
    £12.21 hourly
    Part-time
    Bexleyheath

    Pre-school Assistant required to join our friendly team. Level 2/3 in Early Years Childcare required and experience needed in working with 2-5 age group. The post is term time only to start in January 2025. The hours will be as follows: Mondays : 8am to 3pm. 2 morning sessions to be confirmed: 8am to 11:45am. Plus relief cover when needed. The salary will be £12.21 per hour with a zero hour contract. Please send your CV to the attention of Pam Wilkes (Manager) or Gemma Harris (Deputy Manager) to the email address supplied. If successful we will then send you an application form The closing date for applications is Wednesday 26th November 2025. Interviews to be held on Wednesdqay 3rd December 2025.

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  • Early Explorers Day Nursery & Preschool
    Deputy Manager
    Deputy Manager
    2 days ago
    £32000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager Salary: £32,000 per annum Location: Blackheath About Us We are a warm, nurturing, and high-quality early years setting based in the heart of Blackheath. Committed to providing exceptional childcare and education, we foster a stimulating environment where children can grow, explore, and flourish. We are now seeking a dedicated Deputy Nursery Manager to support our leadership team and help maintain our high standards of care and learning. Role Overview As the Deputy Nursery Manager, you will play a key role in the effective daily management of the nursery. You will support the Nursery Manager to lead a team of practitioners, ensure compliance and safeguarding standards are met, and help create a positive, inspiring environment for children aged 0–5. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner or room leader ready to step up into a leadership position. Key Responsibilities • Support the Nursery Manager with daily operations and step into their role when required, • Lead, mentor, and motivate the staff team to deliver outstanding practice, • Support staff supervision, training, and performance management, • Ensure the nursery meets Ofsted and EYFS requirements at all times, • Champion safeguarding, child welfare, and health & safety policies, • Contribute to curriculum planning and the delivery of engaging learning experiences, • Maintain accurate records, reports, and administration duties, • Build strong partnerships with parents and carers, providing excellent communication and support, • Contribute to creating a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment for children, families, and staff About You • Level 3 or above in Early Years/Childcare (essential), • Strong understanding of EYFS, safeguarding, and early years best practice, • Previous experience in a senior practitioner or room leader role, • Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills, • Confident in supporting and leading a team, • Passionate about delivering exceptional childcare and supporting children’s development, • Proactive, positive, and able to work collaboratively in a busy environment What We Offer • Competitive salary of £32,000, • Opportunities for training, professional development, and career progression, • Support from a friendly, experienced leadership team, • A welcoming, collaborative working culture, • Chance to play a vital role in shaping children's early learning experiences

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  • Little Lumos Nursery
    Nursery Deputy Manager
    Nursery Deputy Manager
    6 days ago
    £28000–£30000 yearly
    Full-time
    Harrow

    As a Deputy Manager at Little Lumos Nursery, your role will be pivotal in assisting the Manager with the day-to-day operations of the nursery. You will ensure a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children, fostering their development and well-being. The position is room based and you will have key children. Key Responsibilities: • Support the Manager in overseeing nursery activities and staff., • Implement educational programs that align with the nursery's objectives., • Monitor child safety and welfare, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements., • Engage with parents and caregivers, providing updates on child progress and addressing concerns., • Assist in staff training and development to maintain a high standard of care., • Keyperson responsibilities Qualifications: • Relevant childcare qualifications Level 3 and experience in a similar role., • Strong leadership and communication skills., • Ability to work collaboratively with a team and handle multiple tasks efficiently., • Pediatric First Aid Certificate, • Enhanced DBS on update service or willing to undergo a CRB check.

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  • Early Explorers Day Nursery & Preschool
    Nursery Manager
    Nursery Manager
    9 days ago
    £30000–£40000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    As a Nursery Manager , you will be responsible for leadership, management and daily operations in the nursery. This position involves managing personnel, upholding legal regulations, providing the best possible care and education for the children, and maintaining a safe and stimulating environment. Also, you will work closely with staff, carers, and parents to ensure development and well-being of children. Duties • Operational Management: Oversee daily operations of the nursery. This involves planning schedules, and organising resources, • Leadership and Team Management: You will be responsible for training, supervising, and motivating members of staff, ensuring they are efficient in their respective roles, • Ensure there is a high standard of physical, emotional and intellectual care for the children, • Parental Engagement: Build strong relationships with parents and carers, and keep them informed of progress or any concerns, • Maintain a clean and safe environment by carrying out frequent risk assessments and making sure that safety and health regulations are followed., • Stay updated on best practices in early childhood education and childcare.

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  • Café François
    Good Receiver/ Prep Chef
    Good Receiver/ Prep Chef
    1 month ago
    £14.21 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Maison Francois- St James Goods Receiver/ Prep Chef Full time £14.21 What we offer: • Referral scheme – up to £700 each new employee you refer (T&C’s apply), • Supplier trips to visit our supply chain and see the wonderful farms our food comes from, and the vineyards our wine is from., • Extra holiday day on your birthday after 2 years of service, • £150 voucher to dine at Café/Maison François after each completed year of service, • Staff discount 35% of the total bill (after probation period), • Counselling services and 24 hour in moment support, • Family Care, support with childcare, eldercare and pet care, • Access to the GP Surgery Web App 24/7, 365 days, • Legal assistance helpline, • Summer and winter staff party with fine drinks, food, games and lots of FUN!, • Employee of Month - £50 voucher The Goods receiver is a key person who reports into all Heads of departments, working days/shifts as required. The vital part of the position is ensuring that Goods receiving policies, procedures and standards are maintained, that food & beverage invoices are processed timelessly and correctly, and Procure wizard system is managed correctly and updated as required. What experience you will have/ what you will do: • To follow the Goods Receiving SOP., • To Receive deliveries correctly by ensuring that they are to the correct spec, weight, quality, quantity and temperature., • Input of all daily invoices onto Procure wizard system and approve for payments as/if required., • To file all invoices that require products to be updated on Procure wizard system, for the F&B cost controller to update., • To contact suppliers regarding discrepancies with products supplied., • To raise credit requests as required., • To track and record product & price discrepancies for all food & beverage suppliers., • To understand and comply with food hygiene regulations, Health & Safety regulations and HACCP., • To be COSSH trained., • To ensure that all paperwork and checklists are kept up to date, • Check and monitor all fridge & freezer temperatures using Kool zone monitoring system., • To assist and support the BOH team with tasks such as linen deliveries, waste collections, glass crushing and cardboard bailing., • To ensure that all returns and outstanding issues are reported / handed over to relevant Heads of Department before leaving. Who we are: From dawn to dusk, and all through the night, our teams are working hard to ensure every one of our guests can enjoy the best experience of Maison François possible. The bustle of the morning preparations, the stoves lit and ovens roaring, the pastry chefs crafting elaborate concoctions, coffee brewing, waiters twirling, phones ringing, chefs searing and grilling, trolleys wheeling, fresh produce landing, wine pouring, and customers arriving from left and right, in a theatre of the senses and delight. A modern approach, with a nod to the past.

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  • GOLDEN CARE LIVING LTD
    Residential Support Worker
    Residential Support Worker
    1 month ago
    £14 hourly
    Full-time
    Ilford

    Job description If you would like to build a career that gives you genuine sense of achievement and fulfilment knowing that you can have a positive impact on children and young people we support, then come work with us. Golden Care Living Children’s home in Ilford are recruiting for Residential Support Workers and Senior Residential Support Workers. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, caring, and passionate people to become an integral part of our support team. In this role, you will support our young people and be responsible for providing compassionate care during your time with them making a difference in their lives. The applicant must be at least 21 years old. Our benefits include: In return for your hard work and commitment to the role we offer: • Enhanced disclosure cost coverage, • Competitive salary, • Enrolment onto the Updating Service at the cost of the employer, • Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training expense met by the employer., • Pension Scheme, • 28 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays) We are immensely proud of the career pathway and training we can offer you. If you can demonstrate the values needed for a role within residential childcare, we will give you all the training and support you need. About you: • Ability to work some nights., • You must have a DBS issued in the last 3 months or be willing to have one with the online update service. (Essential), • Have an NVQ Level 3 or be working towards it. (Or willingness and ability to work towards one) A Residential Children’s Support Worker role will involve: Supporting children aged 8-17 in full-time residential care during the nights and day shift. To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person. Setting boundaries for children and young people that may display challenging or emotional behaviour, whilst developing a relationship built on mutual trust. Residential Support Workers play a key role in contributing to the physical, social, and emotional well-being, to provide a safe and nurturing atmosphere. To use behaviour management strategies effectively and in line with the home's policy and procedures, which contribute to a purposeful environment. Person Specification (Essential) Evidence of successfully working with young people Awareness of safeguarding young people Risk assessments/Care Plans/Daily Logging/Use of IT Working as part of a team Empower and encourage young people to develop their life skills and independence skills, adhering to any independence programmes in place. (Preparing meals, travel training, domestic duties) Ability to deal with challenging or aggressive behaviour. High degree of resilience Empathy, patience and understanding for those who are vulnerable. Good communication skills Ensure the young people's paperwork is completed fully and includes all relevant information for that young person including their engagement, mood, conversations, thoughts, and feelings. Ensure that all records completed are accurate and reflective. Good listening skills

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