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WE ARE HIRING! JOIN THE BEAMS OF LIGHT TEAM! Do you love working with children and creating fun, safe and engaging experiences? Beams of Light School, After-School and Holiday Playcentre is looking for enthusiastic, caring and dedicated people to join our growing team! POSITIONS AVAILABLE Play Worker * Level 2 childcare/playwork qualification or equivalent * Support children through fun, creative and inclusive activities * Help create a safe, happy and welcoming environment Senior Playworker * Level 3 childcare/playwork qualification or equivalent * Experience supporting or leading a team * Help plan activities, support staff and promote children’s wellbeing and safeguarding What we are looking for: * Passion for working with children * A positive, patient and caring attitude * Good communication and teamwork skills * Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion * Relevant qualifications and experience for the role What we offer: * A friendly and supportive team * A fun and rewarding working environment * Opportunities to develop your skills * The opportunity to make a positive difference in children’s lives Come and help us create a brighter future for every child! #BeamsOfLight #NowHiring #PlayworkerJobs #SeniorPlayworker #ChildcareJobs #EarlyYears #AfterSchoolClub #HolidayClub

Barista wanted - Anna's Coffee House & Kitchen Family owned, independent cafe/coffee shop in CroydonExperience : At least 1 year of barista/hospitality experience preferred. 20-30 hours weekly max Beyond that, what matters most is your personality, someone naturally social, warm with families, children, pets and genuinely eager to work with people every day.We are looking for someone who is: • Naturally social and friendly with customers, • You love coffee and food in general, • You are great at working in fast paced environment, • Warm and welcoming with families, children and pets, • Attentive to the little details that make a visit special What you will be doing: • Making coffee and drinks, • Keeping your station and the cafe clean and tidy., • Being part of a close, family-run business, • Organised, clean and reliable, • Eager to learn and genuinely enjoys working with people, • Supervise and coach baristas, setting clear performance and quality goals, • Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring consistent service and efficiency, • Handle customer feedback and build strong relationships If this sounds like you, apply now and come joing the Anna's family.

Whelan's Pub Chain We serve daily specials, hearty Sunday roasts, a full main menu, and a children’s offering; all in an environment that caters equally for families, groups, music lovers and sport watchers. Whelan's Pub Chain The Role We are looking for a talented, reliable Chef who will: • Plan, prepare and cook the core menu, daily specials, and Sunday roasts to high standard, • Ensure food consistency, quality, presentation and cost control, • Manage the kitchen prep, stock rotation, ordering and safe storage of all food items, • Maintain health & safety, hygiene & cleanliness standards in the kitchen at all times, • Work closely with Front of House to ensure smooth service across all meal periods, • Help train and support junior kitchen staff, and be a positive team member Requirements To succeed in this role you should have: • Proven experience as a Chef, ideally in a busy pub / gastro-pub / casual dining environment, • Good knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety (e.g. HACCP), • Ability to work to recipes and adapt when needed; creativity in developing specials and seasonal dishes, • Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks during service peaks, • Good communication & teamwork skills What We Offer • Competitive salary, • Opportunity to work in a vibrant, well-established pub with high footfall and a strong reputation, • Supportive team environment with chances for creative input into menus & specials, • Regular service hours with occasional evenings / weekends, as typical in hospitality, • Staff benefits (e.g. meals on duty, staff discounts) How to Apply If you’re ready to bring your culinary skills to The New Inn and help us deliver great food in a welcoming and energetic environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Oak Care Home Ltd is seeking reliable, caring and professional Support Workers to join its supported accommodation services for young people aged 16–18. The role involves helping young people develop the skills, confidence and independence needed for adulthood and independent living. Key responsibilities • Provide practical and emotional support., • Help young people develop independent living skills, including cooking, cleaning, budgeting, shopping and managing appointments., • Complete welfare checks and maintain appropriate communication., • Deliver planned keywork sessions in line with individual support plans., • Support education, employment, training and college attendance., • Help young people access healthcare, benefits and other professional services where required., • Promote positive routines, healthy lifestyles, appropriate behaviour and community participation., • Support young people to understand boundaries, responsibilities and house expectations., • Safeguard young people and respond appropriately to concerns, incidents and disclosures., • Follow risk assessments, support plans, safety plans, safeguarding procedures and regulatory requirements., • Complete accurate daily records, incident reports and keywork documentation., • Work collaboratively with social workers, personal advisers, education providers and other professionals., • Maintain professional boundaries and help keep the accommodation safe, clean and appropriately maintained. About you You should be caring, patient, approachable and reliable, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team. You will need to communicate clearly, remain calm in challenging situations, set appropriate professional boundaries and complete accurate written records. Flexibility is required to work evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-in shifts where necessary. Essential requirements • The legal right to work in the UK., • Willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS check, including the appropriate barred-list check where applicable., • Satisfactory references and a full employment history., • An understanding of safeguarding young people., • Good written and verbal communication skills., • Basic IT skills for recording and reporting. Desirable experience and qualifications • Experience working with young people, care leavers or vulnerable adults., • Experience in supported accommodation, residential care, youth work or social care., • A Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People, Health and Social Care, or a related subject., • Knowledge of safeguarding, contextual safeguarding, exploitation and trauma-informed practice., • Experience completing keywork sessions, risk assessments and support plans., • A full UK driving licence. What is offered • Comprehensive induction and ongoing training., • Professional development and support towards relevant qualifications., • Regular supervision and support., • Opportunities for career progression., • A supportive and professional working environment., • The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures, including satisfactory references, identity and right-to-work checks, employment history checks and an appropriate Enhanced DBS check. To apply, please submit your CV together with a brief statement explaining your relevant experience and why you would like to work with young people in supported accommodation.

Location: South West London Start Date: Approximately 6 months from appointment Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Registered Manager to join our team and lead the management of a new Ofsted-registered children’s residential home. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced childcare professional who is looking for their next career move and would like to be involved in establishing and developing a high-quality children’s home from the outset. The ideal candidate We are looking for someone who has: • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent recognised qualification), • 3+ years’ experience working within residential childcare, • Previous experience in a senior/management role within a children’s residential setting, • A strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection and promoting positive outcomes for children, • Knowledge of Ofsted requirements and the regulations and standards applicable to children’s homes, • Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills, • The ability to manage and support a staff team effectively, • A commitment to providing children with a safe, nurturing and positive environment, • The ability to work collaboratively with social workers, local authorities, families and other professionals What we offer Competitive salary based on experience and suitability for the role. We understand that an experienced Registered Manager may already be in employment. As the home is due to commence operations in approximately 6 months, we are happy to work with the successful candidate around their existing employment. The successful applicant can remain in their current position until the new home is ready to commence, with a small retainer paid during the preparation period. This gives the successful candidate the opportunity to become involved in the development of the home without having to leave their current employment prematurely. Your role As Registered Manager, you will ultimately be responsible for: • The day-to-day management and operation of the children’s home, • Ensuring the home meets Ofsted regulations and standards, • Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, • Recruiting, managing, supervising and developing staff, • Developing and maintaining policies and procedures, • Ensuring high standards of care and record keeping, • Working with placing authorities and other professionals, • Supporting positive outcomes for children and young people, • Preparing the home and team for Ofsted registration, • Maintaining a strong culture of safeguarding, accountability and continuous improvement Why join us? This is an opportunity to help shape a new children’s home from the beginning, rather than simply taking over an established service. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the home’s development, policies, staffing structure and culture ahead of opening, with the potential to build and lead a high-performing team. To apply, please send your CV along with a brief covering letter outlining your relevant residential childcare experience, qualifications and why you are interested in the role. All applications will be treated confidentially.