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Children's Home Registered Manager Company: Area Camden Location: London Contract Type: Full-time Salary: Base salary £52,000 with the potential to earn up to £58,600 through bonuses plus £3000 car allowance/company car Specific Hours: 40 hours per week Area Camden are a Good Ofsted regulated business and we are now looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, dedicated, professional Registered Manager for our 3 bed children's home in London. We are seeking someone with a minimum of 2-3 years' management experience and experience of working with young people aged 11-17 who exhibit challenging behaviour. As a company we put our young people first and believe in providing a positive environment where they can grow to their full potential and so the right person would share our values and ethos. We work closely with other appropriate agencies and professionals and the quality and professionalism of our staff is therefore of paramount importance. Main Purpose of Role: Registered Managers are accountable for delivering high quality care to the children and young people resident within the home. This means that they are responsible for delivery of all care services, as well as the strategic planning for developments within the home, and all day to day management matters. They will demonstrate the ability to build on the principles and practice standards expected at Area Camden and proactively contribute to the continuous improvement of childcare standards at Area Camden. Registered Managers are responsible for delivering childcare that is focussed on obtaining the best outcomes for each child and young person within the home. Consequently, they are expected to demonstrate practical leadership in childcare, as well as organise and support staff to provide the best possible care for each young person. This involves being personally available, as well as the supervision and mentoring of staff, organisation of work patterns, and facilitation of care focussed training, and accessing of appropriate services to support the childcare practices within the home The ideal candidate would have an NVQ level 5 in Management and a minimum NVQ level 3 Caring for Children and Young People. Experience of managing staff, excellent written and verbal communication skills and leadership skills are essential qualities. Knowledge of the Children's Act 1989 and Care Standards Act 2000 relating to Children's Homes Regulations is required along with safeguarding procedures. While the home manager is employed for 40 per week, they are expected to arrange their own work rota which may involve evening, weekend and night shifts duties. The home manager is wholly responsible for ensuring an appropriate staff presence to meet the childcare needs of the children and young people in the home. • The post is subject to a six month probationary period., • Annual leave is 28 days per annum this includes Bank Holidays., • The company has a government workplace pension scheme which can be joined following successful completion of probation period., • A mobile phone is available., • Ofsted Bonuses- £3000 for an Outstanding report, £1500 for a Good report, • Full Occupancy Bonus- £300 per month, • A £3,000 car allowance or a company car worth £5,400 per year, • The post is subject to three months' notice on either side other than for disciplinary or malpractice issues., • Local parking permit Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care, Keywords:Child Care Center Director, Location:London, ENG-NW1 7AH

Role: Form F Assessor Salary: £2,000 + Expenses Location: Multiple locations throughout the UK Due to expansion, we are seeking to appoint Independent Form F Assessors to provide support to our Fostering teams across the UK. If you're an empathic and understanding qualified social worker, who can produce high-quality analytic assessment reports and looking for a change then this could be the job for you. Working with independent fostering agencies, like Polaris Community, your role would be to safeguard the outcomes for foster children by carrying out assessments of prospective foster families with whom children and young people will be placed. In order to achieve this, you need to be able to produce and present high-quality, evidence-based, analytical fostering assessments and have a sound knowledge of child care legislation which includes the Children Act 1989, Fostering and Adoption Act 2002, the National Minimum Standards for Fostering Services, and Fostering Services Regulations. You must also be able to fulfil the following criteria: • Be a qualified social worker., • Have significant post-qualification experience in undertaking relevant Foster Parent assessment work., • Registered with your country's applicable social work council e.g. SWE and SSSC., • Hold, or be willing to take out professional indemnity insurance., • Willing to attend a mandatory induction day and training days., • Have unrestricted access to your own transport and be willing to travel., • Pass statutory and company checks as part of the assessment process. As one of the largest providers of children's services, our range of services span the length and breadth of the whole of the UK. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. Being part of the Polaris Community will provide the opportunity to work for several of our local and national fostering brands. We will review your application and get back to you - we aim to meet all candidates within a week of their application. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services, Keywords:Social Worker, Location:London, ENG-SE1 8SW

Independent Reviewing Officer / Child Protection Chair Location: Hackney (Hybrid)Rate: £45.20ph UmbrellaHours: Full-time, 36 hours per weekStart Date: ASAP About the Role We are currently seeking an experienced and authoritative Independent Reviewing Officer / Child Protection Chair to join the Children Services Safeguarding & Quality Assurance team. This is a key statutory role, responsible for independently chairing Child Protection Conferences, Looked After Children Reviews, and Foster Carer Annual Reviews, ensuring that children's voices, lived experiences, and best interests remain central to all decision-making. You will provide robust professional challenge, quality assurance, and scrutiny of care planning, holding the Local Authority and partner agencies to account to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people. Key Responsibilities • Chair multi-agency Child Protection Conferences, LAC Reviews, and Foster Carer Annual Reviews, • Make clear, defensible threshold decisions in relation to risk and significant harm, • Ensure high-quality, timely care planning and statutory compliance, • Champion children's voices and lived experiences in all forums, • Provide independent professional challenge and escalate concerns where required, including to senior leadership and CAFCASS, • Quality assure social work practice and contribute to service improvement, • Promote and role-model systemic, trauma-informed and anti-racist practice Essential requirements: • Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration, • Minimum 5 years post-qualifying experience, including management-level responsibility, • Significant experience chairing Child Protection Conferences and Looked After Reviews, • Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance including the Children Act 1989, IRO Handbook, Working Together, and London Child Protection Procedures, • Proven ability to challenge practice constructively at senior level To Apply: Get in touch with QSW Talent Partner, Jordan Peat, . Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Ealing, LondonPosition: Full-Time Primary TeacherStart Date: September 2026About Us:A Primary School in Ealing, we are committed to creating a nurturing and inspiring environment where every child can flourish. Our dedicated team fosters curiosity, creativity, and confidence, helping students develop a lifelong love of learning.The Role:We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Primary Teacher to join our team from September. The successful candidate will:Plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons across the primary curriculum.Create an inclusive classroom that supports all learners.Encourage students' personal and academic growth through innovative teaching.Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community.We Offer:A supportive and friendly staff team in the heart of Ealing.Professional development opportunities.A vibrant, welcoming school environment.The chance to make a real difference in children's lives.Requirements:Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.Experience teaching primary-age children (desirable but not essential for exceptional candidates).Passion for teaching and commitment to student success.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.How to Apply:Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

Our client is market leader within the care industry and work with 43 local authorities and county councils, and provide direct services to HM Government Home Office. They have become the provider of choice to so many local authorities UK wide and continue to set unprecedented care standards within the industry. The organisation specialises in providing best-in-class residential care for children and young people who have complex needs. They endeavour to create a safe environment that is homely and nurturing, enabling positive relationships to be formed and for children and young people in their care to make progress in all areas of their development. Our client are currently looking to recruit a Dual Registration Children's Care Home Manager to oversee 2 Care Homes based in East London (E11). JOB OUTLINE The aim of the role is: • To be responsible for shaping and delivering the residential homes and managing the team to achieve the same., • To support children aged from 8 to 18 years old who have complex behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties. Your focus will be centred on the needs of each child., • To provide high quality care services that support the needs of the residents, and to be an advocate for their wellbeing., • To provide strong, motivational leadership to staff. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • To have overall responsibility for managing referrals into the service from a variety of sources and maintaining full occupancy., • To produce a development plan for the service that ensures the delivery of high quality, clinically informed practice., • To ensure all clinical practices and medication processes within the home are conducted in line with legislation., • To ensure that safe working practices are always employed by all staff in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work legislation. Co-operate with designated personnel exercising their responsibilities in relation to the Health and Safety at Work Act., • To ensure all children and young people in residence at the home have their risk and needs assessed, and that these assessments are regularly reviewed and updated., • To ensure that high quality support and transition services are provided to young people in line with the service specifications and placement plans required by the relevant local authorities., • To ensure that professional ethics and behaviour are always demonstrated by all staff., • To actively co-ordinate the service provision and be a focal point for support, advice, and coaching to all staff within the home., • Maintain a clean and safe environment; ensure that the physical state of the building is maintained to a high standard and that all repair/maintenance problems are dealt with promptly., • To be accountable and take responsibility for liaising with regulatory organisations in relation to the way the home is managed., • To ensure that the company's financial and administrative procedures are adhered to and to work within a set budget., • To safeguard children and young people through sound management strategies, collaborative working with external agencies and emergency services, and compliance with local authority safeguarding procedures., • To support staff to achieve the highest standards of care for all residents., • To assist in the management, appraisal, supervision, and support of all residential staff., • To co-ordinate and monitor casework and administrative functions, including rotas of the home and evaluate standards of performance., • To ensure the home operates in accordance with legislations, standards, and guidance e.g., Children’s Homes Regulations including Quality Standards 2015, Children Act 1989, The Children’s Home (Amendment) Regulations 2011, and Care Standards Act 2000. JOB REQUIREMENTS • Qualifications are essential, i.e., Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management, Children & Young People’s Services, or equivalent. Or a willingness to undertake training within 6 months of commencement of employment., • At least two years’ experience relevant to residential care within the last five years., • At least one year of experience supervising and managing professional staff., • Sound knowledge and understanding of Children Homes regulation including Quality Standards 2015, The Children’s Homes (Amendment) Regulations 2011, Care Standards Act 2000, Ofsted and related legislation, and policies and procedures. BENEFITS • 31 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), • We're rewarding New Starters with a Welcome Bonus!, • Relocation package!, • Company Car, • Birthday Treats - Because your special day matters! Receive a £100 birthday gift each year, just for being you., • Employee Referral Bonus - Know someone great? Refer them and earn £250 when they join and another £250 when the pass probation, • Long Service Recognition - We celebrate loyalty! Enjoy a £50 reward on your 3-year anniversary, £100 at 5 years, and a fully paid weekend getaway to mark your 10-year milestone., • Pension with NEST Pensions, • Access to Sage Employee Benefits, • 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program, • 24/7 access to an OnDemand GP Service, • Enrolment and funding to required qualification(s)

Our client is market leader within the care industry and work with 43 local authorities and county councils, and provide direct services to HM Government Home Office. They have become the provider of choice to so many local authorities UK wide and continue to set unprecedented care standards within the industry. The organisation specialises in providing best-in-class residential care for children and young people who have complex needs. They endeavour to create a safe environment that is homely and nurturing, enabling positive relationships to be formed and for children and young people in their care to make progress in all areas of their development. Our client are currently looking to recruit a Dual Registration Children's Care Home Manager to oversee 2 Care Homes based in East London (E11). JOB OUTLINE The aim of the role is: • To be responsible for shaping and delivering the residential homes and managing the team to achieve the same., • To support children aged from 8 to 18 years old who have complex behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties. Your focus will be centred on the needs of each child., • To provide high quality care services that support the needs of the residents, and to be an advocate for their wellbeing., • To provide strong, motivational leadership to staff. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • To have overall responsibility for managing referrals into the service from a variety of sources and maintaining full occupancy., • To produce a development plan for the service that ensures the delivery of high quality, clinically informed practice., • To ensure all clinical practices and medication processes within the home are conducted in line with legislation., • To ensure that safe working practices are always employed by all staff in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work legislation. Co-operate with designated personnel exercising their responsibilities in relation to the Health and Safety at Work Act., • To ensure all children and young people in residence at the home have their risk and needs assessed, and that these assessments are regularly reviewed and updated., • To ensure that high quality support and transition services are provided to young people in line with the service specifications and placement plans required by the relevant local authorities., • To ensure that professional ethics and behaviour are always demonstrated by all staff., • To actively co-ordinate the service provision and be a focal point for support, advice, and coaching to all staff within the home., • Maintain a clean and safe environment; ensure that the physical state of the building is maintained to a high standard and that all repair/maintenance problems are dealt with promptly., • To be accountable and take responsibility for liaising with regulatory organisations in relation to the way the home is managed., • To ensure that the company's financial and administrative procedures are adhered to and to work within a set budget., • To safeguard children and young people through sound management strategies, collaborative working with external agencies and emergency services, and compliance with local authority safeguarding procedures., • To support staff to achieve the highest standards of care for all residents., • To assist in the management, appraisal, supervision, and support of all residential staff., • To co-ordinate and monitor casework and administrative functions, including rotas of the home and evaluate standards of performance., • To ensure the home operates in accordance with legislations, standards, and guidance e.g., Children’s Homes Regulations including Quality Standards 2015, Children Act 1989, The Children’s Home (Amendment) Regulations 2011, and Care Standards Act 2000. JOB REQUIREMENTS • Qualifications are essential, i.e., Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management, Children & Young People’s Services, or equivalent. Or a willingness to undertake training within 6 months of commencement of employment., • At least two years’ experience relevant to residential care within the last five years., • At least one year of experience supervising and managing professional staff., • Sound knowledge and understanding of Children Homes regulation including Quality Standards 2015, The Children’s Homes (Amendment) Regulations 2011, Care Standards Act 2000, Ofsted and related legislation, and policies and procedures. BENEFITS • 31 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), • We're rewarding New Starters with a Welcome Bonus!, • Relocation package!, • Company Car, • Birthday Treats - Because your special day matters! Receive a £100 birthday gift each year, just for being you., • Employee Referral Bonus - Know someone great? Refer them and earn £250 when they join and another £250 when the pass probation, • Long Service Recognition - We celebrate loyalty! Enjoy a £50 reward on your 3-year anniversary, £100 at 5 years, and a fully paid weekend getaway to mark your 10-year milestone., • Pension with NEST Pensions, • Access to Sage Employee Benefits, • 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program, • 24/7 access to an OnDemand GP Service, • Enrolment and funding to required qualification(s)

JOB-20240909-93381b12 Job Title: Team Leader - Children's Residential CareSpecialism: Children’s Residential CareLocation: London, UKSalary: £35,000.00 - £43,000.00 annuallyType: Full-time or Part-time We are on the lookout for an inspiring Team Leader - Children's Residential Care to join our vibrant team at a specialised children's residential care home in the heart of London, earning an attractive £43,000.00 annually. If you are the kind of person who thrives in a supportive environment that cherishes growth, development, and creating positive change, this exciting opportunity could be perfect for you. Our team is known for its warm culture, professional achievements, and inclusive ethos in supporting young people to reach their fullest potential. Whether you're looking to embrace a full-time or part-time role, we’ve got the flexibility to make it work for you! Perks and benefits: * Full-Time/Part-Time options: Choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and commitments. * Competitive salary: Be rewarded for your hard work and dedication. * Professional development: Access comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities. * Pension scheme: Support your future with a structured savings plan. * Generous holiday allowance: Enjoy sufficient time off to rest and return refreshed. What you will do: * Lead shifts and provide inspiring day-to-day supervision of care staff, ensuring consistent and safe care delivery. * Assist in the implementation and review of personalised care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies tailored to individual needs. * Foster a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment to support children with emotional and behavioural difficulties. * Manage incidents, safeguarding concerns, and challenging behaviours with confidence, ensuring all appropriate reporting and follow-up are completed. Person Specification: Qualifications: * Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) * Willingness to work towards a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management * Commitment to continuous professional development Registration & Compliance: * Knowledge of Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and safeguarding children frameworks * Understanding of the Care Standards Act 2000 * Enhanced DBS clearance Key Skills: * Strong leadership and team coordination skills * Ability to build positive relationships with children and young people * Understanding of behaviour management and therapeutic approaches * Effective communication and organisational skills * Ability to remain composed and make decisions in challenging situations Experience: * Experience working within a children’s residential care setting * Experience supporting children with complex emotional and behavioural needs * Previous experience in a senior support or team leader role (desirable) * Experience working within Ofsted-regulated services (advantageous) Embark on this rewarding journey with us and experience the thrill of living and working in London, a city bursting with culture, opportunity, and diversity. Whether you enjoy exploring world-class museums, strolling through picturesque parks, or dining at top-notch restaurants, London offers something for everyone. Join our team and make a difference in a city like no other! Working with Sanctuary Personnel:Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience. Apply now to join the Children’s Residential Care team in London and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.

Senior Social Worker - Family Help Service London Borough of Hackney£39.04 per hour Umbrella Hackney Children's Social Care is entering an exciting new phase, and we are looking for experienced and passionate Senior Social Workers to join our newly formed Family Help Service. Our services are being redesigned to provide continuity, stronger relationships, and better outcomes for children and families. Our Assessment & Planning and Child Protection teams are coming together to form the Family Help Service, delivered across four neighbourhood-based teams in Hackney. About the Role As a Senior Social Worker in the Family Help Service, you will work with families from allocation through to case closure, offering consistent, relationship-based social work. You will hold a diverse and meaningful caseload, including: • Children and Family Assessments, • Children in Need (CIN) planning and interventions, • Child Protection work You will play a key role in: • Completing high-quality assessments and analytical reports, • Managing risk and safeguarding children, • Delivering purposeful interventions that create sustainable change, • Contributing to reflective practice and supporting less experienced colleagues, • A recognised social work qualification, • Registration with Social Work England, • 3 Years Perm post qualification experience in an English local Authority, • Significant experience across CIN, Child Protection and Court work, • Strong assessment, analytical and report-writing skills, • Experience working systemically with children and families, • High-quality supervision and professional development, • A systemic and relationship-based practice model, • Embedding anti-racism and tackling structural inequality To Apply: Get in touch with QSW Talent Partner - Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Our client is market leader within the care industry and work with 43 local authorities and county councils, and provide direct services to HM Government Home Office. They have become the provider of choice to so many local authorities UK wide and continue to set unprecedented care standards within the industry. The organisation specialises in providing best-in-class residential care for children and young people who have complex needs. They endeavour to create a safe environment that is homely and nurturing, enabling positive relationships to be formed and for children and young people in their care to make progress in all areas of their development. Our client are currently looking to recruit a Dual Registration Children's Care Home Manager to oversee 2 Care Homes based in East London (E11). JOB OUTLINE The aim of the role is: • To be responsible for shaping and delivering the residential homes and managing the team to achieve the same., • To support children aged from 8 to 18 years old who have complex behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties. Your focus will be centred on the needs of each child., • To provide high quality care services that support the needs of the residents, and to be an advocate for their wellbeing., • To provide strong, motivational leadership to staff. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • To have overall responsibility for managing referrals into the service from a variety of sources and maintaining full occupancy., • To produce a development plan for the service that ensures the delivery of high quality, clinically informed practice., • To ensure all clinical practices and medication processes within the home are conducted in line with legislation., • To ensure that safe working practices are always employed by all staff in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work legislation. Co-operate with designated personnel exercising their responsibilities in relation to the Health and Safety at Work Act., • To ensure all children and young people in residence at the home have their risk and needs assessed, and that these assessments are regularly reviewed and updated., • To ensure that high quality support and transition services are provided to young people in line with the service specifications and placement plans required by the relevant local authorities., • To ensure that professional ethics and behaviour are always demonstrated by all staff., • To actively co-ordinate the service provision and be a focal point for support, advice, and coaching to all staff within the home., • Maintain a clean and safe environment; ensure that the physical state of the building is maintained to a high standard and that all repair/maintenance problems are dealt with promptly., • To be accountable and take responsibility for liaising with regulatory organisations in relation to the way the home is managed., • To ensure that the company's financial and administrative procedures are adhered to and to work within a set budget., • To safeguard children and young people through sound management strategies, collaborative working with external agencies and emergency services, and compliance with local authority safeguarding procedures., • To support staff to achieve the highest standards of care for all residents., • To assist in the management, appraisal, supervision, and support of all residential staff., • To co-ordinate and monitor casework and administrative functions, including rotas of the home and evaluate standards of performance., • To ensure the home operates in accordance with legislations, standards, and guidance e.g., Children’s Homes Regulations including Quality Standards 2015, Children Act 1989, The Children’s Home (Amendment) Regulations 2011, and Care Standards Act 2000. JOB REQUIREMENTS • Qualifications are essential, i.e., Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management, Children & Young People’s Services, or equivalent. Or a willingness to undertake training within 6 months of commencement of employment., • At least two years’ experience relevant to residential care within the last five years., • At least one year of experience supervising and managing professional staff., • Sound knowledge and understanding of Children Homes regulation including Quality Standards 2015, The Children’s Homes (Amendment) Regulations 2011, Care Standards Act 2000, Ofsted and related legislation, and policies and procedures. BENEFITS • 31 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), • We're rewarding New Starters with a Welcome Bonus!, • Relocation package!, • Company Car, • Birthday Treats - Because your special day matters! Receive a £100 birthday gift each year, just for being you., • Employee Referral Bonus - Know someone great? Refer them and earn £250 when they join and another £250 when the pass probation, • Long Service Recognition - We celebrate loyalty! Enjoy a £50 reward on your 3-year anniversary, £100 at 5 years, and a fully paid weekend getaway to mark your 10-year milestone., • Pension with NEST Pensions, • Access to Sage Employee Benefits, • 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program, • 24/7 access to an OnDemand GP Service, • Enrolment and funding to required qualification(s)

Children's Social Work, Local Authority Designated Officer, West London Pay rate to £44.50 per hour Contract role – LADO This is a 4 day per week contract Pertemps are recruiting for an experienced LADO in West London. ROLE PURPOSE: • To be the Local Authority designated officer (LADO) for the Council and to manage the Education Safeguarding Service, consisting of the Child Protection Lead for Education and Deputy LADO and the Domestic Abuse Lead for Education., • To manage and oversee all allegations about members of the children’s workforce, including those in paid employment and in voluntary roles., • This is a 4 day per week and you will need experience of working as a Team Manager within Children’s Services and of the performing the LADO function. Please get in touch for more information. This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:-, • A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to, • An easy registration process (all done online), • Referral schemes and incentives, • Ongoing compliance managed for you, • Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more. Please contact Graham Leatham on or email for more information. We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager

Complaints & Information Governance Team Leader (Children’s Services) We are currently recruiting for an experienced Complaints & Information Governance (IG) Team Leader to join Children’s Services This is a senior leadership role reporting to the Head of Complaints, Information Governance and Business Support, with responsibility for leading a high-performing team that manages complaints, statutory enquiries and information governance across the Directorate. Key Responsibilities • Lead, develop and manage the delivery of complaints handling, Members’ enquiries, Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, individual rights requests and enquiries from statutory agencies, • Ensure appropriate resources are deployed to deliver an efficient, effective and timely service across the portfolio, • Promote a culture of best practice, learning and continuous improvement in complaints handling and information governance, • Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, • Develop, implement and maintain policies, systems, processes, performance frameworks and governance standards, • Interpret complex national policy and legislation and translate this into effective operational practice, acting as the Directorate’s subject-matter expert, • Provide strategic oversight that enhances organisational effectiveness and service delivery, • Manage complex, sensitive and contentious investigations, applying innovative solutions that protect the Council’s reputation, • Build strong, collaborative relationships with senior leaders across the Council and with external partners

Location: Brent, London\nPosition: Full-Time Primary Teacher\nStart Date: September 2026\n\nAbout Us:\nA Primary School in Brent, we are committed to creating a nurturing and inspiring environment where every child can flourish. Our dedicated team fosters curiosity, creativity, and confidence, helping students develop a lifelong love of learning.\n\nThe Role:\nWe are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Primary Teacher to join our team from September. The successful candidate will:\n\nPlan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons across the primary curriculum.\nCreate an inclusive classroom that supports all learners.\nEncourage students' personal and academic growth through innovative teaching.\nCollaborate with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community.\n\nWe Offer:\n\nA supportive and friendly staff team in the heart of Ealing.\nProfessional development opportunities.\nA vibrant, welcoming school environment.\nThe chance to make a real difference in children's lives.\n\nRequirements:\n\nQualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.\nExperience teaching primary-age children (desirable but not essential for exceptional candidates).\nPassion for teaching and commitment to student success.\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills.\n\nHow to Apply:\nPlease submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role \n\nAspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks

Short Breaks Coordinator Location: Hackney (Hybrid)Service: Children & Families - Disabled Children's ServiceRate:£40.52 per hour (Umbrella)Contract: Maternity Cover Hackney Council is looking for an experienced Short Breaks Coordinator to lead the strategic and operational delivery of short breaks for disabled children and young people. This is a key role within the Disabled Children's Service, with responsibility for performance, contracts, budgets and service development across Hackney's short breaks offer. About the role You will be responsible for overseeing the quality, accessibility and affordability of short breaks provision, ensuring services meet the needs of children, young people and their families while delivering value for money. The post plays a central role in contract management, commissioning activity and continuous service improvement, working closely with internal teams, health partners and the voluntary sector. You will also manage and support a small team of short breaks staff and contribute to wider parent and carer participation across the borough. Key responsibilities • Lead on performance monitoring, regulation and quality assurance of short breaks services, • Manage and monitor contracts, ensuring compliance with council and corporate frameworks, • Oversee significant budgets, including monitoring spend and producing performance and financial reports, • Drive the ongoing development of Hackney's short breaks offer, including accessibility in mainstream settings, • Line manage short breaks staff and provide effective leadership and support, • Work closely with families, providers, health partners and voluntary organisations, • Lead on service user and parent/carer participation, ensuring lived experience informs service development, • Contribute to commissioning activity, including homecare and related servicesWhat we're looking for, • Strong experience working with services for disabled children and young people, • Proven background in commissioning, contract management or service development, • Experience managing budgets and producing detailed reports for senior stakeholders, • Confident people manager with experience leading front-line staff, • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with families, providers and partners, • Strong understanding of the policy landscape for disabled children and their families Interested? Apply now or get in touch with QSW Talent Partner, Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Level 2 Teaching Assistant Hayes, Hillingdon Full-Time | September 2026 Start | Long-Term Opportunity A large and well-established three-form entry academy primary school in Hayes is seeking a committed Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026. This is a full-time, long-term role and a great opportunity to work in a well-resourced and supportive school environment. The school has a strong reputation for high expectations, inclusive teaching, and excellent support for pupils across the primary phase. Staff work collaboratively to ensure all children are supported both academically and pastorally. About the School This three-form entry academy offers a structured and well-organised learning environment with clear behaviour expectations and a strong leadership team. The school is well resourced, with dedicated spaces for interventions and small group support. Staff benefit from working within a large team where collaboration and professional development are encouraged. The school places a strong focus on pupil progress and ensuring every child is supported to reach their potential. The school offers: • A supportive and experienced leadership team, • A collaborative staff culture within a large three-form entry setting, • Well-resourced classrooms and intervention spaces, • Clear behaviour policies and consistent routines, • Opportunities to develop experience across the primary phase The Role As a Level 2 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers to support pupils in the classroom and help ensure lessons run smoothly. Your responsibilities will include: • Supporting pupils within whole-class lessons, small groups, and one-to-one, • Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom organisation, • Supporting pupils who may need additional academic or behavioural support, • Delivering small group interventions under teacher guidance, • Encouraging pupil engagement, confidence, and participation in learning, • Supporting the creation of a positive and inclusive classroom environment, • Assisting with classroom routines and behaviour management Requirements To be considered for this role, you should hold a recognised Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent. Examples of suitable qualifications include: • Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, • Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools, • NVQ Level 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, • Experience working with primary-aged children in a school setting, • A positive and proactive approach to supporting learning, • Strong communication and teamwork skills, • Confidence working with pupils of varying abilities, • A commitment to supporting children's academic and personal development Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment Tradewind Recruitment works closely with schools across Hillingdon and West London, helping education professionals secure long-term roles and develop their careers. Benefits include: • Competitive PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions, • Access to free CPD through our partnership with The National College, • Ongoing support from a consultant who is a former primary teacher, • Opportunities for further long-term and permanent positions, • Access to a wide network of schools across West London "Thanks to Marc from Tradewind Education Agency, I landed my first job as a long-term HLTA in a primary school. His interview coaching, PowerPoint skills and career advice made all the difference. Highly recommend his services to anyone looking for a job." Ready to apply? Contact Marc at Tradewind Recruitment on or email to discuss the role or submit your application.

Job Title: Deputy Manager - Children’s Residential CareSpecialism: Children’s Residential CareLocation: London, UKSalary: £43,000.00 - £50,000.00 annuallyType: Full-time or Part-time Are you ready for an exciting opportunity in London? We are seeking an inspiring and experienced Deputy Manager to join our team within a children's residential care home. Situated in the vibrant capital, you will play a crucial role in creating a nurturing and supportive environment for young people. Our organisation is committed to delivering exceptional therapeutic care, and we pride ourselves on providing a workplace where your contributions are valued. Perks and benefits: * Flexible working patterns: Tailor your schedule with full-time or part-time options to suit your lifestyle. * Professional development: Access training and continuous learning opportunities to enhance your career. * Supportive team environment: Work within a collaborative team that values mentorship and shared success. * Generous holiday allowance: Benefit from a competitive leave package to support rest and recovery. * Health and wellbeing programmes: Take advantage of initiatives that promote mental and physical wellness. What you will do: * Assist the Registered Manager in the operational management of the home, ensuring effective service delivery and compliance with all relevant regulations. * Lead shifts and supervise staff to ensure safe and effective care practices while safeguarding the wellbeing of all children. * Contribute to the ongoing development and review of placement plans, risk assessments, and behaviour management strategies. * Ensure adherence to the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and support preparation for Ofsted inspections, maintaining high standards of care. Person Specification: Qualifications: * Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (essential) * Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management or willingness to work towards achieving this qualification * Evidence of continued professional development (desirable) Registration & Compliance: * Strong understanding of the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and safeguarding children frameworks * Familiarity with the Care Standards Act 2000 * Enhanced DBS clearance required Key Skills: * Demonstrated leadership and team supervision capabilities * Knowledge of therapeutic care and behaviour management approaches * Ability to manage challenging situations and make informed decisions * Excellent communication and organisational skills * Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Experience: * Proven experience working within a children's residential care setting * Experience in a senior or supervisory role such as Senior Support Worker * Experience supporting children with complex needs, including emotional and behavioural challenges * Familiarity with working within Ofsted-regulated services Living and working in London offers a unique blend of cultural experiences, diverse communities, and endless entertainment options. From world-renowned museums and theatres to beautiful parks and vibrant markets, London has something to offer everyone. Join us in our mission to make a difference in the lives of young people while enjoying everything this fantastic city has to offer. Apply now and become part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for children in care. Working with Sanctuary Personnel:Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience. Apply now to join the Children’s Residential Care team in London and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.

Location: Hybrid (London SE10 base, with national travel as required) Reports To: Managing Director Role Type: Full-time (Permanent) Salary: £110,000 – £125,000 base + performance bonus + long-term growth incentives The Opportunity This is not a standard leadership role, it is a build, shape, and lead opportunity. We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute senior nurse leader to join a growing group of health and social care businesses, spanning complex homecare, children’s services, and residential provision. This role offers a rare chance to take strategic and operational ownership of care delivery across multiple services, with the autonomy to design, implement, and scale high-quality, clinically led models of care. You will play a central role in identifying market opportunities, shaping service lines, and driving sustainable growth, particularly within children’s complex care and specialist provision, while maintaining strong oversight of adult services. For the right individual, this is an opportunity to move beyond traditional leadership and truly influence the direction of a multi-service care group. About the Role As Group Director of Care, you will lead on both clinical governance and commercial service development, ensuring services are safe, effective, and aligned to commissioner needs. Working closely with the Managing Director and Operations Director, you will: • Provide strategic leadership across complex homecare and residential services, with a focus on children’s care provision, • Translate market insight into new and enhanced service offerings aligned to local authority and integrated care system demand, • Lead and embed robust clinical governance frameworks across all services, • Lead the growth and mobilisation of new care packages, services, and homes, • Work collaboratively to implement scalable operational structures and high-performing teams, • Registered Manager (where required) under Care Quality Commission About You We are looking for a senior nurse leader who combines clinical credibility with commercial awareness. You will bring: • A registered nurse background with significant senior leadership experience (Head of Service, Head of Department, or Directorate level), • Strong understanding of children’s complex care and wider social care provision, with working knowledge of adult services, • Proven ability to develop services, identify growth opportunities, and respond to market demand, • Experience operating within CQC-regulated services, with knowledge of Ofsted-regulated environments highly desirable, • Confidence in holding or stepping into Registered Manager, Responsible Individual, or Nominated Individual roles, • A track record of driving quality, service improvement, and commercial growth, • Entrepreneurial in mindset and motivated by growth, • Comfortable in a developing organisation where adaptability is key, • Willing to roll up your sleeves and lead from the front What’s on Offer • Competitive senior salary (dependent on experience), • Performance-related bonus linked to divisional growth, • Hybrid working with London office base, • Opportunity to shape and lead multiple services across a growing group, • A genuine platform to build, influence, and scale care provision, • Long-term opportunity to grow into a Group-level executive leadership position Why Join This role is ideal for a commercially minded clinical leader who wants more than a traditional post. You will have the opportunity to: • Build services that respond directly to real system demand, • Leverage your experience and network to drive meaningful growth

Location: South Greenwich Children’s Centres (Eltham & Kidbrooke) Contract: Flexible / Bank GLL is seeking enthusiastic, multi-talented childcare professionals to join our Children’s Centre teams across South Greenwich. Our team of Child and Family/Nursery Practitioners support our services on a flexible basis. This role requires people who have experience in working in a nursery setting, but you will also have the opportunity to join the Children's Centre programme team supporting our timetable of activities for our local families with children under 5 years. Your time with us is flexible working across both of these areas. As a Child and Family/Nursery Practitioner, you will help create a safe, stimulating, educational, and fun environment for children under five. You will promote children’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development through sensitive planning that responds to each child’s individual needs, while encouraging independence and confidence. You will work collaboratively with dedicated colleagues and partner agencies to ensure our Children’s Centre services are inclusive, welcoming, and accessible to local families. What You’ll Do * Plan and deliver engaging activities for individuals and groups of children, tailored to their age, stage, and interests, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). * Support children’s learning and development through observation, record-keeping, and shared planning. * Communicate effectively with parents/carers through daily informal discussions and review meetings where appropriate. * Respect and value children’s home cultures and languages, including supporting children with English as an additional language. * Contribute to a stimulating, inclusive, and safe learning environment that promotes equality and diversity. * Supervise children indoors, outdoors, and on outings, always ensuring appropriate levels of care and safeguarding. What You’ll Need * NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Childcare / Child Development (or equivalent). * Experience working with children under five and their families. * Sound knowledge of the EYFS framework, safeguarding procedures, and child protection. * Understanding of Ofsted Children’s Centre requirements. * Experience supporting play-based learning using evidence-based EYFS approaches. * Knowledge of equality, diversity, and inclusive practice, including working with disabled children and those with special educational needs. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. About GLL: As the UK’s largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries and children’s centres. Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area. One of our core values is ‘More than a Job’, because working with us opens a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us. To make sure we’re having a positive impact on our people, we also offer some flexible and part-time work options so you can make sure your new job works for you. Subject to vacancies, whether you are after a contractual commitment and a regular work schedule or the freedom of flexible hours, you may be able to choose an arrangement that works best for you and play your part in improving the health and wellbeing of your community. So, whether your ambitions lie in sport and leisure, events & catering, health & beauty, corporate support or working within a childcare environment, you’ll be able to find your ideal new job at GLL. Passionate about seeing our communities thrive, we invest back into our facilities, projects and people and are Investors in People Gold Award employer. However, if you choose to work with us, you can be sure that you will be a valued member of our team, working with great colleagues, and making a real difference to people’s lives. You will be required to give us permission to carry out an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and take up references from recent employers. We are an inclusive employer. We seek and welcome diversity in our teams. All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

GLL is looking for Creche Assistant, to work at the new Woolwich Waves Leisure Centre. If you have the skills and ambition to join us as a Creche Assistant, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. This is more than a Creche Assistant job, it's a career. This is a rare opportunity to work at GLLs flagship facility set to open this year. The new Woolwich Waves Leisure Centre will be one of the largest flagship centres that GLL has operated. Designed by the Britannia project team and at a cost of over £115m, the new centre will boast: * Large leisure pool with flumes, toddler pool and a large wet play park * 25m, 8-lane fitness pool * 20m training pool * Spa Experience with health suite and treatment rooms, all adjoining the training pool to give a true health club style spa experience * 200-station gym over two floors * Four studios – Group Cycle, Elevate, and two fitness studios * 6-court sports hall * Indoor 5-a-side 3G pitch * Two squash courts * Café * Soft play and party rooms * Creche * Healthwise suite * Meeting room What you’ll do: * Comply with the commitments out lined in GLL Values ensuring that standards are maintained as stipulated * Ensure that all compliance is followed * Follow the legal requirements in line with Ofsted legislation * Ensure you follow all relevant administration procedures * Ensure that every child is given equality of opportunity and they are all included and supported * Care of overs 8’s, does not adversely affect the care of the under 8’s * Keeping all areas and equipment are checked and cleaned as per the cleaning matrix * Ensuring you deal, log and report to the Children Activity Supervisor all safeguarding issues to the management team As a leader within the leisure industry we can also offer scope to progress your career, and job variety like nowhere else. What you need: * Good understanding of the characteristics and qualities that guardians expect from a childcare provision * Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation * Knowledge of GLL Safeguarding Polices Procedures and Code of Conduct on Safer Working Practices. * Suitable level of experience working with children within a creche / Nursery environment * NVQ Level 2/3 in Children's Childcare/ play work * Experience of delivering an enabling environment whilst responding to children’s individual needs. * Strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to work as part of a team As a charitable social enterprise and cooperative owned by our staff, GLL is a unique organisation for you to have a career with! The basics: * This is a Full time / part time /, permanent / Flexible position. Hours of work will be negotiated with you in line with the needs of the service, flexible working may be possible, working from home is not possible in this role. * We are an accredited Living Wage employer with industry leading rates of pay * We can offer a career, not just a job with extensive Learning & development support available. * A uniform will be supplied and must be worn * GLL is Values Driven, not Profit Driven. We work hard to benefit the communities we operate in. * As a staff owned organisation you will be given the opportunity to join the Society and t have a stake in your business Additionally GLL offers employees a range of employment benefits: * Access to a pension scheme. * Health Assurance and access to Counselling services * Access to the tax efficient Ride to Work bicycle purchase scheme. * Free annual eye tests * Discounted nationwide (over 200 centres) inclusive leisure centre membership for you and your partner. This includes GLL Extras! GLL Society benefits (if you choose to join the Society after your probation period) include: * The right to stand for the Society board and to vote for board members to represent you * Access to team building and fun events such as Treks, Concerts outings etc * Access to a range of benefits exclusive to our people – ask your line manager for details or check out the Intranet About GLL: As the UK’s largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries, and children’s centres. Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area. One of our core values is ‘More than a Job’, because working with us opens a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us.?To make sure we are having a positive impact on our people, we also offer some flexible and part-time working options so you can make sure your new job works for you. Subject to vacancies, whether you are after a contractual commitment and a regular work schedule or the freedom of flexible hours, you may be able to choose an arrangement that works best for you and play your part in improving the health and wellbeing of your community. We offer two different types of work arrangements: * A permanent employment contract - part time and full time * A flexible worker engagement by joining our flexible worker pool If you are looking for a regular number of hours that you can work and are flexible to meet the needs of a 7 day a week service, then a full-time or part-time permanent contract might be the right

Job Title: Teaching AssistantLocation: Ealing, LondonStart Date: September 2026Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualificationsAbout Us:We are a welcoming and inclusive school in Ealing, committed to nurturing every child's potential. Our team is passionate about supporting pupils to achieve academically, socially, and emotionally in a safe and stimulating environment.The Role:We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team from September 2026. You will work closely with teachers to support learning in the classroom, help pupils reach their potential, and contribute to a positive and inclusive school culture.Key Responsibilities:Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons.Work with individuals or small groups of pupils to support learning.Assist with classroom management and maintaining a positive learning environment.Support pupils' social and emotional development.Help prepare classroom materials and resources as required.We Are Looking For:Experience working with children, preferably in a school setting.Patience, empathy, and a positive, can-do attitude.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.Flexibility and willingness to support a variety of learning activities.Why Join Us:Supportive and friendly school community.Opportunities for professional development.Modern facilities and resources to enhance learning.A chance to make a real difference in children's lives.Application Process:Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

Nursery Worker - Bank Staff (Agency) Location: Fulham Salary: £12.50 to £15 per hour Hours: 8:30am to 6:30pm (Monday to Friday) Contract: Temp, Full-time, Part-time We are looking for a enthusiastic childcare professional with experience, Nursery Practitioners / Nursery Assistant on a bank basis. The creche will cater for children with age between 1 and 6 years old, providing childcare services for a private members' club (within the New Fulham Stadium). The role of the Nursery Practitioner / Assistant involves: • Being proactive whilst using your initiative throughout the working day to support the staff team., • Being a team player., • Caring for the children’s well-being., • Safeguarding the children and having their best interests at heart., • Educating the children in a play-based environment., • Hold a relevant Early Years qualification (Level 2 or Level 3), • Unqualified 1 year previous experience working in nursery or childcare settings, • Be passionate about supporting children's development and learning, • Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Be flexible and adaptable to different nursery environments, • Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude, • Have the ability to use their initiative, • Have a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures, • Be able to work independently as well as part of a team, • Show a commitment to ongoing professional development, • Be willing to travel up to 45 minutes from home, • Great hourly rate: £ per hour, • Opportunities to work in different nurseries and meet new professionals, • Flexible working- you choose your days that you are available, • Excellent training and development package To join our team as a Nursery Worker Bank Staff – APPLY NOW! Apply today email your most up-to-date CV. Plus Staff Recruitment is a specialist Early Years and Education Recruitment Company working with Nurseries and Primary Schools settings across London, Kent and Surrey. We respect candidate confidentiality and will not share your profile to our clients or request any references without your consent. We cater for all Early Years jobs and currently have Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, QTS, Montessori, Room Leader and Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse vacancies • Plus Staff Recruitment are an Equal Opportunities Employer *

Following a significant redesign, and a new model of care which will support all children and young people to thrive, Jersey CAMHS we are looking to recruit an additional consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our multi-disciplinary team. The successful applicant will join the three existing consultants. This is an exciting time to join CAMHS with the launch of the service redesign and significant investment into the service. There is opportunity for private practice and a chance to make a real difference to patient outcomes. The Government of Jersey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (to include children) and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this position will work with vulnerable people, the selection process will involve safeguarding measures and include an enhanced DBS check. For an informal discussion please contact Dr Catherine Keep (Consultant and Clinical Lead) on 01534 445030 or email or Dr Darren Bowring (Associate Director for Children's Mental Health and Wellbeing) on 01534 445030 or email or Richard Dyer (Head of Children's Mental Health and Wellbeing, CAMHS) on 01534 445048 or email . For a full job description please click here: ___ And as with many aspects of Island life, our Healthcare system is familiar enough for comfort but offers variances that mean our Consultants and patients have a different experience. A small Island community, we have one main hospital that acts as a hub with a small number of offsite facilities and the geography of our Island means there is a shorter commute for you. Find out more about relocating to Jersey ___ Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website here ___ From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. GMC Registration Applicants must have full current GMC registration, with a licence to practice and have attained specialist registration. The post holders will be expected to take on the full range of duties including the routine and emergency diagnosis and management of children and young people with significant mental health problems (up to the age of 18), the support of other team members and providing consultation and advice to other agencies. Successful applicants will be encouraged to develop a special interest and could take a clinical lead in one of the following areas: • Eating Disorders, • Assessment & Crisis Intervention, • Neurodevelopmental Disorders, • Transition The service has expanded and continues to develop its service delivery to meet the needs of the community. As a senior clinician you will have opportunity to shape the service and influence child mental health more widely on the island. The CAMHS clinics are based at Liberte House, St Helier which is in main central parish. The post-holder may also be required to see Children and Young People who have been admitted to Jersey General Hospital or Orchard Ward (mental health in-patient facility). In-patient Provision There is no designated inpatient provision on island but the team provide flexible intensive packages of care for children and young people with severe or complex mental health difficulties. The packages of care can be provided both for assessment and treatment working jointly with other services including Paediatrics, Adult Mental Health and Children’s Services (Social Care). Both the paediatric ward (Robin Ward) and acute adult mental health ward (Orchard Ward) are used for young people who require admission to hospital. Robin Ward will admit young people up to their 17th birthday. The postholder will be clinically responsible for young people admitted to Robin Ward and Orchard Ward under their care and will be expected to undertake reviews of these patients. All those under 16, and most under 18 admitted to Orchard Ward are cared for separately to the other in-patients if possible or are under continuous observation for safeguarding reasons. When necessary young people can be transferred to the UK for inpatient treatment. Person specification Essential Criteria Recognised Primary Medical Degree Full GMC Registration & License to Practice Registered on the GMC Specialist Register or CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (or within 6 months of this at the time of interview) or equivalent (which must be confirmed by GMC) Higher speciality training or equivalent experience Eligibility for Section 12 approval (Mental Health Law Approval) Desirable MRCPsych or equivalent Relevant higher degree, e.g. MD. PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications Section 12 approval or equivalent Dual accreditation e.g. Forensic, Learning Disability Responsibilities and Expectations of the Postholders The post holder will be expected to: • Work with children and young people with acute mental health presentations including self-harm, suicidal ideation, low mood and psychotic symptoms and providing support to other members of the team in managing this group during periods of crisis., • Diagnose and manage common psychiatric disorders using both psychological and pharmacological therapies., • Work with young people with mental health problems who have a history of alcohol and substance misuse., • Provide consultation and liaison to other medical specialities, Education, Social Services and other agencies., • Develop and deliver training programmes for a variety of disciplines aimed at improving the level of expertise and the standard of care within the mental health services., • Participate and contribute to the psychiatry teaching programme., • Provide supervision for mental health and other professionals, and receive clinical supervision, • Liaise and work effectively with others who provide services to children and young people as appropriate., • Comply with Health and Care Jersey agreed policies and procedures., • Work with managers and professional colleagues to ensure the efficient running of the services and to share with consultant colleagues the medical contribution to the management of the service., • Participate in clinical governance activities and Quality Improvement including audit There is no requirement for Section 12(2) status and/or Approved Clinician status and/or DOL assessment. However the postholder will be required to attend training to become an Approved Practitioner under the Mental Health (Jersey) Law 2016. Population and CAMHS Caseload • The population of Jersey at the end of 2024 was estimated to be 104,540 with approximately 22,910 under the age of 19., • The current number of cases open to CAMHS is 1885 end of 2025., • The total number of new referrals received in 2025 was 906, • The current postholder’s (locum) caseload is approximately 90. Most of the cases on the caseload will have an allocated care co-ordinator but there may be some exceptions to this. Most new assessments are undertaken by other members of the MDT, but some will require initial medical assessment. There are no fixed requirements for new assessments and follow up appointments. On average there maybe 1-2 new assessments per week and 15-20 follow up appointments, depending on the complexity of the cases and other commitments. Annual leave, Study leave and Job Plan • Consultants are entitled to 30 days of annual leave increasing to 32 days after 7 years’ service (at Consultant level) plus bank holidays., • Study leave for the purpose of professional development should be applied for through the Clinical Lead and is approved by the Director of Medical Education. There is a generous study leave budget and there is an entitlement of 30 days every 3 years., • All consultants have a 10 PA contract for public work, which is non-negotiable. The final job plan will vary according to the successful appointees and be agreed by the Clinical Lead and Chief of Service and ratified by the Group Medical Director. The post holder’s job plan will be reviewed annually and will be appraised according to the current guidance. 1.5 - 2.5 supporting professional activities (SPAs) consisting of: • 1 SPA for clinical learning and preparation for appraisal (including audit, weekly teaching sessions, case presentations, mortality reviews etc), • 1 SPA for managerial activities, service development and quality improvement (subject to agreement), • 0.5 SPA for other SPA activities tba Some SPAs will be annualised rather than represented in the weekly timetable.

Children's Registered Manager 📍 London 💷 £55,000 - £70,000 We are hiring an experienced Children's Registered Manager to take the lead on a children’s residential home in London. This is a senior appointment for a strong, child-focused leader who can combine regulatory excellence with commercial awareness, team leadership, and high-quality service delivery in a fast-moving care environment. This position is ideal for someone who has experience in building stable services, leading through growth, and managing external relationships across a demanding local authority landscape. You will play a central role in creating a safe, structured, and high-performing home that delivers meaningful outcomes for children and young people. About the role As Registered Manager, you will hold full responsibility for the leadership, compliance, and overall performance of the home. You will ensure the service operates in line with all regulatory expectations while also creating a positive culture for both young people and staff. This is a highly visible role requiring sound judgement, emotional resilience, and the ability to lead confidently in a complex and regulated setting. Key responsibilities • Provide full operational and strategic leadership across the children’s residential home, • Hold responsibility as the Ofsted Registered Manager and maintain inspection readiness at all times, • Ensure the home consistently meets Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and safeguarding expectations, • Lead on referrals, placement decisions, admissions, and matching to ensure the right environment for each child, • Create a high-performance culture through effective supervision, mentoring, and staff development, • Oversee safeguarding practice, incident management, behavioural support, and risk reduction, • Maintain clear oversight of care plans, case records, audits, and compliance documentation, • Develop strong partnerships with local authorities, commissioners, therapists, education teams, and families, • Manage budgets, resource planning, staffing structures, and occupancy levels effectively, • Drive service quality, improvement planning, and preparation for Ofsted inspections Requirements • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children & Young People’s Services, or equivalent, • Eligible to become registered with Ofsted, • Strong management experience within a regulated children’s residential setting, • In-depth knowledge of safeguarding, regulatory compliance, and children’s residential legislation, • Experience leading teams within complex or multi-agency care environments, • Confident using digital care systems, audit processes, and performance reporting tools, • Able to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of care and compliance, • Strong interpersonal skills, leadership credibility, and a child-centred approach Benefits • £55,000 - £70,000 salary, • Opportunity to lead a high-profile service in one of the UK’s most active care markets, • Work within an established organisation partnered with recognised providers and stakeholders across London, • Strong senior-level support and operational backing, • Genuine progression opportunities into regional or senior operational leadership roles, • Continued investment in training, development, and leadership capability 📩 Apply now by submitting your CV and a brief summary of your Registered Manager experience.

You will support the Business Support Manager and Operations Manager in the day-to-day running of frontline services, providing stability, direction, and operational oversight. Deputy Business Support Manager - Children's Services. Deputy Business Support Manager.

Social Worker - Family Help - Children and Families Service Job Number: HCAA02894 Service: Children & Families Service DBS Required: Yes Agreement Type: Permanent Work Pattern: Full Time Contracted Hours: 36 SCP Range: £46,854 - £51,228 A fantastic opportunity has opened for Permanent Social Workers in Hackney’s Family Help service. Hackney is one of the most dynamic and progressive local authorities in the UK. We are a resilient, vibrant, and creative borough in the heart of London, with strong, diverse communities and a powerful set of shared values. Over the past twenty years, the Council has built up first-class services, outstanding public infrastructure, and a reputation for excellence, innovation, and ambition. We are leading the way on essential work such as our fight for equity in Hackney with a particular focus on becoming an actively anti-racist borough. But the work doesn’t stop there, we are proactive in our approach to bringing fairness to all aspects of life including gender, neurodiversity and across the poverty divide. Are you an experienced, qualified social work professional who is keen to deliver, support and develop exceptional practice in a supportive and creative environment? If so then we want to hear from you. As a Social Worker in Hackney’s Family Help Service Team, you will be working at the forefront of best practice in a social work team led by a Team Manager. This supportive environment enables you to deliver high-quality interventions to children and families. We will help you to develop excellent social work practice, providing leadership training leading to career advancement at your own pace. We offer hybrid working in line with the demands and needs of the service. Hackney’s Family Help service currently offers a yearly retention bonus to social workers in this service. Hackney is proud of its organisational learning culture and strives to find innovative ways of engaging and facilitating change with young people and their families. We provide a wide-range of excellent training and development opportunities, including through our partnerships with the North London Social Work Teaching Partnership, City and Hackney Safeguarding Children’s Partnership, Making Research Count and Research in Practice. Dynamic, innovative, committed and passionate, you will bring a comprehensive knowledge and skill-base to the challenge of working with vulnerable children and families. You will be able to access an outstanding range of local support services, enabling you to make a real difference for children and families. Over recent years we have become renowned for innovation. From Anti-Racist Practice, Contextual Safeguarding, Safe and Together, to Reclaiming Social Work, we have challenged norms and carved new paths. We value systemic leadership and encourage devolved decision-making at all levels - with senior managers working alongside front-line staff. Our teams are given excellent development opportunities and we are proud to be the first local authority to provide post-graduate qualifications in systemic practice. This is an exciting time to join Hackney Children and Families Service, as we embed our Systemic, Trauma Informed and Anti-Racist practice model (STAR). Hackney’s Social Worker role provides an opportunity to deliver high-quality children’s social work within a high-profile local authority. Our service seeks to provide practitioners with an environment that recognises, promotes, and supports best practice, allowing you to develop your skills while maintaining a clear focus on achieving positive outcomes for children and families across the borough. Hackney is one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs. As part of our journey to be Anti-Racist, at Hackney we want our workforce to represent the community we serve, that’s why we encourage applications from Black and Global Majority Ethnic backgrounds. Our refreshed Children's Action Plan includes 7 ambitious future focused priorities for our service: • Proud to be Hackney, • Proud to keep children safe and listen to Children and Families, • Proud to work with partner agencies to keep children safe and to help children and families get the right support at the right time, • Proud to work with partners to improve safety for children during adolescence in all contexts, • Proud to be Anti Racist, • Proud to promote a learning culture focused on outcomes for children, where great practice can flourish You must hold a Social Work England recognised social work qualification or equivalent, be registered with Social Work England and have evidence of continuing professional development. An enhanced DBS check is required. As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s. To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description. We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice. This application process replaces a supporting statement. Closing date for applications: 17 May 2026 (23:59). Interview date: W/c 01 June 2026. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: ___

We are searching for a dynamic and experienced Registered Manager to join our children's home in Ealing, London, with a permanent full-time position offering an annual salary of £55,000 to £65,000. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of young people, leading a compassionate and well-informed team that prioritizes personal growth and care. You'll be working in a well-presented, four-bedroom detached house alongside a team that views every day as a chance to positively impact the lives of children aged 11 to 17. Our organisation is renowned for its expertise and warmth, making it an exhilarating place to foster your managerial career. Perks and benefits: In addition to a rewarding career in a meaningful setting, we offer a host of benefits to ensure your experience with us is fulfilling and enjoyable: Additional pay: • Bonus scheme, • Performance bonus, • Yearly bonus Benefits: • Company pension: Secure your future with our robust company pension plan., • Discounted or free food: Enjoy meals on us while you're looking after the ones in need., • Flexitime: Maintain a healthy work-life balance with our flexible scheduling options., • Free parking: Focus on what matters with the convenience of free parking., • On-site parking: Stress less about logistics and enjoy your work environment even more. What you will do: As a Registered Manager, you will be at the helm of operations, ensuring that all regulations are adhered to and that exceptional care is provided. Your daily responsibilities include: • Meeting the requirements set by the Registered and Placing Authority., • Ensuring compliance with the Children’s Home Regulations and Ofsted’s guidelines., • Safeguarding all children and young people, maintaining excellent safeguarding procedures., • Coordinating with care teams for admissions and overseeing the development of personal plans for the children., • Facilitating effective communication with external agencies, relatives, and advocates., • Reviewing services and implementing changes for continuous improvement., • Providing direct care and supervision when necessary and managing challenging behaviours., • Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide consistent and comprehensive care. Qualifications and Experience: • A minimum of two years’ experience in residential care within the last five years., • Management experience in a residential setting., • At least one year in a supervisory role in a care environment., • A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent., • Comprehensive knowledge of Children Homes regulations, Quality Standards, and related legislation., • Physically and mentally prepared to manage and lead with effectiveness. Situated in the vibrant area of Ealing, London, our children's home offers not just a commendable career prospect but also a chance to be part of a lively community enriched by cultural diversity, beautiful parks, and excellent transport links. It's a fantastic place to work and live, promising a fulfilling lifestyle both professionally and personally. Join us and build a rewarding future in this lively neighbourhood. Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

Child Protection Adviser - Child Protection Location: Ealing (UK) Salary: £To be confirmed Hourly - Ongoing Full-time role Step into a pivotal role as a Child Protection Adviser in vibrant Ealing, where you will provide vital safeguarding advice and multi-agency collaboration to ensure the welfare of children within Children's Services. Embrace a fulfilling full-time position with an ongoing commitment to improving the standard of child protection practice. Although the hourly rate is yet to be confirmed, the value of this position goes beyond monetary compensation, with plenty of unique perks offered to smooth the journey. Perks and benefits: • Flexibility and freedom are hallmarks of locum work, offering you the ability to maintain work-life balance that suits your lifestyle. Enjoy the autonomy of managing your schedule while making a significant impact., • Training and professional development opportunities are abundant, ensuring your skills remain razor-sharp and abreast of the latest in safeguarding practices., • Experience the welcoming and vibrant community atmosphere of Ealing, known for its diverse culture and excellent amenities, providing a fantastic backdrop for both professional and personal life., • Gain exposure to a wide variety of cases, enhancing your experience and expanding your expertise in child protection across different scenarios. What you will do: • Provide independent, consistent child protection services, advising and consulting on safeguarding matters., • Chair and manage child protection conferences and complex strategy meetings regarding allegations against professionals/carers., • Offer child protection advice and consultations to key multi-agency partners., • Contribute to the continuing development of Children’s Services within an equalities framework., • Work with key multi-agency networks to enhance safeguarding practices., • Support the quality assurance functions within the service., • Promote effective multi-agency participation ensuring improved outcomes for children., • Ensure equal opportunity policies are implemented in service delivery and employment. Ealing is not just a workplace but a lively home to a diverse community, boasting fantastic transport links, abundant parks, and a rich cultural scene. It offers a rich tapestry of opportunities to unwind and find inspiration amidst a thriving environment, making it an incredible place to live and work. Join us and be part of a community dedicated to safeguarding its future generations. Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

Job Specification - Band 7 Occupational Therapist (Social Services / Children's Targeted Team) Role Title: Occupational Therapist - Advanced / Band 7 Location: London (Community / Social Services Setting Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00-17:00, 37.Contract Type: Temporary / Fixed Term Pay: £27-£31 per hour

Through our family of specialist services — including Silver Birch Care, The Beeches, Benecare, Clover Childcare Services, and our independent specialist schools — we operate more than 60 children's homes and supported living services across London, Peterborough, Northampton, Kent, and Norfolk.

Children's Social Worker - Family Help Service Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) + additional benefits* Fixed Term (12 months) Full Time (36 Hours) Roehampton, London Ofsted Rating: ‘Good’ *View our Children’s Services offer here. Every day in Wandsworth, Social Workers are help

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Complaints Manager (Children's Services) 3 months Start date: ASAP £42.84 / hour Hybrid working (minimum three days per week office‑based) CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place week commencing 18 May 2026 If you thrive on leading complex, high‑impact services and want to play a central role in driving real improvement for children and families, this is the moment to step forward. As Complaints Manager, you will report into senior leadership, lead a specialist team and take ownership of some of the most sensitive and high‑profile matters across the organisation. Your influence will be wide‑reaching, your decisions meaningful and your impact visible from day one. This is a pivotal appointment at the heart of an ambitious improvement journey. You will set the standard for fairness, transparency and learning, ensuring concerns are handled lawfully, compassionately and within statutory timescales. If you are looking for a role where your expertise genuinely shapes culture and practice, read on. Your Role as Complaints Manager: Lead the end‑to‑end complaints framework, including complaints, representations, FOI, SARs and legal claims Manage and develop a high‑performing specialist team handling complex and sensitive cases Oversee Stage 2 investigations, independent investigators and persons to ensure robust, impartial outcomes Act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders, including on cases with disciplinary or legal implications Drive learning, improvement and risk management through insight, trend analysis and clear reportingYour previous experience as a Complaints Manager: Proven leadership of high‑volume, complex complaints services within a statutory setting Strong working knowledge of complaints legislation, information governance and statutory timescales Experience coordinating investigations and supporting Investigating Officers and independent reviewers Confidence liaising with legal services, insurers, Ombudsman and external bodies A track record of turning feedback into measurable service improvementIn return, you’ll join a supportive, forward‑thinking environment with access to training, development and flexible working policies, backed by technology that enables agile working. This is a rare opportunity to take a lead role in shaping how an organisation listens, learns and improves. If you’re ready to make your mark as Complaints Manager, apply today or contact Will for a confidential discussion. Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting is underway

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced Senior Child Protection Conference Chair to join the safeguarding service for London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. Duties and Responsibilities: * Chairing Child Protection Conferences and ensuring effective safeguarding plans are implemented for children and families. * Providing independent scrutiny and challenge to ensure high standards of safeguarding practice. * Reviewing risk assessments, plans, and multi-agency interventions to ensure children's needs are appropriately addressed. * Ensuring conferences are conducted in line with statutory guidance, legislation, and departmental procedures. * Working collaboratively with Social Workers, managers, education, health, police, and legal professionals. * Escalating safeguarding concerns and identifying areas requiring service improvement. * Supporting quality assurance processes, audits, and performance monitoring within children's services. * Promoting child-focused practice and ensuring the voice of the child remains central to decision-making. Working Pattern: * Hybrid working Pay Rate: * Up to £50 p/h Umb Essential Requirements: * Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent * Social Work England Registration * Previous experience chairing Child Protection Conferences * Strong knowledge of Child Protection procedures, safeguarding legislation, and statutory guidance * Experience working within frontline children's safeguarding services * Excellent communication, chairing, and multi-agency working skills Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include: * DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy * Twice weekly payroll * Dedicated recruitment consultant to support you throughout Please apply with an up-to-date CV for immediate consideration. Please contact me on (phone number removed) or K.Dsouza@ (url removed) Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free

Trainee Manager to Registered Manager Pathway Walsall Wood from £36k Full time Build Your Own Home. Lead Your Own Team. Become a Registered Manager. We are seeking an ambitious, compassionate, and motivated Trainee Manager who is ready to progress into a Registered Manager position through our structured Managers Development Programme. This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation committed to therapeutic, relationship-based care and develop into a confident and capable Registered Manager with full support, mentoring, and leadership development throughout your journey. The Opportunity Your journey will begin within our established operational children's home in Walsall Wood, which is currently transitioning into a specialist therapeutic bridging service. The home is being developed to support children and young people who are ready to transition from residential care into fostering placements but may have become "stuck" within residential services due to trauma, attachment difficulties, or placement instability. Essential Requirements Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) Experience within children's residential care Understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed practice Willingness to complete or currently working toward Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification Full UK driving licence What We Offer Structured Managers Development Programme Clear progression pathway into Registered Manager role Full mentoring and leadership support Opportunity to shape and develop your own home Therapeutic and psychologically informed environment Supportive senior leadership team Ongoing professional development and training Opportunity to work alongside psychologists and fostering professionals Bonus structure linked to progression and development Excellent earning potential throughout the pathway If you have the relevant experience and are based in the Stoke on Trent area and would like to learn more, then please contact SaferHandSolutions and ask for Anna Ashley. Alternatively, submit your application for consideration. Please note, SaferHandCare are acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client and by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file. Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact applicants who have been successfully shortlisted but may contact you in regards to any other suitable vacancies. TPBN1_UKTJ

Children’s Social Work Service Manager, Practice Improvement, North London Pay rate, £(Apply online only) per day Contract role Pertemps are recruiting for an experienced Children's Social Work Senior Manager in North London. You will need to have a strong background in improving Children’s Services in a Local Authority setting. The Practice Improvement Manager is responsible for implementing, embedding and overseeing the Quality Assurance Framework and associated quality assurance and improvement activity across Children’s Services. The postholder provides leadership, management, professional oversight and supervision to officers undertaking service audits, professional audits, quality assurance activity, development work and reviews of professional practice standards. This includes staff who are directly employed within the service and those seconded from other areas. The role plays a critical part in ensuring audit activity leads to measurable improvements in practice, outcomes and consistency, and that learning is embedded across the directorate through a strong, whole-system approach to quality assurance and continuous improvement. There is plenty of hybrid working available. Please get in touch for more information. This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:- A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to An easy registration process (all done online) Referral schemes and incentives Ongoing compliance managed for you Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more. Please contact Graham Leatham on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information. We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager

12 Months Maternity Cover - Quality Improvement Partner Location: Home based with travel to services Salary: £47,010.60 per annum Hours Per Week: 35 Closing date : 05/06/2026 Are You the Candidate We're Looking For? At Shaftesbury, we are excited to be recruiting for a 12‑month maternity cover Quality Improvement Partner . If you are passionate, skilled, and driven to make a difference, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. We are looking for people whose passion, talent and experience come together to create a caring, community-minded workforce. We believe that every person we support has the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best, and we are committed to delivering exactly that. Guided by our core values- Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous -our services across adult care, children's care and education are rooted in inclusion, respect and unwavering support. We go the extra mile to create opportunities for people to thrive and live well. About the Role As a Quality Improvement Partner , you will play a key role in driving continuous improvement across Shaftesbury. You will: • Support the delivery of our business plan and strategy through our Quality Framework. * Ensure that standards within services meet the expectations of the people we support, organisational objectives and regulatory requirements. * Work collaboratively to support services in achieving ratings of Good , Outstanding , or equivalent with regulatory bodies. This is a home‑based role , with some national travel required to support services across the organisation. Why Work at Shaftesbury? At Shaftesbury, our people are our greatest strength. We are proud to have some of the most committed and compassionate staff in the sector-and we want to attract more people like you. We are delighted to offer a benefits package that truly recognises and rewards the work you do: Recognition & Rewards: Be nominated for a personal recognition letter from the Executive Leadership Team, or for a gift voucher of up to £50 for going above and beyond. * Excellent Training: A comprehensive training package designed to support your development. * Generous Annual Leave: 25 days + 8 bank holidays for the first 5 years, rising to 28 days + 8 bank holidays thereafter. * Pension Scheme * Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential support for your wellbeing. If you're ready to use your expertise to influence positive change and ensure high‑quality care for the people we support, we'd love to hear from you. Shaftesbury is the disability charity that's committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them. What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it's the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up - to Shaftesbury. Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives. Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check. Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Shaftesbury, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families Working 5 out of 7 days, no Sundays What you'll be doing: To organise and supervise the unit in accordance with and to the standards required by Compass Group UK & Ireland, the contract specification and statutory Regulations. To be responsible for the overall efficient and effective management of the unit under their control providing a quality service. Responsible for the preparation, cooking and service of food to agreed standards and specification. To ensure the efficient and economic use is made of all resources, including stock, team members and company assets More about the role: Good Chef Skills Good knowledge and experience of working with food People Management Communication Results Orientation Holding others accountable Understanding Customers Proven experience in managing successful teams in a similar environment Basic Food Hygiene certificate Experience of leading and managing a small team of people Minimum 2 years catering experience Excellent financial acumen I.T literate About Us Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Job Reference: com/1404/48993001/52802648/SU #Chartwells Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength! TPBN1_UKCT

Residential Children’s Homes Manager Initial 3-6 month interim contract Home Counties £450 per day umbrella Full time onsite working CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place ASAP This is a rare opportunity to step into a genuinely autonomous leadership role where you will build something meaningful from the ground up for a newly opened Children's Residential provision. As Residential Children’s Homes Manager, you will take full ownership of a brand-new multi-home service, recruiting and shaping your own team and setting the standard for outstanding, child-centred care. You will have responsibility for multiple homes, a significant operational budget and direct accountability for quality, compliance and outcomes for children with complex needs. If you are driven by impact, quality and doing the right thing for children, this is a role that will truly challenge and reward you. You will be accountable for the day-to-day and strategic leadership of two registered children’s homes, ensuring they operate safely, compliantly and with warmth, stability and ambition for every child. This role offers the chance to influence culture from day one and embed a therapeutic approach that runs through every aspect of practice, leadership and decision-making. Your role as Residential Children’s Homes Manager: • Full operational leadership of multiple children’s homes, including Ofsted registration and compliance • Recruitment, development and motivation of a skilled, values-led residential care workforce • Budget ownership and financial accountability, ensuring high-quality provision within agreed resources • Embedding a therapeutic practice model across care, leadership and daily routines • Partnership working with corporate parenting services and key professionals to deliver holistic, planned care Your experience as a Residential Children’s Homes Manager: • Level 5 Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) • Proven registered management experience within a children’s residential setting • Strong track record of quality improvement, inspection readiness and regulatory compliance • Confident change leadership, supporting teams through growth, transition and service development • Child-focused, values-driven approach with the resilience to manage complex and high-risk situations This is a pivotal appointment with real influence. You will shape services that keep children closer to the people, places and communities that matter most to them, while building sustainable, high-quality homes that staff are proud to work in. If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail, or know someone who could be a great fit, please contact Leah Overend or David Midgley (phone number removed) or apply today. We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation, so please do get in touch. Our clients are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Recruitment decisions are based solely on skills and experience, and reasonable adjustments will be fully supported throughout the process

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Flexible Hours Available Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Childrens Support Workers to join our team on a flexible basis. What were looking for: A genuine passion for working with childre

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