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Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your speech and language therapy career- all whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding environment? London Children’s Practice is an exciting and creative practice looking for an ambitious Speech and Language Therapist who wants to grow their clinical skills in a strong team environment. We place a high importance on work-life balance, so we offer a Summer Contract that maximises annual leave! We’re also trialling provision for 10% rest every day! Job Title: Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist Location: Regional Role, London - Central and Greater London Salary: Up to £55,000 FTE, dependent on experience – plus a welcome bonus of £2000 (£1000 after successful completion of 3 months and £1000 after successful completion of probation) All experience levels considered – multiple positions available due to growth Hours: 37.5 Hour Week - Flexible working across 6 days (Monday-Saturday) Contract: Permanent - Summer contract – 50 weeks (5 weeks off in summer break, + 22 days holiday) About London Children’s Practice The London Children's Practice is a renowned multidisciplinary hub, with a 15-year legacy of delivering exceptional care to children, young people, and families, both in London and internationally. Our success is built on a foundation of growth, collaboration, diversity, and care, which underpins every aspect of our therapeutic and assessment services. We work in close partnership with schools and Local Authorities, developing tailored packages of support that create meaningful, lasting outcomes. As part of the Outcomes First Group, a recognised leader in exceptional education, The London Children's Practice works with the OFG Momenta Connect brand. Our partnership helps young people overcome educational barriers, engage with their learning, and embrace their unique strengths to find their path. With The London Children's Practice entering a significant phase of growth, now is an exciting time for new employees to join and develop professionally. For more information about the London Children’s Practice, please visit our website: ___ About the role We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and motivated Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to join our expanding multi-disciplinary team and working primarily in school settings with potential for clinic and remote based work. As a Speech and Language Therapist you will play a vital role in unlocking students' potential by assessing their needs for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and providing specialised interventions. This is achieved by working collaboratively with parents, carers, multidisciplinary and teaching teams across various school and clinical settings to ensure that interventions are effectively integrated into the young person's daily life. A key function is equipping key adults in that young person's life with the skills to confidently support them in achieving their therapy goals. In your role as a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist , you will conduct comprehensive assessments of a child or young person's various developmental or learning needs for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), as well as developing and implementing individualised intervention plans and collaborating with teachers, parents, and other professionals to integrate these goals into the child or young person's daily environment. The role also involves evaluating intervention effectiveness, providing training and upskilling to key adults, and maintaining accurate documentation. The therapist will actively participate in multidisciplinary meetings to ensure coordinated care for children and young people with complex needs. Location: Primarily school-based work with some clinic and remote opportunities available to the right candidate Essential Criteria: • BSc or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy., • Experience working within a paediatric setting., • Experience working with EHCPs and SLT provision in a school setting., • Experience working with complex behaviours., • Experience completing assessments for Education, Health, and Care Plans, • Specialist CPD and/or training, • Trauma-Informed care experience At the London Children’s Practice, we provide exceptional care by investing in our team. Here’s what we offer: • Ongoing Professional Development: Access training opportunities that support your career growth and interests., • Comprehensive Wellbeing Support: Prioritise a healthy work-life balance with our dedicated support services and wellness initiatives., • Expert Supervision and Mentoring: Work with experienced practitioners who provide guidance for your paediatric occupational therapy journey., • Structured Clinical Growth: Benefit from regular in-house training, workshops, and supervision to refine your skills., • 5 weeks off in the school summer break, • 22 days of annual leave + years of service allowance, • 1 CPD day to use towards training, • Annual CPD opportunities + Monthly internal CPD provided, • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks, • Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support., • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, • 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, • Cycle to Work Schemes, • Electric Car Purchase Scheme At LCP, we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS. Job ref: 302734

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: • Monday to Friday, occasional hospitality, • 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, • 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 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/0402/47524001/52768132/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!

Experience of working in children's safeguarding. Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding legislation, statutory frameworks and national policy affecting services for children and young people. Kingston and Richmond Safeguarding Children Partnership: Coordinator.

Children's Social Workers - Family Help Service.Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) + Benefits*.Payment of Social Work England registration fee.Plus more – view our Children’s Services offer.Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to change lives and shape futures?

Alongside the Children’s Services Director and Children’s Services Managers you will lead the development of our early years settings, championing high quality and creative early years practice. Children's Services Department to lead our services in the. To ensure that Early Years Alliance setti

Social Work Team Manager - Children with Disabilities - Kensington (UK) - 45.20 per hour Hourly - Ongoing contract Are you ready to take on a rewarding managerial role and make a real impact on the lives of children with disabilities? Join us as a Social Work Team Manager within the Children with Disabilities Family Help Service in Kensington. Full-time position with core working hours from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, but with the flexibility to adjust start and finish times around your needs. If you've got recent managerial experience and a passion for leading teams in children's services, we want to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity to elevate your career while enjoying the vibrant surroundings of Kensington. Perks and benefits: • Gain extensive experience in a leadership role, enhancing your career development and future opportunities, • Competitive hourly rate of 45.20, allowing you financial flexibility and rewards for your expertise, • Enjoy flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle, whether you prefer an early start or a four-day week, • Experience the fulfillment of making a significant difference in childrens lives, • Work within a supportive and collaborative team environment, where your skills and input are valued What you will do: • Lead and supervise a team of social workers, ensuring high-quality support and outcomes for children with disabilities and their families, • Develop and implement effective strategies and policies that support the team in delivering exceptional service, • Manage and monitor caseloads, prioritising the needs and welfare of children while maintaining high standards, • Collaborate with partner agencies, families, and communities to ensure a comprehensive approach to childrens services, • Provide expert guidance and support to team members, fostering a positive and productive team culture Requirements: • Degree or equivalent in social work, • Current registration with Social Work England, • Significant managerial experience, including roles as Team Manager, Deputy Team Manager or Assistant Team Manager, • Extensive frontline experience in childrens services, specifically working within disabilities support Kensington is a fantastic place to both live and work, offering an eclectic mix of culture, history, and green spaces. With world-famous museums, bustling markets, and beautiful parks, theres always something to discover. Immerse yourself in the vibrant community and make the most of this outstanding opportunity. Join us and transform the lives of children while enjoying all that Kensington has to offer. 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.

Children's Social Worker - Family Help Service Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) + Benefits* Fixed Term (12 months) Full Time (36 Hours) Wandsworth, London Ofsted Rating: ‘Good’ *View our Children’s Services offer here. Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready

An independent provider in children's services is seeking a Childrens Home Manager in Woolwich. Ideal candidates will hold a Level 5 Leadership Management qualification and have experience managing a children's home or working in a residential setting for at least two years.

A leading children's health organization is seeking a Project Support Officer to assist in the efficient organization of administrative services for the new Children's Cancer Centre. Join a team dedicated to transforming children's cancer care in an innovative setting.

The CCC Project Support Officer will be responsible to support the provision and organisation of high‑quality administrative services that enable the efficient running of the Children's Cancer Centre Project Management Office. You will be responsible for the provision and organisation of high‑qu

A leading provider of children's care services is looking for a Breakfast and Afterschool Club Manager in Ealing.

The post holder will provide mental health services to care leavers in the borough who are experiencing mental health, emotional, or behavioural difficulties, who are known to Children's Services. The post offers the opportunity to combine direct clinical work with care leavers and families, supervi

The Head of CYP services will have a key leadership role to ensure the Trust meets its statutory responsibilities for Children & Young people services across all children services with greater emphasis for Children and Young People with special educational needs and disabilities, and agreeing the re

Assistant Director of Services Pay: 61,000 Location: Northeast London Nonstop's client, a national charity, is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to join their team as an Assistant Director of Services. In this role you will provide strategic leadership to develop and grow services, build strong external partnerships, and drive innovation that delivers positive community impact. Benefits: • Top rated children's charity * Therapeutic organisation with an Outstanding Ofsted across services * Access to support, training and development opportunities * Flexible working arrangements * Pension contribution * Enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions * Cycle to work scheme Requirements: • Proven track record in cross-sector partnership * Previous experience leading children, young people & adult services * Strong knowledge of safeguarding, frameworks and QA * Clear & enhanced DBS How to apply: If you're interested, please send your CV (preferably in Word format) via this site. Not the right role for you? Refer a friend and earn a £200 referral bonus. For other opportunities or a chat, connect with Madison Sable on LinkedIn. At NonStop Care, you'll have a dedicated consultant to support you through every step - from CV review to interview preparation - ensuring you have everything you need to succeed.

Head of Service - Children's Regulated ServicesLocal Authority | East Midlands (City-Based)An opportunity has arisen with a large local authority in the East Midlands for an experienced Head of Service - Children's Regulated Services to join on a 13-month ongoing interim assignment. This is a senior

Nursery and Crèche Services Manager - £45,000 per annum - London W10 5XL Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week Lead a Team, Shape a Service, and Boost Your Career Imagine leading a passionate team, managing resources that directly impact local families, and having your work recognized in the community. As Nursery and Crèche Services Manager at Westway Trust, you'll be in the driver's seat – guiding a team, making key decisions, and seeing your leadership grow, all while improving the lives of children in North Kensington. Why This Role Is Perfect for You: Grow Your Leadership Skills: Lead a talented team of childcare professionals and help shape the future of early education in the community. This role gives you the chance to build a strong leadership profile. Boost Your Career Visibility: Represent Westway Trust at community events and build valuable connections. As you grow the service, your reputation as a leader in early years education will expand. Develop Your Decision-Making Skills: Own the budget and resources. Your choices will directly impact service delivery and sustainability, allowing you to develop your financial and strategic thinking. Create Lasting Change: By improving our Ofsted rating and service delivery, you'll be able to see the real, positive outcomes of your leadership and hard work. What You'll Be Doing: Lead and inspire your team: You'll be managing, guiding, and developing your team to ensure high-quality care and education for children. Make key decisions: Manage the nursery's budget and resources, shaping how the service runs and ensuring long-term success. Engage with the community: Represent Westway Trust at local events, build partnerships, and raise your profile as an expert in early years education. Monitor and improve: You'll play a crucial role in improving service quality, ensuring we maintain our Ofsted rating, and finding new ways to serve the community. What We're Looking For: Experience & qualifications: A Level 3 childcare qualification and at least 2 years of experience managing a nursery or similar service. A Level 3 Safeguarding qualification (or willingness to complete) is required. Leadership skills: You know how to motivate and develop a team to achieve high standards. Clear communication: You can write reports, engage with staff and parents, and build strong relationships with external partners. Problem-solving mindset: You're proactive in identifying challenges and improving the service for the children and families. Nice to Have: Knowledge of local issues in North Kensington. Experience with community engagement or volunteers. Flexibility to work some evenings or weekends when needed. Why You'll Love This Role: Real career growth: Get hands-on leadership experience, manage budgets, and make strategic decisions that shape the future of the service. Increase your community presence: Work closely with local partners and raise your profile as a leader in early childhood education. Job satisfaction: See the direct impact of your decisions on children's lives, knowing you're helping local families. Work-life balance: Regular hours and a supportive team allow you to enjoy both your career and personal life. How to Apply: Ready to take on this challenge? TPBN1_UKTJ

12 Month Maternity Cover - Quality Improvement Partner Salary: £47,010.60 PA Hours Per Week: 35 Closing date: 17/02/2026 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.

Responsible Individual (Children's Residential Services) £57,000 FTE - Pro Rata for 3 Days per Week Hybrid: 2-3 Days at the Homes + Optional 1 Day Working from Home Flexible Weekday Pattern (Mon-Fri) We are looking for an experienced Responsible Individual to join a well-established children's residential provider in Wales, overseeing a small group of high-quality homes. This is an excellent opportunity for a values-driven leader who wants to provide strong oversight, maintain compliance, and ensure children receive the highest standard of care and support. The Role Working closely with Registered Managers, you will ensure each home delivers safe, nurturing, child-centred care in line with CIW requirements. You will provide strategic oversight, help drive continuous improvement, and act as a visible, supportive leader across the services. This role offers genuine flexibility, with the option to work 1 day from home and 2 days on site , allowing you to maintain strong presence while balancing your week effectively. Key Responsibilities Providing leadership, guidance, and oversight to Registered Managers Ensuring all homes remain fully compliant with CIW regulations Championing high-quality therapeutic care and safeguarding practice Driving service development and continuous improvement Supporting governance, audits, reporting, and quality assurance processes Building a positive, supportive culture across the homes What You Will Need Experience as a Responsible Individual or senior manager within children's residential care Strong understanding of the Social Services and Well-being Act and CIW regulations A child-centred leadership approach with a commitment to quality and safety Ability to build trusting relationships with managers, staff, and external partners Package & Benefits £57,000 FTE (pro rata for 3 days per week) Flexible working pattern (Mon-Fri) 28 days' holiday including bank holidays (pro rata) 3% contributory pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Bright Exchange discounts on everyday spending If you are ready to lead a dedicated team and make a lasting impact in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or call Kian on 02920 224 755 for an informal chat about the role. #CFFJP TPBN1_UKTJ

Are you a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a temp to perm role? Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking to be part of a flourishing primary school? Are you an enthusiastic TA looking to work in a "Good" rated school? Academics are seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant and welcoming two-form entry primary school in Barking and Dagenham, starting January 2026. As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in providing support to the SEN pupils within the SEN provision to ensure the children are receiving full support towards their development. This is an exciting opportunity to join a school with a 'Good' Ofsted report, known for its nurturing ethos, strong leadership, and commitment to academic and personal development. Location: Primary school in Barking and Dagenham Start Date: ASAP/January 2026 Role: Full time, Monday to Friday Salary: £90-£105 (Dependent on experience) Responsibilities, SEN TA, Barking and Dagenham: Provide support to SEN children in KS2/KS1 within the school's provision. Deliver 1:1 and classroom support to pupils with varying SEN needs. Work with individual pupils to reinforce learning and help them reach their potential. Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours using positive behaviour support strategies. Collaborate closely with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists to ensure a consistent and effective support approach. Assist with personal care tasks if required, such as feeding, toileting, or mobility support. The school based in Barking and Dagenham, benefits from excellent transport links, including local bus services and nearby train stations. The school offers children a fun and exciting curriculum enhanced with a superb range of extra-curricular clubs that ignite imagination and enrich learning experiences. This school in Barking and Dagenham may be small, but it has a big heart and is genuinely welcoming and supportive to staff, parents, carers, and children. Whether you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a strong background in supporting children's learning, or you're just starting out on your journey in education and looking for the perfect opportunity to gain hands-on classroom experience - we would love to hear from you. If you're interested to this role in Barking and Dagenham, simply reply to this email and I will be in touch shortly to discuss next steps

Assistant Director - Children's Charity - £61,000 NonStop Care are working with a very well known and supportive Children's Charity, based in South London, who are looking for an experienced senior manager to join their services as an Assistant Director! This role will see you taking lead and management of their partnerships and innovation, overseeing budgets, contributing to service development and ensuring both internal and external partnerships are built, sustained and strengthened to ensure based possible practice is provided to service users. Benefits: • Competitive salary of £61,000 * Opportunity to work with a well known children's charity * Fantastic access to support, training and development opportunities * Flexible working arrangements * +Much more! Requirements: • Proven track record in cross-sector partnership * Previous experience leading children, young people & adult services * Strong knowledge of safeguarding, frameworks and QA * Clear & enhanced DBS How to Apply: We are NonStop, a leading provider of staffing solutions throughout Europe and now also in the US. We're passionate about connecting talent with opportunity and work non-stop to support our clients in hiring the best talent for their teams. Feel free to pop over to our website, NonStop Consulting, for more information, to browse all our roles, or to let us know how we can help you.

Peripatetic Manager Location: Home-based role with national travel Salary: £51,881.99 PA Hours Per Week: 35 Closing Date: 17 th February 2026 Are You the Leader We're Looking For? Join Shaftesbury as a Peripatetic Manager At Shaftesbury, we're looking for a passionate and experienced Peripatetic Manager to support our disability services across the UK. This is a home-based role with national travel -accommodation and travel expenses are fully covered. We're seeking someone who shares our values and commitment to delivering outstanding care. If you're driven, adaptable, and ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Why Shaftesbury? We believe everyone deserves a full and flourishing life. Our services in adult care, children's care, and education are built on inclusion, support, and opportunity. Guided by our core values- Open, Enabling, Inclusive, Courageous -we go the extra mile to help people thrive. About the Role As a Peripatetic Manager, you will: • Provide short-term management support across services in your region. * Ensure delivery teams meet all legislative and policy standards. * Equip teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. * Take full responsibility for service performance and outcomes. What We Offer • Recognition awards, including gift vouchers up to £50. * Excellent training and development opportunities. * Generous annual leave: 25 days + 8 bank holidays (rising to 28 days after 5 years). * Pension scheme. * Access to our Employee Assistance Programme. 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.

12 Months Maternity Cover - Quality Improvement Partner Location: Home‑based role, with some national travel required to support services across the organisation. Salary: £47,010.60 PA Hours Per Week: 35 Closing date: 17/02/2026 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.

Holiday entitlement will be 28 days including public and bank holidays Working hours are between 9-5pm Location of the home is DE11 Full location willl be disclosed to the right candidate due to safeguarding reasons KEY TASK AREAS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Children and Young People ? To meet the requirements of the Registered and Placing Authority ? To ensure that the Home always meets the regulations set by the Regulatory Body ? To deliver services in line with the Children's Home Regulations including quality standards and Ofsted Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF) and company policies ? To safeguard all Children and Young People in the Home and to ensure good safeguarding procedures and principles detailed by your local safeguarding board are always in place and applied consistently ? Work with the team to ensure that referrals and applications are made as and when necessary and within the set time frames e.g. Safeguarding, Deprivation of Liberty ? Contribute to the process of assessment of referrals as and when required ? Work with the care team to coordinate admissions of suitable Children and Young People to the Home ? Ensure that all the relevant personal/pathway/placement plans for Children and Young People are in place, accurate, up to date and are adhered to by staff ? Support Key Worker Responsibilities for Children and Young People ? To ensure eff ective and timely contact and communication with the appropriate external agencies and Children and Young People's relatives, advocates and others ? Within a multidisciplinary team, monitor the progress of all Children and Young People's personal/pathway/placement plans, off ering advice, support and consultation ? Undertake regular reviews of the service provided to Children and Young People, involve relevant external agencies and take steps to represent the Children and Young People's interests ? Act on and/or delegate actions or recommendations from any reviews and ensure that all outcomes are completed ? Provide direct care and supervision, as required, to Children and Young People in the Home, including providing occasional cover for staff absence as necessary Job description ? Oversee and ensure that all staff eff ectively manage challenging behaviour, enabling Children and Young People to develop from a position of needing external control, toward self-control ? Maintain eff ective daily contact with internal and external colleagues ? Work eff ectively and positively with relatives, advocates and others involved with Children and Young People ? Direct and coordinate the care and support of each Child and Young Person to ensure that their targets are met ? Take responsibility for coordinating risk assessments and ensuring they are reviewed and updated ? Monitor and ensure that all Children and Young People's fi nancial transactions are recorded and administered following individual placement agreements, and Company and Regulatory Body policies and procedures ? Ensure awareness and implementation of appropriate practical application of the Mental Capacity Act including the Deprivation of Liberty ? Work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team which encompasses education, residential and clinical services relevant to the Home ? Liaise with staff from other departments to provide a consistent approach to all aspects of Children and Young People's care Staff ? Work with the Operations to ensure that appropriately qualifi ed and experienced staff are recruited per Company policy and standards set by the Regulatory Body ? Work with the Operations to ensure that staffi ng meets the standards and levels as set out in the Home's Statement of Purpose ? Ensure that employment checks under Schedule 2 are undertaken with regard to the recruitment of staff following the standards set by the Regulatory Body, for example, references and DBS checks ? Take the lead on recruitment decisions with assistance from the Administration Department ? Ensure that all staff complete a full induction following Company policy and standards set by the Regulatory Body ? Support Operations eff ectively apply the probation process and contribute to decisions regarding the ongoing employment of staff ? Assist in planning and updating of qualifi cations and contribute to personal development of self and others in line with personal and organisational objectives ? Provide regular supervision and annual appraisals following company policies and standards set by the Regulatory Body ? Conduct Return to Work meetings for direct reports and manage sickness and absenteeism following Company policy ? Involvement in disciplinary, capability, grievance and other people management procedures following Company policy as appropriate ? Ensure that Operations carry out supervisions, probation reviews, annual appraisals, return to work meetings and manage their staff in line with Company policy and standards set by the Regulatory Body ? Ensure regular team meetings in line with Company policy and standards set by the Regulatory Body ? Delegate responsibilities based on the competence of staff and the needs of the Company and review to promote teamwork and communication Job description ? Ensure and undertake verbal debriefs with staff as required and necessary and ensure relevant paperwork is completed ? Take the lead on the suspension of staff involved in Safeguarding issues in conjunction with the Operations ? Identify training needs of staff and contribute to the training and development of staff ? Ensure that staff exhibit the values set out by the Company and uphold standards of behaviour following Company policies Quality ? To ensure that appropriate standards are maintained, especially about care, educational and clinical programmes (service dependent) for the Children and Young People in their care, following company policies. Specifi c areas include: o The Homes Statement of Purpose o Safeguarding Individuals o Health & Safety - environmental health, food, fi re, risk assessments o Complaints and representation o General Social Care Council Codes of Practice o Care Quality Commission (registration) regulations/ Care Standards o Equality General ? Ensure awareness that the service operates to agreed budgets and contribute to keeping within these budgets as instructed ? Exercise vigilance regarding Health and Safety and promptly report all hazards and/or remedy them where appropriate. Undertake all duties in a manner calculated to minimise or avoid unnecessary risks, personally or to others ? Reports issues and/or incidents relating to staff Children and Young People that have arisen promptly to the relevant Line Manager or appropriate person ? To carry out on-call duties as required ? Operate at all times following Company policies and procedures, with particular reference to Safeguarding, Child Protection, Whistleblowing, Complaints and Representations and Behaviour Policies ? Participate in training and take responsibility for personal development ? Participate in team meetings, supervisions and annual reviews following Company policy and the standards set by the Regulatory Body ? Work to promote the Home as a valued, professional asset within its community and conduct themselves at all times in a manner that reinforces this image ? Ensure that all actions are in the interests of the Children and Young People and the Company ? To work to and exhibit the values of the Company and maintain standards of behaviour following Company policies, procedures and practices ? To carry out any other reasonable and relevant duties as required Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business. TPBN1_UKTJ

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