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Join Our Team as a Nursery Manager!\n Location: Busy Bees Enfield Highlands Village | A Leading Nursery Group in the UK \n Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum plus a 25% annual salary bonus \n Are you ready to ignite fun and learning for our children at our fully refurbished Enfield Nursery? We’re on the lookout for an amazing Nursery Manager who can bring vibrant energy and EYFS expertise to our team. If you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and have at least two years of leadership experience in early years settings, this is your chance to shine! Why Choose Busy Bees Enfield?\n We believe in rewarding passion and dedication. Here’s what you can look forward to: \n\n • Generous Bonus: Up to 25% annual salary bonus\n, • Time Off: Enjoy up to 33 days of holiday, including bank holidays\n, • Your Birthday Off: A special gift from us to you!\n, • Childcare Discount: 50% off for your little ones\n, • Comprehensive Support: Full central support in HR, Recruitment, Quality, Safety, and more\n, • Professional Growth: Access to high-quality training and clear progression pathways into area management\n, • Enhanced Family Leave: Plus a return-to-work bonus\n, • Wellbeing Support: Menopause and mental health support, financial wellbeing tools, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme: Plus easy access to a pension plan\n, • Health Benefits: Discounted Private Medical Insurance\n, • Global Opportunities: Travel internationally and explore best practices in early years with our Global Talent Exchange Programme\nAbout Busy Bees Enfield\n We are an Ofsted-rated Good nursery, caring for up to 120 children from babies through to preschool. Located in Florey Square, we are just 8 minutes from Enfield town centre and have excellent public transport links, including a 5-minute walk to the Highlands Avenue bus stop. \n We offer free on-site parking for colleagues and convenient parking for families. Join a friendly, supportive team committed to delivering exceptional early years education and care! Your Role\n This is a senior leadership position where you will have full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the nursery. You will oversee: \n\n • Quality of Education: Ensure high standards in educational programs\n, • Staff Leadership: Inspire and motivate your team\n, • Safeguarding: Maintain a safe and secure environment\n, • Operational Performance: Manage budgets and resources effectively\n, • Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community\n, • Professional Development: Foster team growth to provide exceptional care\nWhat We’re Looking For\n If you’re passionate about early years education, here’s what you need: \n\n • Experience: Proven experience as a Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager in a high-quality setting\n, • Leadership Skills: Strong ability to inspire and develop teams\n, • Knowledge: Excellent understanding of EYFS and Ofsted requirements\n, • Track Record: A history of improving outcomes and maintaining high standards\n, • Child-Centered Approach: High expectations for quality care\n, • Qualifications: NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3\nReady to Make an Impact?\n If you’re an experienced early years leader looking for a role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Description As a Home Learning Practitioner, you will work closely with families to promote positive home learning environments that support children's language, communication, play, literacy, numeracy, physical development and emotional wellbeing. Working across Family Hubs, community settings, educational settings and family homes, you will deliver evidence-based interventions and practical support that helps parents and carers become confident in their role as their child's first and most important educator. You will be part of an integrated multi-disciplinary workforce, working collaboratively with health professionals, early years providers, schools, SEND services and community partners to ensure families receive the right support at the right time. Enfield council is committed to giving every child the best possible start in life. Enfield Council's Best Start Family Hubs aim to provide integrated, preventative and inclusive support for families with children aged 0-5 years. A strong Home Learning Environment (HLE) is a key factor in improving children's cognitive, language, social and emotional development and supporting school readiness, leading to improved good levels of development (GLD). This exciting role provides an opportunity to work directly with families, empowering parents and carers to support their children's learning, development and school readiness from the very beginning. We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and skilled practitioner with experience of working with families and young children aged 0 to 5 years. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the importance of the Home Learning Environment in improving outcomes for children, alongside knowledge of child development, early learning and school readiness. They will be able to build positive, trusting relationships with parents, carers and partner agencies, and demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Confidence in delivering both group-based and one-to-one support across a range of settings is essential, as is a clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities. We are seeking someone who is committed to inclusion, reducing inequalities and improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families, and who works effectively as part of a multi-agency team. Experience of supporting children with emerging developmental needs or SEND would be an advantage. Contact Details - If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Zinat Ismail on for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team. If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Maria Evangelou at . Enfield's Social Care Centre of Excellence confirms our commitment to creating and maintaining an environment for new and existing staff to be the best and deliver high quality social work to our most vulnerable children and young people. It brings our recruitment, professional development and support into the one portal for social care staff to see what we have to offer and how we are supporting them to continue to learn and develop on a professional basis. For more information please visit centreofexcellence/about-us/ "This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment". We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. • An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)., • Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas., • A blend of remote and office based working for most roles., • Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months., • Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods., • Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family., • Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work., • 1 month paid sabbatical for Children's Social Workers We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That's why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we'd love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working. If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Best Start Inclusion Practitioner (BSIP) to join our Early Help and Children's Services team. In this rewarding role, you will work with children and families through Family Hubs, early years settings, and partner agencies to promote inclusive practice. This work will ensure that young children with additional needs receive the support they need to achieve the best possible start in life and will include delivering group and individual parenting intervention programmes. You will provide advice, guidance, signposting and practical support to families with children in the early years, helping to identify needs early, remove barriers to learning and development, and improve outcomes for children and families. At Enfield Council, we are committed to creating a borough where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We are proud of our diverse communities and are dedicated to delivering high-quality services that make a real difference to the lives of residents. Our workforce is passionate, innovative, and focused on achieving positive outcomes for children and families. By joining us, you will become part of a supportive organisation that values collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have experience of working with young children and families, particularly within early years, education, health, or community settings. You will have a sound understanding of child development, inclusion, safeguarding, and the challenges faced by children with emerging or identified additional needs. You will be able to demonstrate: • Experience of supporting children with additional or special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)., • Knowledge of current early years frameworks, legislation, and best practice., • Strong partnership working skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with associated teams, families, early years providers, and multi-agency professionals., • Excellent communication, organisation, and record-keeping skills., • The ability to work independently, prioritise workload effectively, and manage a varied caseload., • A commitment to equality, inclusion, and improving outcomes for children and families., • Our offer to the candidate to include anything in addition to the benefits package detailed in the section below. If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Julia Hide on for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team. If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Maria Evangelou at . Enfield's Social Care Centre of Excellence confirms our commitment to creating and maintaining an environment for new and existing staff to be the best and deliver high quality social work to our most vulnerable children and young people. It brings our recruitment, professional development and support into the one portal for social care staff to see what we have to offer and how we are supporting them to continue to learn and develop on a professional basis. For more information please visit centreofexcellence/about-us/ "This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment". We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. • An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)., • Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas., • A blend of remote and office based working for most roles., • Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months., • Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods., • Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family., • Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work., • 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care. We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That's why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we'd love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working. If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered. Certain posts in the Council are 'politically restricted' which means that staff employed in these posts may not undertake political activities either in or outside the workplace and therefore if candidates are affiliated with any political party, we may not be able to proceed with their application. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Join Enfield’s Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT) Enfield are looking to recruit experienced social worker managers/advanced practitioners as Lead Child Protection Practitioners in our newly formed MACPT MACPT Lead Child protection Practitioner Full-Time Salary Range £57,375 - £72,777 Interviews Planned for W/C 05/10/26 The Enfield Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT) is a new model developed in response to national expectations for stronger, more consistent and timely multi-agency child protection decision-making. We are bringing together experienced practitioners from children’s social care, police, health and education so that information is shared earlier, thresholds are applied consistently, and decisive protective action is taken when a child is experiencing or is likely to experience significant harm. Enfield’s vision is to establish a MACPT that is child-centred, compassionate, evidence-informed and closely aligned with Family Help, Child in Care and Care Leavers Services, ensuring families experience a seamless safeguarding response rather than fragmented intervention. The Lead Child protection Practitioners will be accountable to the MACPT Service Managers and Head of Safeguarding, and must have significant experience of working to protect children at risk of abuse inside or outside of the home. Working closely with partners from education, police and health to deliver on all operational aspects of the MACPT, following national legislation and guidance, the local Enfield MACPT Operating Protocol and the local Enfield MACPT Quality Assurance and Outcome Framework. As a Lead Child Protection Practitioner, you will be expected to meet the Lead Child Protection Practitioner (LCPP) standards from the Department for Education that set out the minimum knowledge and skills LCPPs are expected to have to effectively lead child protection processes. This includes being directly responsible for identifying and responding to actual or likely significant harm, engaging children and families during Section 47 enquiries, formulating the likelihood of significant harm and planning and intervening to prevent and stop actual or likely significant harm. As a LCPP you will be expected to attend alongside partners the MACPT operational meetings and participate in planning and reviews of the MACPT. You will be required to evidence the success of the MACPT through excellent practice making robust decisions and taking action to prevent and stop child abuse. We are looking for enthusiastic, able, experienced managers or advanced practitioners who are passionate about the social work profession and dedicated to safeguarding and protecting vulnerable children. You will need to evidence understanding of family safeguarding as this is the strength-based approach underpinning practice in Enfield. This is a great opportunity to join an excellent service that works together with families to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people. Our leadership culture is grounded in openness, learning and shared responsibility, with a commitment to supporting staff with their wellbeing, alongside professional development and achieving best practice. You will be joining a service that has high standards, values professional curiosity, collective accountability and innovation, creating the conditions for everyone to do their best work to achieve positive outcomes for children and families. Enfield is committed to supporting staff to develop their skills and you will receive high-quality support from an experienced manager and given opportunities to contribute to service developments. Enfield’s Centre of Excellence confirms our commitment to creating and maintaining an environment for new and existing staff to be the best, delivering excellent practice to achieve good outcomes to our most vulnerable children and young people. It brings our recruitment, professional development and support into the one portal for staff to see what we have to offer and how we are supporting them to continue to learn and develop on a professional basis. For more information, please visit centreofexcellence/about-us/ "This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment". For further information please contact: Anne Stoker Director of Transformation: Children’s Services at . Closing date for applications is 16th September with interviews expected to be held week of 28th September. If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Debola Olufon at We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification, which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. • An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)., • Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas., • 1 month paid sabbatical after 3 years of continuous service., • A blend of remote and office-based working for most roles., • Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months., • Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods., • Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family., • Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more. If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered. Certain posts in the Council are ‘politically restricted’ which means that staff employed in these posts may not undertake political activities either in or outside the workplace and therefore if candidates are affiliated with any political party, we may not be able to proceed with their application. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Date: 2026-10-02T00:00:00 Location: Epping Forest, England Country: GB Work Schedule: Any Closing Date: 2026-12-31T07:03:31.03 North East London NHS Foundation Trust We are seeking an experienced and motivated professional to join our team as a Band 8a Operational Manager at the Jane Atkinson Centre. This permanent role offers a salary within Band 8a (£57,528 - £64,750) and is based on a full-time schedule of 37.5 hours per week. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the impactful work of the North East London NHS Foundation Trust, where your leadership and expertise will make a meaningful difference to the quality of care we provide. North East London NHS Foundation Trust is dedicated to delivering high-quality and compassionate care to the diverse communities we serve. With a strong focus on inclusion, collaboration, and innovation, we are committed to creating a supportive and equitable environment for both our staff and the people who rely on our services. Our organisation values teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement, and we strive to ensure that everyone feels respected and empowered to contribute to our shared mission of improving lives. As a Band 8a Operational Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving performance and governance within the organisation. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring that high standards of care and service delivery are maintained while fostering a culture of partnership and collaboration. This role requires strong clinical decision-making skills, effective communication, and the ability to manage competing priorities with confidence and efficiency. • Lead and support workforce teams to ensure effective service delivery and high-quality patient care., • Oversee performance and governance frameworks, ensuring key performance indicators are met and exceeded., • Facilitate team development through prioritisation, delegation, and conflict resolution, fostering a positive and inclusive working environment., • Proven expertise in finance management and budgetary oversight., • Demonstrated experience in performance monitoring and governance processes., • Strong leadership abilities, including workforce management, prioritisation, and delegation skills., • Proficiency in conflict resolution and the ability to navigate complex situations effectively., • Excellent clinical decision-making and problem-solving capabilities., • Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal., • Experience in fostering partnerships and collaborative working relationships. This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,870 to a maximum of £6,137 p.a. pro rata for part time). Joining #TeamNELFT means you'll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We're CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas. The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT. #J-18808-Ljbffr #J-18808-Ljbffr