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  • Part time nanny Woodford
    Part time nanny Woodford
    12 hours ago
    £10–£11 hourly
    Part-time
    Woodford Green, Woodford Green

    Part-Time Nanny – East London We are looking for a responsible, trustworthy and caring part-time nanny to help support our family with school pick-ups, after-school activities, meals and the children’s evening routine. The role will involve travelling between Barbican, Woodford and East London, so reliability, punctuality and confidence travelling around London with children are essential. Key Responsibilities • School pick-ups from Barbican and Woodford, • Safely accompanying the children home and to scheduled activities, • Once a week: collecting a child from Barbican, taking them to Angel, and afterwards bringing them to their parents in East London, • Supervising the children during playtime and playdates, • Helping with homework and reading, • Preparing food, snacks and healthy evening meals, • General food preparation for the children, • Keeping children’s areas tidy after meals and activities, • Helping with the children’s evening and bedtime routine, • Putting the children to bed when required, • Keeping parents updated regarding the children, activities and any issues What We’re Looking For We are looking for someone who is: • Responsible and extremely trustworthy, • Caring, patient and confident with children, • Reliable and punctual, • Organised and able to manage different school and activity schedules, • Comfortable preparing and cooking children’s meals, • Happy to help with homework, • Confident supervising playdates and activities, • Comfortable travelling across London with children, • Able to provide a safe, calm and positive environment Previous nanny or childcare experience is preferred, along with suitable references. This is a part-time position and would suit someone looking for regular, ongoing work with a family in East London.

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  • Childminder assistant
    Childminder assistant
    28 days ago
    £10–£12 hourly
    Full-time
    Enfield

    Role Overview The Childminder Assistant will support the registered childminder in providing a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for children. This role involves assisting with daily routines, engaging children in play and learning activities, and ensuring their health, safety, and wellbeing at all times. Key Responsibilities Support the childminder in delivering high-quality childcare.Help plan and supervise age-appropriate activities that promote children’s development.Assist with daily routines such as meals, nappy changing, toileting, and nap times.Provide a warm, nurturing, and inclusive environment where children feel safe and valued.Encourage positive behaviour and social interaction among children.Help maintain a clean, safe, and organised play and learning environment.Communicate effectively with the childminder, parents, and children.Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and confidentiality policies at all times.Assist with record-keeping as required (e.g., attendance, accidents, observations).Participate in outings and trips, ensuring children’s safety at all times. Person Specification Essential: Genuine interest in working with children.Friendly, caring, and patient nature.Good communication and teamwork skills.Ability to follow instructions and use initiative.Reliable and trustworthy. Desirable: Previous experience working with children.Basic knowledge of child development and the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage).First Aid training.Food hygiene and/or safeguarding training. Additional Information This position may require an enhanced DBS check.Training and development opportunities will be provided.Flexibility may be required to meet the needs of the children and families.

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  • Registered Manager
    Registered Manager
    1 month ago
    £45000–£55000 yearly
    Part-time
    Enfield

    MOVIP Homes – 2 /3 Bed LD Children's Home REGISTERED MANAGER - JOB PACK Job Title: Registered Manager - Children's Home (LD 6-17) Location: Enfield, North London - 2 /3 Bed Home (1 child initially, scaling to 2) Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum based on experience + £2k bonus on Good Ofsted + Sleep-in allowance (£55 per sleep) Hours: 40 hours per week - Supernumerary management role + on-call (rota basis) Contract: Full-time, Permanent Reports to: Responsible Individual DBS Requirement: MUST have Enhanced DBS on DBS Update Service - Essential (maintain subscription) 1. About Us We are a new, small, quality-led provider opening a 2 /3 bed children's home in Enfield for children aged 6-17 years with Learning Disabilities, Autism and communication needs. We will open with 1 child for the first 3 months to ensure safe settling, relationship building and quality embedding, then build to 2 children with a potential to scale up to three. Our approach is low arousal, communication first (Makaton/PECS/intensive interaction), PBS, PACE and child-centred care. We are not a large corporate - you will be supported directly by our experienced Responsible Individual. 2. Job Purpose Lead in Ofsted registration interview and thereafter be the Ofsted Registered Manager, accountable for the day-to-day management of the home in line with Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards 2023. To ensure children with LD experience a safe, low arousal, homely environment where their communication, sensory, health and independence needs are met and they achieve positive outcomes. To lead, inspire and develop staff team to Good/Outstanding. 3. Key Responsibilities · Ofsted Registration & Quality: Act as Registered Manager, meet Reg 28/29 fitness, lead fit person interview and registration visit. Ensure compliance with Reg 26-45 and Quality Standards: Quality & Purpose, Positive Relationships, Protection, Leadership & Management. · Leadership: Lead, supervise and roster staff team. Complete supervisions, appraisals, team meetings, competency checks. Ensure 12-week rota shows staff names, exact shift times, contracted hours, annual leave, training, supervision, sleep/waking nights, bank cover and total weekly hours - Ofsted requirement for 1 child model and 2 / 3 child scaling. · Low Arousal Environment: Create and maintain low arousal home - lighting, noise, colours, zoning, sensory corner, predictable routines, visual timetables Now/Next, 10 seconds processing time, one instruction. · Communication First: Ensure every child has Communication Passport, sensory profile, health action plan. All staff trained and using Makaton, PECS, objects of reference, intensive interaction, total communication. · PBS: Lead Positive Behaviour Support - functional assessment, early signs, de-escalation, change of face, restraint only last resort, reduction plan. No punishment approach. · Care Planning: Personalised care plans, risk assessments, impact risk assessments for new referrals, compatibility assessment for second / third child, health plans with Community LD Team, SALT, OT, epilepsy, dysphagia management. · Multi-Agency: Work with LAs (Enfield, Haringey, Barnet), schools, families, Reg 44 Independent Visitor, PBS consultant. 24hr response to referrals. · Safeguarding: Designated Safeguarding Lead for home, LADO referrals, safer recruitment, whistleblowing culture. · Financial & Operations: Manage budget for 1 child then 2 /3 children, occupancy building, staffing costs, petty cash, premises maintenance, vehicle, activities. · Quality Monitoring: Complete Reg 45 monthly review, work with Reg 44 visitor, action plans, Ofsted notifications, complaints, compliments. · On-call: Participate in on-call rota for staff support, especially nights/weekends. 4. Person Specification - Ofsted Requirements Essential - Must Have (Ofsted Reg 28/29) · Qualifications: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) OR Level 4 with commitment to complete Level 5 within 2 years. Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent minimum. · Experience: At least 2 years working in children's residential care in last 5 years, including at least 1 year in senior/supervisory/management role. Proven experience managing children with Learning Disabilities and Autism (6-17) including communication needs, sensory needs, epilepsy, dysphagia. · Knowledge: Excellent knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards 2023, Ofsted inspection framework, safeguarding, PBS, low arousal, Makaton/PECS. · DBS: Enhanced DBS Certificate on DBS Update Service - ESSENTIAL - must maintain subscription. You must bring original certificate to interview. Applications without Update Service cannot be processed for registration. · Fitness: Good character and integrity, no disqualification under Care Standards Act, able to pass Ofsted fit person interview, able to demonstrate leadership and ability to achieve Good/Outstanding. · Right to work in UK, 2 satisfactory references including current/most recent employer, full employment history. · Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence desirable. Desirable · Previous Registered Manager experience with Ofsted Good or Outstanding inspection · Studio 3 Low Arousal, PBS, Makaton, PECS, Intensive Interaction trained - or willing to train before opening · Experience opening new home and going through Ofsted registration · Experience of 2 / 3 bed home and managing occupancy build from 1 to 2 /3 children · Experience working with Pan-London commissioning, Enfield or North London LAs 5. Salary & Benefits · Salary £45k-£52k DOE + £2,000 tax free bonus on achieving Good Ofsted + sleep-in allowance £55 per sleep · 28 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday off · Pension, laptop, phone · Ongoing CPD: Level 5, PBS, Studio 3, Makaton, leadership training · Small home - you will make real difference, not just paperwork · Direct support from experienced RI, Reg 44 visitor, PBS consultant 6. Recruitment Process & Safeguarding This role is subject to: Enhanced DBS on Update Service, right to work, full employment history check, 2 references including current employer, Ofsted fitness checks, medical fitness, qualification check. It is an offence to apply if you are disqualified from working with children (Reg 26). We are an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding. Process: 1) CV & Cover Letter 2) Telephone screen 3) Formal interview - Fit Person style + Low Arousal scenario + Home walk 4) DBS/References 5) Ofsted SC2 and registration. ##

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  • Residential Support Worker
    Residential Support Worker
    1 month ago
    £13.5–£14.5 hourly
    Full-time
    Seven Kings, Ilford

    Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home (Redbridge) Full-Time & Part-Time | Day & Night Shifts Available About Us Headway Care is a Children’s Home dedicated to supporting some of the most vulnerable children in our society. It is nurturing and forward-thinking organisation. Our Children’s Home in Redbridge provides a safe, stable, and loving environment where every child can grow, heal, and thrive. The Role We’re looking for compassionate, resilient, and motivated individuals to join our team as Residential Support Workers. You’ll play a vital role in supporting children and young people with a range of needs including emotional and behavioural needs, learning needs, autism, and trauma-related experiences such as PTSD. We take a therapeutic approach in the care we provide each child. Working as part of a young, dynamic, and dedicated team, you’ll help create a home where love, respect, and personal growth are at the heart of everything we do. What We’re Looking For • Experience working in a children’s residential setting or with vulnerable children and young people, • A genuine passion for making a positive difference in young lives, • Reliability, empathy, and a team-focused attitude, • A desire to grow and build a career within children’s social care. Shift Patterns available Day Shift: 8:00am – 8:00pm Night Shift: 8:00pm – 23:00pm Sleep in shifts: 23:00pm - 08:00am Waking night shifts: 23:00pm - 08:00am Please ensure you can commit to an available required shift pattern before applying. Why Join Headway Care? At Headway Care, you’ll be part of a supportive environment that values professional development and emotional well-being just as much as the quality of care we deliver. We believe in empowering our staff to grow alongside the children we support. If you’re someone who leads with empathy, values teamwork, and is ready to make a lasting difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of something truly meaningful.

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  • Children Home Manager
    Children Home Manager
    2 months ago
    £30000–£50000 yearly
    Full-time
    Romford

    Join Our New Children's Home Registered Children's Home Manager and Responsible Individual (RI) Little Haven Children's Home is excited to announce that we will soon be opening a new children's home, and we are looking for passionate, experienced, and dedicated professionals to join us from the beginning of our journey. If you are committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you. Registered Children's Home Manager Key Responsibilities: · Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the children's home. · Ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations and the Children's Homes Regulations. · Deliver outstanding care and positive outcomes for children and young people. · Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing staff team. · Promote safeguarding and a therapeutic, child-centred environment. · Ensure that the home is fully prepare the home for Ofsted registration and inspections. Essential Requirements: · Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare. · Significant experience in residential childcare. · Previous management or deputy management experience. · Excellent knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding. · Full UK driving licence essential. · Willingness to work shifts and weekends where requires. Responsible Individual (RI) Key Responsibilities: · Provide strategic oversight of the children's home. · Ensure regulatory compliance and high standards of governance. · Support the Registered Manager while maintaining effective quality assurance. · Promote continuous improvement and positive outcomes for children. · Liaise with Ofsted and other relevant agencies. Essential Requirements: · Extensive senior leadership experience within children's residential services. · Thorough knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards. · Strong leadership, governance, and compliance experience. · Previous RI experience is essential. What We Offer · Competitive salary (depending on experience). · Opportunity to help establish a brand-new children's home. · Ongoing professional development and training. · Supportive leadership and positive working environment. · The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people. Location: Romford, Essex Start Date: To be confirmed – Home opening soon. If you have the passion, commitment, and experience to help shape an outstanding children's home, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter.

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