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  • Plumber
    Plumber
    15 hours ago
    £29000–£40000 yearly
    Full-time
    Upminster

    Job Purpose To provide general plumbing maintenance at a number of Residential/Commercial properties to ensure that they are kept safe, secure and in good condition. Accountabilities/Responsibilities Carry out a variety of planned and reactive plumbing maintenance tasks, which will be varied in nature. ( leaks, boilers, tap replacements etc.) Carry out planned preventative building maintenance in line with set programme's. Work individually or as part of a team to complete repair and maintenance tasks. Manage and prioritize your own workload in order to complete repairs in a timely manner. Use relevant IT systems to record all work undertaken and related expenditure. Undertake regular safety checks on vehicles used for work purposes as required . Keep vehicles in a clean and tidy order, ensuring that vehicles are secure and correctly parked when not in use. Adhere to health and safety policy and procedures, identify hazards and undertake point of work risk assessments as required. Communicate effectively with building occupiers to minimize inconvenience when planning and undertaking building maintenance. Carry out such other duties as required or delegated by the Maintenance Team Leader or Operational Maintenance Manager, including undertaking tasks performed by lower grades. Health and safety: All employees have a responsibility for their own health and safety and that of others when carrying out their duties and must help us to apply our general statement of health and safety policy. Customer Focused: We put our customers' needs and expectations at the heart of all that we do. We expect our employees to have a full understanding of those needs and expectations so that we can provide high quality, appropriate services at all times. Our Values We expect all our employees to demonstrate and promote our values: Supportive: We are supportive of our customers and colleagues, recognizing their contributions and making the best of their strengths to enable our communities to flourish. Innovative :We deliver the best services we possibly can, always looking for creative ways to do things better, putting the customer at the heart of our thinking, and being ambitious and focused on how we can deliver the best services now and in the future. Respectful: We treat colleagues, customers and partners with respect, listening to their views, empathizing and valuing their diverse needs and perspectives, to be fair, open and honest in all that we do. Collaborative We listen to, engage with, learn from and work with colleagues, partners and customers to help achieve the best outcomes for everyone. Qualifications Plumbing & Domestic heating -City & guilds Gas Safe Full UK Driving License Experience Minimum of 3 years' experience in a building trade role or property maintenance role Broad experience of completing plumbing maintenance tasks Please note you will require a UTR number as this job is paid on a self employment basis ( pay will be discussed on experience) Essential knowledge, skills& abilities Good standard of literacy and numeracy Effective communication skills with the ability to provide clear verbal and written information relative to building maintenance activities Good time management with proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritize work as necessary to deal with multiple and competing demands on a regular basis. Excellent interpersonal skills for dealing with staff and customers at all levels. IT competent Strong collaborative approach and team ethic Job Type: Full-time Schedule: Monday to Friday Overtime Weekend availability Experience: Maintenance: 3 years (preferred) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required) Work Location: On the road

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  • Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home
    Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home
    6 days ago
    £50000–£70000 yearly
    Full-time
    Dagenham

    Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home Location: Dagenham Salary: £50,000–£70,000 Contract: Full-time | Permanent We are seeking a dedicated, experienced, and compassionate Residential Children’s Home Manager to lead the operation of our children’s home and provide outstanding care for the young people we support. This is a senior leadership role with overall responsibility for the safety, wellbeing, and development of children with complex needs. Acting as a strong and committed corporate parent, you will create a stable, nurturing, and therapeutic environment. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage the day-to-day running of the children’s home, ensuring a safe, warm, and structured environment, • Oversee staffing rotas, recruitment, and deployment to ensure consistent, high-quality care, • Manage budgets, resources, and the upkeep of the home to maintain high standards and financial sustainability Regulatory Compliance • Ensure full compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Quality Standards, • Maintain inspection readiness at all times and respond effectively to Ofsted inspections and action plans, • Ensure all policies, procedures, and records meet statutory and organisational requirements Child Welfare and Care • Oversee the development, implementation, and review of individual care plans, placement plans, and risk assessments, • Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children and young people, • Support children through emotional, behavioural, and crisis situations using trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches Staff Leadership and Development • Lead, supervise, and support a team of residential care staff, • Manage staff performance, supervision, development, and quality of care delivery, • Foster a reflective, supportive, and accountable team culture Partnership Working • Work collaboratively with social workers, local authorities, families, education providers, and health professionals, • Act as the main point of contact for external agencies and commissioners, • Advocate for children and ensure their voices are central to all decision-making What We’re Looking For • Experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children’s residential care setting, • A completed Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Children’s Services, or enrolment with a commitment to completion within an agreed timeframe, • Strong understanding of safeguarding, Ofsted frameworks, and regulatory compliance, • A child-centred, resilient, and reflective leader with a trauma-informed approach, • Confidence in managing staff performance, supervision, and quality of care Requirements • Successful registration with Ofsted (or the ability to meet Ofsted registration requirements), • Minimum of 2 years’ experience leading, supervising, and managing a staff team within a children’s residential setting, • Completed Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management as a minimum requirement (or active enrolment within an agreed timeframe), • Proven ability to ensure compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards, • A clear and demonstrable commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people We Invite You to Apply If you are a passionate, resilient, and reflective leader who believes in providing children with safety, stability, and care that genuinely changes lives, we invite you to apply for this rewarding and impactful role.

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