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Job Description If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application. Join our brand-new children’s homes to help shape and empower brighter futures for our young people. Are you passionate about supporting young people and ready to take the next step in your career? Whether you're an experienced Residential Worker or Youth Worker, this is your opportunity to become an Residential Team Leader (Advanced Skills Worker) in our newly opened, purpose-built children’s homes in Basildon. The role will be based across our brand-new Basildon sites- where you'll help create safe, nurturing environments for young people aged 11–17 who have experienced trauma. We’re looking for compassionate professionals who want to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families across Essex. In return, you'll be part of a team of passionate, like-minded professionals, supported by an encouraging and approachable management team. You'll also benefit from access to high-quality training and development opportunities, helping you grow and advance your career within the child and family sector. Role overview: As a Residential Team Leader, also known as (Advanced Skills Worker) you’ll play a vital role in supporting children and young people within a residential care setting. You’ll provide compassionate guidance and practical support to both young people and their families, ensuring they receive the highest standard of care through consistent, professional practice. Creating a safe, caring, and stable environment is at the heart of this role. You’ll bring specialist knowledge and a trauma-informed approach to help young people feel secure, valued, and empowered to grow. Every day, you’ll contribute to their development and learning, helping to improve long-term outcomes and build brighter futures. You’ll also use your expertise in residential care to work directly with young people and families, setting and achieving meaningful goals. As a senior member of the team, you’ll offer day-to-day guidance to care staff and formally supervise a group of residential workers, helping to build a strong, skilled, and supportive team under the leadership of the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager. What You’ll Do As Residential Team Leader (Advanced Skills Worker) you’ll: • Lead with confidence – Manage and guide shifts to create a safe, secure, and nurturing home environment where young people feel supported and valued., • Champion therapeutic care – Help maintain a balanced, trauma-informed setting that promotes healing, growth, and positive risk-taking., • Build meaningful relationships – Foster trust and connection with young people and colleagues to support holistic development both in the home and the wider community., • Deliver high standards – Ensure daily practices align with quality frameworks and policies, contributing to a consistently high level of care., • Collaborate for success – Work closely with managers and external partners to meet regulatory standards and deliver the best outcomes for children., • Focus on individual progress – Develop tailored plans for each young person, proactively identifying risks and reviewing interventions to support their journey., • Support key meetings – Participate in and facilitate meetings that empower young people and promote a learning culture within the home., • Grow the team – Mentor and support colleagues, helping to build specialist knowledge and strengthen the overall capability of the service., • Keep things running smoothly – Oversee the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring it remains a high-quality, outcome-focused environment. Essential • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, • Strong communication and listening skills and the ability to engage with others effectively and at all levels., • Knowledge of a broad range of specific childcare theories and practices together with relevant policies and legislative framework., • Knowledge and understanding of Child Protection Procedures together with an appreciation for the impact of trauma effects on child behaviour., • 37-hour working week + potential overtime opportunities, • 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy more, • Generous Local Government Pension Scheme, • Essex Rewards – discounts at hundreds of retailers, • Lifeworks Health & Wellbeing Platform, • 2 paid volunteering days (individual) + 2 team volunteering days annually The salary offered is made up of a basic salary £31,931 to £36,423 per annum, plus a guaranteed 10% allowance per annum, paid monthly, alongside the basic salary. Due to nature of this role any applicants need to be at least 21 years old to undertake this post. If shortlisted, you will be asked to attend the care home for a face-to-face interview. Ready to Apply? If you’re ready to bring your skills, compassion, and energy to a team that’s changing lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Company Description Do you want to join a rapidly expanding, forward thinking and agile organisation that provides an opportunity to grow together? If you have ambitions to play a key part in driving our business forwards, then we want you to join us at an exciting time of development and growth to realise your full potential. Working with a large portfolio of public and private sector clients, our UK based organisation is comprised of several divisions including Mechanical Electrical, Construction, Projects, Reactive, FM, Small Works and other associated trades. Position As part of our continued growth, our Mechanical Electrical (M E) division are looking to appoint an experienced Electrician to use their working knowledge of electrical systems to complete project works involving wiring, containment, fault-finding on existing systems and general electrical systems maintenance. Further responsibilities of the role include: Completion of electrical installations in line with high standards maintained by the company Installation of electrical systems to 18th edition wiring regulations Utilise electrical knowledge to troubleshoot and diagnose issues on site Undertake site surveys, either alone or with the clients to establish their requirements Provide information from surveys to managers. Provide professional assessments to the project managers and clients Pass on skills and experience to further the development of BJF Group apprentices Responsible for the verification and testing (where applicable) including NICEIC testing and certification Understand your responsibility for the health, safety and wellbeing of your team and the wider group, whilst promoting a positive health and safety culture throughout Promote and live BJF TEAMS values Requirements Level 3 NVQ in Electrical Installation (2357) AM2 Testing Inspection (2391) 18th Edition Full Classroom Course IET Wiring Regulations (7671) PASMA (Prefabricated Access Suppliers' and Manufacturers' Association) IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) CSCS/ECS Card Holder/Skills Card Other information Competitive Salary Annual Leave Entitlement: 33 days per annum (inclusive of bank holidays) Group Pension Scheme: Provided by Royal London to save for your future. Free Eyesight test: Specsavers Company Funded Health Cash Plan: helping you spread the cost of essential healthcare like, trips to the dentist. Remote GP Access: speedy access to a GP by telephone or online plus electronic prescriptions 24/7 EAP Service: free advice, counselling and support for you and your family whenever you need it. Discounted Gym Membership at more than 3,000 gyms across the UK. Free Eyesight test: Specsavers Better BJF Initiative : wellbeing and mental health champions readily available at work. Employee Referral Scheme: recommend a personal connection to us and claim a cash reward for their successful hire. At BJF we look for people who seek: A career that will challenge and motivate A flexible, supportive, and caring environment The opportunity to progress, make key decisions and own their future A high level of variety in day-to-day work life TEAMS Values by BJF Group Trusted Open, honest and transparent Excellent The best in everything we do Agile At the forefront of change Motivated Driven to continuously improve together Safe Supportive of everyone's wellbeing Find out more about being part of the BJF family . We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical beliefs; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment. Awarded Silver Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (2022) Awarded 'Management Team of the Year' at the Surrey Kent Sussex (SKS250) 250 Awards (2022) Finalists of the Southeast Construction Awards in the Best Construction Project and Best Construction Contractor categories. (2021)

Start times are between 8am - 9am (Days) / Start times are betwenn 1pm - 8pm (Nights) Location: Basildon Other benefits of working for The Best Connection Group Ltd include: 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday) Online payslips Weekly pay Pension contribution