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  • SEND preschool practitioner
    SEND preschool practitioner
    17 hours ago
    £12.75 hourly
    Part-time
    Hornchurch

    We are a highly respected pack-away preschool in Elm Park, Hornchurch looking for a passionate, caring end enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to help and support a 2-year-old child with additional needs. You will be expected to provide high-quality care and education, making a lasting difference to the child’s life. You will support the child in your care, giving them the best possible learning experiences and help them develop basic skills for starting school. Candidates must be able to • plan, organise and implement a daily routine with engaging activities that either stimulate or calm as appropriate, promoting learning and development across various areas., • plan and execute structured play., • provide support in a manner that helps the child’s cognitive development by removing barriers in learning., • modify and adapt materials to the appropriate level, • provide support for the child’s emotional and social development by encouraging and modelling positive behaviour, • help feed at lunchtime and provide intimate care ie nappy changing when necessary, ensuring the child’s safety and well-being at all times., • provide proof of identity, • undergo a DBS check or have an up-to-date Update Service registration checked, • provide proof of the right to work in the UK, • On-site parking, • Sick pay Work Location: In person Application deadline: 28/02/26

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  • Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home
    Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home
    9 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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