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  • Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home
    Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home
    10 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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  • IT Infrastructure/Project Manager (Fixed-Term Contract – 12 Months)
    IT Infrastructure/Project Manager (Fixed-Term Contract – 12 Months)
    24 days ago
    Full-time
    London

    Job Title IT Infrastructure/Project Manager (Fixed-Term Contract – 12 Months) Location London (Hybrid / On-site as required) Contract Type Fixed-Term Contract – 12 Months (Extendable by 6 months) Overview We are a growing small business embarking on a significant phase of technology modernisation and operational expansion. We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead the planning and delivery of multiple IT initiatives, including infrastructure modernisation, system upgrades, and the introduction of new technologies to support future growth. This is a hands-on role suited to someone comfortable working in a small-business environment, managing projects end-to-end while engaging closely with stakeholders, suppliers, and technical teams. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery & Governance  Lead end-to-end delivery of IT projects, ensuring scope, timelines, budget, and quality are met.  Define project plans, milestones, risks, dependencies, and success criteria.  Produce and maintain project documentation including business cases, RAID logs, and status reports.  Act as the primary point of contact for IT projects, liaising with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors. IT Infrastructure & Systems  Oversee improvements to existing IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, networks, backup, and security.  Support the stabilisation, optimisation, and documentation of current IT environments.  Manage refresh or replacement of legacy systems where required. New IT Systems & Cloud Strategy  Lead the setup of new IT systems to support business growth and operational efficiency.  Explore, assess, and recommend options to migrate appropriate systems to the cloud (e.g. Microsoft Azure or other platforms). Cloud & Modernisation  Experience assessing, planning, and supporting cloud migrations, with a focus on Microsoft Azure.  Exposure to Microsoft Azure, including services such as: o Azure App Services o Azure Networking (VNets, NSGs, connectivity concepts) o Azure Storage solutions  Understanding of hybrid environments, integrating on-premise infrastructure with cloud-based services.  Experience or working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, using tools such as: o Azure DevOps o GitHub Actions  Comfortable working with IIS and Windows-based hosting environments, including deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting.  Ability to evaluate modernisation options from technical, operational, and cost perspectives, recommending pragmatic solutions suitable for a small business environment. Stakeholder & Vendor Management  Engage with business owners and department heads to translate business needs into technical deliverables.  Manage relationships with external suppliers, MSPs, and cloud service providers.  Support procurement activities, including vendor evaluation and contract management. Essential Skills & Experience Project Management  Proven experience delivering IT projects, ideally within small to medium-sized organisations.  Strong understanding of project delivery frameworks (PRINCE2, Agile, or hybrid approaches).  Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, evolving environment. IT Infrastructure  Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, including: o Windows Server / Wintel environments o Virtualisation platforms (e.g. VMware or equivalent) o Networking, storage, backup, and disaster recovery concepts  Experience working closely with infrastructure engineers or MSPs. Cloud & Modernisation  Experience with Microsoft Azure (App Services, Networking, Storage) and hybrid environments.  Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).  Comfortable with IIS and Windows-based hosting.  Ability to assess and recommend practical modernisation and cloud migration solutions for small businesses. General  Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.  Commercial awareness and ability to balance technical solutions with business priorities.  Self-starter comfortable taking ownership and working with minimal supervision. Desirable Skills  Experience modernising legacy systems.  Knowledge of IT security best practices and compliance.  Exposure to SaaS platforms and modern application hosting models.  Previous experience working on fixed-term or transformation projects. What We Offer  Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future IT landscape of a growing business.  Competitive, negotiable salary.  Project completion bonus linked to successful delivery.  Autonomy and visibility within the organisation.  Hybrid working flexibility (where applicable).

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