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Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager Salary: £32,000 per annum Location: Blackheath About Us We are a warm, nurturing, and high-quality early years setting based in the heart of Blackheath. Committed to providing exceptional childcare and education, we foster a stimulating environment where children can grow, explore, and flourish. We are now seeking a dedicated Deputy Nursery Manager to support our leadership team and help maintain our high standards of care and learning. Role Overview As the Deputy Nursery Manager, you will play a key role in the effective daily management of the nursery. You will support the Nursery Manager to lead a team of practitioners, ensure compliance and safeguarding standards are met, and help create a positive, inspiring environment for children aged 0–5. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner or room leader ready to step up into a leadership position. Key Responsibilities • Support the Nursery Manager with daily operations and step into their role when required, • Lead, mentor, and motivate the staff team to deliver outstanding practice, • Support staff supervision, training, and performance management, • Ensure the nursery meets Ofsted and EYFS requirements at all times, • Champion safeguarding, child welfare, and health & safety policies, • Contribute to curriculum planning and the delivery of engaging learning experiences, • Maintain accurate records, reports, and administration duties, • Build strong partnerships with parents and carers, providing excellent communication and support, • Contribute to creating a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment for children, families, and staff About You • Level 3 or above in Early Years/Childcare (essential), • Strong understanding of EYFS, safeguarding, and early years best practice, • Previous experience in a senior practitioner or room leader role, • Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills, • Confident in supporting and leading a team, • Passionate about delivering exceptional childcare and supporting children’s development, • Proactive, positive, and able to work collaboratively in a busy environment What We Offer • Competitive salary of £32,000, • Opportunities for training, professional development, and career progression, • Support from a friendly, experienced leadership team, • A welcoming, collaborative working culture, • Chance to play a vital role in shaping children's early learning experiences

We are seeking a passionate, driven, and experienced Registered Manager to lead a high-quality Ofsted-registered children’s residential home. This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people, working with an organisation committed to trauma-informed, therapeutic care. As Registered Manager, you will provide leadership, vision, and direction to your team, ensuring the home delivers outstanding standards of care and compliance with Ofsted regulations. Key Responsibilities • Lead and develop your team to deliver high-quality, child-centred care., • Ensure compliance with Ofsted and relevant legislation., • Oversee safeguarding, quality assurance, and service improvement., • Manage budgets, staffing, and day-to-day operations., • Foster a positive, nurturing environment that promotes children’s wellbeing and development., • Work collaboratively with local authorities and external agencies. Requirements • Proven experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children’s residential setting., • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)., • Strong understanding of Ofsted standards, safeguarding, and legislation., • Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills., • Passion for achieving positive outcomes for children and young people. What’s on Offer • Competitive salary up to £80,000 (DOE)., • Bonus opportunities based on performance and outcomes., • Generous annual leave., • Ongoing professional development and support., • Pension scheme and employee wellbeing benefits., • Clear career progression pathways as part of a growing organisation. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and lead a home that truly changes lives, we’d love to hear from you. Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV.

About Us Since 2006, KPMS has been providing services that help children and young people overcome adversity and build brighter, safer futures. We specialise in supporting those with complex needs and offer high-quality residential care in environments that are safe, nurturing, and supportive. Our mission is to help every young person we work with move towards independence and stability. We are now seeking a skilled and committed Registered Manager to lead our innovative children’s home in Camden. Our recent inspection received an Ofsted rating of “Good”. This home has been fully refurbished to a high standard and is focused on delivering collaborative, psychologically informed care to children and young people. Role Overview As Registered Manager, you will lead the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring high standards of care and compliance are consistently maintained. You will be responsible for safeguarding, oversight of care plans, and building positive, nurturing relationships with children and young people. Alongside this, you will lead and develop the staff team, manage performance and training, and work in partnership with the local authority and other agencies to deliver the best possible outcomes. Candidate Criteria We are looking for leaders who align with our core values and demonstrate: • Curiosity – maintaining interest and reflection to safeguard and make good decisions, • Enthusiasm – bringing energy and passion to ensure children receive the best care, • Responsibility – taking ownership of actions, decisions, and leadership, • Creativity – finding new ways to optimise outcomes for young people, • Integrity – choosing the right way, not the easy way In addition, candidates should have: • Recent experience as a Registered Manager, experienced Deputy Manager, or equivalent leadership role in social care, • Experience of working effectively with young people with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties, • Level 5 in Leadership and Management (or equivalent). Candidates with exceptional experience may be supported to complete this qualification as part of the role, • Strong IT, literacy, and numeracy skills Salary & Benefits • Starting salary between £55,000 and £70,000, depending on suitability and experience, • Increased annual leave entitlement after 2 years of continuous service, • £2,000 retention payment after 18 months, • Investment in your learning and development, • Career progression opportunities, • Meals provided during shifts, • Clear salary bands with objective targets for progression

Deputy Head Housekeeper The Hotel The Leonard Hotel, awarded by the travel industry as one of the best boutique hotels in London, is located in the heart of the West End behind Marble Arch and just a few minutes’ walk from Hyde Park. The hotel offers 56 unique and quintessentially English style rooms and suites, in addition to a range of 15 gorgeous apartments for extended stays. Position Summary The Deputy Head Housekeeper supports the Head Housekeeper in managing the housekeeping department to ensure a consistently high standard of cleanliness, presentation, and guest satisfaction across the hotel. This role includes staff supervision, quality control, and operational support, stepping in for the Head Housekeeper when required, 40 hours per week including weekends. Key Responsibilities • Assist the Head Housekeeper in managing daily housekeeping operations., • Supervise, train, and motivate the housekeeping team., • Allocate room and cleaning assignments to staff., • Inspect guest rooms and public areas to ensure high standards of cleanliness., • Handle guest requests and complaints professionally and promptly., • Assist in staff scheduling and rota planning., • Monitor and manage stock levels of cleaning supplies, linen, and amenities., • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations., • Report and follow up on maintenance issues with the relevant departments., • Strong leadership and team management abilities., • Excellent attention to detail., • Effective communication and interpersonal skills., • Problem-solving skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure., • Good organizational and time management skills., • Knowledge of cleaning techniques, products, and equipment., • £26500 per year, • Complimentary meal provided while on duty, • 28 days paid holiday per annum including bank holidays

We are a small, brand new nursery opening in the heart of Chingford, dedicated to providing a warm, nurturing, and homely environment where children can truly thrive. Our focus is on quality over quantity, building meaningful relationships, encouraging creativity, and offering exceptional care in a close-knit, supportive setting. As we prepare to open our doors, we’re looking for a confident, passionate, and proactive Nursery Manager to help shape the nursery from the ground up and lead our small team with warmth and professionalism. The Role As Nursery Manager, you’ll take the lead in establishing and running the nursery day-to-day. You’ll ensure we meet the highest standards of care and education, manage a small team, and work closely with the owner to bring the nursery’s vision to life. This role is perfect for: An experienced Nursery Manager seeking a more personal, community-based setting, or A strong Room Leader or Deputy ready to step up into management with the right support and guidance. Key Responsibilities Lead, support, and inspire the nursery team to deliver outstanding care and education. Oversee the daily running of the nursery, maintaining compliance with Ofsted and EYFS standards. Create a safe, stimulating, and loving environment for children. Build trusted relationships with families and ensure excellent communication. Manage staffing, ratios, and day-to-day operations efficiently. Support staff development and encourage a positive team culture. Work closely with the owner to grow and develop the nursery. About You Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 5 or above desirable). Strong understanding of EYFS, Ofsted standards, and safeguarding procedures. Confident, approachable, and able to lead by example. Excellent communication and organisational skills. A genuine passion for early years education and building something special from the ground up. Experience in a supervisory or management role within an early years setting (experienced Room Leaders or Deputies encouraged to apply). Why Join Us? Be part of a small, family-feel nursery where your ideas really matter. Play a key role in shaping the nursery’s culture, values, and standards. Supportive, hands-on leadership from day one. Opportunities for growth and professional development. Competitive salary and benefits package.

Job Title: Care Manager to be Registered Manager Job Description: We are looking for a motivated and experienced Team Leader or Deputy Manager to provide support with the services set up and supervise the delivery of care within the supported living company. If successful, you will lead the development of a new high-quality service working towards the physical and emotional support for the service users KMA Housing accommodates. You will also manage the day-to-day planning and operations, and supervise teams of support and care workers. Job specifics Due to the current CQC application process this role will be part time until successful registration with the CQC. KMA Housing will work with you to find the perfect work-life balance during this period, allowing you the time to develop your knowledge and build the confidence and skills needed to thrive in your new role as Registered Manager. KMA Housing is happy for you to continue in your current role until registration is completed should you wish. Duties of the job include: The successful candidate will be required to familiarise themselves with all company policies and procedures and continue to develop these in line with the service. Other duties include: ● setting up, running and promoting the service in line with the statement of purpose, ● working with directors and staff team to ensure the service adheres to Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations and keeps up with other government and CQC guidance or any new and upcoming legislation, ● developing and implementing systems and processes that track service user development and ensure quality in line with placing authority requirements, ● developing effective lines of communication with the teams around the service users and other organisations that promote and support positive outcomes for service users, ● promoting, understanding, and developing an effective safeguarding network within the service and the community, ● monitoring the day-to-day running of the service, supervising and developing a team of support workers, ● ensuring compliance with and further development of our policies and procedures, ● actively developing and promoting the service to local authorities and key stakeholders, ● building effective relationships with families, safeguarding, leisure, and education services to promote positive outcomes, ● training and inducting new staff, ● working with rotas and on-call systems to ensure round-the-clock effective support. ● writing support plans and performing care assessments, ● completing service user records, ● developing and leading activities for service users, ● keeping families up to date about their relatives’ progress. Ideal Candidate Qualifications and Requirements: ● A relevant degree or qualification in social work, social care, psychology, or a related field is desirable. A management qualification is desirable. ● Experience with specific service user groups, people with learning disabilities and autism. ● NVQ Level 5 in management is required or willingness to work towards this. ● Substantial experience in a managerial role within a supported living setting. ● In-depth knowledge of the regulatory framework, including CQC standards, safeguarding, procedures, and relevant legislation. ● Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a diverse team of staff. ● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective engagement with residents, staff, and external stakeholders. ● A thorough understanding of person-centred care and experience in developing and implementing care plans. ● Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with the capacity to handle complex situations effectively. ● Proficiency in financial management, budgeting, and resource allocation. ● Flexibility in working hours. Salary and Benefits • Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per year once regulated; salary to be paid hourly whilst awaiting CQC registration £21.97 - £24.72, • Flexible hours until registered with the CQC., • Signing bonus of £500., • £500 bonus at successful CQC Registration., • Fully funded DBS., • Opportunities for career growth and development, including Level 5 training. Application Process Please submit your CV and any additional information you would like to include. We look forward to reviewing your application and welcoming a new member to our team dedicated to providing high-quality care.