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  • Residential Support Worker - OFSTED Children's Home
    Residential Support Worker - OFSTED Children's Home
    22 days ago
    £13.85–£14 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Background: Inspire Hope have an exciting opportunity for Residential Support Workers to join a new Children’s Residential Home caring for children aged 8 - 17 years in Norbury, South West London. Inspire Hope provides a specialist and comprehensive 24-hour/52-week placement for vulnerable young people who require Residential Care, which offers a child-centered and individualised approach that is bespoke to each young person, within a homely environment in South West London. We are a children’s home provider in Norbury, London, SW16. About the Role: Inspire Hope are currently looking to recruit Residential Support Workers for a 3 bedded Children’s home in Norbury (EBD). As a Residential Support Worker, you will be a major part of a dedicated team, providing care and support to young people with the aim of helping them develop the skills and resilience needed to become confident, capable adults, and achieve their full potential in life. You will play a key role in ensuring that each young person in your care is supported emotionally, socially, and practically as they work towards their personal goals. Your responsibilities will include assisting with day-to-day activities, helping children navigate their education, and supporting them in building life skills for independence. You will foster a safe, nurturing environment where each individual can grow at their own pace. Collaborating with other professionals, you will assist in implementing and reviewing personalised care plans, ensuring the young people’s needs are met with compassion and respect. You will also help manage and resolve challenging behaviours in a calm and constructive way, promoting positive outcomes for the young people in your care. Your role will involve regular record-keeping and report-writing to ensure accurate documentation of each child’s progress. Key Responsibilities: • Provide day-to-day care and emotional and social support to children and young people. Building meaningful relationships with the children and encouraging their interaction with peers and adults within the community., • Assist with emotional, educational, and social development., • Promote and maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming environment. Assisting the children with their daily living needs in accordance with their care plans., • Support children in managing their behaviour, addressing any emotional or behavioural difficulties., • Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and other professionals to create and implement care plans., • Attend regular training and development opportunities to enhance your skills., • Ensure all administrative tasks, such as record-keeping and reports, are completed to a high standard, such as Maintaining meticulous records of events, observations, progress, child protection matters, and health and safety checks., • Be flexible and prepared to take on additional hours as needed to meet the needs of the children., • Domestic duties: Conducting household tasks and involving the children when appropriate, including planning, shopping, and preparing meals to ensure a varied and balanced diet. Essential Requirements: • Experience in residential childcare or a similar care setting (required)., • Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check – or willingness to obtain one (required), • A compassionate, patient, and proactive approach to care., • Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with children and colleagues., • Ability to manage challenging situations with confidence and professionalism., • Good knowledge around Children’s Homes Regulations including the quality standards., • An understanding and knowledge of relevant legislation and Ofsted regulation., • Driving licence (preferable)

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  • Kitchen Assistant
    Kitchen Assistant
    2 months ago
    £22312–£23132 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    We’re more than just a nursery group. We’re the UK’s most innovative early-years education provider. At N Family Club, we dreamed of reimagining early years education. Becoming a place that fosters creativity, embraces a curriculum-led approach, and prepares children for the modern world. We’re proudly making our dream a reality – and we want you to be a part of it! As a Kitchen Assistant at N Family, you’ll be cooking up a storm every day – supporting our Chef to prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks for children, as well as a lunch and a smoothie for our hard-working nursery team. We’re looking for a friendly, forward-thinking Kitchen Assistant who can support our Chef to create a menu that keeps everyone happy and healthy. With your dedication and passion, you’ll make your mark and help us become the most loved early years education group in the UK. Your key responsibilities • Assist with cooking fresh, tasty, and nutritious meals for the children and team every day., • Make sure each meal meets the nutritional needs of different age groups and follows all food safety and choking guidelines., • Support the Chef to cater to different dietary needs for all ages., • Support with preparing daily lunches and smoothies for the nursery team, catering to a variety of diets and preferences., • Support the Chef to keep on top of kitchen paperwork and checks, including cleaning schedules and daily safety logs., • Order supplies, manage stock, and make sure the kitchen runs smoothly., • Maintain the kitchen to a 5-star Food Hygiene standard., • Build friendly, professional relationships with parents so they feel confident about the food their children eat. Our Kitchen Assistant should have... • Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or a nursery kitchen., • Experience in catering for a diverse range of dietary needs., • A Food Preparation and Hygiene NVQ Level 2 or above (you’ll need to complete a Level 3 during induction if not already held)., • A passion for food creativity and a love for working with children and families., • A genuine interest in cooking with long-term culinary career goals., • A willingness to adopt conscious practices within food and cooking, including recycling and creating as little food waste as possible., • The ability to work quickly and effectively during busy service times., • A positive, glass-half-full outlook., • Bags of drive and motivation with a ‘make it happen’ attitude!, • A love for customer service.

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