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This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, developing organisation. We are recruiting for our client based in Burton on Trent. This Home is currently going through the registration process. Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below. We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager with a proven track record of achieving "good" or "outstanding" Ofsted gradings, or an experienced Deputy Manager looking for the next step in their career. We are seeking a highly motivated individual, who is ready to take the next step in their career and shape this Home to achieve the best possible outcomes for the children living here. A QCF Level 5 Diploma is desirable, however if the right candidate holds a QCF Level 3/4 equivalent, we will sponsor them to achieve the Level 5 qualification. Registered Manager Operations Manager/Responsible Individual To be responsible for effective day to day running of the residential home, to be responsible for a team of staff and work allocations, as well as undertaking direct work with children in the residential home when necessary. To be responsible for all aspects of the residential premises, including managing referrals, finances all whilst complying with Ofsted Children’s Home Regulations. • To manage the home in regulatory compliance with OFSTED regulations, legislation, and the ethos and policies of the company., • To protect the children from harm in and outside the home., • To act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the Home, and ensure that any safeguarding concerns are raised in the appropriate manner, and in a timely fashion., • To ensure that the children’s needs are recognised and met. This includes ensuring that they are free from discrimination within the home and to challenge discrimination from outside the home., • To oversee and participate in the development, implementation and monitoring of the individual child’s care plans., • To use the home as a model to support and develop the social skills of the children., • To ensure that the home provides an environment that is safe and sensitive to the needs of children being looked after., • To maintain a good understanding of child protection and safeguarding procedures., • To deliver highly motivated leadership and development to the team for which you are responsible., • To develop and maintain good working relationships with parents, social workers, schools and other professionals concerned with the welfare of the children., • To be involved in the safe recruitment of staff., • To ensure that staff complete the mandatory and recommended training as set by the company and to provide house-based training as needed., • To be involved in the support, monitoring and, where necessary, the disciplinary of staff., • Ensure clear, consistent and professional record keeping, including audit and supervision., • To maintain good communication systems, including handovers, staff meetings, log books and regular meetings with the Heads/Directors or their representatives., • To fully participate in the organisational quality assurance systems providing regular reports and updates to the Operations Manager and/or Directors., • To attend weekly Home Management Meetings each Monday (or at a time set by your line manager);, • To attend monthly company Business Development Meetings, on the first Wednesday of each calendar month (or at a date/time set by your line manager);, • To participate in the companies ‘On Call’ system, and to produce monthly on-call rota’s, and circulate these as required., • Work in partnership with other professionals and agencies, and develop and maintain a positive public relations image for the whole trust., • To participate in any meetings as directed by your Line Manager, be these related to your Home or the Organisation., • To annually review and update all policies and documents related to the Home (including those with a regulatory requirement and those that are personal to the organisation)., • To attend meetings and training as required, and ensure that these are both minuted and filed., • To share the responsibility for creating a pleasant working environment., • To be flexible in hours of work in order to meet tasks required., • To be aware of Health and Safety regulations particularly as related to the upkeep of the office building and its surroundings., • To undertake any other duties that may be reasonably requested by the Responsible Individual/Directors of the company., • To be concerned for the welfare of the staff offering support at times of stress, praising work completed and monitoring performance including sickness absence., • Be present at any Ofsted visit/inspection UNLESS you are out of the country. If you are on annual leave, your leave will be immediately suspended and you will be required to report for work as normal;, • To fully engage with the Reg 44 Independent Visitor process, and ensure that any recommendations/actions are fully complete within 28 calendar days from the date of the visit;, • To fully engage with the Responsible Individual Home Audit, and ensure that any actions are complete within 28 days from the date of the visit (unless specified otherwise within the report);, • To complete bi-annual Reg 45 Quality of Care reports, and submit within the prescribed timeframes to Ofsted., • To complete monthly reports and audits as prescribed by the Operations Manager, and submit within agreed timeframes., • To maintain oversight of the Home’s functions and ensure that there are regular Registered Manager audits taking place (e.g. car checks, home maintenance checks)., • To ensure that the Home achieves, and maintains, an Ofsted grade of “good” or “outstanding" at all inspections., • To operate the Home within the budgetary constraints as agreed with the Operations Manager, and participate in annual finance reviews of the Home., • To ensure all supervisions and appraisals are completed within agreed timeframes., • Do you hold a NVQ/QCF Level 3/4 Diploma in a relevant field? xrnqpay, • Residential Childcare: 2 years (required), • DBS Certificate (preferred)

Deputy Manager: Swadlincote Salary Up to £40,496* ( this is inclusive of £60 per sleep). £3.50+ over time rate. Since 2002, our client has been reaching out and changing lives. Our client is an established yet progressive company, operating Residential Childrens Homes and Independent Schools across the UK, looking after children and young people up to the age of 18. This one bed complex care home is rated highly and our client is genuinely a child focused provider that offers well funded and well staffed homes. We are looking for dynamic youth mentors who have a desire to engage, guide and bring a positive influence in the lives of the young people in our care. Training will be provided but the most important quality we are looking for is a commitment and a desire to bring about a positive change in the lives of young people. The successful candidate will have experience working in a Childrens Home and will already have achieved the Level 3 Diploma in Childrens Residential Care. Deputy Manager role will involve: Helping to create a positive environment for each young person with particular reference to his/ her safety, health and education. Helping to carry the homes ethos and values through to the young people and represent our client as a professional. Maintaining good professional practices in accordance with Ofsted Regulations and the Quality Care Standards for childrens homes. Engaging in the effective delivery of residential childcare in accordance with Company policies and procedures. Managing the Home in the absence of the Registered Manager Working on the floor alongside Childrens Residential Care Workers and the Young People Our normal shift patterns are on a rolling rota basis and our shift working hours are: 07.30am-23.00pm per shift, which means days of working can vary from week to week. Sleep in shifts are essential for this role. All applicants must have a valid manual UK/EU Driving Licence. A company application form will be required to be fully completed and returned prior to interview. This will be part of the offer process. We operate using Safer Recruitment at all times so any offer of employment would be dependent on the necessary checks and enhanced DBS. Salary Up to £40,496* ( this is inclusive of £60 per sleep) - dependent on experience, qualifications and based on 8 sleeps per month. Benefits Company pension 3% Employer Pension Contribution 224 hours Annual Leave Bank Holiday at Double Pay Competitive salary with incentivised overtime at plus £3.50 p/hour Free DBS Check Referral programme up to £500 Store discount Employee Wellbeing service Career Progression for all Roles Therapeutic training for all staff Monthly Recognition Awards Food Available on Shift Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Application question(s): We are currently unable to offer Sponsorship or Sponsorship Switch. Experience: Residential Child Care: 2 years (preferred) Licence/Certification: Manual Drivers Licence (required) Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care Qualification (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person TPBN1_UKTJ

The position offers a competitive salary between £33,000 and £39,000, along with an array of benefits like free childcare, enhanced sick pay, and career progression opportunities. This full-time role requires a Level 3 childcare qualification and management experience in Early Years.

This position includes benefits such as free childcare services, training opportunities, and employee assistance programs. A leading provider of childcare services in the United Kingdom is seeking a Before & After School Club Assistant to work flexible hours, supporting children aged 4-12 in after s

The role offers numerous benefits including 20 days annual leave, free childcare, and opportunities for career progression. The ideal candidate should hold a minimum Level 3 childcare qualification and have experience in Early Years settings.