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  • Kitchen Manager - Enhanced DBS
    Kitchen Manager - Enhanced DBS
    1 day ago
    £20–£21 hourly
    Full-time

    About the Role We are seeking an experienced and motivated Kitchen Manager to lead our catering operation in a fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership skills, a passion for high-quality food, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and safety. This position requires an Enhanced DBS check, as you will be working in a regulated environment (e.g. school, care home, or vulnerable groups setting). Key Responsibilities • Oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring efficient service, • Lead, train, and motivate kitchen staff to deliver high-quality meals, • Plan menus in line with nutritional guidelines and budget requirements, • Manage stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships, • Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations (HACCP), • Maintain accurate records and documentation, • Monitor food quality, presentation, and portion control, • Work collaboratively with wider teams (e.g. care staff, teachers, or management) Requirements • Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or Senior Chef, • Strong leadership and team management skills, • Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain), • Good knowledge of allergen management and food safety legislation, • Excellent organisational and communication skills, • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities, • Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to undergo a check) What We Offer • Competitive salary package, • Supportive and friendly working environment, • Opportunities for training and development, • Regular working hours (depending on setting), • Pension scheme and company benefits Safeguarding Statement We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and/or vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo Enhanced DBS screening and reference checks in line with safer recruitment practices. How to Apply To apply, please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience. ##

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  • Registered Manager
    Registered Manager
    1 day ago
    Full-time
    Wembley

    Purpose of the Role To take full responsibility for the leadership, management, and regulatory compliance of a 3‑bed EBD children’s home. The Registered Manager ensures the delivery of high‑quality, trauma‑informed care in line with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Ofsted’s Quality Standards. The role is accountable for safeguarding, staff development, operational excellence, and achieving positive outcomes for children. Key Responsibilities 1. Leadership & Operational Management • Provide strong, child‑centred leadership that promotes safety, stability, and emotional wellbeing., • Ensure the home operates in full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards., • Maintain and regularly review the Statement of Purpose., • Develop and implement policies, procedures, and operational systems., • Ensure the home is adequately staffed at all times and manage the rota effectively., • Oversee health & safety, fire safety, and environmental risk management. 2. Safeguarding & Risk Management • Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the home., • Ensure all safeguarding concerns are reported, recorded, and escalated appropriately., • Lead on risk assessments and behaviour support planning., • Maintain oversight of incidents, patterns, and trends to reduce risk and improve outcomes. 3. Staff Management & Development • Recruit, train, supervise, and develop the residential care team., • Provide monthly reflective supervision and annual appraisals., • Build a positive, supportive team culture grounded in trauma‑informed practice., • Manage staff performance, under‑performance, and professional conduct. 4. Care Planning & Child Outcomes • Oversee admissions, ensuring suitability and compatibility with existing residents., • Lead on care plans, placement plans, behaviour plans, and risk assessments., • Ensure children’s health, education, identity, and emotional needs are met., • Promote independence, life skills, and community engagement., • Maintain strong relationships with social workers, families, schools, and external agencies. 5. Quality Assurance & Compliance • Maintain high standards of recording, auditing, and regulatory compliance., • Prepare the home for Ofsted inspections and respond to regulatory feedback., • Complete Regulation 45 reports and contribute to continuous improvement., • Ensure all decisions are clearly recorded on children’s files. 6. Financial & Resource Management • Manage budgets, staffing costs, and resources effectively., • Ensure the home operates sustainably and within financial parameters., • Oversee procurement, maintenance, and external contracts. 7. On‑Call & Availability • Participate in the on‑call rota to support staff and respond to emergencies., • Provide flexible working hours when required to meet the needs of the home. Person Specification Essential • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a senior role within children’s residential care., • Strong understanding of trauma, attachment, and EBD behaviours., • Excellent safeguarding knowledge and decision‑making skills., • Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a staff team., • Strong communication, organisational, and problem‑solving skills., • Ability to work flexibly, including on‑call duties., • Commitment to child‑centred, therapeutic practice. Desirable • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Residential Childcare) or willingness to complete., • Experience opening or developing a new children’s home., • Full UK driving licence.

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  • Senior Room Leader / 3rd in Charge
    Senior Room Leader / 3rd in Charge
    2 months ago
    £16.3 hourly
    Full-time
    Chiswick, London

    Busy Bees Benefits • Competitive salary, • Ongoing professional development and career progression, • Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!, • 50% childcare discount, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus, • Menopause support through Peppy, • Financial support through Salary Finance, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI), • Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. What to Expect as a Senior Nursery Room Leader: • Ensure that educational strategies and practices are consistent across multiple rooms., • Lead the planning and delivery of activities, adapting the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of the children., • Mentor and develop Room Leaders, promoting a collaborative and high-performing team., • Oversee the wellbeing and safeguarding of children, making necessary adaptations to support children with additional needs., • Foster strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child's development., • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding protocols across the centre. Ideal Candidate: • Level 3 qualification or above in early years education., • Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory or leadership experience ideally as a Senior Nursery Room Leader, Senior Nursery Room Manager or Senior Nursery Practitioner., • Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills., • Ability to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for both children and team members. Take the next step in your leadership career at Busy Bees—apply today!

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