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  • Childminder Assistant
    Childminder Assistant
    14 days ago
    £13–£15 hourly
    Part-time
    Erith

    Job Description Childminder Assistant (part-time) Job Title: Childminder Assistant (Variable Hours) Reports to: Peace Nweke Location: 38 West Street, DA8 1AF. Erith. Purpose of the Role To support the Childminder in providing a safe, caring, and stimulating environment where children can learn and develop through play, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. • Main Duties and Responsibilities – To drop children and pick them up from school., • Care and Support Assist with meeting children’s individual care needs, including feeding, toileting, and nappy changing., • Help children with daily routines such as meals, naps, and hygiene. Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and social skills., • Play and Learning Support the Childminder in planning and leading age-appropriate play, learning, and creative activities., • Engage with children in play to promote language, communication, and early learning., • Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities, outings, and group play. Safety and Safeguarding., • Help to maintain a safe, clean, and secure environment at all times., • Follow health and safety procedures, including risk assessments. Ensure safeguarding and child protection policies are followed, and immediately report any concerns to the Childminder., • Communication and Teamwork Work closely with the Childminder to ensure the smooth running of the setting., • Communicate effectively with children, the Childminder, and parents when required. Respect confidentiality at all times., • Professional Development Attend mandatory training (e.g. safeguarding, first aid, food hygiene) as required., • Keep up to date with policies, procedures, and guidance provided by the Childminder. Person Specification - • A genuine interest in working with children. Reliable, flexible, and able to work variable hours. Friendly, patient, and caring nature., • Good communication and teamwork skills. Willingness to undertake training and development., • This role is offered on a variable hour’s basis, with competitive pay (from12.71p/h), terms and condition as outlined in the Contract of Employment.

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  • Registered Manager
    Registered Manager
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    Dartford

    Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home Location: United Kingdom Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Probation Period: 3–6 months We are seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead a brand-new children’s residential home. This is a unique opportunity to join a long-term, growth-focused project and play a key role in establishing a high-quality, compliant, and nurturing home for children and young people. The successful candidate will be involved from the pre-registration stage, helping to shape the service, build the team, and ensure the home meets Ofsted standards and regulatory requirements. This role offers the opportunity to work with supportive ownership that is genuinely committed to delivering outstanding care and positive outcomes for children and young people, with potential opportunities to be involved in future residential home developments. Key Responsibilities Lead the registration process with Ofsted and ensure the home meets all regulatory standards. Develop and maintain a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for children and young people. Recruit, lead, and develop a high-performing care team. Ensure all staff follow safeguarding policies, procedures, and best practices. Maintain high standards of care planning, risk assessment, and documentation. Ensure the home operates in line with Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards. Promote positive outcomes for children, supporting their emotional, educational, and social development. Build strong relationships with local authorities, professionals, and families. Prepare for and manage Ofsted inspections, maintaining compliance at all times. About You We are ideally looking for someone who: Has previous experience as a Registered Manager, or is an experienced Deputy Manager ready to step up Has been involved in Ofsted registration and/or inspections Has strong knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations, safeguarding, and compliance Demonstrates excellent leadership and team development skills Is passionate about improving the lives and outcomes of children and young people Can confidently manage compliance, staff development, and service quality Requirements Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it) Experience working within children’s residential care Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding legislation Ability to lead, motivate, and support a team Enhanced DBS check (required) What We Offer Competitive salary (dependent on experience) Opportunity to lead a brand-new residential home Involvement from the pre-registration stage Supportive ownership with a focus on quality care and compliance Long-term career development within a growing organisation Opportunity to contribute to future residential home projects Probation Period The successful candidate will be subject to a probationary period of 3–6 months, during which performance, leadership capability, and suitability for the role will be reviewed. If you are a motivated leader who is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of an exciting new residential care project.

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