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Residential Childcare Support Worker Company: Bay View Childcare Location: Capernwray, Carnforth Contract: Full Time, Permanent Specific Hours: Shift pattern, 40 hours Salary: Base salary of £26,603.20 per annum, with the potential to earn up to £33,323.20 per annum with sleep-in shifts We're looking for warm, motivated Residential Childcare Support Workers to join our welcoming team at Bay View Childcare. You'll work in one of our family-style homes in Carnforth, supporting up to four young people. You'll help children aged 8-18 with social, emotional and behavioural needs to build confidence, develop life skills and achieve positive outcomes. A big part of your role will be creating a safe, nurturing and homely environment where every young person can thrive. All our homes are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, and we're looking for people who can help maintain these high standards. If you don't already hold a relevant qualification, you'll complete either the Level 3 Diploma or Level 4 Practitioner Apprenticeship within two years. A full UK driving licence is essential. Benefits • Competitive salary + up to £6,720 in sleep-in payments, 6-8 per month at £70 each, • Regular supervision and support, • Company Pension, • Employee Discount Scheme, • Wellbeing programmes, • Comprehensive training and ongoing CPD, • Clear promotion opportunities Key Responsibilities & Childcare Practice • Deliver high-quality care and key worker support, consistently meeting and exceeding Ofsted standards, • Build trusting, positive relationships with young people, their families and external professionals, • Contribute to individual care plans and support routines that develop confidence, life skills and positive outcomes, • Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming home environment, helping with daily tasks such as cooking and shopping, • Support children through daily activities, supervising closely and responding appropriately to worries, behaviours or conflict, • Record progress, behaviour, incidents and feedback accurately, ensuring clear communication with management, • Complete and follow risk assessments for all activities and uphold all policies, procedures and childcare regulations, • Act as a positive role model, encouraging belonging, inclusion and a culture of trust and teamwork across the home Bay View Childcare is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. You must be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care, Keywords:Child Care Worker, Location:Carnforth, ENG-LA5 9TY

£36,231 - £40,640 assuming good attendance and up to 4 sleep ins per month Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our shift leaders enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults – an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory! Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our shift leaders are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. You’ll be a part of taking care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. As a shift leader you will also make sure that the staff team are supported and the home is operating at our high standards, prepared to step up to deputise for the Team Leaders. We’re looking for someone able to relate to and build relationships with our young people. Compassionate, emotionally resilient, and supportive, you’ll also be able to provide the leadership that inspires your colleagues. We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you’ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get: Salary: Base salary of £30,991 - £35,400 Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you’ll do up to 4 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £3,840 per year) and £1,400 Attendance Allowance – assuming good attendance Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with 7 weeks’ holiday Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group – plus you could join our ‘Aspire’ future managers programme Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance – check out our benefits _ Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Meals provided while you’re at work Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our homes _ A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone’s differences as that’s what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You don’t need experience, but there are a few things we’ll be looking for from you: A ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations A full UK driving licence which you’ve held for at least 12 months If you don’t have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we’ll pay for you to study and support you every step of the way You’ll start life as a RSW by joining our ‘Care Academy’ – 4 weeks of off the job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people. At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click _. To view our ex-offenders policy please click _. Children’s Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH

Hours: Waking nights (4 on / 4 off) Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our night support workers are a part of enabling our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults – an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory! Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our night support workers are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. You’ll take care of the home and our young people through the night. There will be times when a young person wakes up in the middle of the night dealing with severe trauma, feeling ill, upset or just unable to sleep -having someone there that understands them and provide support in that moment can make a huge difference. Building a rapport and becoming someone our young people can trust in their time of need is what we are looking for. In quieter times we will need you to take care of tasks around the home such as paper work, cleaning and laundry. Working here is never dull, and the work really matters. It’s about tapping into each young person’s needs, personality and potential - and guiding them toward a positive future. We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you’ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get: Salary: Base salary of £29,449 - £32,496 Bonuses: £1,400 Attendance Allowance – assuming good attendance Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with 7 weeks’ holiday Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group – plus you could join our ‘Aspire’ future managers programme Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance – check out our benefits _ Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our homes _ A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone’s differences as that’s what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You don’t need experience, but there are a few things we’ll be looking for from you: A ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations A full UK driving licence which you’ve held for at least 12 months If you don’t have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we’ll pay for you to study and support you every step of the way You’ll start life as a NSO by joining our ‘Care Academy’ – 4 weeks of off the job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people. At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click _. To view our ex-offenders policy please click _. Children’s Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH

£36,231 - £40,640 assuming good attendance and up to 4 sleep ins per month Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our shift leaders enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults – an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory! Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our shift leaders are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. You’ll be a part of taking care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. As a shift leader you will also make sure that the staff team are supported and the home is operating at our high standards, prepared to step up to deputise for the Team Leaders. We’re looking for someone able to relate to and build relationships with our young people. Compassionate, emotionally resilient, and supportive, you’ll also be able to provide the leadership that inspires your colleagues. We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you’ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get: Salary: Base salary of £30,991 - £35,400 Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you’ll do up to 4 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £3,840 per year) and £1,400 Attendance Allowance – assuming good attendance Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with 7 weeks’ holiday Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group – plus you could join our ‘Aspire’ future managers programme Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance – check out our benefits _ Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Meals provided while you’re at work Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our homes _ A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone’s differences as that’s what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You don’t need experience, but there are a few things we’ll be looking for from you: A ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations A full UK driving licence which you’ve held for at least 12 months If you don’t have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we’ll pay for you to study and support you every step of the way You’ll start life as a RSW by joining our ‘Care Academy’ – 4 weeks of off the job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people. At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click _. To view our ex-offenders policy please click _. Children’s Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH

Ofsted Registered Manager (EBD, LD) – Residential Children’s Home (Ofsted Registered) Location: Lancaster (2-bedded Short Break Children’s Service)Salary: £55,000–£60,000 per annumHours: Monday–Friday, with flexibility to respond to urgent out-of-hours calls About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Ofsted Registered Manager (EBD, LD) to lead a new 2-bedded residential children’s home, providing short-break care for children with complex needs. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new service, deliver outstanding care, and make a real difference in the lives of children As our new Ofsted Registered Manager (EBD, LD) your responsibilities will include: • Lead and manage the home, ensuring care aligns with the service’s values and statement of purpose., • Oversee daily operations and maintain the highest standards of care and safeguarding., • Inspire, support, and develop your team through supervision, training, and professional development., • Foster a positive, child-focused team culture., • Build strong relationships with children, staff, and external stakeholders., • Ensure full compliance with Ofsted standards, Children’s Homes Regulations, and all relevant legislation. The successful Ofsted Registered Manager (EBD, LD) Will Have: Essential: • Level 5 Diploma in Children and Young People – Residential Childcare, • Ofsted Registered, • Minimum 2 years’ experience managing a residential children’s home, • Proven leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team, • Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and child care legislation, • Commitment to championing children’s rights and improving outcomes for looked-after children, • Resilience and professionalism under pressure, • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Desirable: • Experience of Ofsted inspections, achieving “Good” or “Outstanding”, • Experience supporting children with complex social, emotional, and learning needs, • Knowledge of trauma-informed or therapeutic care models Why Join: • Comprehensive Benefits: Career development, funded training, pension, referral bonuses, social events, and employee support programmes., • Meaningful Work: Make a lasting impact on the lives of children., • Supportive Environment: Join a positive, team-focused workplace., • Growth Opportunities: Structured training and professional development. Apply TodayThis is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Ofsted Registered Manager (EBD, LD) to lead a new residential children’s home and shape a high-quality service. #INDMM

Residential Childcare Support Worker (Sessional/Casual)Company : Bay ViewContract: CasualLocation: Capernwray, CarnforthSalary: £12.79 per hourWe're seeking a flexible Residential Childcare Support Worker to join our Bay View team on a casual basis , covering shifts as needed. You'll work in one of our family-style homes in Heysham or rural North Lancaster , supporting up to four young people.You'll help young people aged 8-18 with social, emotional, and behavioural needs, creating a safe and nurturing environment and helping maintain our Good/Outstanding Ofsted standards.You must be 21+ , hold a full UK driving licence , and have a Level 3 Diploma in Working with Children & Young People .Childcare Responsibilities:Provide high-quality childcare that consistently meets and exceeds Ofsted National Standards and Bay View Childcare policies.Help create and deliver individual care plans that support each young person's needs, wellbeing, and long-term outcomes.Build positive, trusting relationships with children, understanding their backgrounds and supporting them through daily routines and activities.Create a safe, inclusive, homely environment where children feel valued and supported.Actively supervise young people, respond to signs of distress, and de-escalate conflicts in line with policy.Maintain strong, professional communication with families, friends, and external professionals as required.Promote a culture of trust, respect, and positive behaviour across the home for both children and staff.Record all relevant information accurately, complete required paperwork, and follow safeguarding, health & safety, and risk assessment procedures.Participate in activities with children, support meal preparation, and help maintain the cleanliness and safety of the home.Fulfil all key-worker duties, including family communication, contributing to reviews, and ensuring each child is supported as an individual.Bay View is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. You must willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.TPBN1_UKTJ

Ofsted Registered Manager (EBD, LD) – Residential Children's Home (Ofsted Registered) Location: Lancaster (2-bedded Short Break Children's Service)Salary: £55,000–£60,000 per annumHours: Monday–Friday, with flexibility to respond to urgent out-of-hours callsAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Ofsted Registered Manager (EBD, LD) to lead a new 2-bedded residential children's home, providing short-break care for children with complex needs. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new service, deliver outstanding care, and make a real difference in the lives of childrenAs our new Ofsted Registered Manager (EBD, LD) your responsibilities will include:Lead and manage the home, ensuring care aligns with the service's values and statement of purpose.Oversee daily operations and maintain the highest standards of care and safeguarding.Inspire, support, and develop your team through supervision, training, and professional development.Foster a positive, child-focused team culture.Build strong relationships with children, staff, and external stakeholders.Ensure full compliance with Ofsted standards, Children's Homes Regulations, and all relevant legislation.The successful Ofsted Registered Manager (EBD, LD) Will Have:Essential:Level 5 Diploma in Children and Young People – Residential ChildcareOfsted RegisteredMinimum 2 years' experience managing a residential children's homeProven leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a teamStrong understanding of Ofsted regulations and child care legislationCommitment to championing children's rights and improving outcomes for looked-after childrenResilience and professionalism under pressureFull UK driving licence and access to a vehicleDesirable:Experience of Ofsted inspections, achieving “Good” or “Outstanding”Experience supporting children with complex social, emotional, and learning needsKnowledge of trauma-informed or therapeutic care modelsWhy Join:Comprehensive Benefits: Career development, funded training, pension, referral bonuses, social events, and employee support programmes.Meaningful Work: Make a lasting impact on the lives of children.Supportive Environment: Join a positive, team-focused workplace.Growth Opportunities: Structured training and professional development.Apply TodayThis is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Ofsted Registered Manager (EBD, LD) to lead a new residential children's home and shape a high-quality service.#INDMMTPBN1_UKTJ

Residential Childcare Support WorkerCompany: Bayview ChildcareLocation: LancasterContract: Full Time, PermanentSpecific Hours: Shift pattern, 40 hours per weekSalary: Base salary of £26,603.20 per annum, with the potential to earn up to £33,323.20 per annum with sleep-in shiftsWe're looking for warm, motivated Residential Childcare Support Workers to join our welcoming team at Bayview. You'll work in one of our family-style homes in Heysham or rural North Lancaster, each supporting up to four young people.You'll help children aged 8-18 with social, emotional and behavioural needs to build confidence, develop life skills and achieve positive outcomes. A big part of your role will be creating a safe, nurturing and homely environment where every young person can thrive. All our homes are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, and we're looking for people who can help maintain these high standards.If you don't already hold a relevant qualification, you'll complete a Level 3 Diploma or Level 4 Practitioner Apprenticeship within two years.A full UK driving licence is essential.BenefitsCompetitive salary and up to £6,720 in sleep-in payments, based on 6-8 per month at £70 eachRegular supervision and supportCompany pensionEmployee discount schemeWellbeing programmesComprehensive training and ongoing CPDClear promotion opportunitiesKey Responsibilities & Childcare PracticeDeliver high-quality care and key worker support, consistently meeting and exceeding Ofsted standardsBuild trusting, positive relationships with young people, their families and external professionalsContribute to individual care plans and support routines that develop confidence, life skills and positive outcomesMaintain a safe, clean and welcoming home environment, helping with daily tasks such as cooking and shoppingSupport children through daily activities, supervising closely and responding appropriately to worries, behaviours or conflictRecord progress, behaviour, incidents and feedback accurately, ensuring clear communication with managementComplete and follow risk assessments for all activities and uphold all policies, procedures and childcare regulationsAct as a positive role model, encouraging belonging, inclusion and a culture of trust and teamwork across the homeBay View is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.You must be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check if successful for the position.TPBN1_UKTJ

Turnaround Manager (Adults Residential Care) Location: Lancaster Salary: Negotiable Job Type: Fixed-Term Contract (6 Months) Hours: Full Time – 40 hours per week Diamond Search Recruitment is proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a respected specialist care provider, for an experienced Turnaround Manager to lead the improvement and stabilisation of an adults' residential home in Lancaster. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced care leader with a proven track record of driving service improvement within CQC-regulated environments. If you thrive on leading change, improving quality standards, and delivering positive outcomes, this could be the ideal next challenge. The successful candidate will be expected to take on CQC registration and be available for an immediate start (subject to pre-employment checks). The Role As Turnaround Manager, you will take full operational responsibility for the service, providing strong leadership to stabilise operations, improve regulatory compliance, and embed a culture of high-quality, person-centred care. Working closely with senior leadership, you will develop and deliver improvement plans while ensuring the safety, wellbeing and best outcomes for the people supported. Key Responsibilities Take overall operational leadership of the residential service. Act as the senior safeguarding lead, ensuring safe and effective car...

Registered Manager Location: Carnforth, LA6 House Size: 2 Bed Home (One Child Placed) Salary: £46,331 - £52,123 per annum + 10% discretionary bonus Benefits 33 days annual leave 10% discretionary annual bonus Funded relevant qualifications and training Auto-enrolment pension scheme (Scottish Widows) Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance (2 x basic salary) Medicash healthcare cash plan 24/7 GP access Dental and optical cashback Discounted gym memberships Blue Light Card discounts Employee referral scheme Salary sacrifice benefits platform Paid DBS/disclosure certificate renewals (where applicable) Paid professional membership fees (where applicable) Full induction and therapeutic parenting training Candidate Requirements Level 4 Children and Young People Practitioner Qualification (England), SCQF Level 7/HNC (Scotland), or Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification Minimum 2 years' experience within the last 5 years in children's residential care Minimum 1 year's experience within the last 5 years leading or supervising staff in a residential care setting Strong knowledge of safeguarding, regulatory compliance, and quality standards Excellent leadership and relationship-building skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Willingness to achieve Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (England) or SCQF Level 10 Care Services Leadership & Management (Scotland) Exception...

Pay: Up to £15.00 per hour Contract: Permanent & Temporary Opportunities Shift Pattern Week 1 Monday, Tuesday, Saturday & Sunday – 8:00am–8:00pm or 8:00pm–8:00am Week 2 Wednesday, Thursday & Friday – 8:00am–8:00pm or 8:00pm–8:00am This fixed two-week rolling rota offers consistency and supports a healthy work-life balance, with every other weekend worked. About the Service We are recruiting experienced Senior Care Assistants for a purpose-built residential and dementia care home supporting up to 67 residents aged 65 and over. Care is provided for individuals living with dementia, sensory impairments, Parkinson’s disease, stroke-related conditions, palliative care needs, and those requiring respite or long-term residential support. Key Responsibilities Lead and support the care team during shifts. Deliver high-quality personal care and promote resident independence. Administer or oversee medication in line with company procedures. Support mobility, transfers, and safe moving and handling practices. Monitor resident wellbeing and escalate concerns appropriately. Maintain accurate care records, risk assessments, and documentation. Support residents living with dementia and respond effectively to changing needs. Liaise with residents, families, and healthcare professionals. * Mentor and support Care Assistants ...

About The Company We are recruiting for a range of shift patterns, such as full time nights, with a minimum of 3 nights working alternate weekends. We are also recruiting for day staff, working 40 hours per week, on a rolling rota including alternate weekends. At Salutem Care and Education, we are dedicated to ensuring that the individuals we support receive exceptional, empowering care from a team of highly trained and compassionate staff, within environments that are both warm and nurturing. We pride ourselves on being innovative, solution-focused, and committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for every person in our care. About The Role This role is based within a residential care home, providing consistent support to residents in a safe and nurturing environment. The home operates on a round-the-clock basis, offering a range of shift patterns to ensure continuity of care at all times. This includes weekday, weekend, and overnight shifts, with staff working as part of a dedicated team to deliver high-quality care and support 24 hours a day, seven days a week As a Support Worker, you will be at the forefront of providing high-quality, enabling care. Every day brings new challenges and rewards, making this a truly fulfilling role. You'll be key in helping us achieve our goal of being the best in the field. Key Responsibilities: - Individual Outcome and Wellbeing: Implement person-centered support plans, promote independence, manage risks, encourage relationships, and ensure legal and best practice compliance. - Activity Planning: Develop flexible, engaging activity plans that promote autonomy and personal growth. - Health and Lifestyle: Support individuals in maintaining healthy lifestyles and managing their health needs. - Communication: Facilitate effective communication and maintain detailed, person-centered records. - Medication Management: Oversee medication processes and support individuals in self-administration. - Safety and Environment: Maintain a safe, clean-living environment and adhere to health and safety protocols. About You: - Compassionate and empathetic - Strong communication skills - Detail-oriented and organized - Proactive and innovative thinker - Committed to promoting diversity and inclusion - Team player with a collaborative spirit Apply Now! Don’t meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply! At Salutem Care and Education, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment guided by our core values. Your potential and alignment with our values might be exactly what we’re looking for—sometimes more so than your current experience. If you’re excited about the opportunity to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you! Our Core Values: ➡️Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential. ➡️Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes. ➡️Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support. ➡️Unique: Innovating without compromising quality. ➡️Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect. ➡️Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved. ➡️Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities. Why Choose Us? ✅Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support. ✅ Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support. ✅ Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance. ✅ Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities. Still not convinced? Recognised as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 by the Top Employers Institute. Named among the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces by Inspiring Workplaces. ♿ Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks

About The Company Beaumont College is a very special place. We provide highly personalised pathways for special school leavers, and we support them in the journey to become adults, and to live independent and fulfilling lives as far as possible. Our main college is located on a 7 acre site with a wide range of accommodation for students to live and learn. As part of the estates team, post holders will be skilled or semi-skilled in a tool-trade such as plumbing, carpentry or electrical work and be seeking an opportunity to use those skills as part of the management of the existing site, and support the process to move to a new site and continue the works there. The Beaumont College family work closely together to provide opportunities for special school leavers to prepare for full and busy lives as adults. Empathy, patience and understanding of special educational needs or a willingness and aptitude to learn are key to the postholders appointment. About The Role Job Title: Registered Nurse Reporting To: Head of Care Location: Beaumont College Hours: 40 per/week (Term Time Only 38 wks) Salary: £33,628.40 - £42,548.40, TTO About The Role To work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide safe, effective, person-centred nursing care and health support to individuals within our college and residential provision, including people with learning disabilities, autism and physical/complex health needs. The postholder will: Deliver high professional standards in line with the NMC Code, current legislation, and organisational policies and procedures. Provide practice leadership to care and support teams, strengthening quality, safety, and consistency of care across a 24-hour service. Support individuals to achieve the best possible outcomes, promoting independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing.Key responsibilties: A. Professional Practice & Governance • Maintain active NMC registration, practice within scope, and meet revalidation requirements. • Maintain professional development and evidence-based practice in line with the NMC Code, standards and guidance. • Contribute to the development and review of organisational policies, procedures and clinical pathways where appropriate. • Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical documentation and records (paper/electronic) in line with NMC and organisational requirements. • Comply with information governance and data protection requirements (including appropriate confidentiality and information sharing). B. Person-Centred Nursing Care (College) • Undertake nursing assessments and develop, implement and review person-centred care plans, health action plans and risk assessments. • Deliver and oversee nursing interventions and clinical procedures as required: • Catheter care/catheterisation • Enteral feeding support (PEG/NG) • Tracheostomy care and suction (where applicable) • Wound/pressure area care and tissue viability support • Epilepsy care planning and seizure management support • Oxygen Management • Promote health and wellbeing through health surveillance, health promotion and early intervention, enabling access to learning and meaningful activities. • Recognise deterioration, respond appropriately, and escalate to relevant health professionals/emergency services in line with policy. C. Medicines Management • Ensure safe handling, administration, storage and disposal of medicines in line with legislation, organisational policy and professional standards. • Support medicines optimisation, PRN protocols (where used), allergy awareness, and accurate e-MAR documentation. • Identify, report and support investigation of medicines incidents/near misses, promoting learning and improvement. D. Safeguarding & Risk Management • Maintain competence in safeguarding children and adults (as relevant to the service) and follow organisational safeguarding procedures. • Act in the best interests of individuals and escalate concerns promptly where abuse or risk is suspected. • Support the Service Manager/Clinical Lead with risk assessment, management of incidents, and implementation of learning. • Promote safe environments through infection prevention and control, health & safety compliance, and safe use of equipment. E. Communication & Multi-Agency Working • Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships based on mutual respect. • Communicate effectively with individuals, families, advocates, and staff, making reasonable adjustments for communication and sensory needs. • Liaise with external professionals and agencies (e.g., GP, Community LD Team, SALT, OT, physiotherapy, dietetics, specialist nurses) to ensure continuity of care. • Contribute to robust admission, transition and discharge planning, ensuring safe and coordinated care. F. Practice Leadership, Observations & Competency (Key Requirement) • Provide visible practice leadership across the college and residential setting, modelling high standards and supporting safe decision-making. • Complete practice observations of care delivery (e.g., medicines practice, IPC, documentation, dignity/respect, delegated health tasks) and provide timely feedback and coaching to improve outcomes. • Undertake and/or support competency assessments for support staff and nurses (as appropriate), including: • Medicines administration and related processes • Delegated Health tasks (where delegated and within policy) • Record keeping and care planning standards • Infection prevention and control practices • Support induction, mentoring and ongoing development of staff, promoting reflective practice and lifelong learning. • Ensure appropriate delegation and oversight, monitoring outcomes to maintain safe and effective care. G. Quality Improvement & Service Contribution • Contribute to audits, quality reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives using feedback, incident learning and reflective practice. • Support the management of compliments and complaints in line with policy, ensuring learning is shared and embedded. • Participate in staff meetings, supervision/clinical supervision and appraisal (PDP). Support effective and efficient use of resources and contribute to procurement decisions where required Our Core Values Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential. Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes. Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support. Unique: Innovating without compromising quality. Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect. Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved. Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities. Why Choose Us? Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support. Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support. Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance. Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities. Still not convinced? We have been recognised as a Top Employer 2026 in the United Kingdom. We have been named as a Top 50 Inspiring Workplace Uk & Ireland We are a Disability confident committed company. We have a high percentage of Good or Outstanding homes and all our childrens home are rated Good or Outstanding. Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed-Term Contract (6 Months) Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: TBD Location: Lancaster We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and resilient Turnaround Manager to lead the immediate stabilisation and improvement of a regulated residential service. This is initially a 6-month fixed-term contract, with the opportunity to progress into a permanent Registered Manager position for the right candidate. This is a challenging yet highly rewarding opportunity for a confident leader who can quickly establish operational control, strengthen team culture, and drive sustainable improvements. The successful candidate will be an experienced Registered Manager who is ready to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact within a service undergoing positive change. About the role As Turnaround Manager, you will take full operational responsibility for stabilising the service while preparing it for long-term success. You will provide visible, hands-on leadership, ensuring the service delivers safe, person-centred support while maintaining full compliance with CQC standards and safeguarding requirements. You will work closely with the existing team to embed positive cultural change, improve quality standards, strengthen governance, and build staff confidence. This role requires a leader who enjoys being present within the service, leading by example, and supporting teams through periods of change. The service supports 27 young adults aged 17–21 who are enrolled on a three-year educational programme within a specialist college setting. Approximately 30 students live on site, and the successful candidate will work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure positive outcomes for every individual. Key Responsibilities • Take immediate operational control of the service, ensuring stability, safety, and regulatory compliance, • Act as the designated safeguarding lead, ensuring robust safeguarding systems and responses are in place, • Address regulatory shortfalls and implement improvement and action plans in line with CQC expectations, • Provide strong leadership across staffing, including rota management, supervision, performance, and culture change, • Stabilise day-to-day operations and ensure consistent, safe service delivery, • Embed effective governance, quality assurance, and audit systems, • Drive improvements in care planning, risk management, and record keeping, • Work closely with CQC, local authorities, commissioners, and external professionals, • Lead performance management processes and challenge poor practice where required, • Ensure staff are supported through change, while maintaining high expectations and accountability, • Develop sustainable systems and contribute to structured handover and succession planning About You • Significant experience as a Registered Manager or senior operational leader within a CQC-regulated service., • Ability to take immediate ownership of a service and lead operational improvement from day one., • Experience leading teams through organisational or cultural change., • Confident using electronic care management systems within a largely paperless environment., • Strong working knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding, governance, and quality assurance., • A visible, hands-on leadership style with excellent communication and decision-making skills., • Proven ability to motivate teams, challenge poor practice, and embed positive, sustainable change., • Eligibility to register with CQC (or currently registered) desirable., • Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification (or equivalent) desirable. Benefits • Bereavement Support, Counselling, support groups, resources, • Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 emotional, financial, legal support, Suicide Awareness Training, Free awareness modules, advice, • FREE Online GP, 24/7 private consultations, prescriptions, Health Cash Plan & Life Assurance, • Tips and resources for credit management, • Gym Discounts, • Home and gym workout tutorials, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Activities for you and your family, • Many more About the Organisation Our client is a specialist care provider committed to delivering exceptional, empowering support to adults with complex needs. Their services are designed to feel safe, homely, and inclusive, with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and positive outcomes. They invest in their people, creating supportive working environments where leaders and teams can thrive and grow. Apply Now If you're an experienced and passionate care professional ready to take the next step in your career, Apply Now to join our client's dedicated team and make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. At Olive Recruit, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that embraces diversity and promotes inclusivity. Our core values, Integrity, Impact, Inclusivity, and Innovation, guide our efforts to create an environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to excel. As a recruitment agency, we prioritize sourcing and placing diverse candidates with our clients, recognizing that diverse perspectives are essential for business success and inclusive work environments. We take great pride in celebrating the unique backgrounds and experiences of our team members and candidates. By embracing these different perspectives, we not only create a great place to work but also better serve our clients. Your individuality is what makes our team strong. Join us in championing our values and building a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to share this commitment and participate fully in safeguarding training and processes. The successful applicant will undergo a free enhanced disclosure from the disclosure barring service & other compliance checks required

We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead our children’s residential home, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance and outcomes for young people. Requirements: Management experience within young people’s residential services RMA / NVQ 4 in Leadership & Management / ILM Level 5 (or willingness to commence within 3 months) Excellent working knowledge of Children’s Homes National Minimum Standards & The Children’s Act 2010 Ability to cope with emotionally challenging situations and remain calm under pressure What we offer: Competitive salary + performance-related bonus Supportive and progressive organisation with clear career pathways Ongoing training and professional development If you are a strong, compassionate leader ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people, we’d love to hear from you. SCR social care is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of vulnerable adults / children as a priority. This is reflected in our pre-employment checks and requirement to verify and check the identity and references of all applicants