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Would you like to work in a Children’s home that makes a positive, lasting impact on children’s lives? Do you have great team-leading skills? Do you have a passion for working with children with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties, including mental health, learning difficulties and neurodiverse needs? If your answer is yes, Hays Children Homes are seeking a Team Leader, who will be an integral part of the team, placing children at the heart of everything we do. Responsibilities of the role: Ensuring a high standard of care and support is available to each child whilst on duty Ensuring all practices in place are in line with the requirements of current legislation and the expectations of the relevant regulatory bodies Hold an active role in the induction, supervision, training, and appraisal of the support staff you hold responsibility for Actively working with senior to promote safe practices in positive handling, ensuring matters such as routine check-ups and appointments are maintained On occasion you may be required to provide cover for the Homes Deputy Manager, under the direction of the management team. Be an appropriate role model for staff and children at all times Completing and maintaining relevant trainings, such as safeguarding Requirements for the role: A minimum of 2 Years's childcare experience Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent Must have a passion for supporting young people Must be aged 22 or over, with at least 2 years' experience in a residential setting. Hours: 36 hrs. p/w Pay: Up to 35k p/a depending on experience, (+ sleep in shift allowance) Access to the workplace pension scheme. If you want to develop your career and make a real difference to a child or young person's life, apply to be a Team Leader with Hays Children’s Homes today. The recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce, with appropriate vetting procedures. Successful applicants will be appointed, subject to references and an enhanced DBS check. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: Up to £35,000.00 per year Ability to commute/relocate: Bromley, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s): Do you hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent? Do you have at least 2 years experience in residential childcare? Work Location: In person

Job description We are highly focussed on development and safety but also vitally important to us, is that our children have an enjoyable learning experience. We provide a caring, secure environment through individual attention and group activities and to organise an appropriate range of leisure activities for children between the ages of 3 to 11. Main Responsibilities: Delivery of After School Provision - To lead, manage and deliver quality childcare provision in a safe, fun and learning environment, to lead the Playworker team to fulfil the aims and vision of Beams of Light. - To manage, lead and motivate a team of playworkers to the deliver safe, creative and stimulating play activities to meet the needs of children aged between 3 and 11 years of age. - To endeavour to meet the individual needs of all the children attending the club and to provide a warm and caring environment. - Supervise children in all aspects of their play, indoors and outdoors, on and off site (including external trips). - Develop positive relationships with children and meet their individual needs. - Provide full care for the children including delivery of children to school, collection from school and the safe delivery to parents and/or named carers. - Act as Key worker and ensure all staff complete EYFS learning journeys competently. - Administer First Aid as appropriate. - Maintain a safe and secure environment by carrying out safety checks and report problems and risks to the centre manager and premises officer. As agreed with the centre manager to ensure day to day maintenance is upheld. - Prepare healthy snacks in accordance with the settings healthy eating policy and meet the required standards of hygiene, health & safety. - Establish good relationships with parents and the local school encouraging two-way communication, feedback and dealing with complaints. - Undertake cleaning and tidying duties and ensure rotas are adhered to. - Ensure equality and diversity is encouraged and observed by all playworkers and children attending the setting. Management and Administration - Lead staff meetings ensuring every member of the team has an equal voice to put forward ideas for activities, trips, themed days, fundraising events, and service improvement. - Undertake administration duties to support the management committee including staff appraisal, disciplinaries, performance reviews, record keeping and petty cash control. - To effectively manage the occupancy levels of the after school club, managing the registers, waiting list and offering childcare places. Promoting and marketing Beams of Light effectively to maintain occupancy. - Be aware of all up to date Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity practices and put into practice within the setting. - To act as the SENCO lead when the centre manager is not present. - To act as the Child Protection lead when the centre manager is not present. - To ensure all fire and safety checks are completed daily and ensure practice fire drills are rehearsed on a regular basis. - To ensure that adequate standards of hygiene are maintained throughout the after school club. - Develop professional working relationships with the school, all relevant professionals and authorities including the local authority and Ofsted - Maintain all records relating to the management of the setting ensuring confidentiality and data protection of the children, families, staff and committee. - Undertake training as required by the organisation or registering authority and contribute to professional development. - Ensure all staff complete mandatory training and that staff are encouraged to keep a reflective portfolio. - Be part of the recruitment team and ensure new staff receive a thorough and welcoming induction. - Work within agreed policies and guidelines and work within an equal opportunities framework. Ensure the setting is kept up to date with new legislation and guidance on managing an after school care setting, Ofsted and charity commission legislation. Qualification preference: Safeguarding training/ Child Protection First Aid Training Health and Safety Food Hygiene Salary - £18 an hour, 3 hours a day Location - Magdalen Road, London (Beatrix Potter School) Contract Type - Permanent, Part time, Employed Weekly hours - 15 hours per week Operates - from 2:45pm to 6pm daily - Term Time Only Applications will be considered as they are received. Interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close the adverts early for example, where we received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Therefore, please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post. Job Type: Part-time Pay: £18.00 per hour Schedule: Monday to Friday Experience: Childcare: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: DBS (preferred) Safeguarding Certificate (preferred) Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate (preferred) First Aid Certification (preferred) Paediatric First Aid Certification (preferred) NVQ Level 3 in Childcare (required) Work Location: In person Expected start date: 14/10/2024

Full job description Our values start with our people, join a team that values you! We are the nation’s largest off-price retailer with over 2,000 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience. As part of our team, you will experience: Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution Our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community. Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams. GENERAL PURPOSE: Responsible for the management and supervision of all areas assigned by the Store Manager and follows policies in regard to Customers, Associates and merchandising. Responsible for learning all phases of Store operations. In the absence of the Store Manager, the Assistant Manager is responsible for leading the entire operation of the Store to ensure that Company standards and best practices are consistently met. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: General Operating Requirements: Leads all Company Best Practices and maximizes productivity by minimizing steps and touches while working. Assists in the analysis of Store reports to evaluate controllable expenses and overall Store performance. Communicates any variances to Company standards to the Store Manager. Ensures proper scheduling of Associates to meet business objectives. Ensures compliance with all State, Local and Federal regulations. Ensures scheduling and completion of all Associate cleaning tasks throughout the store, including restrooms. Accepts special assignments as directed by Leadership. Responsible for payroll administration including daily punch edits, Associate scheduling compliance, Sunday payroll transmission, and Payroll reporting as needed. Organizational Development: Assists in recruiting, hiring, training and developing non-exempt Associates. Ensures compliance of Ross personnel policies and procedures. Assists with Associate Relations issues by communicating any incidents to the Store Manager or District Manager as needed. Expense Control: Assists in the management of and continuous monitoring of actual expenditures to be within budget. Controls payroll hours to plan, as the primary controllable expense, as well as adjusting to current business trends. Maintaining a Safe & Secure Environment: Understands that safety is the number one priority and practices safe behaviors in everything they do. Ensures all Associates understand and can execute emergency operating procedures. Maintains adherence to Company safety policies and ensures the safety of Associates and Customers. Assists in the facilitation of monthly safety meetings. Customer Service: Treats all Customers, Associates, and other leaders with respect. Demonstrates courtesy, friendliness, and professionalism at all times. Recognizes Associates using Company recognition programs. Executes Customer service programs and Merchandise Presentation programs through Associate training and program supervision. Supervises and coaches Retail Associates in providing efficient and friendly service at the registers, Customer Service desk, fitting rooms, sales floor, etc. Personal and Store Brand: Represents and supports the Company brand at all times. Maintains and models a professional appearance, in accordance with the Company Dress Code. Reinforces the Company Dress Code at all times. Manages Store to ensure a clean, neat, easy to shop environment. Maintains a high standard of housekeeping with help of contracted maintenance personnel and Ross Associates. Ensures scheduling and completion of all Associate cleaning tasks throughout the store, including restrooms. Merchandise Processing and In-Store Marketing Ensures recovery, sizing and markdowns are completed to Company standards through teaching, assigning tasks, and following up per Company best practice. Ensures merchandise is presented and organized according to Company merchandising guidelines. Urgently manages merchandise processing to the sales floor within the expected Company timeframe. Loss Prevention: Assists with training Associates on Loss Prevention awareness and Store shortage goals. As a representative of Ross Leadership, demonstrates integrity and honesty in all interactions with Associates and Customers. Safeguards confidential information, cash and credit card information and merchandise. Understands and complies with the Loss Prevention Awareness Program and is responsible for Store Loss Prevention which includes maintaining a large Customer service presence on the sales floor, Customer and Associate engagement and heightened Loss Prevention awareness. Assists in leading the annual inventory process including preparation and execution of inventory guidelines. Monitors mark-out-of-stock policy to ensure proper administration. Ensures Public View Monitor (PVM) system is maintained properly. COMPETENCIES: Manages Work Processes Business Acumen Plans, Aligns & Prioritizes Builds Talent Collaborates Leading by Example Communicates Effectively Ensures Accountability & Execution QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED: Two or more years of Store or Assistant Store Manager experience in a retail environment. Must demonstrate the ability to supervise, motivate and communicate positively to Store Associates at all levels. Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize those tasks, give direction and follow through to completion. Ability to set priorities and exercise independent judgment. Maintain high quality of Customer service. Fluency in English. Ability to work evenings and weekends. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations commonly used in retail environments. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA: Ability to use all Store equipment, including PDTs, registers and PC as required. Ability to spend up to 100% of working time standing, walking, and moving around the Store. Ability to regularly bend at the waist, squat, kneel, climb, carry, reach, and stoop. Ability to occasionally push, pull and lift more than 25 lbs. Ability to use janitorial equipment, rolling racks, ladders and other assigned supplies. Certain assignments may require other qualifications and skills. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct supervision of all non-exempt Associates. DISCLAIMER This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion. Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.