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Are you an experienced leader with a strong understanding of Ofsted compliance, governance, and strategic oversight? Karisla Limited is seeking a Responsible Individual to provide leadership and direction across its newly re purposed children’s residential home specialising in complex care. This is a vital senior role that ensures the highest standards of care, compliance, and safeguarding are embedded throughout the service. This opportunity offers flexibility, professional autonomy, and a chance to play a key part in the growth of a high-quality service. You will work directly with the Registered Manager, Directors, and wider senior team to achieve and sustain excellence in Ofsted standards. Your Responsibilities: * Provide clear strategic leadership and direction to ensure the home operates in full compliance with Ofsted regulations and company policies. * Support the Registered Manager through supervision, guidance, and performance oversight. * Ensure effective governance arrangements are in place, promoting accountability and continuous improvement. * Lead on Ofsted registration processes, inspections, and quality assurance. * Maintain robust relationships with local authorities and external agencies. * Review and monitor reports, audits, and outcomes to identify areas for development. * Promote a culture of transparency, safeguarding, and child-centred practice. What We’re Looking For: ...

Job Description: Registered Manager - EBD children's home Accountable to: Operations Director (Nominated Individual), Senior Leadership Team Hours of Employment: Full time - 40 hours per week, plus on call duties as required to meet the needs of the organisation. Salary: £42-47k per annum plus bonus scheme. Annual Leave: 28 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays. Organisation Overview: Our client is currently a small, EBD children provider, providing care to vulnerable children with varying needs. We feel that this is a unique opportunity for the right candidate, as they will be able to develop the existing service and have the autonomy to grow the service responsibly. They are a provider committed to offering high-quality care, support and education to children in a safe and nurturing environment. With a strong emphasis on person-centred care, our organisation aims to provide exceptional care and support while adhering to industry regulations and best practices. It is a contractual requirement for all employees across the organisation to comply with the missions and values as set out below: Our Mission: Our mission is to deliver a supportive and empowering service which enables us to deliver high quality support, care, and education. Our core values and principles promote accountability which enables us to stay focused on well-being, keeping people safe from harm and supporting them to achieve their full potential. Our Values: Supportive: We provide caring, compassionate, and dedicated, support, care, and education to ensure people are safe and can thrive. Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description. Accountable: We hold our support, care, and education services accountable to the highest standards of safeguarding, integrity, transparency, ethics, and regulatory standards. Focused: We stay focused on understanding each person's uniqueness through a person-centred approach. We see the whole person to provide tailored support, care, and education for every individual's needs on what makes the biggest difference in their lives. Empowering: We empower people by building trusting relationships that focus on their strengths, dignity, and potential. Through compassionate support, care, and education we encourage and strive to achieve positive outcomes that enable people to reach their full potential. Job Summary: The Registered Manager is responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the supported living service, providing leadership and guidance to the staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting the well-being of the service users. This role plays a crucial part in creating a safe and nurturing environment that supports the personal growth and development of the service users in our service. Key Responsibilities: 1. Management and Leadership: • Provide strong leadership and supervision to all staff members., • Foster a positive and collaborative team culture, promoting teamwork and professional development., • Ensure staff adherence to policies, procedures, and ethical guidelines. 2. Operations and Compliance: • Oversee the daily operations of the facility, including safety, maintenance, and resource allocation., • Ensure strict adherence to OFFSTED regulations and compliance with relevant legislation and quality standards., • Ensure the well-being, safety, and positive development of all service users., • Oversee case management processes, including assessments, support plans, and progress monitoring., • Address critical incidents and provide crisis intervention as needed. 4. Staff Development: • Identify training needs and provide or facilitate training and professional development opportunities for staff., • Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback., • Manage staffing levels, recruitment, and scheduling to ensure adequate coverage. 5. Quality Assurance: • To work closely with the quality director and their team to ensure systems and processes are embedded across the service., • Implement and monitor quality assurance systems to track and improve service delivery., • Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements to enhance service user's outcomes. 6. Financial Management: • Liaise with the accounts manager over the service budget, including expenditure tracking and financial reporting., • Ensure efficient resource allocation and cost-effective operations. 7. Community Engagement: • Build and maintain positive relationships with community organisations, government agencies, and other stakeholders. Qualification and Experience: • A level 5 diploma Leadership & management or the ability to work towards., • Full UK driving licence., • Substantial experience in a managerial role within a supported Children setting., • Strong understanding of offsted regulations and compliance requirements., • Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills., • Knowledge of local resources and support services for service users., • Ability to work independently and collaboratively. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Job Description: Registered Manager - EBD children's home Accountable to: Operations Director (Nominated Individual), Senior Leadership Team Hours of Employment: Full time - 40 hours per week, plus on call duties as required to meet the needs of the organisation. Salary: £42-47k per annum plus bonus scheme. Annual Leave: 28 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays. Organisation Overview: Our client is currently a small, EBD children provider, providing care to vulnerable children with varying needs. We feel that this is a unique opportunity for the right candidate, as they will be able to develop the existing service and have the autonomy to grow the service responsibly. They are a provider committed to offering high-quality care, support and education to children in a safe and nurturing environment. With a strong emphasis on person-centred care, our organisation aims to provide exceptional care and support while adhering to industry regulations and best practices. It is a contractual requirement for all employees across the organisation to comply with the missions and values as set out below: Our Mission: Our mission is to deliver a supportive and empowering service which enables us to deliver high quality support, care, and education. Our core values and principles promote accountability which enables us to stay focused on well-being, keeping people safe from harm and supporting them to achieve their full potential. Our Values: Supportive: We provide caring, compassionate, and dedicated, support, care, and education to ensure people are safe and can thrive. Accountable: We hold our support, care, and education services accountable to the highest standards of safeguarding, integrity, transparency, ethics, and regulatory standards. Focused: We stay focused on understanding each person's uniqueness through a person-centred approach. We see the whole person to provide tailored support, care, and education for every individual's needs on what makes the biggest difference in their lives. xrnqpay Empowering: We empower people by building trusting relationships that focus on their strengths, dignity, and potential. Throu

Registered Manager - Ofsted Regulated Children's EBD Home. Strong understanding of safeguarding, Ofsted standards & care regulations.

Job Overview Premier Recruitment Hub is recruiting for an experienced and highly organised Care Coordinator / Disability Manager to join a growing domiciliary care service based in Orsett, Thurrock. This is a fast-paced, hands-on hybrid role that combines care coordination, rota management, staff supervision, recruitment, and community-based support. You will play a key role in ensuring safe, consistent, and high-quality care delivery across the service. This role is ideal for someone who is confident making decisions, thrives in a busy care environment and is comfortable balancing office-based coordination with real-time operational challenges in the community. Key Responsibilities • Coordinate and manage domiciliary care packages across the community, • Plan and maintain accurate staff rotas to ensure safe service delivery, • Oversee recruitment, screening, interviews, and onboarding of care staff, • Carry out service user reviews and ensure care plans are accurate and up to date, • Conduct spot checks, supervisions, and performance monitoring of staff, • Liaise with families, social workers, healthcare professionals, and external agencies, • Support administrative duties including invoicing and payroll processes, • Respond quickly to changes in care needs and operational issues, • Participate in an on-call rota (approximately 1 in 4 weekends), • Provide hands-on support and cover care shifts when required About You (Essential Requirements) We are looking for someone who is not only experienced, but reliable, proactive, and confident under pressure. • Proven experience within domiciliary care (essential), • Experience in care coordination, senior care, or supervisory roles, • Strong understanding of safeguarding, CQC standards, and compliance, • Excellent organisational and communication skills, • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, • Calm, solutions-focused approach when dealing with staffing or service issues, • Willingness to take a hands-on approach when required (this is not office-only), • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential) What’s on Offer • Competitive salary: £32,000 – £35,000, • Opportunity to step into a key operational role within a growing care provider, • Ongoing training and professional development, • Supportive leadership team, • Varied, rewarding role with real impact on people’s lives Important Information This is not a purely office-based role, you must a full driving licence and have your own vehicle. The successful candidate must be comfortable working across both office and community settings, participating in on-call duties, and stepping in to support care delivery when required. Apply Now Interviews are being held ASAP, and early applications are strongly encouraged. Care Coordinator, Disability Manager, Domiciliary Care, Home Care, Care Manager, Care Supervisor, Care Team Leader, Social Care, Supported Living, Care Planning, Care Rota Coordinator, Staff Supervision, Community Care, Learning Disabilities, LD Services, Care Recruitment, Essex Care Jobs, Thurrock Care Jobs

Welcome to IFG, we are one of the fastest growing, education catering companies in the country and were recently awarded Education Caterer of the year at the Foodservice Catey Awards. IFG is has 4 amazing brands, Cucina, Innovate, Hutchison & Chapter One. We're not going to bore you with a long list of empty adjectives, we want one simple thing: awesome people to help us feed more children better food. The role… Job Title: Chef Manager School Location: New School in the Dartford Area DA9 Working Days: Monday to Friday Shifts & Working hours: 6.30/7am-4/4.30pm (45 hours per week) Working Weeks: 42 weeks per year ( term time, inset days and 3 additional weeks) Pay Details: £35,000 per year Benefits: Bonus potential of up to 10% of salary (Companies Discression), Free meals onshift & IFG uniform Company pension and other great IFG benefits Your Background… We're open to people with great cooking and people management skills. You will be an experienced Chef Manager, used to cooking using fresh seasonal ingredients at volume, managing your kitchen and liaising directly with onsite clients. As manager you will head up the team, making sure service runs smoothly and that all due diligence is adhered to. We're not in the business of making school food, we're here to make good food, after all, that's why our clients and customers love us! What's in it for me? So maybe you fancy working somewhere close to home, with daytime hours, and with your weekends and evenings free? Not to mention all school holidays off, giving you the opportunity for some great work-life balance. As an added bonus a free meal is supplied on shift! (and uniform) We'll give you a place to grow and a career to be proud of. There are loads of free qualifications and career development opportunities to be had and we've got a staff discount scheme at over 850 retailers! We also run monthly opportunities for the best teams to win shopping vouchers... Next steps… If you think you've got what it takes, and the times above suit you, we'd love to hear from you! An interview and kitchen visit will be required for this role. IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children, and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure and children's barred list check, which IFG will pay for. We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements. TPBN1_UKCT

Family Coordinator Location: Dartford- Free Parking Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45 AM - 5:30 PM (1-hour lunch break) Office Based Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? Do you think you would have a knack for matching families and supporting vulnerable children? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our client's team as a Family Coordinator! Join a friendly and dynamic team where support and collaboration are at the forefront. You'll be working closely with a dedicated manager and fellow long standing team members who value energy and fit. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause while enjoying a supportive work environment. About the Role: As a Family Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in coordinating family finding for children in need of stable and nurturing homes. You will be responsible for identifying suitable families, liaising with Local Authorities, and ensuring each child receives the support they deserve. Key Responsibilities: Receive referrals about children needing homes. Identify and match suitable foster families based on individual needs. Coordinate discussions with social workers and internal teams. Maintain an up-to-date overview of available foster homes and vacancies. Act as the main point of contact for Local Authorities. Facilitate discussions around matching and care planning. Manage and circulate vacancy lists. Coordinate introductions and transitions into homes. Arrange stay-over (respite) support for families. Record all activities accurately within our data system. Maintain up-to-date records of children and carers. Produce reports as required to ensure transparency and efficiency. Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and best practices. Work alongside social workers to prioritise children's needs. Ensure stability through thoughtful matching. What We're Looking For: The ideal candidate will possess: Empathy and a strong understanding of children's needs. Experience in children's services, recruitment, or a related field. Excellent communication skills and the ability to negotiate with Local Authorities. A collaborative spirit with a supportive attitude toward teammates. Join us in creating brighter futures for children in need. Your journey to making a difference starts here! Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website

Impact Food Group (IFG) is one of England's fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment. Our brands include Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce, reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the school catering sector. We're recruiting for a Central Support Chef to join our fantastic team, supporting a portfolio of schools. This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll assist with training and developing onsite chefs, provide cover across sites, and play a key role in new site mobilisations. Please note: As this is a mobile, area-based role, you must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle . The role… Job Title: Central Support Chef Area Covering: North Kent, South East London and East Sussex Working Days: Monday to Friday Shifts & Working hours: 45 hours per week Working Weeks: 42 weeks per year (Term time, inset days and 3 additional weeks)) Pay Details: £38,000 per annum, & mileage expenses Benefits: Free meals on shift, uniform, pension and other great company benefits What's this all about? Due to continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chef Manager to step into a broader, multi-site role. You'll work closely with the Operations Manager, supporting a group of schools by: Covering chef manager absences across sites Supporting with the training and development of onsite catering teams Assisting with the mobilisation of new contracts Maintaining high standards of food quality, service, and compliance Providing hands-on kitchen support when required We're looking for someone with: Previous Chef Manager experience (ideally within secondary education) A genuine passion for food and customer service Strong craft skills and the ability to lead by example Excellent organisation, flexibility, and resilience The ability to prioritise and adapt across multiple sites What's in it for you? This role offers a fantastic work-life balance - no evenings, no weekends, no late nights, and all school holidays off. You'll also benefit from: Free meals on shift and provided uniform Paid mileage for travel between sites Access to a company pension scheme Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities Free qualifications to support your growth A staff discount scheme across 850+ retailers Monthly team incentives, including the chance to win shopping vouchers We'll give you the opportunity to build a career you can be proud of, within a supportive and growing business. Next steps If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we'd love to hear from you! Please note: An interview and kitchen visit will be required as part of the recruitment process. IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children, and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure and children's barred list check, which IFG will pay for. We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements. TPBN1_UKCT

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the Children in the South West of England ? Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for a Team Manager to join their great Safeguarding team with a Pay rate up to £47.

Team Manager required to join the Adult Safeguarding team - Homebased Role. The Devon Safeguarding Adults Service receives and responds to safeguarding adult referrals within the county. We are looking for an experienced Team Manager who has exceptional experience in safeguarding adults practice who

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National Safeguarding Operations Manager. As the National Safeguarding Operations Manager, you will (Key Responsibilities):. Job Title: National Safeguarding Operations Manager.

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A childcare provider in Greater London is seeking a dedicated Nursery Deputy Manager to ensure high standards of safety and education in the nursery. A commitment to safeguarding and teamwork is essential.

As Safeguarding Team Manager, you will provide strong, visible and values-led leadership within the Safeguarding Service, holding responsibility for Children in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) cases. You will have operational responsibility for the day-to-day management of the team, ensuring pr

A leading nursery provider in Greater London is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead a dedicated team and ensure quality early-years education. Responsibilities include creating an inclusive environment, managing budgets, and upholding safeguarding standards. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 3

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Service Manager for a 3-month contract with a local authority in Lambeth.

Demonstrate significant frontline experience in children’s services as a Team Manager, Deputy Team Manager, Assistant Team Manager, or similar roles. Safeguarding Team Manager in Leicestershire, earning £43 hourly on an ongoing full‑time basis. Implement and uphold safeguarding policies, ensuri

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Team Manager to join their Adult Safeguarding team. Responsibilities include leading a team of Social Care Assessors and ensuring timely responses to safeguarding referrals. Ideal candidates have experience in safeguarding adult practice and hold a Social Wo

A leading support services provider in West Yorkshire is seeking a Senior Services Manager. You will lead teams across various locations, ensuring the delivery of person-centred services and compliance with safeguarding standards.

A local council in London is seeking a MASH Team Manager to lead a team dedicated to enhancing children's lives. This permanent position involves promoting high-quality social work practices and ensuring effective safeguarding.

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Team Manager to join their Adult Safeguarding Service.

A leading care organization in the UK seeks a Home Manager to oversee operations, ensuring compliance with legislation and quality standards for looked after children. This role requires strong leadership skills and experience in the social care sector, coupled with a commitment to safeguarding and

Reporting to the Director of Impact and Engagement, as Safeguarding and Partnerships Manager you will act as the charity’s Designated Safeguarding Lead with responsibility for ensuring Greenhouse’s delivery has the safety and welfare of young people at its heart, with a highly trained informed w

An educational institution in Chester is seeking a Pastoral Support Manager to champion the well-being of vulnerable students. Knowledge of safeguarding policies is vital for maintaining student safety.

A healthcare organization is seeking a UK Safeguarding Manager to enhance its safeguarding framework across clinical teams. Candidates should have 2-3 years in safeguarding or clinical roles and experience with risk assessments.

Social Work Team Manager – EmPower Contextual Safeguarding. Lancashire has made a strong and sustained commitment to Contextual Safeguarding and we are now looking for an inspirational Social Work Team Manager to help us take the next stage of our ambition. A culture that supports managers to make

The role includes ensuring high-quality care and safeguarding for young people aged 7-17 years. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills, experience in children's care, and a commitment to safeguarding.

This role offers the perfect blend of managerial challenges and the rewarding fulfilment of safeguarding children. Dive into a thrilling opportunity as a Practice Social Work Manager within our dynamic Safeguarding Team in Redbridge. This role demands an experienced practitioner with a strong grasp

You will have operational responsibility for the day‑to‑day management of the team, ensuring practice is consistently child‑focused, risk‑informed and compliant with statutory guidance and local safeguarding procedures. You will model strong safeguarding leadership, ensuring that drift is ch

A leading social service recruitment agency is seeking a Children's Team Manager to join their Initial Directions Team. You'll lead a team addressing safeguarding concerns in the local community, managing referrals from various sources.

A leading financial technology company in Shoreditch is seeking a Senior Analytics Manager to lead the analytics function in Treasury.

Job Description: Team Manager - Safeguarding. Safeguarding Team Manager role leading a team of social workers and practitioners delivering high‑quality, timely interventions for Children in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) cases. Provide strong, visible, values-led leadership within the Safegu

A global investment management firm is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead safety and compliance efforts at its data centers in the UK.

A leading FinTech company in Greater London is seeking a Senior Analytics Manager to lead a team responsible for designing and maintaining data controls critical for safeguarding customer funds.

Together with the other Safeguarding Managers, manage and adhere to the safeguarding duty rota, which includes a fixed 4 hour shift daily (shifts 8am-12noon, 12-4pm or 4-8pm), ensuring clinicians have access to immediate safeguarding advice and guidance. Working under the guidance of the UK Safeguar

A fintech company in Greater London seeks a Manager for their Treasury team. In this role, you will build payment reconciliation frameworks, ensure compliance with UK safeguarding requirements, and collaborate with Product, Operations, and Legal teams. Ideal candidates have experience in safeguardin

Strong hands‑on background with daily safeguarding operations: segregation of client funds, safeguarding calculations, reconciliation of required vs actual balance, incident classification and reporting, and interaction with safeguarding banks and custodians. The Manager will also work closely wit

A local authority in North Tyneside is looking for a qualified Legal Manager to lead the Adult Safeguarding & Education team. The role involves providing expert legal advice in areas including adult safeguarding and education matters.

Implement the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Procedures in line with national, statutory and school requirements, working with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to monitor and review safeguarding procedures and policies to ensure they are updated and provide best practi

A well-known recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a dynamic Practice Manager to lead the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub team.

A leading educational organization in London is seeking an Assistant Centre Manager for summer contracts to oversee the smooth running of residential centres.

A leading social work organization in England is seeking a Team Manager for its Family Safeguarding service.

Strong hands‑on background with daily safeguarding operations: segregation of client funds, safeguarding calculations, reconciliation of required vs actual balance, incident classification and reporting, and interaction with safeguarding banks and custodians. The Manager will also work closely wit

A well-established childcare provider is seeking a passionate Childrens Home Manager to lead a high-quality environment for children.

A social work staffing agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Safeguarding Team Manager to oversee operations in Leicestershire.

A leading educational organization in Greater London seeks a Centre Manager to oversee a Hall of Residence during summer. The role includes managing assistant staff, ensuring student wellbeing, and acting as the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

A residential care provider in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull is seeking an experienced manager for a three-bedroom children's home.

The Safeguarding Adults and Independent Living Team is looking to appoint 1 highly motivated Practice Manager to provide management support and direction to a small team of social workers with primary responsibility for adult social care operational safeguarding responsibilities at Newham’s front