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We are currently seeking a Registered Manager for a 20 bed elderly residential home based near Stevenage. They are offering the following:Basic salary of £50k + benefits + opportunities to progressThe roleAs a Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the day to day management of a CQC good rated home which supports elderly residents, some with mild dementia. Duties include: • Conducting audits and updating care plans, • Organising, Training and managing staff (currently 30), • Working in conjunction with the Deputy Manager to ensure high standards are achieved, • Ensure safeguarding, • Speak to medical professionals and familiesThe PersonWe need someone who has managed a residential care home for elderly in the past. You must have a NVQ level 5 in care. You will be a natural leader, able to work well under pressure and be commutable to Stevenage.It is likely that you will have worked as a Care Manager or Residential Care Manager or Registered Manager in the past.We need someone who is able to be on-call 1 week in 2If you want to join a Victorian home, based opposite a park and a 5 minute walk into the City Centre, with a company who support, recognize and reward their staff then this might be the role for you- apply below.Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Children’s Registered Manager to lead and manage our children’s residential service, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional who is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people. Key Responsibilities • Provide strong leadership and day-to-day management of the children’s home, • Ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations and quality standards, • Lead, supervise, and develop the staff team to deliver outstanding care, • Maintain safeguarding practices and promote positive behaviour support, • Manage budgets, staffing, and operational performance, • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards), • Proven experience managing or deputising in a children’s residential setting, • Strong knowledge of Ofsted standards and safeguarding requirements, • Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills, • Competitive salary and performance incentives, • Ongoing professional development and funded training, • Supportive leadership environment

Supporting Young Lives Through Understanding and Care ??At Paragon Social Care, we support children and young people through periods of uncertainty, transition, and change. We are seeking Children's Support Workers who believe in the power of understanding, compassion, and steady care — people who want their work to make a lasting difference. This role isn't about routines alone.It's about being the calm presence.The trusted adult.The person who helps a young life feel safe enough to grow. ??Who We Are ??Our work is guided by a clear vision: Excellence Through Understanding. Paragon Social Care provides 24/7 wraparound support for children and young people in local authority care, often during the most pivotal moments in their lives. We create environments that are safe, nurturing, and empowering, helping young people build confidence, resilience, and hope for the future. ??The Role There is no such thing as a "typical" day — but there is purpose in everyone. ??As a Children's Support Worker, you may: • Offer trauma-informed care to ensure young people are safe and supported., • Build positive, trusting relationships that offer stability, • Support daily routines, independence, and life skills, • Assist with education, appointments, and meaningful activities, • Prepare meals and encourage healthy living, • Advocate for young people's voices and emotional wellbeing, • Transport young people to appointments or activities using your own vehicle ??This role is well-suited to individuals who are: • Compassionate, patient, and emotionally resilient, • Experienced in supporting children or young people (paid or voluntary), • Flexible to work varied shifts, including weekends, sleep-ins, and waking nights, • Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car ??What We Offer We believe that great care starts with well-supported people. ??You will receive: • Competitive pay of £17.50 - £28.00 per hour, depending on shift type, • Comprehensive training, including 21 online modules and in-person courses covering safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, PACE, and positive behaviour support, • Clear career progression pathways into Senior Support Worker roles and beyond, • Flexible working patterns- Agency role!, • Company pension, • Referral bonuses Because understanding changes outcomes.Because consistency builds trust.Because children remember who stayed. If you are looking for a role where your presence truly matters — where care is led by understanding and purpose — we would welcome your application. ?? Apply today and take the first step towards a career that makes a genuine difference. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to the nature of the role, which involves working with vulnerable young people. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people is a priority, and all applicants will be expected to share this commitment.

About the Role Base Location: Head Office in Stevenage but the role is mostly remote for management except when required on site for SARC services. Salary: Dependent on experience Full Time, 40 hours per week Are you looking for a new and exciting alternative career within the Health & Justice care sector? This is the perfect opportunity for a compassionate person to join a growing, innovative and market-leading service provider for our Sexual Assault Referral Centres and Custody Suites. JOB SUMMARY Mountain Healthcare provides services commissioned by the Police and NHS Health & Justice Commissioners to provide an effective forensic healthcare service across our Custody and SARC services. This role is a national role and will be part of the Mountain Healthcare Board with accountability and responsibility for the leadership of, and management of professional issues associated with the services that we provide across the organisation, and to deliver a high-quality service nationally. GMC Registration is required. Note that we cannot support International Visas as the role will require Police vetting which must have 3 years residence in the UK. What makes us different: • Competitive Salary, • 6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays, • Company Sick Pay Scheme, • Company Maternity Pay, • Company Adoption Pay, • Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme, • Occupational Health Scheme, • Life Assurance, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Wellbeing Programme, • Mental Health First Aiders, • Counselling Service, • Long Service and Above and Beyond Awards, • Funding for external and higher education courses after one year of service, • Refer a Friend Scheme Job Opportunity Key Leadership Responsibilities: o Ensure Mountain Healthcare is compliant with Medical Revalidation, appraisal and performance review. o Lead the effective management of clinical staff and ensure that they deliver safe effective and high quality care to patients. o To adhere to and support in the maintenance of ISO 15189 and the FSR Code of Practice compliance post accreditation. o Provide guidance on the development and implementation of a clinical education strategy. o Lead responsibility for Clinical Governance. o Named doctor for safeguarding for the organization and Caldicott guardian? o Provide leadership on all matters of Infection Control and Medicines Management. o Provide professional advice and support to the Board for the achievement of Mountain Healthcare's aims and objectives. o Contribute to Mountain Healthcare's strategic direction and corporate plans, policies and decision-making as a member of the Board o Provide assurance of effective and reliable care through high standards of clinical services, patient safety and governance. o Ensure the delivery of quality and service improvements and eliminate avoidable harm along with delivery of high operational performance. o Ensure effective financial management practice through improved efficiency and profitability. o Take accountability for and contribute to the development and furtherance of Governance, Risk Management, Patient Safety, Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety Strategies. o In addition, the role will include working in our national SARCs to support with rota coverage if needed Essential Skills Essential Skills Required: • Medical Degree & Completion of Foundation Training + 3 years at specialty trainee level, • UK full residency for minimum 3 years required for police background checks, • Membership of the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine in Sexual Offence Medicine, • GMC Registered, • Experience in working in independent healthcare Desired • Experience in management, clinical governance, audits, safeguarding, expert witness work, Forensic Science Regulations, • An understanding of medical recruitment and training matters, • Considerable experience in clinical leadership roles, • Proven experience of clinical risk management About Company Founded by passionate clinicians on a mission to provide expert patient-centred services, Mountain Healthcare leads the clinical forensic healthcare provisions sector in the UK. A premier partner of NHS England and the police, our unique provisions include Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs), Police Custodial Healthcare, Secure Estate Healthcare and clinical telephone advice. Driven by our values Be Kind and Do the Right Thing, Mountain Healthcare provides holistic and trauma-informed care that improves the immediate and long-term health outcomes of patients across the criminal justice system. Through innovative technologies and strategic partnerships, our expert clinicians ensure equal, effective and efficient services to all our patients and always put their health, safety and rights first. Join the Best Provider, Make the Greatest Difference Clinical forensic healthcare is a rapidly growing career path as demand for specialist critical services has greatly increased in recent years. At Mountain Healthcare, we understand that to provide the highest quality services for our patients and customers, our people must be the best in the field. We are proud to offer unrivalled staff training and development opportunities such as our unique Forensic Practitioner Gateway, our wide range of accredited and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses, and access to events across the health and justice sector.

SEND Tutors (1:1 Support) - StevenageLocation: SG2, HertfordshireHourly Rate: £25-£32Flexible Hours: 10-30 Hours per week | Term-time onlyMake a difference where it matters most.AP Education is pleased to collaborate with local authorities in delivering customised 1:1 Alternative Provision for children and young people who are unable to access a mainstream education setting. We seek dedicated SEND Tutors, SEND Teachers, and HLTAs in Stevenage and the surrounding regions.You will be supporting learners with a range of complex needs, including but not limited to: • SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), • SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health), • Autism, • EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance), • SpLD (Specific Learning Difficulties), • MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)Key ResponsibilitiesYou’ll provide face-to-face 1:1 support, working with students from Early Years to KS4. Your responsibilities will include:, • Deliver core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEND-specific content., • Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies and patience., • Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, ensuring each learner’s individual needs are met., • Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform targeted support and intervention., • Prepare detailed daily/weekly progress reports and, where necessary, liaise with external professionals such as SALT, OT, or Social Workers to facilitate a collaborative, multi-agency approach., • Manage daily attendance reporting via our attendance software., • Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings as appropriate.Candidate Profile:, • Proven experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH requirements., • Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings., • QTS or HLTA certification preferred; however, applicants with a minimum of two years' relevant UK experience without qualifications are welcome., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Compassionate, dependable, and initiative-taking mindset.Why AP Education?, • Guaranteed weekly pay., • Access to tailored curriculum platforms designed for flexibility, accessibility, and personalised learning support., • Comprehensive Baseline toolkit with downloadable resources and training videos., • Training sessions led by our Head of Education., • Regular CPD opportunities, including workshops on trauma-informed practice, to ensure ongoing professional growth., • Use of our bespoke tutor platform, featuring a wide array of trainings and resources to enhance your support for learners., • Opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on individual students without managing large classroom groups., • DedicatedEducation Coordinator to assist throughout your placement., • Streamlined compliance process for quick onboarding., • Ongoing access to new placements, with consistent referrals from our local authority partners ensuring continuity of employment.Ready to Make a Real Difference?If you're passionate about helping young people thrive and want to work in a flexible, supportive environment — we’d love to hear from you.Call us on and ask for Ellie TurnerOr apply now to become a 1:1 SEND Tutor in HertfordshireAP Education is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, or sexuality.

SEND Tutors (1:1 Support) - Letchworth Garden CityLocation: SG6 , HertfordshireHourly Rate: £25-£32Flexible Hours: 10-30 Hours per week | Term-time onlyMake a difference where it matters most.AP Education is pleased to collaborate with local authorities in delivering customised 1:1 Alternative Provision for children and young people who are unable to access a mainstream education setting. We seek dedicated SEND Tutors, SEND Teachers, and HLTAs in Letchworth Garden City and the surrounding regions.You will be supporting learners with a range of complex needs, including but not limited to: • SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), • SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health), • Autism, • EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance), • SpLD (Specific Learning Difficulties), • MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)Key ResponsibilitiesYou’ll provide face-to-face 1:1 support, working with students from Early Years to KS4. Your responsibilities will include:, • Deliver core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEND-specific content., • Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies and patience., • Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, ensuring each learner’s individual needs are met., • Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform targeted support and intervention., • Prepare detailed daily/weekly progress reports and, where necessary, liaise with external professionals such as SALT, OT, or Social Workers to facilitate a collaborative, multi-agency approach., • Manage daily attendance reporting via our attendance software., • Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings as appropriate.Candidate Profile:, • Proven experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH requirements., • Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings., • QTS or HLTA certification preferred; however, applicants with a minimum of two years' relevant UK experience without qualifications are welcome., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Compassionate, dependable, and initiative-taking mindset.Why AP Education?, • Guaranteed weekly pay., • Access to tailored curriculum platforms designed for flexibility, accessibility, and personalised learning support., • Comprehensive Baseline toolkit with downloadable resources and training videos., • Training sessions led by our Head of Education., • Regular CPD opportunities, including workshops on trauma-informed practice, to ensure ongoing professional growth., • Use of our bespoke tutor platform, featuring a wide array of trainings and resources to enhance your support for learners., • Opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on individual students without managing large classroom groups., • DedicatedEducation Coordinator to assist throughout your placement., • Streamlined compliance process for quick onboarding., • Ongoing access to new placements, with consistent referrals from our local authority partners ensuring continuity of employment.Ready to Make a Real Difference?If you're passionate about helping young people thrive and want to work in a flexible, supportive environment — we’d love to hear from you.Call us on and ask for Ellie TurnerOr apply now to become a 1:1 SEND Tutor in HertfordshireAP Education is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, or sexuality.

Nursery: Acre Wood Day Nursery, 47 Hospital Road, Arlesey, SG15 6RH \n\n Salary: £28,080 per annum \n\n Hours: 40 hours per week \n\n We are currently recruiting for a Third in Charge to join our Acre wood Day Nursery. The Nursery is located on Hospital Road, based in Arlesey, Bedfordshire. The nursery is perfectly located for colleagues from Arlesey, Fairfield Park, Stotfold, Letchworth, Hitchin and the surrounding areas. We are only a few minutes from Arlesey railway station where trains run direct to London and Peterborough. \n\n Why Join Us? \n\n At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: \n\n\n\t • Generous Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid!\n\t, • Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones\n\t, • Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline\n\t, • Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities\n\t, • Lead the staff to deliver and ensure all children receive quality care, help extend the child’s learning. \n\t, • Create, plan, and implement activities and experience which help support all aspects of the EYFS.\n\t, • You will be responsible for opening and closing the nursery and will be required to cover for the Manager and Deputy Manager in their absence. \n\t, • Create and execute educational programmes suited to different ages, supporting early childhood growth.\n\t, • Oversee and mentor nursery staff, offering guidance and training when needed.\n\t, • Build and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues through effective communication\n\t, • Planning and preparing activities to develop all aspects of the child's individual development in a stimulating atmosphere, within the Early Years Foundation Stage.\n\t, • Plan activities that inspire creativity, encourage social interaction, and promote physical development.\n\t, • Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential\n\t, • Over 1 year’s experience working in Early Years - Essential\n\t, • Over 6 months’ experience working in a senior position - Desirable\n\t, • Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable\n\t, • Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential\n\t

Salary: Starting at 45,091per annum rising to 49,282 per annumBasis: Full timePackage: 37 Hours Per Week, Hybrid Working, Flexitime Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, Holiday allowance of 25 days (plus public holidays) on joining.Contractual Hours: 37Region: CentralJob Category: HR / Payroll Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is entering an exciting period of change as we strengthen our people offer and move towards an HR Business Partnering model. As part of an upcoming internal restructure, the job title will change in the coming months, reflecting this move. We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Adviser to join our team. You will play a key role in supporting managers and employees by providing professional, consistent and legally compliant HR advice. You will work closely with managers at multiple sites across the county, on a wide range of employee relations matters and with a particular focus on the management of sickness absence cases. You will also contribute to the development, review and implementation of HR policies and procedures, support organisational change initiatives, and help ensure that best practice is applied consistently across the Service. Key Responsibilities: • Reviewing, developing and implementing HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with employment legislation, best practice and national and local agreements., • Providing professional HR advice and guidance to managers on sickness absence, attendance and wider employee relations casework, including discipline, grievance, performance and equality issues., • Providing general HR advice and support on policy and legislation interpretation., • Managing complex sickness absence cases, including liaison with Occupational Health and supporting the ill-health retirement process where required., • Supporting organisational change initiatives, including re‑organisation and changes to terms and conditions, and advising managers on consultation, redundancy and redeployment., • Delivering training, advice and guidance to managers on HR policies, procedures and legislative changes., • Undertaking job evaluation using the Korn Ferry (formerly) HAY system and advise relevant managers and individuals of results. You will be an experienced HR professional with significant employee relations expertise and demonstrable knowledge of UK employment law. You will be confident in advising managers on complex and sensitive casework, supporting fair, consistent and timely outcomes. You will have: • CIPD level 7 qualification (or equivalent) or demonstrable equivalent experience., • In-depth HR experience, including policy formulation, organisational change and advising managers., • Proven knowledge in the field of Employment Law, HR and Employee Relations best practice., • Evidence of advising managers carrying out formal investigations (e.g. disciplinary, grievance and bullying and harassment) including the production of written investigation reports and attending formal hearings., • Evidence of excellent communication skills both verbal and written including the ability to train and give presentations to different audience levels and the ability to transform complex information and legislation into Service policies and procedures., • Evidence of excellent organisational skills and a logical approach., • Evidence of effective negotiation and influencing skills., • Full driving licence (manual or automatic) with no pending issues as there is a requirement to travel to different sites across the county. Next steps If this role is of interest, please visit our website for further information and to make a formal application. We ask that you include your full career history and reference your skills and experience in line with the job description and person specification within your application and supporting statement. Closing date: Thursday 19 March 2026 The selection process will take place on Wednesday 1 April 2026. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2023. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act. The appointment will be made subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance at the level required for the role. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safer recruitment, and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we encourage applications from those who have served, are serving, or are part of a military family. Your skills and experience are valued here.

As a Designated Safeguarding Lead you will take responsibility for safeguarding within the school, this means that on a daily basis you will be liaising with statutory and non‑statutory agencies, parents/carers and staff on matters of wellbeing, child protection and safeguarding and will be a grea

The Safeguarding and Training Lead is a senior role within the Local Authority Secure Children's Home, responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership in safeguarding and workforce development. As the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), the postholder ensures all statutory safeguardin

A family safeguarding agency is looking for an experienced Safeguarding Social Worker in the United Kingdom. You'll support families regarding child protection and gain access to comprehensive training and development.

A local authority in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is looking for a Safeguarding and Training Lead. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in safeguarding and be skilled in designing impactful training programs to improve outcomes for vulnerable children. This senior position involve