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  • Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home
    Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home
    14 hours ago
    £50000–£70000 yearly
    Full-time
    Dagenham

    Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home Location: Dagenham Salary: £50,000–£70,000 Contract: Full-time | Permanent We are seeking a dedicated, experienced, and compassionate Residential Children’s Home Manager to lead the operation of our children’s home and provide outstanding care for the young people we support. This is a senior leadership role with overall responsibility for the safety, wellbeing, and development of children with complex needs. Acting as a strong and committed corporate parent, you will create a stable, nurturing, and therapeutic environment. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage the day-to-day running of the children’s home, ensuring a safe, warm, and structured environment, • Oversee staffing rotas, recruitment, and deployment to ensure consistent, high-quality care, • Manage budgets, resources, and the upkeep of the home to maintain high standards and financial sustainability Regulatory Compliance • Ensure full compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Quality Standards, • Maintain inspection readiness at all times and respond effectively to Ofsted inspections and action plans, • Ensure all policies, procedures, and records meet statutory and organisational requirements Child Welfare and Care • Oversee the development, implementation, and review of individual care plans, placement plans, and risk assessments, • Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children and young people, • Support children through emotional, behavioural, and crisis situations using trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches Staff Leadership and Development • Lead, supervise, and support a team of residential care staff, • Manage staff performance, supervision, development, and quality of care delivery, • Foster a reflective, supportive, and accountable team culture Partnership Working • Work collaboratively with social workers, local authorities, families, education providers, and health professionals, • Act as the main point of contact for external agencies and commissioners, • Advocate for children and ensure their voices are central to all decision-making What We’re Looking For • Experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children’s residential care setting, • A completed Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Children’s Services, or enrolment with a commitment to completion within an agreed timeframe, • Strong understanding of safeguarding, Ofsted frameworks, and regulatory compliance, • A child-centred, resilient, and reflective leader with a trauma-informed approach, • Confidence in managing staff performance, supervision, and quality of care Requirements • Successful registration with Ofsted (or the ability to meet Ofsted registration requirements), • Minimum of 2 years’ experience leading, supervising, and managing a staff team within a children’s residential setting, • Completed Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management as a minimum requirement (or active enrolment within an agreed timeframe), • Proven ability to ensure compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards, • A clear and demonstrable commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people We Invite You to Apply If you are a passionate, resilient, and reflective leader who believes in providing children with safety, stability, and care that genuinely changes lives, we invite you to apply for this rewarding and impactful role.

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  • Caseworker
    Caseworker
    2 months ago
    Part-time
    London

    We are seeking a highly motivated Caseworker / Fee Earner to join our growing legal team. The ideal candidate will be able to manage their own caseload, provide high-quality client care, and assist senior solicitors in delivering exceptional legal services. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with strong legal knowledge, attention to detail, and a passion for helping clients. Previous experience in a law firm is highly desirable. 📌 Key Responsibilities ✔️ Managing and progressing your own caseload under supervision ✔️ Preparing applications, statements, bundles, and legal documents ✔️ Liaising with clients, courts, tribunals, and third-party organisations ✔️ Handling client instructions professionally and promptly ✔️ Drafting legal correspondence and responding to enquiries ✔️ Conducting legal research where required ✔️ Maintaining accurate case notes and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards ✔️ Supporting solicitors with complex matters and hearings ✔️ Meeting deadlines and billing targets (where applicable) 📌 Required Skills & Experience ✔️ Experience as a Caseworker, Paralegal, or Fee Earner in a law firm ✔️ Strong written and verbal communication skills ✔️ Excellent organisation and time-management ✔️ Ability to work independently and under pressure ✔️ Attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work ✔️ Good understanding of confidentiality, professional ethics and compliance Desirable: • Experience in Immigration, Family, Civil, Litigation, Wills/Probate, or specify your area, • Knowledge of OISC/SRA compliance, • Ability to meet billable time targets 📌 Qualifications ✔️ Law degree (LLB) or equivalent (preferred) ✔️ LPC/SQE completed or in progress (advantage) ✔️ OISC Level 1, 2, or 3 (advantage for immigration roles)

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