Job post summary Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year Job description: Location: Iver, Buckinghamshire Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm (with flexibility for evenings, weekends & on-call duties) ⸻ About Us We are opening a brand-new children’s residential home in Iver, Buckinghamshire. The home is a spacious 5-bedroom property designed to accommodate up to 3 young people aged 8-17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). Our mission is to provide a safe, therapeutic, and nurturing environment where young people can heal from trauma, stabilise behaviours, and achieve long-term positive outcomes such as transitioning to foster care, independent living, or family reunification. We are seeking a passionate, experienced, and child-centred Registered Manager to lead the home, ensuring high standards of care, staff leadership, and compliance with Ofsted requirements. ⸻ Key Responsibilities Manage the home in line with Ofsted regulations and statutory requirements. Provide vision, leadership, and direction to the care team. Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children in the home. Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and placement stability. Work in partnership with local authorities, social workers, health professionals, and families. Ensure the home operates effectively within budgets and staffing requirements. Develop a trauma-informed, therapeutic culture that supports recovery and resilience. Maintain appropriate occupancy levels (up to 3 children) while prioritising individual needs. Represent the service professionally with Ofsted, commissioners, and external stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement, staff training, and team development. ⸻ Requirements Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Residential Childcare) – Essential Minimum 1/2 years’ experience as a Registered Manager in a children’s home with a proven track record of achieving ‘Good’ or better Ofsted ratings – Essential Enhanced DBS on the Update Service – Essential Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle – Essential Flexible approach to working hours with availability for on-call duties – Essential ⸻ What We Offer Competitive salary £50,000 – £60,000 per year Company pension scheme On-site parking Opportunity to shape and establish a new home from the ground up Supportive, values-driven leadership team Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Company pension Free parking On-site parking
We are currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioners to join our team. As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play a key role in providing high-quality care and education to young children, fostering their development and preparing them for future learning. Responsibilities: Plan and implement age-appropriate activities and learning experiences based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children to explore, learn, and develop. Observe and assess children's development, maintaining accurate records and progress reports. Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues to promote open communication and collaboration. Support children with their personal care routines, including feeding, toileting, and nap times. Promote positive behavior management strategies and encourage social skills and emotional development. Participate in team meetings, parent consultations, and continuous professional development opportunities. Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting learning environment, ensuring health and safety standards are met at all times. Requirements: Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification or equivalent (e.g., CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, NVQ Level 3 in Childcare). Previous experience working with children in an early years setting is preferred. Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and its implementation. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently. Passionate about early childhood education and child development. First Aid and Safeguarding training certificates are desirable. Flexibility to work various shifts, including mornings, afternoons, and occasional evenings. Joining our team offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young children and their families. If you are a passionate and caring Early Years Practitioner with a commitment to early childhood education, we invite you to apply for this position. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you!
Support Is Us is a dedicated and compassionate adult mental health supported accommodation provider. We offer a safe, supportive, and person-centred environment for adults aged 18+ living with mental health conditions. Our mission is to empower residents to regain independence, improve well-being, and move towards a more fulfilling and stable future. ⸻ Job Summary: We are seeking committed and empathetic Support Workers to join our growing team. You will play a vital role in providing day-to-day practical and emotional support to individuals with mental health needs. This includes supporting residents with their recovery goals, daily living tasks, and promoting positive mental health in a safe and respectful environment. ⸻ Key Responsibilities: • Build trusting, professional relationships with service users, • Support individuals in managing mental health and promoting independence, • Assist with daily living activities such as personal care, budgeting, medication prompts, and cooking, • Encourage and support engagement in social, educational, or work-related activities, • Monitor and record progress, updating care and support plans as needed, • Respond appropriately to risk, safeguarding concerns, or crisis situations, • Work collaboratively with professionals such as social workers, GPs, and mental health teams, • Experience working with adults with mental health conditions (preferred but not essential), • NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards it), • A caring, resilient, and non-judgmental attitude, • Strong communication and teamwork skills, • Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or nights, • Understanding of safeguarding and risk management