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We require an experienced Registered Manager for our Southend Branch JCM prides itself in delivering high quality complex and specialist service in both Nursing, Social Care and Health Care Services to adult and children's in their own homes. We have been providing a safe and responsive service for over 20 years, we work in partnership with the NHS, CCG, Local Authority and Private Sector both in London and Scotland. We work closely with our patients and their families to identify and understand their specific needs and how best to meet these fully. Our vision is to see Health and Social Care work force becoming professionalised in the near future and be the most trusted and highly regarded provider in our sector. We are looking a Registered Manager who will share our vision and commitment to take the Home care service to an "outstanding" within two years The candidate should have experience in Domiciliary Care, Supported Living and Children's Services The candidate is expected to help implement a warm, supportive, and Quality atmosphere that rewards, stimulates people to develop to their full potential. The candidate is required to increase the base of private clients and manage the contracts. The candidate will be expected to promote and uphold high quality standards through leadership, participation and delegation of tasks. And to also demonstrate a clear respect for individual's rights and reinforce this value at every opportunity. The successful candidate will be directly accountable to CQC and must have a working knowledge of the law and regulations associated with the Registered Manager position. • The candidate will have either have a management qualification at NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care or higher together with a minimum of two years management experience in a health care related role, • Be reliable, compassionate, honest and kind, • Driving license is an advantage but not required, • Clear DBS Our Registered Manager enjoy the following benefits: • Comprehensive Induction training, • Supportive Team and Management, • Various Employee Perks, online GP, • Recommend a friend incentive, • Sick pay, Annual Leave, SMP and Paternity Pay, • 28 days annual leave a year (inclusive of Bank Holidays), rising with service, • Cycle to work scheme, • Career progression, • Training Opportunities up to QCF level 5 in Health and Social Care, Leadership and Management, • Staff recognition award, • Well-being and counselling services, • Annual Travel scheme, • Shopping discounts, • Cinema discounts, • Annual Salary Review, • Performance related pay, • Company Pension, • Competitive Salary #J-18808-Ljbffr

Children Services - OFSTED RATING 2024 – GOOD “Many workers have chosen to both live and work in Southend. They have seen positive cultural changes in the organisation and describe Southend as not just being a good place to live but now also a good place to work.” “Social workers speak with warmth and knowledge about the children and families they support” CPD “The training and development offered in Southend is comprehensive and equips staff effectively to deliver their work with children and families. LEADERS INPUT “Leaders understand their local communities and have used this knowledge strategically and effectively to meet children’s needs” Our vision isA Southend Where All Children Achieve Success. By joining Southend City Council as a Panel Advisor, you will be key in making our vision a reality for all children. You will be joining a service where we demonstrate with pride that: • All paths lead back to the child., • We spend time getting to know each child and their story., • We do what we say we're going to do., • We work with the whole family., • No matter what, we aim to make things better. You will provide support to work to the highest standard using our model of practice, Restorative Practice, to deliver the vision. You will access a professional social work development offer that has been designed by social workers, whatever stage you are at in your career. You will be given regular restorative supervision and separate supervision focussing on development and evidencing your SWE registration. We want everyone to take the lead in an area of interest for your team, and you will explore this with your line manager. Southend Council are looking to appoint a permanent, full-time but happy to look at condensed hours Fostering & Adoption Panel Advisor. The principal role of the panel advisor is to provide professional advice to the Adoption and Fostering Panels, ensuring that the arrangements for panel are coordinated in advance, run smoothly on the day, and that follow-up actions and reports happen as required. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the central list provides sufficient panel members to meet the needs of the family placement work. To oversee processes for the approval of foster carers and early permanence decisions, as well as promoting and supporting a range of family placement arrangements within Children’s Services, working in partnership with colleagues internally and externally. The successful candidate will establish systems/best practice to support the decision-making process, including training and development in line with Fostering regulations and National Minimum Standards, ensuring that the LA achieves timely permanence for children in care across the full range of legal options, including adoption, special guardianship, residence orders, family and friends and permanent/long term foster care. Leading and working closely in collaboration with the Head of Service, Service Managers, Team Managers, Independent Reviewing Officers, and Children’s Social Workers to develop and maintain relevant management information systems, and to lead on the analysis and reporting of practice/business activities linked to permanency and fostering panel. They will coordinate and attend permanency panel, permanency planning meetings and case track meetings, advising on the best way to achieve the most appropriate outcomes for children. The position is hybrid working, depending on the need for on site panel meetings. To be shortlisted for this position, you must be able to work in the UK, have a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. It is essential that you have extensive fostering and adoption panel experience. You are required to have 2+ years performance/quality assurance experience as well as knowledge of legislation and fostering regulations gained within a social services context. Previous experience (preferably in a management capacity) of working with children and families and policy development. Experience of Quality Audit processes and their application within a service‑focussed environment Ability to relate and communicate effectively verbally and in writing, with a wide range of audiences, including service users, professional staff and senior managers in various agencies. When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: • 25 days annual leave, • flexible working, • excellent training and development opportunities They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab. All applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check. The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Rayleigh, United Kingdom | Posted on 03/09/2026 Please note: This position requires on-site attendance at our office in Rayleigh, Essex, every working day. An excellent opportunity has arisen for an organised, personable and proactive HR & Recruitment Coordinator to join our growing team at Safetech part-time. We are looking for someone to take ownership of the day-to-day coordination of our recruitment and HR administration, working closely with our Directors, department managers and employees across the business. This is a varied, hands-on role covering the full employee journey - from advertising vacancies, screening CVs and interviewing candidates through to contracts, onboarding, employee reviews and general HR support. We are ideally looking for someone to work Monday to Friday and are happy to offer school-friendly hours, such as 9:00am-3:00pm, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR or recruitment professional looking for a role that offers a better balance around family or other commitments. Safetech is a well-established, family-run marketing and business consultancy based in Rayleigh, Essex. We provide businesses with a comprehensive range of digital and traditional marketing solutions, including website design and development, search engine optimisation, PPC management, social media marketing, graphic design and more. We are an ambitious and growing company with a close-knit team and a strong focus on providing an excellent service to our clients. As the business continues to grow, we are looking for someone who can help us develop the people side of Safetech - ensuring we recruit great people, provide an organised and welcoming employee experience and maintain effective HR processes across the company. Coordinate the full recruitment process, working closely with directors and department managers to understand staffing requirements. Prepare job descriptions and adverts, advertise vacancies, monitor applications and screen CVs. Conduct telephone/virtual screening and first-stage interviews, and coordinate or participate in second-stage interviews. Manage candidate communication throughout the recruitment process, including interview feedback, offers and rejections. Prepare and issue offer letters, employment contracts and new starter documentation. Obtain references, right-to-work documentation and other required pre-employment checks. Coordinate new starter arrangements with line managers, including start dates, equipment, system access and training schedules. Welcome new employees and conduct company and HR inductions. Ensure onboarding documentation, policies and employee information are completed and recorded correctly. Create and maintain accurate, organised and confidential physical and electronic employee HR files. Prepare HR letters, contractual amendments and other employee documentation as required. Maintain relevant holiday, sickness and absence records and monitor important HR dates and deadlines. Coordinate probation reviews, 1-to-1s, monthly reviews and annual appraisals, ensuring documentation and agreed actions are completed. Support managers with employee performance, development and improvement processes. Act as an approachable first point of contact for routine employee and manager HR queries. Support absence management, return-to-work meetings and other day-to-day employee matters. Assist with grievance and disciplinary procedures, including preparing documentation, attending meetings and taking accurate notes where required. Escalate complex or sensitive employee matters to Directors or external HR/employment-law support where appropriate. Coordinate the employee leaving process, including documentation, exit interviews, company property, system access and HR records. Help maintain and improve HR policies, procedures, templates, recruitment processes and onboarding practices. Support employee engagement, retention and other internal company initiatives. Maintain complete confidentiality and ensure employee information is handled appropriately at all times. Build positive working relationships with employees and managers across all departments. Undertake other reasonable HR, recruitment and people-related duties appropriate to the role. We are looking for someone who is approachable, organised and confident, with the ability to build positive relationships with both employees and managers. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people and wants a varied role where they can make a genuine difference to the day-to-day running and continued growth of the business. You may already be working within HR or recruitment and looking for a role with greater variety and responsibility, or you may be an experienced HR professional looking for a position that provides school-friendly hours and a better work-life balance. Previous experience within HR, recruitment, people administration or a similar role. Experience of recruitment, including screening CVs and interviewing candidates. Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confidence dealing professionally with candidates, employees, managers and Directors. Experience handling sensitive and confidential employee information. The ability to manage multiple priorities and follow tasks through to completion. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. A proactive approach and the confidence to work independently. Good judgement and the ability to recognise when more complex HR matters should be escalated. Experience supporting employee relations matters such as probation, absence, performance management, grievances and disciplinaries would be advantageous. A CIPD qualification or working towards CIPD Level 3 or above would also be beneficial, although we are happy to consider candidates with strong practical HR and recruitment experience Company pension. On-site parking. Regular company incentives and rewards. Company events. School-friendly working hours. Monday-to-Friday working. A varied role with involvement across the whole business. The opportunity to develop broad HR and recruitment experience. The opportunity to take increasing ownership of Safetech's HR and recruitment function as the company continues to grow. The opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing marketing and business agencies in Essex. #J-18808-Ljbffr

SCR social care is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager for a residential children's home in Southend. You will work closely with the Registered Manager to ensure high-quality care, safety and regulatory compliance. You will lead a staff team, oversee admissions and care planning, and deputise on-call. The role requires leadership skills, safeguarding knowledge and a strong commitment to improving outcomes for young people. #J-18808-Ljbffr