Young adult jobs in United Kingdom

Location - Forest Hill Station, London Start Date - 6th January 2025 Hourly Rate - £15.00per hour Hours - Tuesday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM __________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you passionate about working with children in a nurturing, home-like setting? Do you have the skills and experience to provide outstanding care and support for young children? If so, we’d love to hear from you! We are looking for a dedicated Childminding assistant to join our small childcare setting. This role involves working closely with children in a ratio of 1 adult to 3 children, ensuring they are safe, happy, and engaged in their early development. Role Responsibilities - Supporting the daily care of children, including changing nappies. - Creating and leading fun, educational activities tailored to the children’s developmental stages. -** Attending playgroups** and community activities to enrich the children’s social experiences. - Cleaning and maintaining the toys and play environment to ensure a safe, hygienic setting. - Walking with and pushing a** 4-seater pram** to local outings or playgroups, requiring physical fitness and enthusiasm for outdoor activities. Requirements To be successful in this role, you should meet the following criteria: At least** 2-3 years of experience** working with children in a professional setting. An** A Level 3 qualification** in childcare or a similar field. First Aid valid Paediatric First Aid Certificate. DBS Check Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain one). Physical Fitness Ability to walk and push a 4-seater pram comfortably. What We Offer - Competitive hourly rate of £15 per hour. - Paid holidays in line with standard employment contracts. - Paid contribution for work travel - Paid contribution for food expenses - Paid for qualifications and training - A supportive and** welcoming work environment** in a small, home-like setting. - Opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children. __________________________________________________________________________________________ If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and have a genuine love for working with children, we’d love for you to join our team! We look forward to hearing from you! Job Type: Full-time Pay: £15.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free or subsidised travel Free parking Education: GCSE or equivalent (preferred) Experience: Nursery: 1 year (preferred) Nursery experience:** 1 year** (preferred) Childcare: 1 year (preferred) Management: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred) Work Location: In person Expected start date: 06/01/2025

At Capital City College Group (CCCG) we are dedicated to transforming lives through exceptional education and training. Our focus is providing our learners with the skills to be successful in their futures, whether that is continuing in education through higher education, or an apprenticeship, or supporting them into a higher-level job. About the role: The Nursery Practitioner role will be based within our college nurseries service Finsbury Park/Holloway Campus. The role will be based initially based at CLL Nursery for 35 hours per week during term time only. About you: We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Nursery Practitioner who can support the Nursery. As a Nursery Practitioner you will support the emotional and educational development of young children attending the nursery. You will be expected to provide children with a safe environment to learn, helping them to develop basic social and behavioural skills and engaging them in a range of different play activities. You will also be expected to keep a record of children’s progress and contribute with the planning for a group of key children’s next steps, working in partnership with parents. About us: This is an exciting opportunity to join the CCCG team who are passionate and dedicated to providing our students with the best possible teaching and training to fulfil the futures best suited to them. We recognise how hard our people work towards ensuring our students are supported throughout all areas of their college experience, and thus we provide an excellent set of employee benefits. At CCCG we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all our activities for everyone who learns and works here. We respect and value differences and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We create a safe and trusting professional environment where people are treated well and equally. We are committed to safeguarding and protection of young people and adults and follow Safer Recruitment processes. All successful candidates will need to complete a DBS check, with some roles requiring an Enhanced check. Our values Respect, Aspiration, Collaboration and Opportunity are the key ideas and principles that people within our organisation and our partners believe are important. They sum Our Purpose: why we do what we do, and Our Approach: how we go about our work. This is an exciting opportunity to join the CCCG team who are passionate and dedicated to providing our students with the best possible teaching and training to fulfil the futures best suited to them. We recognise how hard our people work towards ensuring our students are supported throughout all areas of their college experience, and thus we provide an excellent set of employee benefits.

About the Role: We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced College Accountant to lead and manage our Finance team. In this key role, you will be responsible for ensuring that our financial controls are robust and aligned with both internal policies and legal requirements. You will provide timely and accurate financial information and management reporting, while also maintaining strong financial health for the College. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Finance Department to ensure effective and efficient operations. Prepare and present monthly management accounts for review by the Director of Finance, Senior Management Team, and Governors. Oversee compliance with internal controls and financial regulations, while driving improvements in systems, processes, and customer service. Provide real-time financial monitoring reports to budget holders, offering assistance as needed. Manage the College’s budgeting process and ensure budgetary controls are in place. Prepare statutory accounts for the College and subsidiary companies, liaising with external and internal auditors. Ensure all required returns are submitted to government and funding bodies. Oversee day-to-day treasury management in line with College policies. Manage key functions within the Finance Department, including sales ledger, purchase ledger, banking, student finance, fixed assets, and payroll checks (administered by HR). Work closely with the Director of Finance to develop and implement financial strategies, accounting practices, and reporting frameworks. Manage the College’s financial system (currently Symmetry Financials) and ensure staff are fully trained in its use. Oversee VAT and taxation issues, including statutory payroll returns. Act as a key point of contact for auditors, external consultants, and statutory bodies. Provide management information to the Senior Management Team as required. Support ongoing improvements and innovation within the finance team and wider College operations. What We’re Looking For: Qualifications: 'O' and 'A' Levels, including Maths and English. Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA). Experience: 3-5 years of post-qualification experience, ideally within a Further Education (FE) college or similar organisation. Strong technical accounting and management skills, with proficiency in Excel and accounting software. Key Skills & Competencies: Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Proven experience in managing and motivating teams. Ability to work in a dynamic, changing environment. Personal Attributes: High level of personal integrity and commitment to public sector principles. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to think strategically while also being a hands-on problem solver. Motivated, hardworking, and proactive. Safeguarding: The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. As such, all staff will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. If you’re passionate about finance and education, and you’re ready to take on an exciting leadership role, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Title: Piano Teacher for Early Years and Children’s Music Education Location: 3b, Nightingale Road, Carshalton, SM52DN Employment Type: Part Time with opportunity for Full Time Salary: £30 p/h to increase with training About Us: Join our dynamic music education program dedicated to sharing the joy of music with children, including toddlers as young as 2 years old. Our unique approach combines fun, creativity, and musical skill-building in a nurturing environment. With state-of-the-art facilities, including two pianos in our teaching room, we provide an enriching experience that develops a lifelong love for music. Role and Responsibilities: • Teach piano lessons to young children, beginning from 2 years old, using playful, developmentally appropriate methods. Training provided. • Develop engaging lesson plans tailored to each child’s needs and musical journey. • Foster a supportive and inspiring environment that encourages creativity and growth in musical skills. • Collaborate with parents, providing feedback and insights into their child’s progress. • Maintain the teaching space, ensuring instruments and equipment are cared for and ready for use. Qualifications and Skills: • Proven experience teaching piano, preferably with a focus on young children. • Passion for music education and a deep understanding of child development. • Patience, creativity, and a nurturing teaching approach. • Relevant music teaching qualifications or equivalent experience. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with children and adults. • Ability to engage and inspire young learners through music. Why Join Us? • Work in a supportive, music-centered environment that prioritises joyful learning. • Be part of a vibrant team dedicated to enriching children’s lives through music. • Opportunities to contribute to and shape innovative music teaching practices. If you’re a passionate piano teacher who loves making music fun and meaningful for children, we would love to hear from you!

Everyone has hopes, dreams and ambitions, for some of us it is more difficult to turn them into reality. At St Albans Mencap we believe everyone is unique and deserves the chance to reach out and create their own future. SNAP (Special Needs Activities and Play) is an organisation that offers respite care to children and young people aged 5 to 19 years old, who have learning disabilities of varying severity. Some service users may also have physical or sensory disabilities and/or behaviour that is challenging. We aim to provide stimulating play opportunities and good quality childcare, tailored to meet the needs of children and young adults with special needs. We run ongoing Saturday clubs during school term-time in both Hemel Hempstead and St Albans, as well as running Playschemes during the Easter, Christmas, Summer, and half term school holidays. Staff can choose which of our dates they would like to work, allowing for flexibility around other commitments. All staff are provided with training opportunities to enable us to provide a high standard service. Some of our training opportunities include: Safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid, Epilepsy Awareness and Seizure Response, and Moving & Handling. Our roles will give you the chance to enjoy a variety of challenging and rewarding experiences. Being part of the St Albans Mencap team enables you to meet new friends and gain life and work experience in a setting you may currently be unfamiliar with. It can also count towards your Duke of Edinburgh Award and shows commitment to supporting your local community, which ultimately looks great when applying for college, university places, or even a new job. We also have opportunities for staff to progress to Play Leading positions for those interested in leadership and management. Positions are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references.

Job Details: Behaviour Support Technician Hourly Rate: £22 per Hour Probation Wage, Rising to £25 per Hour Post Probation Hours Available: Case Based (Varies) - Our Client scheduling and needs vary, with Hour Allocation from 3-6 Hours per Day, with some weekend services and some falling exclusively during term time. Additional Hours are provided for training and operational tasks assisting management with service development. Expected Number of Successful Applicants: 2 - 3 Working Hours: Varied, work days consist of 3-6 hour days, which include time to complete programme management tasks. We are seeking applicants for both weekend & weekday services and welcome applicants with a flexible or varied schedule. Job Area: Greater London Area Are you a New or Experienced Professional Motivated to Work with Neurodivergent people with complex needs? Selection Process The process of application will be: Interview & Shortlisting - Applicants will be shortlisted and contacted, with successful applicants invited to attend a short interview. Shortlist & Trial - If you are placed on the shortlist, you will receive contact and be asked to either attend a paid trial day at a reduced rate consisting of no more than 4 hours (£80 per applicant), or being asked if you are comfortable being placed on a waiting list until the current series of trials is completed and evaluated. You will receive confirmation of whether your trial was successful, and whether a position is being offered for you to join our team. Job Description Thank you for your interest! Role Description We are seeking friendly, reliable, and motivated applicants for a role supporting our Clients with autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, and complex needs. OBS provides a varied service offer to young people with additional needs in and around the Greater London area, primarily working with adults and their families to build individualised sustainable support systems that support our Clients to fulfil their potential. The programmes we provide are supported by a behavioural specialist acting as Programme Lead, who develops individualised support programmes to develop specific skills focused at increasing the client’s quality of life. The client is the centre of this role and their best interest and safeguarding must be considered in every stage of the support programme. An in date DBS check is required for this role, and training and development will be provided to ensure that you are ready and confident to undertake the responsibilities of the role. Client wellbeing and safeguarding will be at the centre of this role. You will teach skills to our Clients that support them to live independently, and in good health, as well as to support them to gain vocational skills that will help them to gain employment and engage in their community. We are seeking Technicians who have weekday and weekend availability. The role will be supported by a behavioural specialist who will provide individualised training on the role, as well as to support your skill development as a Behaviour Support Technician. ** Our Details** Your role will be directly managed by Otium Behaviour Services, with direct support, training, and oversight of your role being provided by our staff. The Director of Services will be responsible for your Line Management, training, programme development and monitoring, skill development plans, and safety and supporting documentation. Safeguarding responsibility will be shared across the parents and programme lead to ensure that there is always someone to report to confidentially in case of safeguarding concern. Otium Behaviour Services is a private specialist behaviour support provider that offers programme development, programme management, supporting documentation, and resource development services. ** Key Information for You** You will be employed by Otium Behaviour Services. The specialist who is managing the programmes described is qualified to an MSc level and has over 9 years of relevant experience to support you in your role. You will always have support from your fellow professionals and the organisation should you experience challenges in the role. Those interested in the role or more information on Otium Behaviour Services ** Your Details** We are looking for you if you are motivated to support young neurodivergent people! What are We Looking for In You? We are aware that people who want to work with neurodiverse people come from a variety of backgrounds. We want to support motivated people to gain skills in the industry and don’t want to immediately exclude candidates by mandating specific qualifications. All skills relevant to the role can be learned on the job and as there are many support methodologies used in different institutions we are aware that not all skills are transferable. That said, we do have a list of “good to have” qualifications at the end of this section, as well as a list of skills necessary to be able to effectively carry out the role in the long term. Key Skills Resilience - Neurodiverse clients often encounter serious barriers to accessing the world as easily as their typically developing peers. To support individuals who are experiencing extreme challenges requires you to be resilient and capable of putting the client first in all circumstances. Attention to Detail - Effective behaviour support strategies are dependent on accurate and reliable data on the skills being taught. The data is extremely important to decision making and taking data as you teach is a necessary element of the role. Reliability - The programmes our clients access include routines that they rely on. We will of course be understanding but want to ensure that we can always provide the client with the services that they need. Adaptability - Everyone is always still learning all the time. The programme will develop organically based on the clients needs as they develop. We are all on the same team and communicating is critical to ensure changes are made at the right time. ** Good to Have Qualifications** GCSE/A Level Equivalent - Especially in Maths, Sciences, or Psychology. Bachelors Qualifications - Especially BSc qualifications or qualifications in Social Care, Psychology, or Education. Any Behaviour Analytic qualification - Including Registered Behavioural Technician, qualifications in Positive Behavioural Support or Applied Behaviour Analysis, or Support Work and Social Work.

Join Our Family as a Qualified Nursery Room Leader! Are you ready to start a meaningful career? Do you have a passion for nurturing young minds and creating a positive, engaging environment where children can thrive? If so, we’d love to hear from you! The Role: We’re looking for an enthusiastic and qualified Room Leader (NVQ Level 2/3 or above) to join our family at The Eveline Day & Nursery School Ltd. As a Room Leader, you’ll play an essential role in supporting children’s development through creative, age-appropriate activities in a warm, safe environment. You’ll work with a dedicated team and have the opportunity to make a lasting difference in children’s lives. About Us: Founded in 1964 by Mrs Maria Keaveney Jessiman MBE and still proudly family-run, we operate seven unique nursery branches and a day school across South West London. With a commitment to providing excellent care and education, our nurseries are well-equipped, stimulating spaces where children feel valued and supported. What We Offer: Competitive Salary: £26,000+ (experience dependent) and benefits Full-Time, Permanent Position Hours: Monday to Friday shifts 7.30am-4.30pm and to 9.30am-6:30 pm. Comprehensive Training: Including First Aid, Health & Safety, and Safeguarding. Employee Benefits: Additional leave, company events, discounted/free meals, health & wellbeing programme, referral programme, and more. Convenient Locations: Nurseries with good public transport links across South West London. We are hiring for our Wandsworth, Balham High Road, Raynes Park sites What We’re Looking For: NVQ Level 2/3 qualification in childcare. Genuine love and enthusiasm for working with children. Confident communication skills with both children and adults. Ability to work well within a team. Professional, hardworking, and committed to delivering high standards of care. Your Key Responsibilities: Act as a key person for a group of children, observing and supporting their development. Plan and carry out engaging, age-appropriate activities. Provide a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for all children. Follow safeguarding procedures and our policies. Ready to Join Our Family? If you’re passionate about early years education and want to be part of a supportive, family-run business that values your contributions, reply with your CV and cover letter. Application Details: Interviews Begin: Week commencing 25th November. Application Deadline: 30th November.

The Role: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Ofsted Registered Manager to manage and oversee our supported living services for 16-18 years old. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day management and delivery of our services. This position is crucial for ensuring compliance with Local Authority fundamental standards while promoting best practices across the care settings. This opportunity will provide individuals the chance to grow a home and make an impact on the lives of young people. Key Responsibilities: Oversee and manage the daily operations of supported living services in line with council requirements, ensuring high standards of care. Supervise, mentor, and train support staff, fostering a collaborative, proactive, and supportive environment. Assist in the development, implementation, and review of individual care plans that reflect each client’s personal goals and aspirations. Key work with the Individuals to develop their support plan through the referral, assessment and review stages of person-centred planning. Understand their lifestyle choices, circles of support, what is important to and for them, and supporting them to have more choice and control in their life. Engage regularly with service users, families, and professionals, ensuring that care delivery aligns with a person-centred approach. Conduct regular audits and ensure all documentation is compliant with regulatory standards. Support with recruitment, staff rotas, and management of resources, ensuring services operate effectively within budgets. Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and implement policies that drive quality and efficiency across the services. A level 5 qualification or be working towards this with management experience is crucial to the role, as well as experience in building a service and team as we are expanding the company. You will have comprehensive understanding of supported living with young people aged 16 - 18 . An understanding of the strategies for managing Challenging Behaviour and have the ability to understand equality issues and have knowledge and consideration of meeting the diverse needs of the staff team and vulnerable children / adults. You should have the ability to continually aim at improving the staff teams’ performance to provide Best Value Services and to develop effective team performance, make informed decisions and offer a clear lead, including pre-planning and impartation and monitoring of those plans, as well as having experience of handling conflict and managing sensitive issues to achieve positive outcomes. Person Specification: Leadership: Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within a supported living or similar regulated care environment, with a focus on empowering teams (minimum 1 year). You will lead, oversee and assist the directors in implementing the company’s vision, including the systems, staffing, policies and procedures that enable structure and high standards to be delivered. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to liaise confidently with service users, families, staff, and professionals. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills with the ability to make decisions under pressure and resolve conflicts effectively. Organisational Skills: Exceptional organisational abilities, with a proactive approach to meeting deadlines and adapting to changing service demands. Empathy & Resilience: Genuine commitment to the well-being of others, with resilience and a positive attitude in a demanding sector. Qualifications Required: NVQ/QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or proof of training underway). Valid driving license or willingness to travel between service locations. Up-to-date knowledge of relevant Children & Adult Social Care Legislation, safeguarding procedures, and health and social care legislation. Benefits: Competitive salary and numerous benefits to grow As a growing company, there will be more perks as we grow and you will be at the forefront of it. Comprehensive training and development programs, including access to relevant qualifications and leadership training. Employee assistance programs supporting mental and physical well-being. Opportunities for career progression in a growing, dynamic company. If you are passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives and looking to advance your career in a supportive, passionate organisation, we would love to hear from you. Proof of right to work in the UK. Please be advised we do NOT offer sponsorship. Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £42,000 to £52,000 per year depending on experience (negotiable) Additional pay: Company Growth Bonus Benefits: Enjoy your Birthday off Company events Company pension scheme in the future Employee mentoring programme Referral programme Sick pay Work from home in the future Training programmes As the business grows, so do the perks! Schedule: Monday to Friday Weekend availability when required On Call The role requires working flexibly mainly Monday – Friday but will require a manager who can be flexible where required. Licence/Certification: NVQ/QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or proof of training underway) Work Location: In person with possibility to WFH in the future