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  • Young Person Supported Accommodation Support Worker (16–17 year olds)
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    Young Person Supported Accommodation Support Worker (16–17 year olds)
    10 hours ago
    £14.1 hourly
    Full-time
    Barking

    About us S2O Care Services is a London-based care provider that is supporting people in the community. We are now opening a supported accommodation service for young people aged 16–17 who are leaving care, [subject to Ofsted registration under the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023]. Our aim is simple: to give young people a safe, stable home and the skills and confidence to move on to independent adult life. About the role You'll be a consistent, trusted adult in the lives of the young people we support. Day to day, that means helping them build practical independence skills, settle into education, training or work, look after their health and wellbeing, and stay safe. You'll work closely with social workers, personal advisers, schools and colleges, and other professionals, and you'll keep clear, accurate records. Key responsibilities • Provide practical and emotional support tailored to each young person's support plan, • Teach independent living skills such as budgeting, cooking, shopping, tenancy and household management, • Encourage engagement with education, employment or training, • Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns, including exploitation, going missing and risk-taking behaviour, • Support young people with health appointments and emotional wellbeing, • Contribute to support plans, risk assessments and reviews, • Complete daily logs, incident reports and handovers to a high standard, • Work in line with the Supported Accommodation Quality Standards and S2O's policies Essential requirements • Minimum 2 years' experience working with young people aged 16–17 (for example in supported accommodation, children's homes, leaving care or youth work), • A sound understanding of safeguarding children and young people, • Good written English and confidence with record-keeping, • Calm, patient and resilient, with clear and consistent boundaries, • Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends, • Right to work in the UK Desirable • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or Children and Young People's Workforce (or willingness to work towards it), • Experience supporting care leavers, unaccompanied asylum-seeking children or young people with trauma histories. What we offer • Competitive pay rate, • Paid induction and ongoing training, • Regular supervision and support from an experienced management team, • Pension, holiday entitlement, refer-a-friend bonus, other benefits, • The chance to help shape a new service from the start Safer recruitment S2O Care Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check with the children's barred list, satisfactory references (including from your most recent employer in work with children or young people) and a full employment history with any gaps explained. Benefits: • Company pension, • Health & wellbeing programme, • On-site parking, • Paid training, • Referral programme

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  • Market Trader/Shop Rep
    Market Trader/Shop Rep
    7 days ago
    Part-time
    Dagenham

    Position: Social Supermarket Rep Department: The Shop - Kingsley Hall's Social Supermarket Location: Kingsley Hall Church & Community Centre Reports To: Community Engagement Lead Hours: Part-Time (Minimum 20 hours per week) Salary: National Minimum Wage + Performance Incentives Are you friendly, energetic, and passionate about helping your local community? Kingsley Hall is seeking a Market Trader / Social Supermarket Representative to help run and promote The Shop, our community-focused Social Supermarket. This customer-facing role involves serving members, using Kingsley Hall’s courtyard to promote affordable food and household essentials, maintaining attractive product displays, handling transactions, and encouraging new memberships. You'll be at the heart of our community, building relationships with residents and ensuring every visitor receives a warm and welcoming experience. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, enjoy meeting new people, and be confident working in a fast-paced environment. Using creative ideas and solutions to create street theatre, an exciting and enticing market stall experience for customers. Experience in retail, market trading, sales, customer service, or community engagement is a must and a full UK driving licence is essential. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who enjoys helping others while contributing to a growing social enterprise that makes a real difference to local families.

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  • Part-Time Head of Tuition / Academic Lead
    Part-Time Head of Tuition / Academic Lead
    26 days ago
    £12.71–£20 hourly
    Part-time
    Bethnal Green, London

    Position: Part-Time Head of Tuition / Academic Lead Sea Bright Learning – Stepney Green, East London Job Type: Part-time Location: East London Hours: Approximately 4-8 hours (tbc) per week initially, with potential to increase hours and responsibilities as Sea Bright Learning grows. Salary: Competitive, depending on experience and qualifications. About Sea Bright Learning Sea Bright Learning is a growing tuition centre providing high-quality academic support to students from Year 1 to Year 13. We specialise in Maths, English and Science, supporting students preparing for SATs, 11+, GCSEs and A-Levels. As we grow, we are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Head of Tuition / Academic Lead to help establish strong academic standards, support our tutors and ensure students receive a high-quality learning experience. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher or senior education professional who would enjoy helping to shape and develop a growing education centre. The Role As Head of Tuition / Academic Lead, you will provide academic leadership across our tuition programmes. You will work closely with the Director and teaching team to ensure high standards of teaching, effective student progress and excellent communication with parents. Your responsibilities will include: • Providing academic leadership across Maths, English and Science., • Supporting and mentoring tutors., • Helping to recruit and assess new tutors., • Developing and reviewing schemes of work and teaching programmes., • Establishing effective assessment and student progress systems., • Reviewing students' academic progress and identifying areas requiring additional support., • Supporting the preparation of students for SATs, 11+, GCSEs and A-Levels., • Reviewing lesson quality and providing constructive feedback to tutors., • Helping to establish consistent teaching and learning standards., • Meeting with parents to discuss students' academic progress when required., • Supporting the development of mock examinations, revision programmes and intervention strategies., • Helping develop academic policies, procedures and quality-assurance systems., • Contributing to the future development and expansion of Sea Bright Learning., • Supporting the development of our GCSE and A-Level provision as the centre grows., • Working at other Sea Bright Learning branches or locations as reasonably required. About You We are looking for an experienced education professional with a strong commitment to high-quality teaching and student achievement. You should ideally have: • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification., • Significant teaching experience within the UK education system., • Strong knowledge of the UK curriculum., • Experience teaching or managing provision at GCSE and/or A-Level., • Excellent subject knowledge, particularly in Maths, English or Science., • Experience supporting or managing other teachers/tutors., • Strong organisational and communication skills., • A professional and approachable manner when working with students and parents., • A genuine commitment to safeguarding and student welfare., • The ability to work independently and help develop systems within a growing organisation. Experience as a Head of Department, Head of Year, Assistant Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Headteacher, curriculum leader or experienced senior teacher would be advantageous. What We Offer • A flexible part-time role., • The opportunity to shape and develop a growing education centre., • A supportive and collaborative working environment., • The opportunity to develop your role as Sea Bright Learning expands., • Potential for increased hours and responsibility as student numbers grow., • The opportunity to contribute to the development of future GCSE, A-Level and wider educational programmes. Safeguarding Sea Bright Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo appropriate DBS and safeguarding checks and provide suitable references and evidence of qualifications and experience. How to Apply Please send your CV and a brief covering letter explaining your experience, availability and why you would be interested in helping develop Sea Bright Learning.

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  • Private Tutor
    Private Tutor
    2 months ago
    £30 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Dyslexia Tutor & Dyslexia Assessor Location: QuestLearn, Wanstead Methodist Church, Hermon Hill, E11 QuestLearn is looking for experienced and enthusiastic professionals to join our team supporting children and young people with dyslexia. We are currently recruiting for two roles: a Dyslexia Tutor and a Dyslexia Assessor. Dyslexia Tutor Pay: £30 per 55-minute session We are looking for a Dyslexia Tutor to provide individual specialist sessions for children with dyslexia. Sessions will focus on supporting each child's individual needs, developing literacy skills, confidence and independence. QuestLearn will arrange the students for you, allowing you to focus on planning and delivering high-quality specialist teaching. We are looking for someone with: • A Level 5 or Level 7 Dyslexia qualification, or QTS, • Experience supporting children with dyslexia and literacy difficulties, • A patient, positive and child-centred approach, • The ability to adapt teaching to meet individual needs, • An Enhanced DBS check Dyslexia Assessor Pay: £400 per assessment We are also looking for a suitably qualified Dyslexia Assessor to carry out assessments for children and young people referred through QuestLearn. QuestLearn will arrange the children and families requiring assessments. Requirements: • Appropriate qualifications to carry out dyslexia assessments, • Experience assessing and working with children and young people, • A professional and supportive approach when working with children and families, • An Enhanced DBS check About QuestLearn QuestLearn provides personalised educational and SEND support for children and families. We aim to understand each child's individual needs and provide practical, specialist support that helps them develop their skills and confidence. Interested? If you are interested in either role, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch with information about your qualifications, experience and availability. QuestLearn Explore • Learn • Belong questlearn.co.uk

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