Elephant Recruitment Group

Location: Leominster (newly registered) and Bodenham (in registration) 2-bed homes for children with EBD Salary: Up to £34,963 per annum (including sleep-in allowance) Join a supportive provider at an exciting time of growth, as we open two small, nurturing homes in Herefordshire. With one home in Leominster already registered and awaiting its first young person, and the second in Bodenham progressing through registration, this is a unique chance to help shape services from the beginning. About the Role: You ll lead by example in delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care for children and young people. This is a hands-on leadership role in a small team, where your commitment and resilience will be key to helping children feel safe, supported, and valued. • Oversee and support the daily running of the home in line with care plans and safeguarding regulations • Provide supervision, guidance, and motivation to staff • Build trusting relationships with children and young people, promoting their emotional and social development • Ensure all care is delivered in line with policies, procedures, and Ofsted standards • Participate fully in the shift pattern, including sleep-ins (£60 per sleep) What Makes This Exciting: • Join two brand new, small homes be part of their journey from day one • One home already registered and ready to welcome its first young person • Opportunity to shape team culture and contribute to outstanding care practice • Flexible, varied rota no fixed shifts • Sleep-in shifts paid in addition to your base salary About You: • Minimum of 2 years experience in a residential childcare setting • NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People s Workforce (or equivalent) Level 5 desirable or willingness to work towards • Strong leadership and team management skills • Flexible to work on a shift/rota basis (9.30am 11pm, sleep-in, 7am 10am single or double shifts) • Excellent understanding of safeguarding, child development, and trauma-informed care • Resilient, compassionate, and calm under pressure • Full UK driving licence (essential) Why Join: • Up to £34,963 per annum (including sleep-in allowance) • Extensive training and career progression opportunities • Paycare and Employee Assistance Programme • Contributory pension and long service rewards • Sick pay after qualifying period How to Apply: Contact us on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further.

Flexible Hours, Real Progression Location: Hybrid (Lancashire based) Office: Leyland (coming soon) Ditch the 9 5. Keep the impact. We re looking for a driven, people-focused Candidate Manager to join our growing team at Elephant. You ll take the lead on candidate generation, marketing, and pre-screening with full ownership over your performance and the flexibility to do your best work on your terms. About the Role: • Create and manage job adverts, candidate profiles, and marketing content • Lead candidate search activity across platforms and networks • Maintain clean, accurate CRM and candidate records • Pre-screen and qualify candidates to a high professional standard • Support social media content and brand visibility across platforms What Makes This Exciting: • No set working hours work around outcomes, not time at a desk • Hybrid role with a brand new office opening in Leyland • £27,000 £30,000 salary plus £250 bonus for every candidate placed • Genuine progression into 360 recruitment, candidate leadership, or operations • Work directly with passionate directors reshaping recruitment in residential childcare About You: • Proactive and organised, with strong communication skills • Comfortable managing your own time and targets • Creative thinker who enjoys social content, storytelling, and writing • Values-led and professional you ll be trusted to deliver without micromanagement • Based in the North West and open to hybrid working Why Join: • Leave the rigid 9 5 behind and still make a real impact • Help build something meaningful with a team that genuinely cares • Be rewarded for results, not hours • Shape your own career path in a growing company with ambition How to Apply: Sound like a fit? We d love to hear from you. Contact us on (phone number removed) or send your CV and a short note to let us know why you're interested.

Registered Manager Solo EBD Home Handsworth, Birmingham £50,000 + 10% KPI-Based Bonus Are you ready to lead your own children s home and make a lasting impact? This is a superb opportunity to take charge of a solo EBD provision in Handsworth with a provider committed to therapeutic care, staff wellbeing, and excellent outcomes for young people. About the Role: As Registered Manager, you will lead a solo provision for a young person with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). You ll be responsible for: Ensuring high standards of care and compliance with Ofsted regulations Leading, mentoring, and developing your team Creating a nurturing, therapeutic environment for the child Driving positive outcomes through effective care planning and behaviour support Managing budgets, audits, and quality assurance processes Liaising with families, local authorities, and partner agencies What Makes This Exciting: Solo placement : Greater ability to personalise care and make real impact Strong support : Backed by an experienced senior team Attractive salary : Starting at £50,000 with a 10% performance bonus Career growth : Pathway to more senior roles within the organisation Stability : Join a trusted provider with a therapeutic and child-centred ethos About You: You re a confident Registered Manager or an ambitious Deputy Manager ready to step up You bring experience within EBD settings and have strong safeguarding knowledge You have a therapeutic, child-first approach to leadership You re organised, resilient, and capable of building a cohesive, motivated team You hold (or are working towards) a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (Children and Young People s Services) Why Join? This is a provider that invests in its people. With a commitment to quality, development, and sustainable care, you ll be joining a team where your voice matters and your growth is a priority. Enjoy the autonomy to shape your service while knowing you re never alone. How to Apply: If you're ready to lead with purpose and build something meaningful, we d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation. (phone number removed); Call Joe on (phone number removed)

Team Leader Solo EBD Home Smethwick, Birmingham £27,000 £31,000 + £50 per sleep-in + Overtime Looking to step up and make a meaningful impact in a solo children s home? This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in transforming the life of a young person with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). This is more than a job it s a chance to lead with care, purpose, and pride. About the Role: As Team Leader, you ll support the Registered Manager in delivering high-quality, child-centred care. You ll be working within a solo EBD placement, helping to create a safe, stable, and nurturing home. Responsibilities include: Providing day-to-day leadership and guidance to support staff Acting as a key worker and role model for the young person in placement Supporting behaviour management and therapeutic routines Ensuring safeguarding procedures and care plans are followed Leading shifts, delegating tasks, and ensuring consistency in care Promoting emotional resilience, independence, and positive outcomes What Makes This Exciting: Solo setting : Build strong, meaningful relationships and make real impact Supportive culture : Be part of a small, values-led team Excellent extras : £50 per sleep-in, overtime available Career development : Training and progression towards senior roles About You: Experienced in residential childcare (EBD or similar needs) Confident leading shifts and supporting less experienced staff Emotionally resilient, calm under pressure, and genuinely child-focused Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or working towards it) Committed to working a rota including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins Why Join? This is a chance to join a provider that truly values quality care and professional development. With clear structures, excellent training, and a team that genuinely cares you ll feel the difference every day. How to Apply: If you're ready to step up and make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Joe for a confidential chat. (phone number removed); Call Joe on (phone number removed)

Role: Registered Manager Location: Lancaster Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Join this company as a Registered Manager in Lancaster and make a lasting impact to young people. What We Offer • Entry salary up to £50,000 per annum DOE. • £5,000 Annual quality and commercial bonus. • As a member of the leadership team you will participate in a Management Incentive Plan that will enable you to share in the long term success of the Company. • Comprehensive Induction to set you up for success. • Management Development Training Programme and continuous development from their in-house Leadership Academy. Whose courses provide their existing and future leaders the time and psychological space to explore the expectations of a leader, with a focus on core behavioural skills. To motivate, empower, inspire and stretch leaders to develop their knowledge and skills in leadership and management, by reflecting on themselves and how they interact and work with their teams, their networks and the wider business. Additional Benefits: Competitive pay, pension scheme, and a range of benefits including: o Employee Assistance Service o Wellbeing Programme o Recommend a Friend scheme o Cycle to work, dental plans, and car leasing scheme o Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out o Long Service Awards As a Registered Manager our expectation is that your home will be rated as at least Good by Ofsted This is a 5 bed Children s Home where you will: Develop Comprehensive Care Plans: Ensure each young person has a tailored plan that addresses their care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic, and health needs. Develop a great team: Working with the recruitment teams support, bring in the right people for your home to ensure your success. Complete company induction and personal development plans, retaining a strong team to ensure familiar faces for the young people. Foster Consultation: Develop systems to consult young people about the care they receive. Allocate Key Workers: Assign a Key Worker to each young person to implement their care plan. Maintain High Standards: Establish and monitor high-quality care standards in line with the quality standards and the Home s Statement of Purpose. Handle Complaints and Concerns: Take responsibility for addressing any complaints or child protection concerns. Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals to promote the welfare of young people. Participate in Meetings: Attend and contribute to care planning and review meetings as appropriate. Embrace a safe culture: Ensure the children in your service are cared for at the best possible standard. Effective Commercial Management of your home: Ensure you manage your home aligned to budget expectations. Essential Requirements and Experience • Passionate about making the difference to the lives of young people in care. • Relevant Experience: At least 2 years in a position related to residential care of children, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years. • Qualifications: Level 3 in Children's Residential Care is essential. Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare is preferred at point of application, if not then you must be enrolled on the Level 5 within 6 months of starting in post. • Knowledge: Understanding of The Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation, and regulatory requirements. • Skills: Efficient in; planning, organizing, budget control, resource allocation, and team leadership. • Communication: Confidence in effective spoken and written communication. • Understanding Trauma: Knowledge of the needs of children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, including managing challenging behaviour. • Driving License: Full UK required. If you are ready to make a difference and meet the needs of children in a nurturing environment, apply now and join this dedicated team!