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Deputy Children's Home Registered Manager Location: Banstead, Sutton, United Kingdom Contract type : Full time - permanent Hours : 40 hours, Monday-Friday 9-5 (with flexibility as needed) Salary : £39,000 - GBP 43,000 - yearly Company Description Lighthouse Pedagogy Trust is a charity creating children's homes where children can thrive. We believe every child deserves the chance to achieve great things and lead fulfilling lives. Our first home opened in Sutton in February 2022, supporting up to six children aged 11-18 with emotional and behavioural needs. We are currently renovating a second property in Banstead (SM7), a 5-bed children's home due to open in autumn 2026. Our first children's home is an award-winning building that has set a new standard for UK children's homes. We are part of the Catch 22 family, who's work spans education, social justice and rehabilitation, children's social care, family support, social action and getting people into work. What this role offers: Opportunity to set up a new home, recruit your team and shape it from the very beginning. Backing from an experienced and supportive leadership team and RI Starting holiday allowance of 28 days (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 38 days at 2 years and 41 days at 5 years 4% employer pension contributions and life insurance Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay Employee assistance programme, discounted shopping, cycle-to-work scheme and lots more benefits Why work for LPT? We have an annual staff retention rate of 94%. This is significantly above the sector average, reflecting our commitment to employee wellbeing, development and job satisfaction. LPT is a charity, so any surplus revenue generated is reinvested into improving experiences and outcomes for children in care Our first children's home has been running for 4 years, and consistently achieving Good Ofsted grading We are a values-driven organisation grounded in Social Pedagogy, prioritising relationships, empowerment, and wellbeing LPT has partnered with Kingston University to develop a Level 6 Diploma in Residential care, and offers fully funded places on the course for our team We have won several awards for the therapeutically informed and high-quality design of our home, including the Innovation in Care Award at the National Children's Homes Awards and the Stephen Lawrence Prize Job Description As the Deputy Manager of our 6-bed home, you will: Be part of creating a home where children feel safe, valued and able to thrive, building real, meaningful relationships that make a lasting difference. Support young people to explore who they are, discover what they want from life, and take steps towards their goals and ambitions. Play a key role in leading and shaping a dedicated team, helping to create a warm, reflective culture where everyone can grow and do their best work. Build your leadership confidence by working closely with the Registered Manager and stepping up to lead when needed, including during key visits and inspections. Develop your skills in coaching and mentoring, supporting colleagues through supervision, reflection and ongoing learning opportunities. Work in a genuinely collaborative way with families, schools and partner agencies, creating joined-up, holistic support around each child. Contribute to something bigger by helping us grow and develop our innovative approach, influencing practice beyond our home and into the wider sector. Grow your career with us. With plans to open more homes, there are real opportunities to progress into Registered Manager roles and take on leadership of your own home over time. Qualifications The ideal candidate will be: Experienced in managing and supervising staff in a children's home (deputy/senior level experience). Experienced working with teenagers with emotional, social and behavioural difficulties A reflective leader who can contribute to a positive, relationship-focused culture Warm, consistent and able to build trust with children, families and colleagues Resilient, adaptable and committed to continuous learning and improvement A strong advocate for children's safety, wellbeing and voice Eager to grow and progress into a Registered Manager role as we expand Hold the Level 3 Diploma or equivalent and be willing to work towards the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management Safer Recruitment At Lighthouse Pedagogy Trust, we safeguard all children and young people in our care. As part of our recruitment process, we conduct rigorous checks and vetting of all applicants, in line with legal and regulatory requirements and best practices. Everyone who works in our homes will be responsible for safeguarding young people and putting their safety and wellbeing first. This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (police records) check, including overseas police checks where necessary. Please note that this post is exempt from the limitations of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, and as such, all previous cautions and convictions will need to be disclosed as part of any application. At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Catch22, please do not hesitate to apply.

Children's Home Registered Manager Location: Banstead, Sutton, United Kingdom Contract type : Full time - permanent Hours : 40 hours, Monday-Friday 9-5 (with flexibility as needed) Salary : £55,000 - GBP 60,000 - yearly Company Description Lighthouse Pedagogy Trust is a charity creating children's homes where children can thrive. We believe every child deserves the chance to achieve great things and lead fulfilling lives. Our first home opened in Sutton in February 2022, supporting up to six children aged 11-18 with emotional and behavioural needs. We are currently renovating a second property in Banstead (SM7), a 5-bed children's home due to open in autumn 2026. Our first children's home is an award-winning building that has set a new standard for UK children's homes. We are part of the Catch 22 family, who's work spans education, social justice and rehabilitation, children's social care, family support, social action and getting people into work. What this role offers: Opportunity to set up a new home, recruit your team and shape it from the very beginning. Backing from an experienced and supportive leadership team and RI Starting holiday allowance of 36 days (inclusive of bank holidays),increasing to 38 days at 2 years and 41 days at 5 years 4% employer pension contributions and life insurance Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay Employee assistance programme, discounted shopping, cycle-to-work scheme and lots more benefits Why work for LPT? We have an annual staff retention rate of 94%. This is significantly above the sector average, reflecting our commitment to employee wellbeing, development and job satisfaction. LPT is a charity, so any surplus revenue generated is reinvested into improving experiences and outcomes for children in care Our first children's home has been running for 4 years, and consistently achieving Good Ofsted grading We are a values-driven organisation grounded in Social Pedagogy, prioritising relationships, empowerment, and wellbeing LPT has partnered with Kingston University to develop a Level 6 Diploma in Residential care, and offers fully funded places on the course for our team We have won several awards for the therapeutically informed and high-quality design of our home, including the Innovation in Care Award at the National Children's Homes Awards and the Stephen Lawrence Prize Job Description As the Registered Manager of our new 5-bed home, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape it from the very beginning. Opening in Autumn 2026, the home will provide a safe, nurturing environment for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties, helping them thrive. Open and lead a brand-new home from the start - Be the driving force behind our new 5-bed home, benefitting from LPT's established systems and processes while having the freedom to innovate and give your home its own identity. Create a nurturing and safe home for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties, helping them thrive. Lead with purpose - Recruit, inspire, develop and lead a passionate team, setting high standards and ensuring every child receives exceptional care. Champion a holistic approach - Our approach is grounded in evidence and underpinned by Social Pedagogy, a holistic, strengths-based model that prioritises relationships, empowerment, learning, and wellbeing. While you don't need to be an expert in Social Pedagogy, you must be open to learning and leading with this ethos. Drive service development - Trial new ways of working, collaborate with partner agencies, and influence best practice across the residential childcare sector. Enjoy strong support - Access guidance from an experienced Quality Assurance Manager, a nearby leadership team, and a deeply committed Responsible Individual. Be part of something bigger - Your leadership will be pivotal in shaping best practice, not just within our home, but across the wider sector, helping influence improvements in children's social care. Qualifications The ideal candidate will be: Experienced working in a children's residential setting as a Registered Manager, or as a Deputy Manager looking to progress into a Registered Manager role. A resilient, hands-on leader with a clear vision for delivering exceptional, relationship-centred care and creating an inclusive, ambitious culture. Strong decision-making and risk management skills, with the ability to navigate residential care confidently and drive high-quality performance. A passionate advocate for children, experienced in supporting diverse social, emotional, and behavioural needs, and committed to building empowering relationships. Knowledgeable in Ofsted regulations, safeguarding, and children's residential care standards. Hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) and either have, or be working towards/committed to achieving the Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification (or equivalent) Safer Recruitment At Lighthouse Pedagogy Trust, we safeguard all children and young people in our care. As part of our recruitment process, we conduct rigorous checks and vetting of all applicants, in line with legal and regulatory requirements and best practices. Everyone who works in our homes will be responsible for safeguarding young people and putting their safety and wellbeing first. This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (police records) check, including overseas police checks where necessary. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Catch22, please do not hesitate to apply.

Substance Use Practitioner - Maternity cover Location: Basingstoke Salary: from £26,097 per annum depending on experience Vacancy Type: Maternity cover for up to 10 months Hours of work : Full time, 37 hours per week Company Description Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose - we call these our '3Ps'. We achieve this in two ways. First, we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we use our knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity, and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda. Hampshire 24/7 Substance Use Service Our Hampshire 24/7 Substance Use Service is a county wide, community engagement based service, which offers targeted and specialist treatment to young people aged 25 years and under. We are a forward thinking, person-centred service, with a high level of credibility among young people. We are a multi-professional team, with a designated worker in each district of Hampshire, and we are supported by our partnership with Inclusion Recovery Hampshire and Parent Support Link. Job Description Please note that this opportunity is maternity cover, covering a period of up to 10 months. This role requires access to a vehicle, and a full current driving licence. We are looking to recruit a Substance Use Practitioner - Maternity cover in Hampshire , who will work with children and young people to make a positive difference to their lives. You'll deliver specialist, targeted support to children and young people up to the age of 25, offering confidential and non-judgemental advice and guidance, regarding the use of drugs and alcohol, using a variety of therapeutic interventions. The work can be challenging, but it is hugely rewarding. The services delivered by our Practitioners has proven to make a real change in the lives of our service users. Last year, 100% were satisfied with our service, 98% felt more able to make positive choices in life, 86% felt that their mental health had improved, and 91% of service users under the age of 18 left the service with a positive outcome (e.g. a reduction in risk, or an improvement in their circumstances). In addition to the comprehensive training package offered by Catch22, you will also have the opportunity to develop your skills and expertise through a range of additional training, offered by Hampshire County Council. This role also offers the opportunity to build networks and work with a range of partner agencies and commissioners across the substance misuse sector. Qualifications We are looking for people with the following skills and experience: Minimum of 2 years' experience of working with children and young people with complex needs or vulnerabilities. This could be within substance misuse, children's mental health, children's services, education, pastoral support, or SEN. An ability to build positive and trusting relationships with young people. An adaptable and resilient outlook, able to maintain a commitment to supporting service users Additional information You can work from home/remotely once or twice a week, but this is dependent on service requirements, so we are unable to guarantee specific days. You will be based in one of the hubs listed above, but the role will require regular travel across the region, so a driving license and access to a vehicle are required . This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We aim to review applications as quickly as possible. However, due to the volume of interest we receive, we may not be able to contact all applicants individually. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful this time. At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live. Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked. Please note, we will conduct an online search as part of our due dilligence checks for successful candidate(s). This will involve a search of all publicly available information online and in social media. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Catch 22, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Specialist Children & Young People Support Location: Hertfordshire Police Headquarters Salary: £29,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Fixed term until August 31st 2027 Closing Date: 12th June 2026 Company Description Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We achieve this in two ways. First, we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we use our knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda. In Justice, we work with young people and adults in custody and in the community, providing a range of services including offender management and resettlement, mentoring, veterans in custody, victim services, gangs work and youth justice. We believe that with effective support mechanisms and the correct interventions, we can change service user s ideology, helping them desist from crime and reach their true potential. Job Description Beacon Victim Care provides tailored support to help victims of crime cope, recover, and move forward. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Specialist Children and Young People Caseworker to deliver enhanced support to young victims of crime across the service. In this rewarding role, you will build trusted relationships with children and young people, providing practical and emotional support through a trauma-informed and person-centred approach. You will manage a caseload of medium and high-risk cases, complete assessments and support plans, and help young people understand their rights and the criminal justice process. You will also deliver awareness sessions, preventative interventions, and engaging activities within schools, youth settings, and community venues. Working collaboratively with partner agencies, you will help develop strong referral pathways and ensure safeguarding remains central to all practice. As a specialist practitioner, you will support colleagues through coaching, sharing best practice, and helping to develop creative approaches that improve outcomes for children and young people affected by crime. Qualifications GCSE English and Maths (minimum) Experience working with vulnerable children and young people Knowledge of safeguarding and risk management relating to CYP Experience delivering projects, interventions, or engagement activities for young people Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Ability to manage a caseload and maintain accurate records Strong partnership-working and organisational skills Desirable: Qualification relevant to working with children and young people Experience within victim services, youth work, or criminal justice settings If you require additional info, such as the full job description, company values, or a candidate pack, please click the link below. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Catch22, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Company Description Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We call these our '3Ps'. We achieve this in two ways. First, we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we use our knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda. Our Young People & Families (YP&F) Operational Hub delivers a wide range of integrated support services designed to help resolve complex difficulties experienced by young people and their families/carers. Support is provided to people who find themselves in a range of circumstances; they may be missing from home or have emotional, housing or substance misuse issues. We also support families where parents/carers are experiencing domestic abuse, substance misuse, emotional issues, homelessness or unemployment. Whatever the situation, we work alongside young people and their carers to find a way of stabilising their lives. Redthread is a hospital based youth work service, working alongside NHS staff and other professionals in emergency departments. Our experienced, specialist youth workers engage with and support young people, aiming to support them with their needs in hospital and post-discharge. We often meet young people at a moment of change and work with them to find a positive way forward. We provide long-term, holistic support. We consider every aspect of a young person s life and build support around them. About the Mental Health Youth Work Service Pilot The prevalence of reported mental health challenges in children and young people living in England have been increasing. In addition, research tells us that children and young people facing such challenges with their mental health are more likely to self-harm. For some children and young people, A&E Departments may be a first point of contact with healthcare services following self-harm. While in recent years the number of attendances by children and young people for mental health needs and/or self-harm have stabilised, there was a sharp increase in attendances following the pandemic. For children and young people who have gone to A&E for support with their mental health, such as following self-harm, waiting a long time in A&E can be hard. A&E Departments are often very busy and loud places and there is not always access to secluded space for those who have gone to A&E when experiencing difficulties with their mental health. Children and young people who are also neurodiverse may find the environment particularly challenging and overstimulating while they are waiting to access care and support. This pilot aims to strengthen the offer of support to young people aged 11-18 in A&E, and also consider the wider social and emotional wellbeing needs of those individuals whilst in that environment and following discharge by ensuring there is follow up support for a variety of services. The Mental Health Youth Work Service model has been informed by young people with experience of hospital attendances after self-harming, and their feedback has been used to shape the care we aim to deliver. The service runs across two hospital sites in London: King s College Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital. There will be a team consisting of one Senior Youth Worker and a Youth Worker embedded in each site. Where you fit in This is an exciting new service working in partnership with Queen Elizabeth Hospital Accident and Emergency Department. The project is a pilot that aims to provide specialist Youth Work support for young people presenting to a hospital because of their mental health, and specifically where they attend because of self-harm. The Senior Youth Worker will lead on the Mental Health Youth Work service embedded within the A&E department. This will involve line management responsibilities for the Mental Health Youth Worker, partnership working to build relationships both internally within the hospital and externally in the local community, and with both statutory and non-statutory partners. The Senior Youth worker will be expected to support and build trusting relationships with young people who present with acute needs and are often in a crisis. They will manage a caseload of their own, with contact taking place both in the hospital and post-discharge in the community. The Senior Youth Worker will ensure the integration of the service at their respective hospital A&E department, and work alongside the Team Leader in reporting, monitoring and evaluation requirements Main Duties & Accountabilities Lead the delivery of the Mental Health Youth Work service for young people aged 11-18 who attend the A&E department. Ensure that all young people are assessed holistically and care plans are tailored, trauma-informed and empowering, with the aim of reducing further harm. Line manage the Mental Health Youth Worker, providing guidance and direction through regular contact and meetings, case allocation, caseload oversight and one-to-one supervision, both formally and informally. In collaboration with the other Senior Youth Worker, provide overall support to the team to develop and improve skills, including assessment and recording, to ensure that Redthread s model of intervention is delivered consistently. Promote high levels of wellbeing for staff members who are working with young people who have experienced acute and chronic mental health challenges Hold a caseload and work with young people with often complex needs, in a range of settings, including in A&E, in the community, face-to-face and virtually where required, and promote their personal, educational, health and social development through all interactions Assist with the on-going development of the service model to ensure that young people and other stakeholders gain the maximum benefit from Redthread s interventions Along with the team, tailor and design youth work resources that are specific to the young people we are working with Contribute to the training programme that Redthread provides for hospital staff, including informal microteaching and more formal presentations. With support from the Team Leader, maintain strong working relationships within the Hospital, and NHS staff ensuring that Redthread youth workers are fully embedded in the health setting and are working with clinical staff to deliver a service that meets the needs of young people, including promoting the service within the hospital and attending appropriate internal meetings Assist in building and maintaining strong working relationships with Redthread stakeholders, project partners and with other agencies working with young people and to represent Redthread at external meetings as required. Ensure that as a team, you are proactive in researching and networking with other organisations working with young people in the area served by the hospital to ensure that the Youth Workers have a good knowledge of other services and projects that may be of interest to the young people we work with or appropriate for us to refer to. Attend multi-disciplinary team meetings in hospital, working with ED staff and CAMHS teams to support and safeguard young people Maintain a good level of professional knowledge of the issues affecting young people, particularly related to their mental health needs and self harm. In all areas of the work, apply an in-depth understanding of safeguarding responsibilities when working with children and young people, and provide guidance to your team members that adheres to Redthread s Safeguarding policy and procedures and safeguarding policies of respective NHS Trusts. Ensure information resources such as client forms, databases and contact files are kept fully up-to-date and secure, in line with GDPR, the Data Protection Act and our Confidentiality Policy and Consent Policy. Maintain high-quality recording of interventions with young people on our database, Salesforce, in line with Redthread s best-practice requirements. (Training will be provided.) Collect and record evidence of project outcomes and young people s achievements, to ensure the completion of monitoring forms and project progress reports as required. Work as part of a team to continue to develop the programme s monitoring and evaluation in order to facilitate internal reflection and learning, and to demonstrate its effectiveness and impact to external stakeholders. To ensure that the Youth Worker accurately captures and records data on the CRM system. To ensure that it can be used to identify trends and provide insights. To use these insights and trends to shape service delivery and share information with partners. With support from the Team Leader and oversight from the Service Manager, produce monthly and quarterly reports as required by funders and to inform leaders of the operational performance of the organisation. QUALIFICATIONS Essential: Relevant level 3 or 4 qualification in health & wellbeing, youth provision or similar or demonstrable equivalent experience Desirable: A degree-level qualification in social work, youth work, social science, education or another relevant field Qualifications in counselling and/or mental health first aid for young people KNOWLEDGE Essential . click apply for full job details