We are looking for someone who is full of life, ideas, creativity and energy but has lived life, can find interesting ways to share their knowledge and inspire us to great things. We have a lot to offer the world, but sometimes it is locked deep inside us and has not yet found a way out. We want someone who can help us find a key to unlock our potential. It won t always be easy and it might not always go to plan, but the bumps in the road are things that you learn from and we are looking for someone who is brave enough to get involved and enjoy the good times with us but laugh at the mistakes too So, what are you waiting for? Apply now! "We say it's ok" This ad is approved by St Christopher's Young People About the Role We are looking for a resourceful, energetic and outgoing individual who can deal effectively with challenging situations and behaviour, motivate young people to manage risk and support a team of professional staff in a supported accommodation home in West London. Key aspects of the job will be: To safeguard young people through sound management strategies, collaborative working with external agencies and emergency services and compliance with local authority safeguarding procedures. To provide regular supervision for staff and assess training needs to required performance and development standards. To source and/or deliver training and coaching where appropriate. To ensure housing management policies and practices are effectively operated. This will include maximisation of income, licence management and implementation of fair and equitable referral procedures. To ensure appropriate staff cover is maintained in the home through production of rotas and, where necessary, recruitment of locum covers. To ensure that staffing needs are met within designated budgets. About Us Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future. St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home. We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities. St Christopher s Academy We have recently launched St Christopher s Academy to ensure our staff is continually developing. We will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher s Academy, please visit our website. Applicants should have At least three years experience of providing leaving care and/or housing support to single homeless or other vulnerable client groups, including young people. At least one year s experience of effectively managing professional staff. A good understanding of Safeguarding and the legal framework relevant to the provision of residential services for young people aged 16+. Thorough knowledge of the issues that lead to young people becoming homeless, including those relating to alcohol/drug dependency and mental health and complex needs. Familiarity with the welfare benefits system and with the range of resources, statutory and non-statutory agencies and services relevant to supporting young people. Awareness of health and safety regulations and procedures to minimise risk. A high regard for young people with the ability to relate successfully to individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and to manage conflict situations. A vocational or management qualification at NVQ level 4 or equivalent would be desirable. What you should expect from us Salary: Up to £44,093 per annum depending on experience A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture. 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata. Industry Leading training programme including access to children s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and Social Pedagogy, Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme. UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary. BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support. Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme. Blue light Card: Discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK. Discretionary Funded Training Programs. Employee Awards based on performance and length of service. Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services. Recruitment Process At St Christopher s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements. Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. For the full Job Description and Person Specification visit our website. Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting. For more information or assistance during the application process, please visit our website We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note that it is against the law to apply for work with Children/Young People if you are barred from working in Regulated Activity and if your name is added to a Children Barred List. All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked. This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act occupational requirement .
Aug 07, 2025
Full time
We are looking for someone who is full of life, ideas, creativity and energy but has lived life, can find interesting ways to share their knowledge and inspire us to great things. We have a lot to offer the world, but sometimes it is locked deep inside us and has not yet found a way out. We want someone who can help us find a key to unlock our potential. It won t always be easy and it might not always go to plan, but the bumps in the road are things that you learn from and we are looking for someone who is brave enough to get involved and enjoy the good times with us but laugh at the mistakes too So, what are you waiting for? Apply now! "We say it's ok" This ad is approved by St Christopher's Young People About the Role We are looking for a resourceful, energetic and outgoing individual who can deal effectively with challenging situations and behaviour, motivate young people to manage risk and support a team of professional staff in a supported accommodation home in West London. Key aspects of the job will be: To safeguard young people through sound management strategies, collaborative working with external agencies and emergency services and compliance with local authority safeguarding procedures. To provide regular supervision for staff and assess training needs to required performance and development standards. To source and/or deliver training and coaching where appropriate. To ensure housing management policies and practices are effectively operated. This will include maximisation of income, licence management and implementation of fair and equitable referral procedures. To ensure appropriate staff cover is maintained in the home through production of rotas and, where necessary, recruitment of locum covers. To ensure that staffing needs are met within designated budgets. About Us Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future. St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home. We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities. St Christopher s Academy We have recently launched St Christopher s Academy to ensure our staff is continually developing. We will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher s Academy, please visit our website. Applicants should have At least three years experience of providing leaving care and/or housing support to single homeless or other vulnerable client groups, including young people. At least one year s experience of effectively managing professional staff. A good understanding of Safeguarding and the legal framework relevant to the provision of residential services for young people aged 16+. Thorough knowledge of the issues that lead to young people becoming homeless, including those relating to alcohol/drug dependency and mental health and complex needs. Familiarity with the welfare benefits system and with the range of resources, statutory and non-statutory agencies and services relevant to supporting young people. Awareness of health and safety regulations and procedures to minimise risk. A high regard for young people with the ability to relate successfully to individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and to manage conflict situations. A vocational or management qualification at NVQ level 4 or equivalent would be desirable. What you should expect from us Salary: Up to £44,093 per annum depending on experience A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture. 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata. Industry Leading training programme including access to children s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and Social Pedagogy, Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme. UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary. BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support. Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme. Blue light Card: Discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK. Discretionary Funded Training Programs. Employee Awards based on performance and length of service. Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services. Recruitment Process At St Christopher s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements. Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. For the full Job Description and Person Specification visit our website. Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting. For more information or assistance during the application process, please visit our website We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note that it is against the law to apply for work with Children/Young People if you are barred from working in Regulated Activity and if your name is added to a Children Barred List. All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked. This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act occupational requirement .
Starting Salary : Up to £35,000 depending on experience Specific Hours : 40 hours per week shift work- including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins. (flexibility to work evenings and sleep-ins are for the Day position. Waking Night position requires staff to be awake for the entire night shift). Sleep-ins: £50. Overtime / bank holidays paid time-and-a-half and alternative weekends off Location: Croydon, CR2 - closest station is 1 stop after East Croydon 10 minutes from Clapham Junction 20 minutes from Waterloo. Looking for fantastic career progression , excellent training and therapeutic support? Join our committed and professional team and make a difference to young people living in residential care, where no two days are the same! About the role As a Children s Residential Worker, you will directly look after children and young people who have complex emotional and mental health needs due to trauma, loss and other adverse experiences. You will be required to support children to regulate and understand their emotions. Working within a therapeutic framework, you will develop a direct programme of work aimed at developing authentic relationships with our children and young people (aged years old on admission to the Children s Home). You will have a key role in making sure our children are safe and happy. You will also be required to work collaboratively with key professionals to ensure that information is recorded and shared appropriately, as well as to enable children to receive the multi-agency support that they require. If applying for the Day position , you will be required to do sleep-ins paid at £50 each. If applying for the Waking Night position, you will have the additional support of an on-call manager should there be any emergencies. Further to this, you will be involved in monthly team meetings and receive monthly supervision. Applicants should have Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (i.e. Level 3 Diploma Children and Young People Workforce with the children's social care pathway) as per Children s Homes Regulations 2015 (England). Minimum of 2 years experience working and supporting children and Young People to achieve their full potential. Genuine commitment to working with and supporting children and Young People to achieve their full potential; with the ability to build and promote trusted relationships while maintaining professional boundaries. An understanding of the issues facing children and Young People and a basic understanding of safeguarding Regulations and Procedures. The ability to cope effectively with challenging behaviour. Good communication and team working skills. Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays, and if applicable, sleep-in s. Commitment to undertake any mandatory training (outside of working hours) and continuous learning to ensure a high level of service. Creativity, enthusiasm and energy to inspire and encourage young people to achieve their goals. What you should expect from us Salary: Up to £35,000 depending on experience Sleep-ins: £50. Overtime / bank holidays paid time-and-a-half and alternate weekends off A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture. 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata. Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy. Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme. UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary. BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support. Cycle to work scheme. Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK. Discretionary funded training programs. Employee awards based on performance and length of service. Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services. Recruitment Process At St Christopher s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements. Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting. Your Online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. For the full Job Description and Person Specification please see our wwebsite. CV s will not be accepted. For more information or assistance during the application process, please visit our website. Closing Date: August 18th 2025 First Stage Interview Throughout August 2025 Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview at our Head Office Second Stage Interview Successful candidates will then attend the second stage interview at one of St Christopher's residential homes. Our Children and Young People are looking forward to hearing from you We advise you to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note: This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act occupational requirement . It is illegal to apply for any role that involves working with children and young people under the age of 18, if you know you are barred from working with children. All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.
Aug 07, 2025
Full time
Starting Salary : Up to £35,000 depending on experience Specific Hours : 40 hours per week shift work- including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins. (flexibility to work evenings and sleep-ins are for the Day position. Waking Night position requires staff to be awake for the entire night shift). Sleep-ins: £50. Overtime / bank holidays paid time-and-a-half and alternative weekends off Location: Croydon, CR2 - closest station is 1 stop after East Croydon 10 minutes from Clapham Junction 20 minutes from Waterloo. Looking for fantastic career progression , excellent training and therapeutic support? Join our committed and professional team and make a difference to young people living in residential care, where no two days are the same! About the role As a Children s Residential Worker, you will directly look after children and young people who have complex emotional and mental health needs due to trauma, loss and other adverse experiences. You will be required to support children to regulate and understand their emotions. Working within a therapeutic framework, you will develop a direct programme of work aimed at developing authentic relationships with our children and young people (aged years old on admission to the Children s Home). You will have a key role in making sure our children are safe and happy. You will also be required to work collaboratively with key professionals to ensure that information is recorded and shared appropriately, as well as to enable children to receive the multi-agency support that they require. If applying for the Day position , you will be required to do sleep-ins paid at £50 each. If applying for the Waking Night position, you will have the additional support of an on-call manager should there be any emergencies. Further to this, you will be involved in monthly team meetings and receive monthly supervision. Applicants should have Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (i.e. Level 3 Diploma Children and Young People Workforce with the children's social care pathway) as per Children s Homes Regulations 2015 (England). Minimum of 2 years experience working and supporting children and Young People to achieve their full potential. Genuine commitment to working with and supporting children and Young People to achieve their full potential; with the ability to build and promote trusted relationships while maintaining professional boundaries. An understanding of the issues facing children and Young People and a basic understanding of safeguarding Regulations and Procedures. The ability to cope effectively with challenging behaviour. Good communication and team working skills. Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays, and if applicable, sleep-in s. Commitment to undertake any mandatory training (outside of working hours) and continuous learning to ensure a high level of service. Creativity, enthusiasm and energy to inspire and encourage young people to achieve their goals. What you should expect from us Salary: Up to £35,000 depending on experience Sleep-ins: £50. Overtime / bank holidays paid time-and-a-half and alternate weekends off A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture. 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata. Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy. Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme. UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary. BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support. Cycle to work scheme. Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK. Discretionary funded training programs. Employee awards based on performance and length of service. Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services. Recruitment Process At St Christopher s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements. Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting. Your Online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. For the full Job Description and Person Specification please see our wwebsite. CV s will not be accepted. For more information or assistance during the application process, please visit our website. Closing Date: August 18th 2025 First Stage Interview Throughout August 2025 Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview at our Head Office Second Stage Interview Successful candidates will then attend the second stage interview at one of St Christopher's residential homes. Our Children and Young People are looking forward to hearing from you We advise you to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note: This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act occupational requirement . It is illegal to apply for any role that involves working with children and young people under the age of 18, if you know you are barred from working with children. All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.
Contract: Permanent Hours: up to 35 hours per week (can consider less hours, 35 hours is full time) Location: Finsbury Park London, in our purpose-built centre and gardens Starting salary: £54,520 - £63,243 per annum Closing date: Monday 8th September 2025 Expected date of interviews: 17th-19th September 2025 Job ref: VA756 Would you like to make a positive difference to the lives of survivors of torture? Do you have experience of coordinating clinical services delivery to marginalised groups in a community setting? We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Clinical Psychologist to work with an innovative and friendly multidisciplinary team at our London Centre. You will line manage and supervise highly skilled and dedicated clinicians, in the service delivery of a range of NICE guideline recommended therapy interventions, offered to our clients, who are survivors of torture and organised violence. You will report to the Adult Team Manager, London and operate as an integral part of the London Clinical Services Team. This is an exciting chance to join us as we place survivor empowerment and movement building at the heart of our four-year strategy and work together to increase the number of clients who can access our services. It is based in a centre specifically designed to be a safe and welcoming environment for survivors and includes gardens and growing facilities. About the role This is a wide-ranging position, and your key areas of responsibility will include: To work with the Adult Team Manager and Heads of Clinical Services to implement FFT s strategic goals. It will involve providing line management to paid staff and volunteers from different professions and disciplines and provide professional and clinical supervision to qualified clinicians and trainees in the service including, clinical/counselling psychologists. This role may also include providing remote clinical supervision to clinicians in our other regional centres (North West England and Scotland). To ensure that Freedom from Torture's clinical model continues to be fully rolled out, with particular emphasis on survivor empowerment and evidence-based practice for addressing PTSD and other mental health impacts of torture. Championing people development as well as influence delivery of evidenced -based practice, clinical standards, quality initiatives and audit-based services. To formulate and negotiate psychological treatment and management plans for referred clients and to provide psychological treatment, using a range of specialist psychological interventions appropriate to the service in line with the new clinical model Pathways (drawing on a range of evidence-based models for the presenting problems of the clients). Being an effective role model and leader to encourage, develop and enhance skills of others. About you This is an important role within Freedom from Torture. To be successful in this role you must have a high level of commitment to maintaining excellent standards of client care and service delivery. It is a key requirement that you must have knowledge of appropriate clinical standards and external regulatory bodies. You must also have sound financial awareness and experience of balancing the provision of quality care against budgetary parameters. To be considered for this role you must be a Psychologist registered with HCPC and have qualified with a doctorate or equivalent in either clinical or counselling psychology. You must have professional experience of working with clients with complex PTSD and have post-qualification experience of using evidence-based trauma focused therapy models. It is essential that you have a clear understanding of the experience of refugees and people seeking asylum, both in terms of pre-flight experience and the experience of living in exile. You must have previous management and supervision experience and be able to provide demonstrable examples of how you have successfully led and influenced clinical teams within community or health care settings. In return, we offer a competitive package, with a generous 30-day annual leave entitlement, and 6% employer pension contribution. We also offer access to additional therapy training including NET and EMDR, access to high quality clinical supervision and an opportunity to hold a small case load alongside your management practice. You will also have the opportunity to closely with the Head of Clinical Services and to attend a range of forums and working groups to support the clinical development of Freedom from Torture. Freedom from Torture is committed to showing the salary for all advertised roles and not negotiating salaries for roles, in light of evidence that this contributes to structural inequality. Our policy is that all appointments will be at the start of the salary range but successful candidates will have the opportunity to move up the scale over time. The progression up the salary range is reviewed on an annual basis and subject to affordability. For this role, the salary range is £54,520 - £63,243 per annum. To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please visit our website. To be considered for this role it is mandatory that at the point of application you must provide a CV and a cover letter addressing the job description and person specification. You must also provide proof of your professional accreditation status relevant to the role. Freedom from Torture is dedicated to healing and protecting people who have survived torture. We provide therapies to improve physical and mental health, we medically document torture, and we provide legal and welfare help. We expose torture globally, we fight to hold torturing states to account and we campaign for fairer treatment of torture survivors in the UK. We campaign for national and global change, using evidence from our services and survivor voices to protect and promote survivors' rights and hold torturing states to account. We are proud to play a significant role in the global anti-torture movement. Survivors, active and empowered, are at the centre of all of our work. Freedom from Torture is committed to its responsibilities under safeguarding and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, as well as a need for full employment history and up to date employment references. Freedom from Torture is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of torture or asylum, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Aug 07, 2025
Full time
Contract: Permanent Hours: up to 35 hours per week (can consider less hours, 35 hours is full time) Location: Finsbury Park London, in our purpose-built centre and gardens Starting salary: £54,520 - £63,243 per annum Closing date: Monday 8th September 2025 Expected date of interviews: 17th-19th September 2025 Job ref: VA756 Would you like to make a positive difference to the lives of survivors of torture? Do you have experience of coordinating clinical services delivery to marginalised groups in a community setting? We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Clinical Psychologist to work with an innovative and friendly multidisciplinary team at our London Centre. You will line manage and supervise highly skilled and dedicated clinicians, in the service delivery of a range of NICE guideline recommended therapy interventions, offered to our clients, who are survivors of torture and organised violence. You will report to the Adult Team Manager, London and operate as an integral part of the London Clinical Services Team. This is an exciting chance to join us as we place survivor empowerment and movement building at the heart of our four-year strategy and work together to increase the number of clients who can access our services. It is based in a centre specifically designed to be a safe and welcoming environment for survivors and includes gardens and growing facilities. About the role This is a wide-ranging position, and your key areas of responsibility will include: To work with the Adult Team Manager and Heads of Clinical Services to implement FFT s strategic goals. It will involve providing line management to paid staff and volunteers from different professions and disciplines and provide professional and clinical supervision to qualified clinicians and trainees in the service including, clinical/counselling psychologists. This role may also include providing remote clinical supervision to clinicians in our other regional centres (North West England and Scotland). To ensure that Freedom from Torture's clinical model continues to be fully rolled out, with particular emphasis on survivor empowerment and evidence-based practice for addressing PTSD and other mental health impacts of torture. Championing people development as well as influence delivery of evidenced -based practice, clinical standards, quality initiatives and audit-based services. To formulate and negotiate psychological treatment and management plans for referred clients and to provide psychological treatment, using a range of specialist psychological interventions appropriate to the service in line with the new clinical model Pathways (drawing on a range of evidence-based models for the presenting problems of the clients). Being an effective role model and leader to encourage, develop and enhance skills of others. About you This is an important role within Freedom from Torture. To be successful in this role you must have a high level of commitment to maintaining excellent standards of client care and service delivery. It is a key requirement that you must have knowledge of appropriate clinical standards and external regulatory bodies. You must also have sound financial awareness and experience of balancing the provision of quality care against budgetary parameters. To be considered for this role you must be a Psychologist registered with HCPC and have qualified with a doctorate or equivalent in either clinical or counselling psychology. You must have professional experience of working with clients with complex PTSD and have post-qualification experience of using evidence-based trauma focused therapy models. It is essential that you have a clear understanding of the experience of refugees and people seeking asylum, both in terms of pre-flight experience and the experience of living in exile. You must have previous management and supervision experience and be able to provide demonstrable examples of how you have successfully led and influenced clinical teams within community or health care settings. In return, we offer a competitive package, with a generous 30-day annual leave entitlement, and 6% employer pension contribution. We also offer access to additional therapy training including NET and EMDR, access to high quality clinical supervision and an opportunity to hold a small case load alongside your management practice. You will also have the opportunity to closely with the Head of Clinical Services and to attend a range of forums and working groups to support the clinical development of Freedom from Torture. Freedom from Torture is committed to showing the salary for all advertised roles and not negotiating salaries for roles, in light of evidence that this contributes to structural inequality. Our policy is that all appointments will be at the start of the salary range but successful candidates will have the opportunity to move up the scale over time. The progression up the salary range is reviewed on an annual basis and subject to affordability. For this role, the salary range is £54,520 - £63,243 per annum. To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please visit our website. To be considered for this role it is mandatory that at the point of application you must provide a CV and a cover letter addressing the job description and person specification. You must also provide proof of your professional accreditation status relevant to the role. Freedom from Torture is dedicated to healing and protecting people who have survived torture. We provide therapies to improve physical and mental health, we medically document torture, and we provide legal and welfare help. We expose torture globally, we fight to hold torturing states to account and we campaign for fairer treatment of torture survivors in the UK. We campaign for national and global change, using evidence from our services and survivor voices to protect and promote survivors' rights and hold torturing states to account. We are proud to play a significant role in the global anti-torture movement. Survivors, active and empowered, are at the centre of all of our work. Freedom from Torture is committed to its responsibilities under safeguarding and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, as well as a need for full employment history and up to date employment references. Freedom from Torture is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of torture or asylum, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Volunteer and Training Coordinator We are looking for a Volunteer and Training Coordinator to be the driving force behind the volunteer program, recruiting, developing, and supporting an incredible team of volunteers who make a real difference in the lives of young people. If you have strong communication and interpersonal skills, can motivate and inspire others then apply today! As an equal opportunities employer, the organisation welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. The dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Position: Volunteer and Training Coordinator Location: Barnsley (based in the temporary office at Barnsley Civic prior to the youth zone opening) Salary: £33,000 per annum Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Benefits: 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays; workplace pension; free gym access (once the site has opened); access to the OnSide Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring. Closing Date: 10th August 2025 Opening in early 2026, the youth zone is an ambitious new £10 million facility designed to transform the lives of young people in Barnsley. Open seven days a week, it will offer a wide range of high-quality, inspiring activities in a safe, welcoming, and purpose-built environment. About the Role As Volunteer and Training Coordinator, you will be the driving force behind the volunteer program. You will build a culture of recognition and ensure volunteers feel valued, supported, and equipped to thrive. In addition, you will support the co-ordination of staff training by implementing the training programme and management of budget. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver volunteer roles across the youth zone and implement a volunteer recruitment and engagement strategy Act as the primary point of contact for volunteers , be a role model for Volunteers, young people and the wider team, presenting a positive solution focused attitude Coordinate volunteer training and recognition programs, including appreciation events and Volunteers' Week. Oversee staff and volunteer training programs, including appraisals and development. Manage volunteer, training records and budgets About You We are looking for a candidate with: Experience in volunteer management Strong communication and interpersonal skills - you can motivate and inspire others. Organisational skills to manage recruitment, training, and events effectively. The ability to work flexibly including evenings and weekends To apply, you will be asked to submit a CV and supporting statement via the company website. About the Organisation This is a brand new locally run youth charity, and will be the first youth zone in Yorkshire. It is set to provide thousands of young people with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe. With community centric values and located in the heart of Barnsley, it will be an inspiring place for young people aged 8 - 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to enjoy their leisure time. The building is due to be opened in January 2026. The charity recognises that the workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this. Therefore, they actively encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter. The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application. The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an Enhanced DBS check. Other roles you may have experience of could include Volunteer, Volunteering, Training, Volunteer and Training, Learning and Development, Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteering Coordinator, Training Coordinator, Volunteer and Training Coordinator, Learning and Development Coordinator, Volunteer Management, Volunteer Manager, Volunteer Engagement. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Aug 07, 2025
Full time
Volunteer and Training Coordinator We are looking for a Volunteer and Training Coordinator to be the driving force behind the volunteer program, recruiting, developing, and supporting an incredible team of volunteers who make a real difference in the lives of young people. If you have strong communication and interpersonal skills, can motivate and inspire others then apply today! As an equal opportunities employer, the organisation welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. The dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Position: Volunteer and Training Coordinator Location: Barnsley (based in the temporary office at Barnsley Civic prior to the youth zone opening) Salary: £33,000 per annum Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Benefits: 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays; workplace pension; free gym access (once the site has opened); access to the OnSide Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring. Closing Date: 10th August 2025 Opening in early 2026, the youth zone is an ambitious new £10 million facility designed to transform the lives of young people in Barnsley. Open seven days a week, it will offer a wide range of high-quality, inspiring activities in a safe, welcoming, and purpose-built environment. About the Role As Volunteer and Training Coordinator, you will be the driving force behind the volunteer program. You will build a culture of recognition and ensure volunteers feel valued, supported, and equipped to thrive. In addition, you will support the co-ordination of staff training by implementing the training programme and management of budget. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver volunteer roles across the youth zone and implement a volunteer recruitment and engagement strategy Act as the primary point of contact for volunteers , be a role model for Volunteers, young people and the wider team, presenting a positive solution focused attitude Coordinate volunteer training and recognition programs, including appreciation events and Volunteers' Week. Oversee staff and volunteer training programs, including appraisals and development. Manage volunteer, training records and budgets About You We are looking for a candidate with: Experience in volunteer management Strong communication and interpersonal skills - you can motivate and inspire others. Organisational skills to manage recruitment, training, and events effectively. The ability to work flexibly including evenings and weekends To apply, you will be asked to submit a CV and supporting statement via the company website. About the Organisation This is a brand new locally run youth charity, and will be the first youth zone in Yorkshire. It is set to provide thousands of young people with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe. With community centric values and located in the heart of Barnsley, it will be an inspiring place for young people aged 8 - 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to enjoy their leisure time. The building is due to be opened in January 2026. The charity recognises that the workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this. Therefore, they actively encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter. The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application. The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an Enhanced DBS check. Other roles you may have experience of could include Volunteer, Volunteering, Training, Volunteer and Training, Learning and Development, Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteering Coordinator, Training Coordinator, Volunteer and Training Coordinator, Learning and Development Coordinator, Volunteer Management, Volunteer Manager, Volunteer Engagement. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Family Support Worker £24,000 pa + benefits (including 25 days annual leave, company car and pension) This roles covers Thames Valley and the surrounding area. Rainbow Trust Children s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need. About the role: We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker to deliver high-quality family support services as part of our Thames Valley Team. Reporting to the Family Support Manager and working in partnership with health, education, and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social, and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you will have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss, and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact. Location: This role covers Thames Valley and surrounding areas. The role does require travel, however you have the freedom to plan your own diary around the demands of both the families you are working with, your team, and also any personal appointments you may need to attend. What we re looking for: An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care. A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly. Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines. Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice) A persuasive and open communicator , you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people, and their families aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential. What we offer: We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees. If you d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website. More information can also be found in our Candidate Pack. We also have a fantastic learning and development programme - the Anne Harris skills development programme - in which we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be, and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation. Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months , including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and Introduction to Play. The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year. How to apply: To apply please visit our website via the link. Interview dates: Interview Dates to be confirmed. Interviews will take place via Teams or in person with a date to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver s licence to accommodate the team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation. Registered Charity No:
Aug 07, 2025
Full time
Family Support Worker £24,000 pa + benefits (including 25 days annual leave, company car and pension) This roles covers Thames Valley and the surrounding area. Rainbow Trust Children s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need. About the role: We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker to deliver high-quality family support services as part of our Thames Valley Team. Reporting to the Family Support Manager and working in partnership with health, education, and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social, and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you will have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss, and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact. Location: This role covers Thames Valley and surrounding areas. The role does require travel, however you have the freedom to plan your own diary around the demands of both the families you are working with, your team, and also any personal appointments you may need to attend. What we re looking for: An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care. A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly. Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines. Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice) A persuasive and open communicator , you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people, and their families aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential. What we offer: We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees. If you d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website. More information can also be found in our Candidate Pack. We also have a fantastic learning and development programme - the Anne Harris skills development programme - in which we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be, and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation. Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months , including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and Introduction to Play. The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year. How to apply: To apply please visit our website via the link. Interview dates: Interview Dates to be confirmed. Interviews will take place via Teams or in person with a date to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver s licence to accommodate the team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation. Registered Charity No:
Role: Freelance Site Manager - School Refurbishment Location: Chester (CH4) Duration: 6 - 7 weeks Start Date: 4th August Rate: (Apply online only)/shift (Negotiable dependent on experience) Responsibilities: Oversee daily site operations and ensure the project runs to schedule Manage subcontractors and coordinate with suppliers Maintain health & safety standards on site Report progress and liaise with project management team Ensure compliance with safeguarding measures in a school environment Essential Requirements: SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) Enhanced DBS CSCS First Aid at Work Fire Marshal Certificate Asbestos Awareness Certificate Previous experience working on school or educational refurbishment projects is highly desirable Additional Skills: Strong leadership and organisational skills Clear communicator with attention to detail Ability to work efficiently within tight deadlines
Aug 07, 2025
Contractor
Role: Freelance Site Manager - School Refurbishment Location: Chester (CH4) Duration: 6 - 7 weeks Start Date: 4th August Rate: (Apply online only)/shift (Negotiable dependent on experience) Responsibilities: Oversee daily site operations and ensure the project runs to schedule Manage subcontractors and coordinate with suppliers Maintain health & safety standards on site Report progress and liaise with project management team Ensure compliance with safeguarding measures in a school environment Essential Requirements: SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) Enhanced DBS CSCS First Aid at Work Fire Marshal Certificate Asbestos Awareness Certificate Previous experience working on school or educational refurbishment projects is highly desirable Additional Skills: Strong leadership and organisational skills Clear communicator with attention to detail Ability to work efficiently within tight deadlines
Registered Care Home Manager We re seeking a Registered Care Home Manager to lead a 60- bed nursing home in Dereham. You ll manage a team delivering high-quality nursing and residential care. This is a chance to make a real difference while growing the service even further. Offering an annual salary of £65,000 + £5k welcome bonus. Benefits: Competitive Salary: £65k per annum. Bonus: £5k Welcome Bonus and up to 10% performance bonus. Annual Leave: 33 days, including bank holidays. Health: Private Medical Insurance and 2 weeks paid Sick Leave. On-Site Parking: Free for your convenience. Mobile Phone & Laptop provided . Career Progression: Growth opportunities within a fast-growing company. Employee Recognition: Rewards and wellbeing support. Blue Light Card: Discounts across retail & hospitality. Enhanced DBS Check: Cost covered. As the Registered Manager, you will have Ideally a Qualified Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration. Proven experience running a care home, ideally for older people. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership or equivalent (or willingness to obtain). A passion for delivering outstanding care and achieving an Outstanding CQC rating. Strong leadership skills to motivate and inspire your team. Key Responsibilities as the Registered Manager: Empathy & Compassion: Build relationships with residents and their families, ensuring individual needs are met. Leadership & Development: Lead by example, support your team s growth, and maintain high standards. Operational Excellence: Align care plans with organisational goals, ensuring CQC compliance and quality. Communication & Compliance: Ensure clear communication and manage difficult conversations with families and stakeholders. Adaptability: Respond effectively to changes, seek feedback, and make continuous improvements. If you're looking to make a real difference in a rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you!
Aug 07, 2025
Full time
Registered Care Home Manager We re seeking a Registered Care Home Manager to lead a 60- bed nursing home in Dereham. You ll manage a team delivering high-quality nursing and residential care. This is a chance to make a real difference while growing the service even further. Offering an annual salary of £65,000 + £5k welcome bonus. Benefits: Competitive Salary: £65k per annum. Bonus: £5k Welcome Bonus and up to 10% performance bonus. Annual Leave: 33 days, including bank holidays. Health: Private Medical Insurance and 2 weeks paid Sick Leave. On-Site Parking: Free for your convenience. Mobile Phone & Laptop provided . Career Progression: Growth opportunities within a fast-growing company. Employee Recognition: Rewards and wellbeing support. Blue Light Card: Discounts across retail & hospitality. Enhanced DBS Check: Cost covered. As the Registered Manager, you will have Ideally a Qualified Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration. Proven experience running a care home, ideally for older people. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership or equivalent (or willingness to obtain). A passion for delivering outstanding care and achieving an Outstanding CQC rating. Strong leadership skills to motivate and inspire your team. Key Responsibilities as the Registered Manager: Empathy & Compassion: Build relationships with residents and their families, ensuring individual needs are met. Leadership & Development: Lead by example, support your team s growth, and maintain high standards. Operational Excellence: Align care plans with organisational goals, ensuring CQC compliance and quality. Communication & Compliance: Ensure clear communication and manage difficult conversations with families and stakeholders. Adaptability: Respond effectively to changes, seek feedback, and make continuous improvements. If you're looking to make a real difference in a rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you!
Post Title: Casual Gymnastics Coach - Level 1 Site Location: Portsmouth Gymnastics Centre Hourly rate: up to £12.33 per hour Contract Type: Casual The role: Join our team as a casual unqualified gymnastics coach at Portsmouth Gymnastics Centre., which is one the leading gymnastics facilities in the country. To assist with running a safe, organised and high energy programme of gymnastics to enable learning and progression through fun and movement. We have amazing facilities at Portsmouth Gymnastics Centre, please click here to view our gym. To learn more about Portsmouth Gymnastics Centre, please click here . You will: To ensure the safety of all gymnasts and make sure that they each have a clear instruction to participate in gymnastics. Provide hands-on support to gymnasts learning new skills and to help reduce/prevent falls. Ensure that matting and pits are used during learning phases and gymnasts are supported by strong physical planning and preparation. If any accident occurs an accident form must be completed, and the Duty Manager informed to support with first aid. Ensure you hold a current enhanced DBS check and have a new DBS check completed every 3 years. Ensure energy levels remain high and motivating body language is portrayed at all times. You will need : A 1 Gymnastics Coach qualification. To be a member of British Gymnastics and renew annually. Satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance and have a new DBS check completed every 3 years. To be able to work unsociable hours including evenings and weekends. Please click here to view the full job description. BH Live is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant's background credentials, including referencing and an enhanced DBS checks. We offer: Onsite parking Training and development opportunities BH Live Active - Gym membership Company pension matched up to 6% contributions Colleague discount on food and drink Colleague recognition Birthday / Celebratory day off Loyalty Rewards About BH Live: Champions of community engagement, health and wellness across Dorset, Hampshire, and London BH Live, a registered charity and social enterprise, is a leading operator of sports and leisure centres, theatres, and event venues. Driven by a mission to improve communities BH Live is dedicated to providing inclusive cultural experiences and promoting physical activity for all. With a strong commitment to accessibility and community engagement, BH Live continues to enhance the quality of people's lives, health and wellbeing in the communities it serves. BH Live was established in 2010. Local authority partners include BCP Council, Portsmouth City Council and Croydon Council. We are at the heart of the UK's growing social economy. Together with our partners we are helping to change lives and make a positive impact in the community. For more visit bhlive.org.uk. Get social with us: LinkedIn, X To apply: Please click the apply now link which has been provided to you by a colleague at BH Live.
Aug 07, 2025
Seasonal
Post Title: Casual Gymnastics Coach - Level 1 Site Location: Portsmouth Gymnastics Centre Hourly rate: up to £12.33 per hour Contract Type: Casual The role: Join our team as a casual unqualified gymnastics coach at Portsmouth Gymnastics Centre., which is one the leading gymnastics facilities in the country. To assist with running a safe, organised and high energy programme of gymnastics to enable learning and progression through fun and movement. We have amazing facilities at Portsmouth Gymnastics Centre, please click here to view our gym. To learn more about Portsmouth Gymnastics Centre, please click here . You will: To ensure the safety of all gymnasts and make sure that they each have a clear instruction to participate in gymnastics. Provide hands-on support to gymnasts learning new skills and to help reduce/prevent falls. Ensure that matting and pits are used during learning phases and gymnasts are supported by strong physical planning and preparation. If any accident occurs an accident form must be completed, and the Duty Manager informed to support with first aid. Ensure you hold a current enhanced DBS check and have a new DBS check completed every 3 years. Ensure energy levels remain high and motivating body language is portrayed at all times. You will need : A 1 Gymnastics Coach qualification. To be a member of British Gymnastics and renew annually. Satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance and have a new DBS check completed every 3 years. To be able to work unsociable hours including evenings and weekends. Please click here to view the full job description. BH Live is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant's background credentials, including referencing and an enhanced DBS checks. We offer: Onsite parking Training and development opportunities BH Live Active - Gym membership Company pension matched up to 6% contributions Colleague discount on food and drink Colleague recognition Birthday / Celebratory day off Loyalty Rewards About BH Live: Champions of community engagement, health and wellness across Dorset, Hampshire, and London BH Live, a registered charity and social enterprise, is a leading operator of sports and leisure centres, theatres, and event venues. Driven by a mission to improve communities BH Live is dedicated to providing inclusive cultural experiences and promoting physical activity for all. With a strong commitment to accessibility and community engagement, BH Live continues to enhance the quality of people's lives, health and wellbeing in the communities it serves. BH Live was established in 2010. Local authority partners include BCP Council, Portsmouth City Council and Croydon Council. We are at the heart of the UK's growing social economy. Together with our partners we are helping to change lives and make a positive impact in the community. For more visit bhlive.org.uk. Get social with us: LinkedIn, X To apply: Please click the apply now link which has been provided to you by a colleague at BH Live.
We are currently looking for a Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Handforth. Our people are what make our family great. As a proud family-run business, we see childcare as a profession, not just a job. Whether you're just starting out or are well-established in your childcare career, we'll always encourage you to take on new opportunities and challenges. We're passionate about helping our teams grow and be the best they can be! Whilst all our settings are different, they all share the same values and ethos; working together to inspire your world. Children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are looking for individuals to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. From a princess one day to astronaut the next, no two days are ever the same! We are looking for a dedicated individual who is looking for an opportunity to lead a supportive team, a natural leader who is highly motivated, organised, enthusiastic and creative. Why become a Nursery Manager with Kids Planet Handforth? We are based at a gym, at which our team receive exclusive discount. A beautiful open plan setting with a warm and friendly team We have a free onsite car park Crowned winners of the NMT Nursery Group of the Year (Large) 2024 award! Proud to have achieved Great Place to Work Certification 2024/2025. What's in it for you? Bonus Scheme Free breakfast, lunches and healthy snacks including fresh fruit. Accredited training with the KP Academy. Enhanced Maternity, Paternity Fertility and Adoption leave. Regular staff rewards. Team appreciation events. Long service awards. Dedicated wellbeing package. Highly discounted childcare. A day off for your birthday. A Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Handforth gets: Competitive salary. Pension plan. Annual leave including bank holidays. Monday to Friday. What a Nursery Manager needs: Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification. Excellent understanding of EYFS. Extensive knowledge of safeguarding. Senior leadership experience within a nursery setting. It is a legal requirement to hold a GCSE or equivalent qualification in Maths or be willing to achieve within 2 years of starting the position. Like the sound of joining our family? Apply today to be a Nursery Manager with Kids Planet Handforth! We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role. We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self-and flourish! Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.
Aug 07, 2025
Full time
We are currently looking for a Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Handforth. Our people are what make our family great. As a proud family-run business, we see childcare as a profession, not just a job. Whether you're just starting out or are well-established in your childcare career, we'll always encourage you to take on new opportunities and challenges. We're passionate about helping our teams grow and be the best they can be! Whilst all our settings are different, they all share the same values and ethos; working together to inspire your world. Children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are looking for individuals to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. From a princess one day to astronaut the next, no two days are ever the same! We are looking for a dedicated individual who is looking for an opportunity to lead a supportive team, a natural leader who is highly motivated, organised, enthusiastic and creative. Why become a Nursery Manager with Kids Planet Handforth? We are based at a gym, at which our team receive exclusive discount. A beautiful open plan setting with a warm and friendly team We have a free onsite car park Crowned winners of the NMT Nursery Group of the Year (Large) 2024 award! Proud to have achieved Great Place to Work Certification 2024/2025. What's in it for you? Bonus Scheme Free breakfast, lunches and healthy snacks including fresh fruit. Accredited training with the KP Academy. Enhanced Maternity, Paternity Fertility and Adoption leave. Regular staff rewards. Team appreciation events. Long service awards. Dedicated wellbeing package. Highly discounted childcare. A day off for your birthday. A Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Handforth gets: Competitive salary. Pension plan. Annual leave including bank holidays. Monday to Friday. What a Nursery Manager needs: Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification. Excellent understanding of EYFS. Extensive knowledge of safeguarding. Senior leadership experience within a nursery setting. It is a legal requirement to hold a GCSE or equivalent qualification in Maths or be willing to achieve within 2 years of starting the position. Like the sound of joining our family? Apply today to be a Nursery Manager with Kids Planet Handforth! We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role. We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self-and flourish! Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.
Are you a Home Manger or Deputy Manager looking for your next challenge? We have a fantastic opportunity to join St Christopher's fellowship as a Home Manager for our children s home in South West London. You will lead and support a professional team of staff committed to transforming young lives and creating positive outcomes. You will be supported by Deputy Managers, Team Leaders as well as the rest of the team. About Us Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future. St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home. We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities About the Role We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do and as the Home Manager; you will be a key player in building and extending this commitment. You will lead and support a team: Deputy Managers, Team Leaders and Residential Workers and all committed to transforming lives and creating positive outcomes. In addition we have an in house team of Therapists providing support to staff and young people within the home. St Christopher s Academy Our 'St Christopher s Academy' ensures our staff is continually developing. We will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher s Academy, please visit our website. The successful candidate will have Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and, be either working towards or has achieved the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare. Prior experience in residential children s homes, including at least a year with staff supervision and management responsibility. A passion for achieving the best possible outcomes for young people. Excellent leadership and staff management abilities. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to deliver at least good in the home s Ofsted inspection. Sound business awareness and a flair for promoting the service. Flexibility, drive and resilience. This role will involve some shift work plus some on call duties in the evening and at weekends. Applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS (police) checks. In return we offer: Salary from £44,093 to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications. A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture. 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata. Industry Leading training programme including Young People s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health, Social Pedagogy. Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme. UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary. BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support. Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, childcare vouchers. Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK. Discretionary funded training programs. Employee Awards based on performance and length of service. Fantastic opportunities to develop your career through St Christopher s Academy Recruitment Process At St Christopher s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements. Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting. Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. CV s will not be accepted. For the full Job Description and Person Specification, please visit our website. We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note that it is against the law to apply for work with Children/Young People if you are barred from working in Regulated Activity and if your name is added to a Children Barred List. All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked. This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act occupational requirement .
Aug 07, 2025
Full time
Are you a Home Manger or Deputy Manager looking for your next challenge? We have a fantastic opportunity to join St Christopher's fellowship as a Home Manager for our children s home in South West London. You will lead and support a professional team of staff committed to transforming young lives and creating positive outcomes. You will be supported by Deputy Managers, Team Leaders as well as the rest of the team. About Us Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future. St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home. We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities About the Role We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do and as the Home Manager; you will be a key player in building and extending this commitment. You will lead and support a team: Deputy Managers, Team Leaders and Residential Workers and all committed to transforming lives and creating positive outcomes. In addition we have an in house team of Therapists providing support to staff and young people within the home. St Christopher s Academy Our 'St Christopher s Academy' ensures our staff is continually developing. We will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher s Academy, please visit our website. The successful candidate will have Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and, be either working towards or has achieved the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare. Prior experience in residential children s homes, including at least a year with staff supervision and management responsibility. A passion for achieving the best possible outcomes for young people. Excellent leadership and staff management abilities. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to deliver at least good in the home s Ofsted inspection. Sound business awareness and a flair for promoting the service. Flexibility, drive and resilience. This role will involve some shift work plus some on call duties in the evening and at weekends. Applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS (police) checks. In return we offer: Salary from £44,093 to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications. A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture. 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata. Industry Leading training programme including Young People s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health, Social Pedagogy. Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme. UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary. BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support. Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, childcare vouchers. Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK. Discretionary funded training programs. Employee Awards based on performance and length of service. Fantastic opportunities to develop your career through St Christopher s Academy Recruitment Process At St Christopher s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements. Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting. Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. CV s will not be accepted. For the full Job Description and Person Specification, please visit our website. We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note that it is against the law to apply for work with Children/Young People if you are barred from working in Regulated Activity and if your name is added to a Children Barred List. All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked. This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act occupational requirement .
Salary: Up to £44,093 depending on experience 40 hours per week (some shift work/on call duties) Permanent Incredible and Inspiring Manager Needed We are looking for someone who is full of life, ideas, creativity and energy but has lived life, can find interesting ways to share their knowledge and inspire us to great things. We have a lot to offer the world, but sometimes it is locked deep inside us and has not yet found a way out. We want someone who can help us find a key to unlock our potential. It won t always be easy and it might not always go to plan, but the bumps in the road are things that you learn from and we are looking for someone who is brave enough to get involved and enjoy the good times with us but laugh at the mistakes too So, what are you waiting for? Apply now! "We say it's ok" This ad is approved by St Christopher's Young People About the Role We are looking for a resourceful, energetic and outgoing individual who can deal effectively with challenging situations and behaviour, motivate young people to manage risk and support a team of professional staff in a supported accommodation home in Lewisham. Key aspects of the job will be: To safeguard young people through sound management strategies, collaborative working with external agencies and emergency services and compliance with local authority safeguarding procedures. To provide regular supervision for staff and assess training needs to required performance and development standards. To source and/or deliver training and coaching where appropriate. To ensure housing management policies and practices are effectively operated. This will include maximisation of income, licence management and implementation of fair and equitable referral procedures. To ensure appropriate staff cover is maintained in the home through production of rotas and, where necessary, recruitment of locum covers. To ensure that staffing needs are met within designated budgets. About Us Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future. St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home. We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities. St Christopher s Academy We have recently launched St Christopher s Academy to ensure our staff is continually developing. We will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher s Academy, please visit our website. Applicants should have At least three years experience of providing leaving care and/or housing support to single homeless or other vulnerable client groups, including young people. At least one year s experience of effectively managing professional staff. A good understanding of Safeguarding and the legal framework relevant to the provision of residential services for young people aged 16+. Thorough knowledge of the issues that lead to young people becoming homeless, including those relating to alcohol/drug dependency and mental health and complex needs. Familiarity with the welfare benefits system and with the range of resources, statutory and non-statutory agencies and services relevant to supporting young people. Awareness of health and safety regulations and procedures to minimise risk. A high regard for young people with the ability to relate successfully to individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and to manage conflict situations. A vocational or management qualification at NVQ level 4 or equivalent would be desirable. What you should expect from us Salary: Up to £44,093 depending on experience A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture. 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata. Industry Leading training programme including access to children s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and Social Pedagogy, Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme. UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary. BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support. Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme. Blue light Card: Discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK. Discretionary Funded Training Programs. Employee Awards based on performance and length of service. Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services. Recruitment Process At St Christopher s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements. Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. For the full Job Description and Person Specification visit our website. Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting. For more information or assistance during the application process, please visit our website. We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note that it is against the law to apply for work with Children/Young People if you are barred from working in Regulated Activity and if your name is added to a Children Barred List. All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked. This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act occupational requirement .
Aug 07, 2025
Full time
Salary: Up to £44,093 depending on experience 40 hours per week (some shift work/on call duties) Permanent Incredible and Inspiring Manager Needed We are looking for someone who is full of life, ideas, creativity and energy but has lived life, can find interesting ways to share their knowledge and inspire us to great things. We have a lot to offer the world, but sometimes it is locked deep inside us and has not yet found a way out. We want someone who can help us find a key to unlock our potential. It won t always be easy and it might not always go to plan, but the bumps in the road are things that you learn from and we are looking for someone who is brave enough to get involved and enjoy the good times with us but laugh at the mistakes too So, what are you waiting for? Apply now! "We say it's ok" This ad is approved by St Christopher's Young People About the Role We are looking for a resourceful, energetic and outgoing individual who can deal effectively with challenging situations and behaviour, motivate young people to manage risk and support a team of professional staff in a supported accommodation home in Lewisham. Key aspects of the job will be: To safeguard young people through sound management strategies, collaborative working with external agencies and emergency services and compliance with local authority safeguarding procedures. To provide regular supervision for staff and assess training needs to required performance and development standards. To source and/or deliver training and coaching where appropriate. To ensure housing management policies and practices are effectively operated. This will include maximisation of income, licence management and implementation of fair and equitable referral procedures. To ensure appropriate staff cover is maintained in the home through production of rotas and, where necessary, recruitment of locum covers. To ensure that staffing needs are met within designated budgets. About Us Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future. St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home. We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities. St Christopher s Academy We have recently launched St Christopher s Academy to ensure our staff is continually developing. We will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher s Academy, please visit our website. Applicants should have At least three years experience of providing leaving care and/or housing support to single homeless or other vulnerable client groups, including young people. At least one year s experience of effectively managing professional staff. A good understanding of Safeguarding and the legal framework relevant to the provision of residential services for young people aged 16+. Thorough knowledge of the issues that lead to young people becoming homeless, including those relating to alcohol/drug dependency and mental health and complex needs. Familiarity with the welfare benefits system and with the range of resources, statutory and non-statutory agencies and services relevant to supporting young people. Awareness of health and safety regulations and procedures to minimise risk. A high regard for young people with the ability to relate successfully to individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and to manage conflict situations. A vocational or management qualification at NVQ level 4 or equivalent would be desirable. What you should expect from us Salary: Up to £44,093 depending on experience A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture. 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata. Industry Leading training programme including access to children s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and Social Pedagogy, Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme. UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary. BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support. Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme. Blue light Card: Discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK. Discretionary Funded Training Programs. Employee Awards based on performance and length of service. Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services. Recruitment Process At St Christopher s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements. Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. For the full Job Description and Person Specification visit our website. Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting. For more information or assistance during the application process, please visit our website. We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note that it is against the law to apply for work with Children/Young People if you are barred from working in Regulated Activity and if your name is added to a Children Barred List. All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked. This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act occupational requirement .
Deputy Shop Manager Sheffield, South Yorkshire Part time, 15 hours per week We are committed to paying the Real Living Wage. About Us Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this. Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer. Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer in Yorkshire, and beyond. As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships. The Benefits We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more. We ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Deputy Shop Manager, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen. The Role As Deputy Shop Manager at our new shop in Sheffield, initially, you will have the opportunity to play a key role in setting up our new shop, recruiting volunteers, and making plans to ensure the shop is ready to open. You will then ensure the smooth running of the shop long-term. You will manage the day-to-day operation of the shop in the absence of the Shop Manager, including managing a team of volunteers, ensuring accurate accounting and handling of assets, delivering high standards of customer service, and adhering to all charity policies and procedures. You will lead by example and ensure that volunteers, supporters, donors, and customers understand how their contributions are making a difference to the lives of people in Yorkshire and beyond. Specifically, you will: Play an active part in running our shop in Sheffield, supporting the Shop Manager in implementing processes and ways of working. Provide cover for days off, holidays and sickness as required, with possible occasional travel to other shops to provide support if needed by the charity. Support the Shop Manager to maximise the income and profit of the shop through active stock management, replenishment, and rotation. Manage a team of well-trained volunteers in the absence of the Shop Manager and take every effort to create a positive retail environment. Support the Shop Manager to ensure accurate accounting and handling of assets (items donated and money received). Support the Shop Manager to ensure accurate record keeping of items donated and the amount paid for each item for Gift Aid tax reclaim purposes. Create a welcoming professional atmosphere and deliver high standards of customer service for all customers and supporters. About You To be considered for this role, you will need: To ideally be educated to GCSE level or equivalent but not essential. To have experience of managing people/volunteers including recruitment and development. To be highly organised with good time management skills. To be able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines. To be able to use own initiative. To be resilient and adaptable to change. To have good planning, guiding and motivation skills to successfully achieve targeted income is desirable. A willingness and ability to occasionally travel across the Yorkshire region as needed for training sessions and team meetings. A willingness and ability to safely lone work. A willingness to complete our pre-employment checks (to be undertaken once the role is offered and accepted) which include: A check on your employment history, by seeking two references A check on your eligibility to work in the UK as per the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 To undertake an enhanced DBS check Please note, this role is not eligible for a visa sponsorship. Application Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research. To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Recruitment Team before 20 August 2025 . Please read our privacy notice before applying. Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual s circumstances against the needs of the charity. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us via our website.
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
Deputy Shop Manager Sheffield, South Yorkshire Part time, 15 hours per week We are committed to paying the Real Living Wage. About Us Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this. Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer. Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer in Yorkshire, and beyond. As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships. The Benefits We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more. We ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Deputy Shop Manager, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen. The Role As Deputy Shop Manager at our new shop in Sheffield, initially, you will have the opportunity to play a key role in setting up our new shop, recruiting volunteers, and making plans to ensure the shop is ready to open. You will then ensure the smooth running of the shop long-term. You will manage the day-to-day operation of the shop in the absence of the Shop Manager, including managing a team of volunteers, ensuring accurate accounting and handling of assets, delivering high standards of customer service, and adhering to all charity policies and procedures. You will lead by example and ensure that volunteers, supporters, donors, and customers understand how their contributions are making a difference to the lives of people in Yorkshire and beyond. Specifically, you will: Play an active part in running our shop in Sheffield, supporting the Shop Manager in implementing processes and ways of working. Provide cover for days off, holidays and sickness as required, with possible occasional travel to other shops to provide support if needed by the charity. Support the Shop Manager to maximise the income and profit of the shop through active stock management, replenishment, and rotation. Manage a team of well-trained volunteers in the absence of the Shop Manager and take every effort to create a positive retail environment. Support the Shop Manager to ensure accurate accounting and handling of assets (items donated and money received). Support the Shop Manager to ensure accurate record keeping of items donated and the amount paid for each item for Gift Aid tax reclaim purposes. Create a welcoming professional atmosphere and deliver high standards of customer service for all customers and supporters. About You To be considered for this role, you will need: To ideally be educated to GCSE level or equivalent but not essential. To have experience of managing people/volunteers including recruitment and development. To be highly organised with good time management skills. To be able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines. To be able to use own initiative. To be resilient and adaptable to change. To have good planning, guiding and motivation skills to successfully achieve targeted income is desirable. A willingness and ability to occasionally travel across the Yorkshire region as needed for training sessions and team meetings. A willingness and ability to safely lone work. A willingness to complete our pre-employment checks (to be undertaken once the role is offered and accepted) which include: A check on your employment history, by seeking two references A check on your eligibility to work in the UK as per the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 To undertake an enhanced DBS check Please note, this role is not eligible for a visa sponsorship. Application Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research. To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Recruitment Team before 20 August 2025 . Please read our privacy notice before applying. Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual s circumstances against the needs of the charity. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us via our website.
Legal Services Lead An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Services Lead to join the Chief Executive's Office. Your role is to provide general legal advice; to act as commercial counsel, assisting in reviewing and drafting commercial contracts, ensuring these are fit for purpose and to manage any potential commercial disputes. This role is not open to sponsorship. Role Requirements Providing accurate, relevant and timely advice to the organisation on a wide range of legal topics that relate to the organisation. Managing and mitigating legal risks by designing and implementing organisational policies and procedures as well as providing in-house legal templates. Ensuring compliance with all laws, rules, regulations and statutory guidance that apply to the business including any changes that may arise from time to time Drafting, reviewing, and supporting with the negotiation of various commercial contracts and agreements including retail shop leases. Providing timely, accurate and commercially responsive advice to CEO, SLT, senior managers and trustees on both a formal and informal basis. Communicating with and managing third-party bodies such as regulators, external counsel or auditors. Promoting legal, compliance and risk management best practice throughout the organisation. Designing and delivering legal training to the organisation. Providing advice on the effective management and protection of The Children s Trust intellectual property. Providing advice on the effective management and protection of The Children s Trusts employees. Providing support with coroner s inquests including instructing external counsel, liaising with the Coroner s Office and conveying legally privileged advice to the SLT and trustees as appropriate. Supporting colleagues with the development and implementation of a contracts management process, contracts playbook (set of standard templates) and central contracts database. Managing the legal services budget. Undertaking other or additional duties that are within your skills and abilities, as the organisation may reasonably require from time to time. Interview Date: 1st stage Interviews held 4th 7th August PLEASE READ CAREFULLY How to Apply Strictly no agencies, please. As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion. About Us The Children s Trust is the UK s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service. Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom. Staff Benefits The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment. We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service. Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment. Rehabilitation of Offenders Many roles at The Children s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions. Equal Opportunity Employer To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements. Online Searches In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
Legal Services Lead An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Services Lead to join the Chief Executive's Office. Your role is to provide general legal advice; to act as commercial counsel, assisting in reviewing and drafting commercial contracts, ensuring these are fit for purpose and to manage any potential commercial disputes. This role is not open to sponsorship. Role Requirements Providing accurate, relevant and timely advice to the organisation on a wide range of legal topics that relate to the organisation. Managing and mitigating legal risks by designing and implementing organisational policies and procedures as well as providing in-house legal templates. Ensuring compliance with all laws, rules, regulations and statutory guidance that apply to the business including any changes that may arise from time to time Drafting, reviewing, and supporting with the negotiation of various commercial contracts and agreements including retail shop leases. Providing timely, accurate and commercially responsive advice to CEO, SLT, senior managers and trustees on both a formal and informal basis. Communicating with and managing third-party bodies such as regulators, external counsel or auditors. Promoting legal, compliance and risk management best practice throughout the organisation. Designing and delivering legal training to the organisation. Providing advice on the effective management and protection of The Children s Trust intellectual property. Providing advice on the effective management and protection of The Children s Trusts employees. Providing support with coroner s inquests including instructing external counsel, liaising with the Coroner s Office and conveying legally privileged advice to the SLT and trustees as appropriate. Supporting colleagues with the development and implementation of a contracts management process, contracts playbook (set of standard templates) and central contracts database. Managing the legal services budget. Undertaking other or additional duties that are within your skills and abilities, as the organisation may reasonably require from time to time. Interview Date: 1st stage Interviews held 4th 7th August PLEASE READ CAREFULLY How to Apply Strictly no agencies, please. As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion. About Us The Children s Trust is the UK s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service. Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom. Staff Benefits The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment. We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service. Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment. Rehabilitation of Offenders Many roles at The Children s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions. Equal Opportunity Employer To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements. Online Searches In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
Housing with Care Services Manager Cambridge and Melbourn £52,409.22 per annum (£41,927.37 pro rata for 28 hours) 28 hours per week ideally over 4 days About the role We are looking for a Housing with Care Services Manager to lead, manage and develop our Housing with Care services in keeping with our values and way of working, so that our tenants and clients in the community are able to flourish. This role will be responsible for three Housing with Care Schemes two in Cambridge and one in Melbourn (South Cambridgeshire). You will be required to work one day per week at each scheme and one day per week either at our Head Office or working from home. The successful candidate will manage the domiciliary care services in keeping with the Care Quality Commission s Inspection Framework, whilst creating and promoting an inclusive and positive culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team. You will manage the care and support planning of clients, ensuring that each client has a flexible, individual care and support plan which meets their assessed needs. Maintaining links with community health services, ensuring that clients receive the best possible health care. In this role, you will manage, support and develop your direct reports, and ensure that your wider team are managed and supervised effectively. About you We are looking for someone who has proven experience of working in a senior management capacity in a relevant care setting, with experience of recruiting, selecting and managing employees. You will be organised and efficient, a strategic thinker with the ability to lead, motivate, support and develop a team of employees, acting assertively and calmly, inspiring confidence in others. You will have proven experience of contributing to the budget planning process, monitoring and working within agreed budgets You will have knowledge and understanding of the Health and Social Care Act 2014 and the Care Quality Commission and how this impacts the delivery of care. You will understand safeguarding; have knowledge and understanding of the physical, social, cultural and emotional needs of older people and how best to meet them, including people with dementia, mental health, disability or learning difficulties. The successful candidate will act as the Registered Manager in relation to CQC, providing regulatory updates and notifications, when necessary, as well as being the Designated Safeguarding Person for these services. For an informal chat about the post, please contact Andrew Church, Director of Communities or Dawn Bozok, HR Advisor. Please note that Andrew will be available on 7th August and from 18th -22nd August. Candidates will be required to complete online assessments as part of the recruitment process Please note this position is subject to a clear Enhanced DBS Disclosure. If you are registered with the online DBS Update Service, this may expedite your application process. We can offer Employee discount scheme (retail, leisure, gym membership and fitness equipment) Doctor Care Anywhere (telehealth service offering private online GP and nurse appointments via video and phone) Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice) One day off a year to volunteer for a charity of your choice 30 days holiday, increasing to 35 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff), depending on length of service Holiday purchase scheme- up to 5 days per annum (pro rata for part-time staff) Company sick pay 58p per mile business mileage allowance Refer a friend scheme (£250) Contributory pension scheme, which both you and CHS contribute to Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Flexible Working Policy Full induction Comprehensive free training and development opportunities with paid time off Free DBS (for relevant posts) Free onsite/nearby parking Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 31st August 2025 Interviews to be held: Wednesday 10th September 2025
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
Housing with Care Services Manager Cambridge and Melbourn £52,409.22 per annum (£41,927.37 pro rata for 28 hours) 28 hours per week ideally over 4 days About the role We are looking for a Housing with Care Services Manager to lead, manage and develop our Housing with Care services in keeping with our values and way of working, so that our tenants and clients in the community are able to flourish. This role will be responsible for three Housing with Care Schemes two in Cambridge and one in Melbourn (South Cambridgeshire). You will be required to work one day per week at each scheme and one day per week either at our Head Office or working from home. The successful candidate will manage the domiciliary care services in keeping with the Care Quality Commission s Inspection Framework, whilst creating and promoting an inclusive and positive culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team. You will manage the care and support planning of clients, ensuring that each client has a flexible, individual care and support plan which meets their assessed needs. Maintaining links with community health services, ensuring that clients receive the best possible health care. In this role, you will manage, support and develop your direct reports, and ensure that your wider team are managed and supervised effectively. About you We are looking for someone who has proven experience of working in a senior management capacity in a relevant care setting, with experience of recruiting, selecting and managing employees. You will be organised and efficient, a strategic thinker with the ability to lead, motivate, support and develop a team of employees, acting assertively and calmly, inspiring confidence in others. You will have proven experience of contributing to the budget planning process, monitoring and working within agreed budgets You will have knowledge and understanding of the Health and Social Care Act 2014 and the Care Quality Commission and how this impacts the delivery of care. You will understand safeguarding; have knowledge and understanding of the physical, social, cultural and emotional needs of older people and how best to meet them, including people with dementia, mental health, disability or learning difficulties. The successful candidate will act as the Registered Manager in relation to CQC, providing regulatory updates and notifications, when necessary, as well as being the Designated Safeguarding Person for these services. For an informal chat about the post, please contact Andrew Church, Director of Communities or Dawn Bozok, HR Advisor. Please note that Andrew will be available on 7th August and from 18th -22nd August. Candidates will be required to complete online assessments as part of the recruitment process Please note this position is subject to a clear Enhanced DBS Disclosure. If you are registered with the online DBS Update Service, this may expedite your application process. We can offer Employee discount scheme (retail, leisure, gym membership and fitness equipment) Doctor Care Anywhere (telehealth service offering private online GP and nurse appointments via video and phone) Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice) One day off a year to volunteer for a charity of your choice 30 days holiday, increasing to 35 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff), depending on length of service Holiday purchase scheme- up to 5 days per annum (pro rata for part-time staff) Company sick pay 58p per mile business mileage allowance Refer a friend scheme (£250) Contributory pension scheme, which both you and CHS contribute to Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Flexible Working Policy Full induction Comprehensive free training and development opportunities with paid time off Free DBS (for relevant posts) Free onsite/nearby parking Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 31st August 2025 Interviews to be held: Wednesday 10th September 2025
Guildhall School is a vibrant, international community of musicians, actors, and production artists in the heart of the City of London. Ranked first in Arts, Drama and Music by the Complete University Guide, we deliver world-class professional training in partnership with distinguished artists, companies and ensembles. The Access and Participation Evaluation and Impact Manager will lead on the embedding of an evaluative culture within Access and Participation and broader outreach activity taking place across the School. The post-holder will implement the Higher Education Access Tracker (HEAT), training colleagues across the School in the use of the system and managing day to day enquiries, establishing effective working practice for long-term meaningful engagement with the system. Utilising their experience, and sector best practice and training, the post-holder will also develop an evaluation framework to be used across all Access and Participation activity, supporting the School to meet commitments made in its Access and Participation Plan /29. They will provide support and guidance to colleagues looking to evaluate Access and Participation and outreach activity and work with the Public Engagement Evaluation Manager to share expertise and align evaluation practices, building a cohesive approach to evaluation across the School. Notably, they will lead on the evaluation of a pilot contextual admissions programme in the Music department, liaising with the department, the Access and Participation team and the funder for this programme to capture the evaluation and reporting requirements. We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and creative evaluator, with a keen interest in understanding the impact of outreach activity. As part of the multi-award-winning Access and Participation team, the post-holder will lead on the creation of an evaluative culture, equipping colleagues with the necessary skills and resources to ensure the continued and long-term success of the School's Access and Participation and outreach activity. For more information, download the job information pack. Enhanced DBS is required. Closing date for applications is 25 August 2025. Interviews will be on Tuesday 9 September 2025. Please note that late applications will not be accepted. To apply, please visit our website via the button below. Alternatively, please contact (24hr answerphone) quoting OOGS9237. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on . Guildhall School welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We are particularly keen to encourage interest from people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+, Black, Asian, and other global majority backgrounds who are currently under-represented at Guildhall School. In recognising the positive value of diversity, we want to better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We are members of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who would like to be considered under this scheme and who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. We support and provide adjustments for people with disabilities - if you have a disability and need help with the application process please contact us. The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do. Because our roles are so varied, we don't have a 'one size fits all' policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you'll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It's important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs. For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please visit our website. We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we're meeting our attendance needs.
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
Guildhall School is a vibrant, international community of musicians, actors, and production artists in the heart of the City of London. Ranked first in Arts, Drama and Music by the Complete University Guide, we deliver world-class professional training in partnership with distinguished artists, companies and ensembles. The Access and Participation Evaluation and Impact Manager will lead on the embedding of an evaluative culture within Access and Participation and broader outreach activity taking place across the School. The post-holder will implement the Higher Education Access Tracker (HEAT), training colleagues across the School in the use of the system and managing day to day enquiries, establishing effective working practice for long-term meaningful engagement with the system. Utilising their experience, and sector best practice and training, the post-holder will also develop an evaluation framework to be used across all Access and Participation activity, supporting the School to meet commitments made in its Access and Participation Plan /29. They will provide support and guidance to colleagues looking to evaluate Access and Participation and outreach activity and work with the Public Engagement Evaluation Manager to share expertise and align evaluation practices, building a cohesive approach to evaluation across the School. Notably, they will lead on the evaluation of a pilot contextual admissions programme in the Music department, liaising with the department, the Access and Participation team and the funder for this programme to capture the evaluation and reporting requirements. We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and creative evaluator, with a keen interest in understanding the impact of outreach activity. As part of the multi-award-winning Access and Participation team, the post-holder will lead on the creation of an evaluative culture, equipping colleagues with the necessary skills and resources to ensure the continued and long-term success of the School's Access and Participation and outreach activity. For more information, download the job information pack. Enhanced DBS is required. Closing date for applications is 25 August 2025. Interviews will be on Tuesday 9 September 2025. Please note that late applications will not be accepted. To apply, please visit our website via the button below. Alternatively, please contact (24hr answerphone) quoting OOGS9237. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on . Guildhall School welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We are particularly keen to encourage interest from people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+, Black, Asian, and other global majority backgrounds who are currently under-represented at Guildhall School. In recognising the positive value of diversity, we want to better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We are members of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who would like to be considered under this scheme and who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. We support and provide adjustments for people with disabilities - if you have a disability and need help with the application process please contact us. The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do. Because our roles are so varied, we don't have a 'one size fits all' policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you'll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It's important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs. For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please visit our website. We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we're meeting our attendance needs.
Governance Officer About the role This is a critical role for the Trust as it will support Trustees in delivering on their statutory responsibilities through local Governance. The Governance Officer role sits within the Governance and Compliance Team, providing professional guidance and advice across the nine Local Governing Bodies (LGBs). You will support and clerk LGB meetings, panels and hearings, ensuring they are run efficiently and in line with Trust and statutory requirements. Working with the LGB Chairs, the Principal, Executives in the Trust and local governors, the Governance Officer(s) will ensure that each LGB works within its Terms of Reference and the Trust's Scheme of Delegation, to deliver on its' local responsibilities. The role will involve supporting meetings and ensuring that comprehensive and effective administrative support is provided. In addition, the Governance Officer(s) will support across the Trust to ensure compliance and effective operations. The role provides an opportunity to deliver real impact to the schools and LGBs, working alongside the Director for Governance & Compliance and the Head of Governance to implement improvements and drive forward excellence. While the role offers hybrid flexibility, successful candidates must be fully committed to in-person team collaboration, proactive engagement with stakeholders, and upholding high standards of delivery and accountability. All LGB meetings and exclusion panels are held in person (with the exception of parental request for a remote exclusion panel). There may be occasions where some meetings will be held remotely on MS Teams, other elements of the role can be hybrid. There are 4 LGB meetings per school (9 schools) across the year, plus additional panels such as exclusions and hearings. Building relationships with stakeholders across the Trust is a key element of the role. Due to the nature of the role, working hours may vary and evening work may be required as the LGB meetings often take place in the early evenings. Meeting dates for the academic year are set well in advance. The successful candidate(s) will be required to work flexibly, and to be familiar with the peaks of busy periods during the term. Reporting This role will report into the Head of Governance for the Trust, who reports to the Director of Governance & Compliance. Support and staff development Our staff are important to us. We know that without great staff our children will not be as successful. Therefore, Professional Learning is key to our success. As a new employee within the Trust, you will be supported by our Senior Directors of People and Professional Learning, alongside your line manager to realise your full potential. Key responsibilities of the role LGB meeting management •Ensure that the LGBs are fully supported to function efficiently, effectively and compliantly. •Collate and circulate the draft agenda, in line with the Trust's LGB Annual Agenda Planner, and liaise with the Chair and Principal regarding any additional items to include; •On approval of the final agenda, liaise with others, including governors and the Executive, to collate all supporting papers and documents in good time; •Distribute the agenda and supporting papers at least five school days before the meeting via GovernorHub; •Maintain contact with the Chair, governors and Executive to ensure that attendance is as required, and any questions are addressed. •To clerk and be responsible for taking notes and minutes, recording the attendance and non-attendance of governors as well as any declared conflict of interests. Record attendance on GovernorHub after the meeting; •Advise the Chair during the meeting to ensure that any legal requirements are fulfilled and that the agenda is followed appropriately. Provide guidance on the procedural and constitutional matters and ensure they are conducted in accordance with statutory requirements and the remit of the LGB; •Respond to any questions from members who seek clarification; •Using the format agreed, produce high quality minutes to record the areas of discussion, challenge, details of any decisions taken and responsibility for agreed actions; •Send draft minutes to the Chair and Principal for comment and approval within five school days of the meetings; •When the Chair's approval is received, distribute draft minutes to all governors and publish as required within 10 days of the meeting; •Ensure a signed copy of the approved minutes is kept on GovernorHub and is available for public inspection if formal requests are received; •Deal with confidential minutes in the approved manner; •Track and review the status of any previous actions which need to be reported back to governors, including any follow up work. •Support the Head of Governance with the coordination of the annual meeting cycles, liaising with Chairs and Principals to confirm and publish agreed dates. Statutory panels and appeal/review meetings •To support the establishment of panels for exclusion, staffing and other panel hearings such as complaints, grievance etc including preparation of panel packs and completion of high-quality decision letters and minutes; •Organise panel members and distribution of papers within statutory timescales and handle confidential minutes accordingly; •Provide professional guidance to the governors and senior leaders of such panels as required; •Clerk and be responsible for taking high-quality minutes at these panels, as required to support the schools in the Trust to meet their statutory duties. Governance and compliance responsibilities •Be familiar with the Trust's Articles of Association, Funding Agreements, Terms of Reference, Scheme of Delegation and the Academies Handbook to ensure that the conduct of all meetings are compliant. •Work with the Head of Governance to ensure that guidance on new legislation provided by the Department for Education, Local Authority and other bodies is disseminated and used to inform LGB meetings. •Work with the Head of Governance to ensure that the register of policies relating to each LGB is updated and that policies are reviewed and approved as required. Guide the Principal and LGB Chair through this process for their school. Provide assistance centrally on the policy review cycle. •Maintain an accurate record of membership of the LGB, including dates of appointment, categories of governor and terms of office. Ensure that all governors are aware of the expiry date of their term of office. •Ensure a register of LGB pecuniary interests is maintained and reviewed at least annually as part of the Trust's cycle, and is on every agenda and drawn to governors' attention at all LGB meetings. •Liaise with the Head of Governance and LGB Chair on upcoming vacancies and on actions that might be taken to fill the vacancies and working with the Principal to conduct elections to fill parent governor vacancies. •Support the recruitment and induction of governors, ensuring that the onboarding processes are adhered to. Ensure prompt access to GovernorHub and relevant training sources and that GIAS is updated and accurate. •In liaison with the Head of Governance, administer the re-appointment / offboarding of governors. •Ensure GDPR compliance with all governor information, including that all new governors complete the necessary forms to enable an enhanced DBS check. Work with the school HR teams and reporting back to the Head of Governance, to ensure that all information for the Governor SCR is completed. •Understand how and when to escalate concerns where there is non-compliance or suspected misconduct. •Maintain records of any training (face to face or online) undertaken by LGB governors and report non-compliance to LGB Chair. Ensure all governors on the LGBs are registered for training and membership organisations that the Trust is part of. •Ensure the Governance areas of the school websites are up to date and compliant, proactively ensuring that information is maintained. Publish governor biographies to the Trust website. •Support the Head of Governance with delivering governor training and forums. This includes local induction sessions with new governors. •Support with the co-ordination of skills audits and self evaluations with the LGBs. •Support with other projects /tasks as required within the Governance and Compliance team to ensure compliance and effective operations. This may include website audits, publishing Trust policies as part of the annual cycle of review, and supporting with Subject Access or Freedom of Information Requests. •Work alongside the Director for Governance and Compliance and the Head of Governance to implement improvements and drive forward excellence. •Attend appropriate training and development opportunities and keep up to date with current educational developments and legislation affecting school governance, in order to provide proactive support to the LGBs and Trust. •Adhere to the Trust's Clerk's Handbook, and to follow all procedures and processes as outlined in the Handbook. No job description can be exhaustive and duties may alter over time. The post holder(s) is expected to use their professional judgement to ensure that the role continues to evolve and develop in line with the Trust's changing requirements. Additional information for applicants: . click apply for full job details
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
Governance Officer About the role This is a critical role for the Trust as it will support Trustees in delivering on their statutory responsibilities through local Governance. The Governance Officer role sits within the Governance and Compliance Team, providing professional guidance and advice across the nine Local Governing Bodies (LGBs). You will support and clerk LGB meetings, panels and hearings, ensuring they are run efficiently and in line with Trust and statutory requirements. Working with the LGB Chairs, the Principal, Executives in the Trust and local governors, the Governance Officer(s) will ensure that each LGB works within its Terms of Reference and the Trust's Scheme of Delegation, to deliver on its' local responsibilities. The role will involve supporting meetings and ensuring that comprehensive and effective administrative support is provided. In addition, the Governance Officer(s) will support across the Trust to ensure compliance and effective operations. The role provides an opportunity to deliver real impact to the schools and LGBs, working alongside the Director for Governance & Compliance and the Head of Governance to implement improvements and drive forward excellence. While the role offers hybrid flexibility, successful candidates must be fully committed to in-person team collaboration, proactive engagement with stakeholders, and upholding high standards of delivery and accountability. All LGB meetings and exclusion panels are held in person (with the exception of parental request for a remote exclusion panel). There may be occasions where some meetings will be held remotely on MS Teams, other elements of the role can be hybrid. There are 4 LGB meetings per school (9 schools) across the year, plus additional panels such as exclusions and hearings. Building relationships with stakeholders across the Trust is a key element of the role. Due to the nature of the role, working hours may vary and evening work may be required as the LGB meetings often take place in the early evenings. Meeting dates for the academic year are set well in advance. The successful candidate(s) will be required to work flexibly, and to be familiar with the peaks of busy periods during the term. Reporting This role will report into the Head of Governance for the Trust, who reports to the Director of Governance & Compliance. Support and staff development Our staff are important to us. We know that without great staff our children will not be as successful. Therefore, Professional Learning is key to our success. As a new employee within the Trust, you will be supported by our Senior Directors of People and Professional Learning, alongside your line manager to realise your full potential. Key responsibilities of the role LGB meeting management •Ensure that the LGBs are fully supported to function efficiently, effectively and compliantly. •Collate and circulate the draft agenda, in line with the Trust's LGB Annual Agenda Planner, and liaise with the Chair and Principal regarding any additional items to include; •On approval of the final agenda, liaise with others, including governors and the Executive, to collate all supporting papers and documents in good time; •Distribute the agenda and supporting papers at least five school days before the meeting via GovernorHub; •Maintain contact with the Chair, governors and Executive to ensure that attendance is as required, and any questions are addressed. •To clerk and be responsible for taking notes and minutes, recording the attendance and non-attendance of governors as well as any declared conflict of interests. Record attendance on GovernorHub after the meeting; •Advise the Chair during the meeting to ensure that any legal requirements are fulfilled and that the agenda is followed appropriately. Provide guidance on the procedural and constitutional matters and ensure they are conducted in accordance with statutory requirements and the remit of the LGB; •Respond to any questions from members who seek clarification; •Using the format agreed, produce high quality minutes to record the areas of discussion, challenge, details of any decisions taken and responsibility for agreed actions; •Send draft minutes to the Chair and Principal for comment and approval within five school days of the meetings; •When the Chair's approval is received, distribute draft minutes to all governors and publish as required within 10 days of the meeting; •Ensure a signed copy of the approved minutes is kept on GovernorHub and is available for public inspection if formal requests are received; •Deal with confidential minutes in the approved manner; •Track and review the status of any previous actions which need to be reported back to governors, including any follow up work. •Support the Head of Governance with the coordination of the annual meeting cycles, liaising with Chairs and Principals to confirm and publish agreed dates. Statutory panels and appeal/review meetings •To support the establishment of panels for exclusion, staffing and other panel hearings such as complaints, grievance etc including preparation of panel packs and completion of high-quality decision letters and minutes; •Organise panel members and distribution of papers within statutory timescales and handle confidential minutes accordingly; •Provide professional guidance to the governors and senior leaders of such panels as required; •Clerk and be responsible for taking high-quality minutes at these panels, as required to support the schools in the Trust to meet their statutory duties. Governance and compliance responsibilities •Be familiar with the Trust's Articles of Association, Funding Agreements, Terms of Reference, Scheme of Delegation and the Academies Handbook to ensure that the conduct of all meetings are compliant. •Work with the Head of Governance to ensure that guidance on new legislation provided by the Department for Education, Local Authority and other bodies is disseminated and used to inform LGB meetings. •Work with the Head of Governance to ensure that the register of policies relating to each LGB is updated and that policies are reviewed and approved as required. Guide the Principal and LGB Chair through this process for their school. Provide assistance centrally on the policy review cycle. •Maintain an accurate record of membership of the LGB, including dates of appointment, categories of governor and terms of office. Ensure that all governors are aware of the expiry date of their term of office. •Ensure a register of LGB pecuniary interests is maintained and reviewed at least annually as part of the Trust's cycle, and is on every agenda and drawn to governors' attention at all LGB meetings. •Liaise with the Head of Governance and LGB Chair on upcoming vacancies and on actions that might be taken to fill the vacancies and working with the Principal to conduct elections to fill parent governor vacancies. •Support the recruitment and induction of governors, ensuring that the onboarding processes are adhered to. Ensure prompt access to GovernorHub and relevant training sources and that GIAS is updated and accurate. •In liaison with the Head of Governance, administer the re-appointment / offboarding of governors. •Ensure GDPR compliance with all governor information, including that all new governors complete the necessary forms to enable an enhanced DBS check. Work with the school HR teams and reporting back to the Head of Governance, to ensure that all information for the Governor SCR is completed. •Understand how and when to escalate concerns where there is non-compliance or suspected misconduct. •Maintain records of any training (face to face or online) undertaken by LGB governors and report non-compliance to LGB Chair. Ensure all governors on the LGBs are registered for training and membership organisations that the Trust is part of. •Ensure the Governance areas of the school websites are up to date and compliant, proactively ensuring that information is maintained. Publish governor biographies to the Trust website. •Support the Head of Governance with delivering governor training and forums. This includes local induction sessions with new governors. •Support with the co-ordination of skills audits and self evaluations with the LGBs. •Support with other projects /tasks as required within the Governance and Compliance team to ensure compliance and effective operations. This may include website audits, publishing Trust policies as part of the annual cycle of review, and supporting with Subject Access or Freedom of Information Requests. •Work alongside the Director for Governance and Compliance and the Head of Governance to implement improvements and drive forward excellence. •Attend appropriate training and development opportunities and keep up to date with current educational developments and legislation affecting school governance, in order to provide proactive support to the LGBs and Trust. •Adhere to the Trust's Clerk's Handbook, and to follow all procedures and processes as outlined in the Handbook. No job description can be exhaustive and duties may alter over time. The post holder(s) is expected to use their professional judgement to ensure that the role continues to evolve and develop in line with the Trust's changing requirements. Additional information for applicants: . click apply for full job details
Building and Technical Services Manager Closing Date: 30/08/2025 Location: Brighton and Hove Salary: £39,000 - £50,440 At BIMM University, we're more than just an educational institution we're a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, we offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Our commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets us apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields. About the Role As the Building and Technical Services Manager, you ll be responsible for ensuring that our campus facilities and technical services are maintained to a high standard, providing a safe and welcoming environment for our students and staff. You will lead a dedicated team, working to enhance the student experience through effective management of campus premises, equipment, and Health and Safety standards. What You ll Do: Develop and implement a Campus Estates Strategy in collaboration with the Campus Dean, including management of Opex and Capex projects. Lead and manage the Building and Technical Services team, ensuring resources are deployed effectively to support the student experience. Oversee the setup, maintenance, and safety of campus buildings, rooms, and equipment. Ensure accessibility of facilities and technical services for all staff, students, and visitors, collaborating with relevant departments to meet individual needs. Manage Health and Safety compliance, ensuring the campus adheres to all policies, protocols, and legal requirements. Oversee building security, opening and closing procedures, as well as liaising with external contractors for services like cleaning and maintenance. Manage preventative maintenance schedules, ensuring campus facilities and equipment are in optimal condition. Provide technical support for external events and ensure internal systems, such as equipment management and Health and Safety records are maintained. What You ll Bring: Proven experience managing physical premises and technical services, ideally within a higher education setting. Comprehensive knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and regulations, with a willingness to obtain a NEBOSH qualification if not already held. Strong leadership skills with experience managing a diverse team. Highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and projects. Flexibility and adaptability to meet the dynamic needs of a campus environment. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Proficiency in IT, with the ability to manage internal systems and databases effectively. Why BIMM University We are a values led organisation, meaning our core values underpin all that we do: Believe in Everyone. Challenge the Norm. Grow Together. Do the Right Thing. Own It. In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to: 25 days holiday per year (FTE) SMART pension A comprehensive benefits package We continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that we truly represent our diverse communities. We particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in our organisation. We are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of our students therefore, all successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check / enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy. How To Apply Interested in this opportunity Click apply and you will be redirected to our careers website to complete your application.
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
Building and Technical Services Manager Closing Date: 30/08/2025 Location: Brighton and Hove Salary: £39,000 - £50,440 At BIMM University, we're more than just an educational institution we're a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, we offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Our commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets us apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields. About the Role As the Building and Technical Services Manager, you ll be responsible for ensuring that our campus facilities and technical services are maintained to a high standard, providing a safe and welcoming environment for our students and staff. You will lead a dedicated team, working to enhance the student experience through effective management of campus premises, equipment, and Health and Safety standards. What You ll Do: Develop and implement a Campus Estates Strategy in collaboration with the Campus Dean, including management of Opex and Capex projects. Lead and manage the Building and Technical Services team, ensuring resources are deployed effectively to support the student experience. Oversee the setup, maintenance, and safety of campus buildings, rooms, and equipment. Ensure accessibility of facilities and technical services for all staff, students, and visitors, collaborating with relevant departments to meet individual needs. Manage Health and Safety compliance, ensuring the campus adheres to all policies, protocols, and legal requirements. Oversee building security, opening and closing procedures, as well as liaising with external contractors for services like cleaning and maintenance. Manage preventative maintenance schedules, ensuring campus facilities and equipment are in optimal condition. Provide technical support for external events and ensure internal systems, such as equipment management and Health and Safety records are maintained. What You ll Bring: Proven experience managing physical premises and technical services, ideally within a higher education setting. Comprehensive knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and regulations, with a willingness to obtain a NEBOSH qualification if not already held. Strong leadership skills with experience managing a diverse team. Highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and projects. Flexibility and adaptability to meet the dynamic needs of a campus environment. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Proficiency in IT, with the ability to manage internal systems and databases effectively. Why BIMM University We are a values led organisation, meaning our core values underpin all that we do: Believe in Everyone. Challenge the Norm. Grow Together. Do the Right Thing. Own It. In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to: 25 days holiday per year (FTE) SMART pension A comprehensive benefits package We continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that we truly represent our diverse communities. We particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in our organisation. We are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of our students therefore, all successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check / enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy. How To Apply Interested in this opportunity Click apply and you will be redirected to our careers website to complete your application.
Job Description Ward Sister/Charge Nurse We are looking for a Ward Sister to join our established team at Clifton Park Hospital and be part of our exciting journey. You will be delivering exceptional standards of clinical care to our surgical patients working with a dedicated team and directly reporting to the Ward Manager. You will also have the opportunity to broaden your nursing experience by managing a varied surgical case mix. You will be expected to use your excellent clinical and evidenced based knowledge to actively contribute to service development across the perioperative pathway, identifying opportunities and supporting individuals in the delivery of high quality patient care and b e responsible for the running of the department in the absence of the ward manager, in turn fostering a culture that is positive, free from blame and forward thinking while supporting staff to meet their goals. What you'll bring with you: Registered with the NMC High standards of clinical competence Sound written and verbal communication skills Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required Demonstrated customer service skills Demonstrated computer skills Flexibility to cover on call duties Benefits: 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period Flexible shift patterns available where possible Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies (launched 2023) Private Healthcare for you and dependents includes online GP Life Assurance (Death in Service) Free Training and Development via the Academy Free Parking on site for workers (where possible) Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible) Over 8,000 discounts and special offers via benefits portal Book discounted cinema tickets on the dedicated cinema portal The Blue Light Card Scheme About us We're Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we're one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated 'Good' by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS. We're part of a global hospital group with over 50 years' experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth. We care. It's more than what we do, it's who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud to support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
Job Description Ward Sister/Charge Nurse We are looking for a Ward Sister to join our established team at Clifton Park Hospital and be part of our exciting journey. You will be delivering exceptional standards of clinical care to our surgical patients working with a dedicated team and directly reporting to the Ward Manager. You will also have the opportunity to broaden your nursing experience by managing a varied surgical case mix. You will be expected to use your excellent clinical and evidenced based knowledge to actively contribute to service development across the perioperative pathway, identifying opportunities and supporting individuals in the delivery of high quality patient care and b e responsible for the running of the department in the absence of the ward manager, in turn fostering a culture that is positive, free from blame and forward thinking while supporting staff to meet their goals. What you'll bring with you: Registered with the NMC High standards of clinical competence Sound written and verbal communication skills Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required Demonstrated customer service skills Demonstrated computer skills Flexibility to cover on call duties Benefits: 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period Flexible shift patterns available where possible Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies (launched 2023) Private Healthcare for you and dependents includes online GP Life Assurance (Death in Service) Free Training and Development via the Academy Free Parking on site for workers (where possible) Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible) Over 8,000 discounts and special offers via benefits portal Book discounted cinema tickets on the dedicated cinema portal The Blue Light Card Scheme About us We're Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we're one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated 'Good' by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS. We're part of a global hospital group with over 50 years' experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth. We care. It's more than what we do, it's who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud to support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.
About Us Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future. St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home. We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities. St Christopher s Academy At St Christopher s we can provide more than just a care job. We can offer you a career where you can develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference to young people s lives. When you join St Christopher s, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role , we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher s Academy , please visit our website. We are proud that 84% of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions. About the role As an Experienced Practitioner, you will provide direct support and care for our young people who have complex emotional and mental health difficulties (such as trauma and loss) and can struggle to regulate their emotions. Working within a therapeutic framework, you will develop a direct programme of work aimed at developing authentic relationships with our children and young people (aged years old), you will also have responsibility for making sure our residents are safe, providing support, liaison with other professionals and completion of support documents to record information. If applying for the Waking Night role, you will have the additional support of an on-call manager should there be any emergencies. Further to this, you will be involved in monthly team meetings and receive monthly supervision. Applicants should have Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (i.e. Level 3 Diploma Children and Young People Workforce with the children's social care pathway) or be willing to achieve the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within 2 years as per Children s Homes Regulations 2015 (England). Minimum of 1 years experience working and supporting children and Young People to achieve their full potential. Genuine commitment to working with and supporting children and Young People to achieve their full potential; with the ability to build and promote trusted relationships while maintaining professional boundaries. An understanding of the issues facing children and Young People and a basic understanding of safeguarding Regulations and Procedures. The ability to cope effectively with challenging behaviour. Good communication and team working skills. Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays. Commitment to undertake any mandatory training (outside of working hours) and continuous learning to ensure a high level of service. Creativity, enthusiasm and energy to inspire and encourage young people to achieve their goals. What you should expect from us Salary: £28,912 per annum. Overtime / bank holidays paid time-and-a-half and 2 weekends off per month. A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture. 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata. Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy. Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme. UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary. BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support. Cycle to work scheme. Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK. Discretionary funded training programs. Employee awards based on performance and length of service. Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services. Recruitment Process At St Christopher s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements. Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting. First Stage Interview Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout July and August Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview at our Head Office Second Stage Successful candidates will then attend the second stage interview at the home they have applied for. We advise you to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note: This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act occupational requirement . It is illegal to apply for any role that involves working with children and young people under the age of 18, if you know you are barred from working with children. all shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
About Us Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future. St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home. We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities. St Christopher s Academy At St Christopher s we can provide more than just a care job. We can offer you a career where you can develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference to young people s lives. When you join St Christopher s, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role , we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher s Academy , please visit our website. We are proud that 84% of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions. About the role As an Experienced Practitioner, you will provide direct support and care for our young people who have complex emotional and mental health difficulties (such as trauma and loss) and can struggle to regulate their emotions. Working within a therapeutic framework, you will develop a direct programme of work aimed at developing authentic relationships with our children and young people (aged years old), you will also have responsibility for making sure our residents are safe, providing support, liaison with other professionals and completion of support documents to record information. If applying for the Waking Night role, you will have the additional support of an on-call manager should there be any emergencies. Further to this, you will be involved in monthly team meetings and receive monthly supervision. Applicants should have Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (i.e. Level 3 Diploma Children and Young People Workforce with the children's social care pathway) or be willing to achieve the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within 2 years as per Children s Homes Regulations 2015 (England). Minimum of 1 years experience working and supporting children and Young People to achieve their full potential. Genuine commitment to working with and supporting children and Young People to achieve their full potential; with the ability to build and promote trusted relationships while maintaining professional boundaries. An understanding of the issues facing children and Young People and a basic understanding of safeguarding Regulations and Procedures. The ability to cope effectively with challenging behaviour. Good communication and team working skills. Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays. Commitment to undertake any mandatory training (outside of working hours) and continuous learning to ensure a high level of service. Creativity, enthusiasm and energy to inspire and encourage young people to achieve their goals. What you should expect from us Salary: £28,912 per annum. Overtime / bank holidays paid time-and-a-half and 2 weekends off per month. A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture. 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata. Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy. Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme. UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary. BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support. Cycle to work scheme. Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK. Discretionary funded training programs. Employee awards based on performance and length of service. Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services. Recruitment Process At St Christopher s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements. Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting. First Stage Interview Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout July and August Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview at our Head Office Second Stage Successful candidates will then attend the second stage interview at the home they have applied for. We advise you to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note: This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act occupational requirement . It is illegal to apply for any role that involves working with children and young people under the age of 18, if you know you are barred from working with children. all shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.
Role :Safer Recruitment and Compliance Officer Hours: 21.75 per week (part time) Salary: £47,622 - £52,389 Location: Altrincham Campus with travel to all sites We're thrilled to share that our HR function is evolving into the newly established People and Culture Department. This exciting transformation is a testament to our dedication to creating a vibrant, inclusive, and people-first organisation. To support this transformation, we are looking for a passionate and dedicated Safer Recruitment and Compliance Officer to join our team. The Role: As a Safer Recruitment and Compliance Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our recruitment practices meet statutory and safeguarding obligations. You will support the People and Culture team in maintaining continuous audit readiness, coordinating mandatory training compliance, and contributing to policy development related to recruitment and safeguarding compliance. Key Responsibilities: Monitor and review safer recruitment practices within the People and Culture team. Audit the Single Central Record (SCR) for accuracy and compliance. Provide training and guidance to managers on safer recruitment practices. Ensure all volunteers, contractors, and third-party personnel meet compliance standards. Support internal and external audits and prepare necessary documentation. Collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance and risk management. Skills and Experience: Excellent attention to detail. Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential data. Proactive, with excellent organiSational and communication skills. Strong understanding of safer recruitment and HR compliance. Highly knowledgeable in GDPR and safer recruitment practices. Previous experience of working in Recruitment, HR, or a Customer Service environment Numeracy and literacy skills at Level 2 or a willingness to work towards. CIPD qualified or with relevant equivalent qualification. Our Values: Ambitious: We believe in you. You can do it. Resilient: See the challenge. Face the challenge. Emerge even stronger. Collaborative: When we work together, great things happen. Inclusive: This place is for everyone, we all belong. Respectful: Full respect. For each other, ourselves, and the world around us. Why Join Us? Flexible Working: This is a part-time role, offering you the flexibility to balance work with other commitments. Professional Development: We are committed to your growth and offer opportunities for continuous professional development. Inclusive Environment: We believe in creating a workplace where everyone belongs and is respected. If you are passionate about recruitment and compliance and eager to contribute to a people-first organisation, we would love to hear from you! About TSCG - Making a difference, together At Trafford & Stockport College Group (TSCG), you belong to a team that's committed to shaping brilliant futures - for students and colleagues alike. We believe in unlocking the potential that exists in everyone and when you work with us, your individual skills and experiences are valued. You'll be part of a supportive and friendly community, where everyone brings their own unique perspective and strengths, and where the work you do is appreciated and celebrated. We're deeply rooted in our local communities, with strong connections to businesses, industry, and universities. Together, we're all working toward a shared mission: to elevate skills, create opportunities, shape futures, and transform lives. TSCG is not just a place to work - it's a place to belong, to thrive, and to make a difference. Exceptional Benefits Package At TSCG, we believe in rewarding our team for their dedication and hard work. Our exceptional benefits package is designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and overall job satisfaction while ensuring you are valued every step of the way. Join our team and enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes: 40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays Generous company pension contribution 20.8% Onsite Costa Coffee & Subsidies staff canteen Employee Assistance Programme that extends the supports to your family members Tailored Professional Development plan Free onsite Parking All employees, including senior managers, will normally be appointed to the minimum point of the pay grade for the job. In certain cases, it may be appropriate to appoint to a higher point in the pay grade at the discretion of the Director of HR & Performance due to the candidate's current salary, experience or qualifications. Staff at Trafford & Stockport College Group go above and beyond to ensure that our students get the best possible teaching and support to enable them to reach their ambitions. We expect the very highest standards for all students, and this is evidenced year after year by our achievement and progression outcomes. If you are passionate about championing inclusion, fostering positive employee experiences, and making a difference, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. TSCG is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to being a Disability Confident Employer, all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job, as set out in the job description and person specification, will be guaranteed an interview. Trafford & Stockport College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment at Trafford & Stockport College Group is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. The Group will meet the costs associated with this. Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on successful candidates. The role is open to direct applicants only. Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unfortunately not able to respond to each applicant. If you have not been called for interview within 3 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. This role may close early please submit your application early to avoid disappointment
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
Role :Safer Recruitment and Compliance Officer Hours: 21.75 per week (part time) Salary: £47,622 - £52,389 Location: Altrincham Campus with travel to all sites We're thrilled to share that our HR function is evolving into the newly established People and Culture Department. This exciting transformation is a testament to our dedication to creating a vibrant, inclusive, and people-first organisation. To support this transformation, we are looking for a passionate and dedicated Safer Recruitment and Compliance Officer to join our team. The Role: As a Safer Recruitment and Compliance Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our recruitment practices meet statutory and safeguarding obligations. You will support the People and Culture team in maintaining continuous audit readiness, coordinating mandatory training compliance, and contributing to policy development related to recruitment and safeguarding compliance. Key Responsibilities: Monitor and review safer recruitment practices within the People and Culture team. Audit the Single Central Record (SCR) for accuracy and compliance. Provide training and guidance to managers on safer recruitment practices. Ensure all volunteers, contractors, and third-party personnel meet compliance standards. Support internal and external audits and prepare necessary documentation. Collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance and risk management. Skills and Experience: Excellent attention to detail. Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential data. Proactive, with excellent organiSational and communication skills. Strong understanding of safer recruitment and HR compliance. Highly knowledgeable in GDPR and safer recruitment practices. Previous experience of working in Recruitment, HR, or a Customer Service environment Numeracy and literacy skills at Level 2 or a willingness to work towards. CIPD qualified or with relevant equivalent qualification. Our Values: Ambitious: We believe in you. You can do it. Resilient: See the challenge. Face the challenge. Emerge even stronger. Collaborative: When we work together, great things happen. Inclusive: This place is for everyone, we all belong. Respectful: Full respect. For each other, ourselves, and the world around us. Why Join Us? Flexible Working: This is a part-time role, offering you the flexibility to balance work with other commitments. Professional Development: We are committed to your growth and offer opportunities for continuous professional development. Inclusive Environment: We believe in creating a workplace where everyone belongs and is respected. If you are passionate about recruitment and compliance and eager to contribute to a people-first organisation, we would love to hear from you! About TSCG - Making a difference, together At Trafford & Stockport College Group (TSCG), you belong to a team that's committed to shaping brilliant futures - for students and colleagues alike. We believe in unlocking the potential that exists in everyone and when you work with us, your individual skills and experiences are valued. You'll be part of a supportive and friendly community, where everyone brings their own unique perspective and strengths, and where the work you do is appreciated and celebrated. We're deeply rooted in our local communities, with strong connections to businesses, industry, and universities. Together, we're all working toward a shared mission: to elevate skills, create opportunities, shape futures, and transform lives. TSCG is not just a place to work - it's a place to belong, to thrive, and to make a difference. Exceptional Benefits Package At TSCG, we believe in rewarding our team for their dedication and hard work. Our exceptional benefits package is designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and overall job satisfaction while ensuring you are valued every step of the way. Join our team and enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes: 40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays Generous company pension contribution 20.8% Onsite Costa Coffee & Subsidies staff canteen Employee Assistance Programme that extends the supports to your family members Tailored Professional Development plan Free onsite Parking All employees, including senior managers, will normally be appointed to the minimum point of the pay grade for the job. In certain cases, it may be appropriate to appoint to a higher point in the pay grade at the discretion of the Director of HR & Performance due to the candidate's current salary, experience or qualifications. Staff at Trafford & Stockport College Group go above and beyond to ensure that our students get the best possible teaching and support to enable them to reach their ambitions. We expect the very highest standards for all students, and this is evidenced year after year by our achievement and progression outcomes. If you are passionate about championing inclusion, fostering positive employee experiences, and making a difference, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. TSCG is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to being a Disability Confident Employer, all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job, as set out in the job description and person specification, will be guaranteed an interview. Trafford & Stockport College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment at Trafford & Stockport College Group is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. The Group will meet the costs associated with this. Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on successful candidates. The role is open to direct applicants only. Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unfortunately not able to respond to each applicant. If you have not been called for interview within 3 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. This role may close early please submit your application early to avoid disappointment
