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Essex County Council is investing in and expanding its portfolio of internal children's residential homes. We are excited to announce the opening of two new children's homes in Basildon. One will be a 4-bedded, group care home and the other will be a 1-bed, solo home. These homes will serve as safe havens, offering stable, short-term, and supportive placements for children aged 11 - 17 years who, for the time being, are unable to live with their birth families. The Deputy Children's Home Manager is a pivotal role within the Children and Families service. This role involves supporting the management of a short-term children's home and working closely with children, young people, their families, and partner agencies. The goal is to meet the needs of the children and young people, protecting them from neglect and abuse, and enabling a brighter future. In the absence of the Home Manager, this role will take on their responsibilities to ensure the home has the continuity of management and children and young people feel protected in a familiar environment. The role requires an experienced supervisor to support and guide teams whilst monitoring processes and practices in residential homes, to ensure exemplary practices are in place. Accountabilities Support the development of trusting relationships between employees and young people and support their holistic growth and development within the home and within the community. Utilise Quality Assurance tools and methodologies to support day to day practice and ensure processes meet high standards expected and processes are robust. Provide advice, support and guidance to employees to enable them to be confident in decision making. Maintain knowledge of current legislative framework, regulations, policies and practice to ensure the ability to undertake the full range of duties when required. Responsible for managing and monitoring compliance with ECC financial and purchasing procedures. Maintaining and developing expertise and skills in professional practice and management in order that advice and support can be given to staff. Responsible for managing the links between the home and the local community, including leisure facilities, and taking appropriate action to build and strengthen these links. Responsible for ensuring the efficient running of the day to day functioning of the home to ensure it delivers high standards of support to service users that is outcome focused for children and young people. Responsible for providing direct professional supervision to Advanced Skills Workers. Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework. Skills and Knowledge Educated to NVQ Level 3 in Management or Care and able to undertake Diploma level 5 if not already in receipt of it, with substantial relevant experience. Evidence of continuing professional development and expert knowledge in relevant professional area. Evidence of management skills and experience in residential setting involving children and young people, with the ability to motivate and support diverse teams. Knowledge and experience of implementing and monitoring effective quality assurance processes. Excellent communication and effective listening skills. A thorough knowledge of childcare practice including the safeguarding of Children. Experience of supporting people with special needs. Knowledge of how trauma affects children and young people behaviour. To read more about our business area, please visit: Children & Families Please take a look at our 'No Magic' Children & Families video Why Essex? As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. In February 2025 , Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR ) on our careers site. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. 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Job Title: Deputy Manager Childrens Residential Home Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire Salary: Up to £36,480 per annum (excluding additional £70 per sleep-in shift) Hours: 160 hours per month (rota-based) + sleep-ins Reports to: Registered Manager Responsible for: Senior and Residential Support Workers About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and experienced Deputy Manager to h click apply for full job details

Experience & Knowledge Proven experience managing or deputising in a childrens residential setting. Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations, Quality Standards, and safeguarding. Skilled in staff management, supervision, and rota planning. Confident in budget management and operational oversight click apply for full job details

Sessional Children's Residential Support Worker - Casual Contract We have an excellent opportunity available for a Sessional Children's Residential Support Worker to join our dedicated Short Breaks Residential Team here at Wokingham Borough Council. As a Sessional Children's Residential Support Worker, you will provide a high standard of care to children or young people living at a home or having a short break. Ensuring that each child has an opportunity, whilst being supported to develop and grow to their full potential. Bridges is an OFSTED registered residential short breaks service. We are committed to providing high-quality care and support to children and young people with diverse needs. Our passionate team is committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. Bridges: Hours as required, which can include evenings, weekends & Sleep In duties. There may also be opportunities for waking night work. Key responsibilities: You will provide a high standard of care to children and young people. You will have a commitment to inclusive practice You will be responsible for and adhere to all aspects of safeguarding practices in the home. You will support the Home Manage to ensure that the service meets it's statutory responsibilities and is compliant to the Children's Homes Regulations 2015. You will carry out daily tasks including personal care and administration of medication, housekeeping and cleaning. You will complete good quality child focused records which are completed in a timely manner and are of a high standard. Candidate requirements: You will need to hold a Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare (England) or be willing to complete this within the first two years of employment. Experience in working with children, preferably in a residential setting. Ability to work with young people and their families where there are complex needs or dynamics Commitment to delivering non-oppressive practice Ability to work the required shift patterns, to include evening and weekend working. Our Area Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. We're home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. If you're interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today! Alternatively, for more information or to arrange an informal discussion, contact Michelle Humphries, Registered Manager on Telephone or email Closing Date: Tuesday 30th September 2025, 11pm Interview Date: TBC Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. How to apply Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form. Further information on this vacancy Job Description

Job Title: Registered Manager Childrens Residential Home (EBD) Location: Cannock, Staffordshire Salary: £55,000 £65,000 per annum (DOE) + performance-related bonuses Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week) including participation in the on-call rota Annual Leave: 28 days holiday + Bank Holidays About the Role Were looking for a dedicated and experienced Registered Manager to lead a childrens residential click apply for full job details

Residential Childcare Support Worker Location: Across Lancashire & Morecambe Contract: Full time, permanent Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: Basic salary of £25,563.20 with the potential to earn up to £32,283.20 with sleep in shifts. We are looking for dynamic and inspirational Residential Childcare Support Worker to join our already established Residential Team at Bayview. You'll be working in one of our family feel children's homes in Heysham or rural North Lancaster, with a maximum of four young people per home. Our service requires individuals who will help guide young people aged 8-18 with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties to success and who are dedicated to supporting our ethos. As well as this, you will support in providing a safe, secure, homely and positive environment for the children and young adults in the home so that their lives are progressively improved. All our homes are rated 'Outstanding' or 'Good' by Ofsted so as such we would need individuals to continue improving and developing the quality, image and reputation of the Home. It is a requirement that you undertake & complete your Diploma Level 3 in Working with Children & Young People or Level 4 Children, Young People and Families practitioner Apprenticeship within 2 years if you do not already possess this. You must also hold a full UK driving license. Benefits Competitive Salary plus up to £6720 in sleep in payments (average of 6-8 sleep ins per month at £70 per sleep in) Regular Supervisions Company pension Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme Access to wellbeing programmes via our Exchange Provision Comprehensive training programme, followed by a comprehensive and ongoing CPD Programme Promotion opportunities Principal Accountabilities To carry out his or her duties as a Childcare Worker and Key Worker so that the National Standards, laid down by Ofsted, are consistently exceeded. To ensure that the highest possible standard of childcare is provided to the children who are resident in the Home. To purposefully and systematically improve the lives of all the young people who are resident at the Home. To build and maintain positive and effective working relationships with family, friends and any other external body, as requested by the Registered Manager. To contribute to the building and maintenance of a culture of trust and mutual respect between all involved in the Home, both children and members of staff. The Provision of Childcare The Childcare Worker contributes to the development of appropriate and high quality care plans for each young person. All legal requirements, Ofsted standards and the policies and procedures of Bay View Childcare are adhered to at all times. Any feedback received from residents, family, friends, placing authorities and any other relevant parties is religiously noted and communicated to the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager by the pre-agreed method. The Home is kept clean, tidy, safe and secure at all times. The Childcare Worker builds constructive and trusting relationships with the children in the Home, ensuring a full understanding of their personal background and individual needs. The Childcare Worker is approachable, friendly and professional, proactively engages with the children and creates an open, positive and inclusive environment so that the children feel that they belong in the Home. The Childcare Worker works proactively and constructively with the children, endeavouring to build relationships with them, add to their quality of life and build foundations for future personal success. The children are actively supervised and kept safe and the Childcare Worker looks out for signs of unease, frustration and unhappiness and engages with the children as necessary. The Childcare Worker is quick to sense, manage and de-escalate any conflict situation which may arise. Any action taken in this respect is in line with the policies and procedures of Bay View Childcare. All issues and concerns relating to the children are proactively communicated to the Registered Manager, Deputy Manager and Shift Leader. Risk assessments are carried out for all new activities, as requested. Pre-activity assessments are carried out for existing activities to ensure that they are able to operate safely and effectively. The Childcare Worker is actively involved in activities with the children, doing things with them, very much as a good parent would. The Childcare Worker discharges all of his or her responsibilities as a 'Key Worker' and ensures that all of the children are treated as individuals. The Childcare Worker is careful to maintain regular and constructive communication with the family and friends of the children for whom he or she is the 'Key Worker'. The Childcare Worker remains unerringly positive in terms of his or her participation in activities with the children and the relaying of personal life experiences. An active and constructive contribution is made to reviews of any child for whom the Childcare Worker is the 'Key Worker'. All of the company's policies and procedures are religiously followed and all necessary paperwork is diligently and fully completed. The Childcare Worker has a full understanding of the reasons for all records that have to be kept and is quick to ask whenever this is not the case. The quality of food provided to the children is in line with the pre-agreed food standards. The Childcare Worker actively assists with cooking and the purchasing of foodstuffs, as required. Bay View is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. You must willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.