Executive Director for Children in Care YMCA Robin Hood Group are seeking an experienced and committed Executive Director to oversee our Children in Care service. If you are looking to step into a senior role where you will lead on the design, development, and implementation of a comprehensive continuum of care to support young people in our local community who have had a more challenging start in life, this is a wonderful opportunity for you. As a not-for-profit operator, we put the needs of children and young people ahead of everything else. Our priority is to enable these young people to 'discover who they are and what they can become'. The Role As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, this role will focus on providing an outstanding environment for children to thrive in, whilst ensuring that we are compliant with OFSTED and other regulatory bodies. You will demonstrate expertise in Safeguarding and most importantly, act with entrepreneurial spirit to lead the growth of the provision. Core Duties • Provide strategic direction and ensure sustainable growth and development at a pace that matches our ambitions for rapid growth over the next four years. • Lead the growth of the provision through overseeing and project managing the sourcing and registration of new homes and services • Manage the budget, assets and resources for this service area in excess of £10m. • Ensure that the service is well placed to take advantage of external funding opportunities, block contacts and service level agreements which support our growth and strategic aims. • Be responsible for the support of safeguarding all of children in our Children in Care Service, ensuring all policies and procedures are up to date and implemented effectively and work collaboratively with agencies involved in safeguarding (including LADO, MASH, Police and others). • Positively lead and be responsible for large geographically dispersed management and leadership team, more than 100 staff members, operating across Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire. • Work with the Directors in the Service to develop a workforce development plan that promotes effective recruitment of a skilled workforce, enables existing staff to develop additional skills to support the service growth, enables internal promotion, and engages staff to sustain the longevity of employment. Your Background With extensive experience of senior management in children's residential care, you will: • Draw on your operational and strategic experience of driving growth in Children's Residential / Children Leaving Care / Children Looked After sectors, including experience of opening new residential homes. • Show us how you have managed complex budgets including monitoring income and expenditure, forecasting and annual budget setting and generating surplus - responsible for budget size greater than £3m. • Be able to highlight your experience of successfully implementing new services; sourcing funding streams; fundraising and writing funding bids and applications. • Embody cause-driven leadership and be a true ethical entrepreneur and transformative leader. • Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills, whether interacting with one of our young people, a member of staff or a member of our Board, you will act with professionalism and kindness. • Inspire and motivate to create a culture of team-work and technical excellence within your service. • Show creativity and able to find new and innovative ways to enhance the care we provide. • Be a thoughtful, considered and a calming presence at times of challenge • Collaborate to work with internal and external stakeholders to maximise opportunity. • Our North Star will speak to the very core of who you are; the relentless dedication that all children and young people have the developmental relationships that support them to connect with one another and their communities. • In line with our members of our Executive Leadership Team, we would also look for you to a hold: • an MBA or equivalent business management qualification or, willing to undertake one with our support. • a higher/further level qualification in a relevant field (business, psychological, social care). Benefits We offer the following benefits from day 1 of your employment with us: • Equivalent of 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing 1 day each year for your first 5 years! • Workplace pension with Royal London (3% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution)4 x Life Insurance/Death in Service whilst in the pension scheme • Reduced school holiday childcare places at YMCA Camp Williams Nottingham & Newark10% off in our hospitality venues including the Malt Cross and the Café at our Activity Village in Newark. • Pastoral support • Cycle to Work Scheme • Excellent opportunities for development and progression • Support for further study up to post-graduate level 7 courses to support your development • £500 refer a friend scheme applicable across the Group • Regular ongoing inhouse training • Eligible to join the Blue Light Discount scheme • Staff events and annual celebrations On passing your probation, you can select from one of the following additional benefits: • Private medical and dental cashback scheme with Westfield Health and access to Westfield Rewards for high street discounts • £120 cash annual contribution towards either: Travel costs or Childcare costs or Private gym membership Closing Date - 22nd January 2025 Introductory Call - Ongoing to 22nd January 2025 1st Interviews - week commencing 27th January 2025 2nd interviews - week commencing 3rd February 2025 Location: Newark Contract Type: Permanent Hours : Full time, 37.5 hours Salary: £100,000 to £110,000 You may also have experience in the following: Head of Care, Residential Care Manager, Residential Childcare Manager, Head of Childcare, Care Manager, Case Manager, Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Case Management, Case Worker, Engagement, Director of Care, Director of Childcare, Childrens Services etc. REF-
Jan 16, 2025
Full time
Executive Director for Children in Care YMCA Robin Hood Group are seeking an experienced and committed Executive Director to oversee our Children in Care service. If you are looking to step into a senior role where you will lead on the design, development, and implementation of a comprehensive continuum of care to support young people in our local community who have had a more challenging start in life, this is a wonderful opportunity for you. As a not-for-profit operator, we put the needs of children and young people ahead of everything else. Our priority is to enable these young people to 'discover who they are and what they can become'. The Role As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, this role will focus on providing an outstanding environment for children to thrive in, whilst ensuring that we are compliant with OFSTED and other regulatory bodies. You will demonstrate expertise in Safeguarding and most importantly, act with entrepreneurial spirit to lead the growth of the provision. Core Duties • Provide strategic direction and ensure sustainable growth and development at a pace that matches our ambitions for rapid growth over the next four years. • Lead the growth of the provision through overseeing and project managing the sourcing and registration of new homes and services • Manage the budget, assets and resources for this service area in excess of £10m. • Ensure that the service is well placed to take advantage of external funding opportunities, block contacts and service level agreements which support our growth and strategic aims. • Be responsible for the support of safeguarding all of children in our Children in Care Service, ensuring all policies and procedures are up to date and implemented effectively and work collaboratively with agencies involved in safeguarding (including LADO, MASH, Police and others). • Positively lead and be responsible for large geographically dispersed management and leadership team, more than 100 staff members, operating across Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire. • Work with the Directors in the Service to develop a workforce development plan that promotes effective recruitment of a skilled workforce, enables existing staff to develop additional skills to support the service growth, enables internal promotion, and engages staff to sustain the longevity of employment. Your Background With extensive experience of senior management in children's residential care, you will: • Draw on your operational and strategic experience of driving growth in Children's Residential / Children Leaving Care / Children Looked After sectors, including experience of opening new residential homes. • Show us how you have managed complex budgets including monitoring income and expenditure, forecasting and annual budget setting and generating surplus - responsible for budget size greater than £3m. • Be able to highlight your experience of successfully implementing new services; sourcing funding streams; fundraising and writing funding bids and applications. • Embody cause-driven leadership and be a true ethical entrepreneur and transformative leader. • Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills, whether interacting with one of our young people, a member of staff or a member of our Board, you will act with professionalism and kindness. • Inspire and motivate to create a culture of team-work and technical excellence within your service. • Show creativity and able to find new and innovative ways to enhance the care we provide. • Be a thoughtful, considered and a calming presence at times of challenge • Collaborate to work with internal and external stakeholders to maximise opportunity. • Our North Star will speak to the very core of who you are; the relentless dedication that all children and young people have the developmental relationships that support them to connect with one another and their communities. • In line with our members of our Executive Leadership Team, we would also look for you to a hold: • an MBA or equivalent business management qualification or, willing to undertake one with our support. • a higher/further level qualification in a relevant field (business, psychological, social care). Benefits We offer the following benefits from day 1 of your employment with us: • Equivalent of 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing 1 day each year for your first 5 years! • Workplace pension with Royal London (3% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution)4 x Life Insurance/Death in Service whilst in the pension scheme • Reduced school holiday childcare places at YMCA Camp Williams Nottingham & Newark10% off in our hospitality venues including the Malt Cross and the Café at our Activity Village in Newark. • Pastoral support • Cycle to Work Scheme • Excellent opportunities for development and progression • Support for further study up to post-graduate level 7 courses to support your development • £500 refer a friend scheme applicable across the Group • Regular ongoing inhouse training • Eligible to join the Blue Light Discount scheme • Staff events and annual celebrations On passing your probation, you can select from one of the following additional benefits: • Private medical and dental cashback scheme with Westfield Health and access to Westfield Rewards for high street discounts • £120 cash annual contribution towards either: Travel costs or Childcare costs or Private gym membership Closing Date - 22nd January 2025 Introductory Call - Ongoing to 22nd January 2025 1st Interviews - week commencing 27th January 2025 2nd interviews - week commencing 3rd February 2025 Location: Newark Contract Type: Permanent Hours : Full time, 37.5 hours Salary: £100,000 to £110,000 You may also have experience in the following: Head of Care, Residential Care Manager, Residential Childcare Manager, Head of Childcare, Care Manager, Case Manager, Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Case Management, Case Worker, Engagement, Director of Care, Director of Childcare, Childrens Services etc. REF-
COMPASS CHILDREN'S HOMES LIMITED
Swindon, Wiltshire
Want to work in a childrens home that makes a positive, lasting difference to childrens lives? Are you an experienced Residential Worker or Youth Worker, or do you have no experience but are looking to build a career in residential care? We need determined, resilient people to be long lasting, significant adults in a childs life in our children's home click apply for full job details
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Want to work in a childrens home that makes a positive, lasting difference to childrens lives? Are you an experienced Residential Worker or Youth Worker, or do you have no experience but are looking to build a career in residential care? We need determined, resilient people to be long lasting, significant adults in a childs life in our children's home click apply for full job details
Our client near Salisbury require Residential Support workers to join their team on a full time permanent basis to support children.As a Residential Support Worker you will be supporting young people with daily tasks, education and be a mentor and ultimately be a life changer. You will be supporting with healthy routines, help with household tasks, take to appointments and days out. We cannot stress enough how rewarding this role can be. The role will be 39 hours per week on average and you will also be required to do some sleep in's in the future which will be in addition to your annual salary paid at £50 per night. Full training will be given including a recognised qualification, lots of company benefits and generous holiday allowance.This is a great opportunity to make a real difference to a young persons life who hasnt had the best start in life and become that mentor and someone that they can look up to. The opportunities dont stop there as the client offers regular progression within the company and continued professional development. No experience is necessary just the desire to support young people and empathy. You will have good written and IT skills and the ability to work as part of a team. The role itself can be extremely rewarding and really opportunity to make a difference to someone's life.
Dec 19, 2022
Full time
Our client near Salisbury require Residential Support workers to join their team on a full time permanent basis to support children.As a Residential Support Worker you will be supporting young people with daily tasks, education and be a mentor and ultimately be a life changer. You will be supporting with healthy routines, help with household tasks, take to appointments and days out. We cannot stress enough how rewarding this role can be. The role will be 39 hours per week on average and you will also be required to do some sleep in's in the future which will be in addition to your annual salary paid at £50 per night. Full training will be given including a recognised qualification, lots of company benefits and generous holiday allowance.This is a great opportunity to make a real difference to a young persons life who hasnt had the best start in life and become that mentor and someone that they can look up to. The opportunities dont stop there as the client offers regular progression within the company and continued professional development. No experience is necessary just the desire to support young people and empathy. You will have good written and IT skills and the ability to work as part of a team. The role itself can be extremely rewarding and really opportunity to make a difference to someone's life.
Residential Childrens & Young People Support Workers Salary from £10 per hr + £50 sleep allowance DAYS: 7:30am -10pm DAYS: 10am-10pm FULL SHIFT: 7:30am -10pm & Sleep 7.30am - 10am finish WAKE NIGHTS: 10pm-7.30am/ 8pm-8am ProSkillz are working in partnership with a Brand-New Children's Home provider who are looking for NVQ 3 qualified Residential Children's & Young People Support Workers to join their team for a new EBD children's home that is opening in the Handsworth Wood area on a bank or permanent contract. This 2 Bedded EBD Children's Home is a child focussed service that aims to create an outstanding and positive environment for vulnerable and young children in their care and firmly believe that staff are central to helping achieve this. The home is looking for NVQ 3 Children's and Young People support workers that enjoy encouraging, motivating and caring for young people, as well as maintaining boundaries and identifying any concerns young people face in today's society. The ideal candidate must have the following: NVQ 3 or Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent previous experience working with children with EBD and/or Learning Disabilities the ability to work independently and as part of a team, Support colleagues manage behaviours that may challenge, Support and participate in young people's social, life-long learning plans and recreational activities in line with care/ support plans, trips out and holidays. Support Workers are expected to act as a Key worker to specified individual young person, taking on responsibility for specified areas of care and support. This includes ensuring all medical needs are met and supporting the young person to advocate his/her own needs and wishes. Support Workers are expected to encourage young people to maintain acceptable levels of personal and environmental hygiene. If you would like to make a difference to the lives of young people, then please send an updated CV to be considered for this exciting Support Worker vacancy and we will be in touch with shortlisted applicants only as our client would like to fill this position asap. Suitable Applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and full employment history check prior to starting. ProSkillz LTD is acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent post, so all applicants are interviewed before meeting with clients for 2nd stage interviews. Should you have any queries please get in touch with our dedicated consultants at ProSkillz Ltd.
Dec 18, 2022
Full time
Residential Childrens & Young People Support Workers Salary from £10 per hr + £50 sleep allowance DAYS: 7:30am -10pm DAYS: 10am-10pm FULL SHIFT: 7:30am -10pm & Sleep 7.30am - 10am finish WAKE NIGHTS: 10pm-7.30am/ 8pm-8am ProSkillz are working in partnership with a Brand-New Children's Home provider who are looking for NVQ 3 qualified Residential Children's & Young People Support Workers to join their team for a new EBD children's home that is opening in the Handsworth Wood area on a bank or permanent contract. This 2 Bedded EBD Children's Home is a child focussed service that aims to create an outstanding and positive environment for vulnerable and young children in their care and firmly believe that staff are central to helping achieve this. The home is looking for NVQ 3 Children's and Young People support workers that enjoy encouraging, motivating and caring for young people, as well as maintaining boundaries and identifying any concerns young people face in today's society. The ideal candidate must have the following: NVQ 3 or Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent previous experience working with children with EBD and/or Learning Disabilities the ability to work independently and as part of a team, Support colleagues manage behaviours that may challenge, Support and participate in young people's social, life-long learning plans and recreational activities in line with care/ support plans, trips out and holidays. Support Workers are expected to act as a Key worker to specified individual young person, taking on responsibility for specified areas of care and support. This includes ensuring all medical needs are met and supporting the young person to advocate his/her own needs and wishes. Support Workers are expected to encourage young people to maintain acceptable levels of personal and environmental hygiene. If you would like to make a difference to the lives of young people, then please send an updated CV to be considered for this exciting Support Worker vacancy and we will be in touch with shortlisted applicants only as our client would like to fill this position asap. Suitable Applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and full employment history check prior to starting. ProSkillz LTD is acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent post, so all applicants are interviewed before meeting with clients for 2nd stage interviews. Should you have any queries please get in touch with our dedicated consultants at ProSkillz Ltd.
Residential Childrens & Young People Support Workers Salary from £10.50 per hr + £50 sleep allowance DAYS: 7:30am -10pm DAYS: 10am-10pm FULL SHIFT: 7:30am -10pm & Sleep 7.30am - 10am finish WAKE NIGHTS: 10pm-7.30am/ 8pm-8am ProSkillz are working in partnership with a Brand-New Children's Home provider who are looking for NVQ 3 qualified Residential Children's & Young People Support Workers to join their team for a new EBD children's home that is opening in the Bromsgrove area on a bank or permanent contract. This 2 Bedded EBD Children's Home need a team of NVQ 3 Children's and Young People support workers that enjoy encouraging, motivating and caring for young people, as well as maintaining boundaries and identifying any concerns young people face in today's society. The ideal candidate must have the following: NVQ 3 or Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent previous experience working with children with EBD and/or Learning Disabilities the ability to work independently and as part of a team, Support colleagues manage behaviours that may challenge, Support and participate in young people's social, life-long learning plans and recreational activities in line with care/ support plans, trips out and holidays. Support Workers are expected to act as a Key worker to specified individual young person, taking on responsibility for specified areas of care and support. This includes ensuring all medical needs are met and supporting the young person to advocate his/her own needs and wishes. Support Workers are expected to encourage young people to maintain acceptable levels of personal and environmental hygiene. If you would like to make a difference to the lives of young people, then please send an updated CV to be considered for this exciting Support Worker vacancy and we will be in touch with shortlisted applicants only as our client would like to fill this position asap. Suitable Applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and full employment history check prior to starting. ProSkillz LTD is acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent post, so all applicants are interviewed before meeting with clients for 2nd stage interviews. Should you have any queries please get in touch with our dedicated consultants at ProSkillz Ltd.
Dec 18, 2022
Full time
Residential Childrens & Young People Support Workers Salary from £10.50 per hr + £50 sleep allowance DAYS: 7:30am -10pm DAYS: 10am-10pm FULL SHIFT: 7:30am -10pm & Sleep 7.30am - 10am finish WAKE NIGHTS: 10pm-7.30am/ 8pm-8am ProSkillz are working in partnership with a Brand-New Children's Home provider who are looking for NVQ 3 qualified Residential Children's & Young People Support Workers to join their team for a new EBD children's home that is opening in the Bromsgrove area on a bank or permanent contract. This 2 Bedded EBD Children's Home need a team of NVQ 3 Children's and Young People support workers that enjoy encouraging, motivating and caring for young people, as well as maintaining boundaries and identifying any concerns young people face in today's society. The ideal candidate must have the following: NVQ 3 or Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent previous experience working with children with EBD and/or Learning Disabilities the ability to work independently and as part of a team, Support colleagues manage behaviours that may challenge, Support and participate in young people's social, life-long learning plans and recreational activities in line with care/ support plans, trips out and holidays. Support Workers are expected to act as a Key worker to specified individual young person, taking on responsibility for specified areas of care and support. This includes ensuring all medical needs are met and supporting the young person to advocate his/her own needs and wishes. Support Workers are expected to encourage young people to maintain acceptable levels of personal and environmental hygiene. If you would like to make a difference to the lives of young people, then please send an updated CV to be considered for this exciting Support Worker vacancy and we will be in touch with shortlisted applicants only as our client would like to fill this position asap. Suitable Applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and full employment history check prior to starting. ProSkillz LTD is acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent post, so all applicants are interviewed before meeting with clients for 2nd stage interviews. Should you have any queries please get in touch with our dedicated consultants at ProSkillz Ltd.
Residential Childrens & Young People Support Workers Salary from £10.25 per hr + £50 sleep allowance DAYS: 7:30am -10pm DAYS: 7.30am-3pm OR 2pm-10pm FULL SHIFT: 7:30am -10pm & Sleep 7.30am finish WAKE NIGHTS: 10pm-7.30am ProSkillz are working in partnership with an OFSTED rated GOOD children's residential home in the Great Wyrley area who are looking for NVQ 3 qualified Residential Children's & Young People Support Workers to join their team in a solo placement children's home on a bank or permanent contract. This is normally a 2 Bedded EBD Children's Home but they currently have a solo placement for the foreseeable future. The home is looking for NVQ 3 Children's and Young People support workers that enjoy encouraging, motivating and caring for young people, as well as maintaining boundaries and identifying any concerns young people face in today's society. The ideal candidate must have the following: NVQ 3 or Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent previous experience working with children with EBD and/or Learning Disabilities the ability to work independently and as part of a team, Support colleagues manage behaviours that may challenge, Support and participate in young people's social, life-long learning plans and recreational activities in line with care/ support plans, trips out and holidays. Support Workers are expected to act as a Key worker to specified individual young person, taking on responsibility for specified areas of care and support. This includes ensuring all medical needs are met and supporting the young person to advocate his/her own needs and wishes. Support Workers are expected to encourage young people to maintain acceptable levels of personal and environmental hygiene. If you would like to make a difference to the lives of young people, then please send an updated CV to be considered for this exciting Support Worker vacancy and we will be in touch with shortlisted applicants only as our client would like to fill this position asap. Suitable Applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and full employment history check prior to starting. ProSkillz LTD is acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent post, so all applicants are interviewed before meeting with clients for 2nd stage interviews. Should you have any queries please get in touch with our dedicated consultants at ProSkillz Ltd.
Dec 17, 2022
Full time
Residential Childrens & Young People Support Workers Salary from £10.25 per hr + £50 sleep allowance DAYS: 7:30am -10pm DAYS: 7.30am-3pm OR 2pm-10pm FULL SHIFT: 7:30am -10pm & Sleep 7.30am finish WAKE NIGHTS: 10pm-7.30am ProSkillz are working in partnership with an OFSTED rated GOOD children's residential home in the Great Wyrley area who are looking for NVQ 3 qualified Residential Children's & Young People Support Workers to join their team in a solo placement children's home on a bank or permanent contract. This is normally a 2 Bedded EBD Children's Home but they currently have a solo placement for the foreseeable future. The home is looking for NVQ 3 Children's and Young People support workers that enjoy encouraging, motivating and caring for young people, as well as maintaining boundaries and identifying any concerns young people face in today's society. The ideal candidate must have the following: NVQ 3 or Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent previous experience working with children with EBD and/or Learning Disabilities the ability to work independently and as part of a team, Support colleagues manage behaviours that may challenge, Support and participate in young people's social, life-long learning plans and recreational activities in line with care/ support plans, trips out and holidays. Support Workers are expected to act as a Key worker to specified individual young person, taking on responsibility for specified areas of care and support. This includes ensuring all medical needs are met and supporting the young person to advocate his/her own needs and wishes. Support Workers are expected to encourage young people to maintain acceptable levels of personal and environmental hygiene. If you would like to make a difference to the lives of young people, then please send an updated CV to be considered for this exciting Support Worker vacancy and we will be in touch with shortlisted applicants only as our client would like to fill this position asap. Suitable Applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and full employment history check prior to starting. ProSkillz LTD is acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent post, so all applicants are interviewed before meeting with clients for 2nd stage interviews. Should you have any queries please get in touch with our dedicated consultants at ProSkillz Ltd.
Children's Worker (safe house) needed - Full Time Your new company A rewarding opportunity available for a Female Children's Worker to join our team based in Bristol. You will join on full time, fixed term basis working 37.5 hours per week.Our client is the leading provider of domestic abuse services to women and children in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. They are committed to providing holistic, empowering and personalised support and advocacy to women and children experiencing domestic abuse. Your new role Our client is looking for a Play Worker to join and work within a dynamic, fast paced team, providing play sessions to pre-school and school age children who have experienced domestic abuse and are staying at the refuge. This will be through both structured and free play.You will be welcoming women and their children into the refuge and providing them with support to meet their practical and emotional needs and develop support plans. This role will involve helping children begin the healing process of working through their traumatic experiences of domestic abuse and change and help supervise them day to day. It is essential within this role you recognise, address and respect the needs of service users including those from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. What you'll need to succeed You will need the ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date records of contact with service users, other support related information and to communicate with colleagues and stakeholders using common Microsoft Office packages, e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook and other IT software.A comprehensive knowledge of current general and welfare rights legislation as it effects children and their parents fleeing domestic violence e.g. maximising welfare benefit entitlement/ homelessness legislation /injunctions/immigration is also essentialYou will also need experience of providing emotional and practical support to children and young people seeking support/advice (e.g. social services, residential work or voluntary sector). What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Dec 17, 2022
Full time
Children's Worker (safe house) needed - Full Time Your new company A rewarding opportunity available for a Female Children's Worker to join our team based in Bristol. You will join on full time, fixed term basis working 37.5 hours per week.Our client is the leading provider of domestic abuse services to women and children in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. They are committed to providing holistic, empowering and personalised support and advocacy to women and children experiencing domestic abuse. Your new role Our client is looking for a Play Worker to join and work within a dynamic, fast paced team, providing play sessions to pre-school and school age children who have experienced domestic abuse and are staying at the refuge. This will be through both structured and free play.You will be welcoming women and their children into the refuge and providing them with support to meet their practical and emotional needs and develop support plans. This role will involve helping children begin the healing process of working through their traumatic experiences of domestic abuse and change and help supervise them day to day. It is essential within this role you recognise, address and respect the needs of service users including those from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. What you'll need to succeed You will need the ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date records of contact with service users, other support related information and to communicate with colleagues and stakeholders using common Microsoft Office packages, e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook and other IT software.A comprehensive knowledge of current general and welfare rights legislation as it effects children and their parents fleeing domestic violence e.g. maximising welfare benefit entitlement/ homelessness legislation /injunctions/immigration is also essentialYou will also need experience of providing emotional and practical support to children and young people seeking support/advice (e.g. social services, residential work or voluntary sector). What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
We are currently searching for naturally caring, adaptable and flexible individuals to join a fantastic team in Blackburn who provides high quality support to children and young people. Do you have experience within a care setting that is transferable for this position? Are you looking for a change which offers progression within the health and social care setting? Or are you someone with minimal or no experience who wants to start a career within this sector? Position : Residential Support Worker Salary : £9.90 - £11.30 Location : Blackburn Qualifications United Kingdom (Required) Care: 1 year (Preferred) Driving Licence (Required) Purpose of position Work as a member of a great team! Provide any personal care that is required To be responsible for the childrens safety and well being Carry out regular checks and ensure all needs are met Read and write reports for care plans Create a nurturing and loving home environment Develop trusting relationships that create growth and a lasting change Respecting everyone's individuality undertake day to day tasks such as cleaning, cooking etc Pension and life cover Fully Funded qualifications and so much more For more information contact us or apply today, we would love to hear from you YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO UNDERGO AN ENHANCED DBS YOU MUST BE A DRIVER FOR THIS ROLE
Dec 17, 2022
Full time
We are currently searching for naturally caring, adaptable and flexible individuals to join a fantastic team in Blackburn who provides high quality support to children and young people. Do you have experience within a care setting that is transferable for this position? Are you looking for a change which offers progression within the health and social care setting? Or are you someone with minimal or no experience who wants to start a career within this sector? Position : Residential Support Worker Salary : £9.90 - £11.30 Location : Blackburn Qualifications United Kingdom (Required) Care: 1 year (Preferred) Driving Licence (Required) Purpose of position Work as a member of a great team! Provide any personal care that is required To be responsible for the childrens safety and well being Carry out regular checks and ensure all needs are met Read and write reports for care plans Create a nurturing and loving home environment Develop trusting relationships that create growth and a lasting change Respecting everyone's individuality undertake day to day tasks such as cleaning, cooking etc Pension and life cover Fully Funded qualifications and so much more For more information contact us or apply today, we would love to hear from you YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO UNDERGO AN ENHANCED DBS YOU MUST BE A DRIVER FOR THIS ROLE
We are currently searching for naturally caring, adaptable and flexible individuals to join a fantastic team in Colne who provides high quality support to children and young people. Do you have experience within a care setting that is transferable for this position? Are you looking for a change which offers progression within the health and social care setting? Or are you someone with minimal or no experience who wants to start a career within this sector? Position : Residential Support Worker Salary : £9.90 - £11.30 Location : Colne Qualifications United Kingdom (Required) Driving Licence (Required) Purpose of position Work as a member of a great team! Provide any personal care that is required To be responsible for the childrens safety and well being Carry out regular checks and ensure all needs are met Read and write reports for care plans Create a nurturing and loving home environment Develop trusting relationships that create growth and a lasting change Respecting everyone's individuality undertake day to day tasks such as cleaning, cooking etc Pension and life cover Fully Funded qualifications and so much more For more information contact us or apply today, we would love to hear from you
Dec 17, 2022
Full time
We are currently searching for naturally caring, adaptable and flexible individuals to join a fantastic team in Colne who provides high quality support to children and young people. Do you have experience within a care setting that is transferable for this position? Are you looking for a change which offers progression within the health and social care setting? Or are you someone with minimal or no experience who wants to start a career within this sector? Position : Residential Support Worker Salary : £9.90 - £11.30 Location : Colne Qualifications United Kingdom (Required) Driving Licence (Required) Purpose of position Work as a member of a great team! Provide any personal care that is required To be responsible for the childrens safety and well being Carry out regular checks and ensure all needs are met Read and write reports for care plans Create a nurturing and loving home environment Develop trusting relationships that create growth and a lasting change Respecting everyone's individuality undertake day to day tasks such as cleaning, cooking etc Pension and life cover Fully Funded qualifications and so much more For more information contact us or apply today, we would love to hear from you
Hoop Recruitment are looking for a Registered Manager based in a based at a childrens home in Whitchurch, Bristol.You will be responsible for leading culture change and delivering the residential home's objectives in line with a therapeutic approach to care for, support and meet the needs of children in care whilst leading and managing the team to achieve this.We are looking for a candidate who can start in January 2023. Key Responsibilities To be the Registered Manager of the home and work with OFSTED to support this. To pro-actively lead culture change within the home using recognised change tools and techniques to deliver a service that's fit for purpose. Manage a children's home ensuring an excellent standard of care that is underpinned by therapeutic approaches and in accordance with relevant legislation, procedures, policies and 'Statement of Purpose' for the home. Produce, lead on and progress development plans for their individual children's home and the service that ensures the delivery of high quality, therapeutic informed practice, and report on performance to statutory bodies and senior management. Co-ordinate and monitor quality of care, casework and administrative functions of the home and evaluate standards of performance against targets. Lead, assist and supervise in the continual assessment of children's needs and to identify and prepare specific development plans, working with partners where appropriate, to ensure the most appropriate service provision. Leading on all aspects of recruitment and people management to support staff to achieve the highest standards of care. Deliver comprehensive staff training & development programme to enable staff to provide the necessary skills and expertise to meet the needs of children and perform their role. Support the development of supportive and therapeutic relationships between staff, children and other stakeholders. Liaise with various internal/external multi-disciplinary teams and commissioning authorities to ensure the care needs of our cared for children are met effectively and in a timely manner. To ensure the efficient, safe management of the home, including budget management, health and safety regulations, statutory regulations, adequate staffing levels and be part of an on-call system.To apply for this role you will need to hold a NVQ or QCF Level 5. You will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure unless on the update service.Benefits to working with Hoop We put people first. Always We pride ourselves in finding roles that you want and enjoy We want to understand what is important to you and find roles that suit you. We won't just give you what we have! A Referral scheme Love2Shop vouchers for every qualified social worker you refer to us If you are interested, please get in touch with Joseph Edge on for an informal chat
Dec 13, 2022
Full time
Hoop Recruitment are looking for a Registered Manager based in a based at a childrens home in Whitchurch, Bristol.You will be responsible for leading culture change and delivering the residential home's objectives in line with a therapeutic approach to care for, support and meet the needs of children in care whilst leading and managing the team to achieve this.We are looking for a candidate who can start in January 2023. Key Responsibilities To be the Registered Manager of the home and work with OFSTED to support this. To pro-actively lead culture change within the home using recognised change tools and techniques to deliver a service that's fit for purpose. Manage a children's home ensuring an excellent standard of care that is underpinned by therapeutic approaches and in accordance with relevant legislation, procedures, policies and 'Statement of Purpose' for the home. Produce, lead on and progress development plans for their individual children's home and the service that ensures the delivery of high quality, therapeutic informed practice, and report on performance to statutory bodies and senior management. Co-ordinate and monitor quality of care, casework and administrative functions of the home and evaluate standards of performance against targets. Lead, assist and supervise in the continual assessment of children's needs and to identify and prepare specific development plans, working with partners where appropriate, to ensure the most appropriate service provision. Leading on all aspects of recruitment and people management to support staff to achieve the highest standards of care. Deliver comprehensive staff training & development programme to enable staff to provide the necessary skills and expertise to meet the needs of children and perform their role. Support the development of supportive and therapeutic relationships between staff, children and other stakeholders. Liaise with various internal/external multi-disciplinary teams and commissioning authorities to ensure the care needs of our cared for children are met effectively and in a timely manner. To ensure the efficient, safe management of the home, including budget management, health and safety regulations, statutory regulations, adequate staffing levels and be part of an on-call system.To apply for this role you will need to hold a NVQ or QCF Level 5. You will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure unless on the update service.Benefits to working with Hoop We put people first. Always We pride ourselves in finding roles that you want and enjoy We want to understand what is important to you and find roles that suit you. We won't just give you what we have! A Referral scheme Love2Shop vouchers for every qualified social worker you refer to us If you are interested, please get in touch with Joseph Edge on for an informal chat
Vital Residential Care Officer positions are now immediately available with Doncaster Council on permanent contracts. These roles are based at various Children's Residential homes across Doncaster. Residential Care Officers work 37 hours per week. A full driving licence is required. What is the role? Doncaster Council are now looking to recruit a number of Residential Care Officers to provide a warm and caring environment for children in residential services locally. As a Residential Care Officer you will help provide as normal a home life as possible while recognising the various needs of 'looked after' children. This calls for an ability to offer warmth and understanding, an insight into particular difficulties of residents, and knowledge of caring tasks and duties. How will you do this? Have a personal and active involvement in all aspects of care for Children and Young People, seeking to meet their emotional, social, and physical needs. Support the effective running of the residential home by participating in domestic and household activities. Ensure the smooth admission of residents, and the monitoring, evaluation and review of their progress. Contribute to residents' Individual Care Plan, participating in reviews and case conferences and ensuring recommendations are followed. What can the Council offer you? Attractive starting salary of £24,044 with an All-Inclusive Allowance paid at 8.5% of salary for all unsociable hours and weekend working. Full comprehensive training provided resulting in a QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care. 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 after 5 years, plus 8 bank holidays and option to purchase up to 10 additional days. Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, into which the Council pay 17%, and high street discount schemes. Is this the role for you? If you are passionate about providing care and have experience of working with children or young people, please apply below. On application a full job description will be provided and a consultant will be in touch to discuss the next steps.
Dec 09, 2022
Full time
Vital Residential Care Officer positions are now immediately available with Doncaster Council on permanent contracts. These roles are based at various Children's Residential homes across Doncaster. Residential Care Officers work 37 hours per week. A full driving licence is required. What is the role? Doncaster Council are now looking to recruit a number of Residential Care Officers to provide a warm and caring environment for children in residential services locally. As a Residential Care Officer you will help provide as normal a home life as possible while recognising the various needs of 'looked after' children. This calls for an ability to offer warmth and understanding, an insight into particular difficulties of residents, and knowledge of caring tasks and duties. How will you do this? Have a personal and active involvement in all aspects of care for Children and Young People, seeking to meet their emotional, social, and physical needs. Support the effective running of the residential home by participating in domestic and household activities. Ensure the smooth admission of residents, and the monitoring, evaluation and review of their progress. Contribute to residents' Individual Care Plan, participating in reviews and case conferences and ensuring recommendations are followed. What can the Council offer you? Attractive starting salary of £24,044 with an All-Inclusive Allowance paid at 8.5% of salary for all unsociable hours and weekend working. Full comprehensive training provided resulting in a QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care. 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 after 5 years, plus 8 bank holidays and option to purchase up to 10 additional days. Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, into which the Council pay 17%, and high street discount schemes. Is this the role for you? If you are passionate about providing care and have experience of working with children or young people, please apply below. On application a full job description will be provided and a consultant will be in touch to discuss the next steps.
Salary: 11.73 an hour (Inc. London waiting allowance) Perks: Paid annual leave, pension scheme, career progression, fantastic training opportunities, employee wellbeing support, employee discount portal with all your favourite brands Contract/Hours:Casual (Flexible to suityourwork/life balance). Varied Hours pick and choose when you work, around your study, family, retirement, or home life! I love working as a casual Children's Services Worker I get to build my knowledge, my experience and work with a friendly and funny bunch of people, staff, and childrenalike! It works around my family life and I choose when I work what's not to like? Closing Date: Midnight on 29th September, ifwe receive a high number of applications, we may have to close earlier than advertised. Location: Camden & Islington London AboutActionforChildren Actionforchildrensupported604,885childrenandtheirfamilies last year. You can be part of the excellentworkwe dowithpathways intoworkingin early years,safeguarding, familieswithdisabledchildren, fostering and adoption,residentialcare, mentalhealth,youngcarers,youngpeople,and parentingsupport. The role Action for Children Short break services in Islington and Camden support disabled young people in their own homes or in their local community. Our community-based services do just that. They support children to make and meet friends, connect with their communities, and enjoy new opportunities and experiences. We encourage children to be ambitious about what they want to do and work with them to make their wishes a reality. The approach is about being inclusive, flexible and, above all, fun. As a Children's Services Worker, you will be responsible for providing support to children, young people, and families by agreeing and directly delivering interventions, with appropriate direction, which enable positive and agreed outcomes to be achieved, in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. We are seeking experienced and enthusiastic casual Children Services Workers to join our established and dedicated team at Islington Children's Centre. If this sounds of interest, please read on for more information! You will make a difference by: -Providing direct family support in the early help service, through a blend of digital or face to face contact. -Supporting families within the early help model and managing a case load, where you will be required to record effectively, deliver an intervention, and refer onto other services as required. -Contributing to and attending Team around the family meetings. -Support children and their families in different environments and required to be confident in representing the Action for Children Service. -Supporting children and their families to Thrive with delivering different techniques and methods. -Tracking children's learning and development and required to communicate with their parents and carers. You will need: -A NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent. -Experience of working in a health, early years, or social care setting. -Experience of working as part of a team or as an individual to deliver a frontline service. -Confidence to deliver child led and informed interventions -Experience with child development and planning for individual child's needs. -Experience of working with children and families. -Good understanding of safeguarding. -Ability to communicate effectively with children and their parents/carers. -Passion and motivation to support children and families to grow, effectively communicate and develop together. Workinghere is so much more than a job. Whether this is a career change for you or the next step inyourjourney, we'd love to hear from you. Weworktogetherto reachourvision of safe and happy childhoods. Given this and how having a diverse workforce enriches the lives of thechildrenandyoungpeopleweworkwithwe arecommittedtoDiversityandInclusionand welcomeapplicationsfrom everyone. We value and celebrate thediversityof thosethatworkwithusand as aninclusiveworkplace we want allourcurrent and future staff tofeelable to be themselves in the workplace. We arecommittedto safer recruitment practices to protectourservice users; therefore, all applicants are expected to understand andcommitmenttosafeguardingbest-practice. Good luck! We can't wait to hear from you. Applicationprocess: There are 5 sections for you to complete, Personal Details, CV,SupportingStatement & Information, Equality &Diversity,Submission&Declaration please refer to the JD and PersonSpecificationwhen applying. We want to knowwhatunique qualities you can bring to helpusreachourvision forchildrenand families. Talent pool: We're sure you've gotwhatit takes to joinourambitiousteam.Ifyou'reunsuccessfulthis time around, we'd like to holdyourdetails in case similar jobs comeupthatyou might be better suited for. Butfeelfree to letusknowifyou'd rather we didn't dothat. Ifyou needsupport in applying or have any questions call Erika Brinkman, Recruitment Partner, on or email Ifyou want to get to knowusa little better, check outoursocials on Twitter , Linkedin , Facebook or YouTube .
Sep 21, 2022
Full time
Salary: 11.73 an hour (Inc. London waiting allowance) Perks: Paid annual leave, pension scheme, career progression, fantastic training opportunities, employee wellbeing support, employee discount portal with all your favourite brands Contract/Hours:Casual (Flexible to suityourwork/life balance). Varied Hours pick and choose when you work, around your study, family, retirement, or home life! I love working as a casual Children's Services Worker I get to build my knowledge, my experience and work with a friendly and funny bunch of people, staff, and childrenalike! It works around my family life and I choose when I work what's not to like? Closing Date: Midnight on 29th September, ifwe receive a high number of applications, we may have to close earlier than advertised. Location: Camden & Islington London AboutActionforChildren Actionforchildrensupported604,885childrenandtheirfamilies last year. You can be part of the excellentworkwe dowithpathways intoworkingin early years,safeguarding, familieswithdisabledchildren, fostering and adoption,residentialcare, mentalhealth,youngcarers,youngpeople,and parentingsupport. The role Action for Children Short break services in Islington and Camden support disabled young people in their own homes or in their local community. Our community-based services do just that. They support children to make and meet friends, connect with their communities, and enjoy new opportunities and experiences. We encourage children to be ambitious about what they want to do and work with them to make their wishes a reality. The approach is about being inclusive, flexible and, above all, fun. As a Children's Services Worker, you will be responsible for providing support to children, young people, and families by agreeing and directly delivering interventions, with appropriate direction, which enable positive and agreed outcomes to be achieved, in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. We are seeking experienced and enthusiastic casual Children Services Workers to join our established and dedicated team at Islington Children's Centre. If this sounds of interest, please read on for more information! You will make a difference by: -Providing direct family support in the early help service, through a blend of digital or face to face contact. -Supporting families within the early help model and managing a case load, where you will be required to record effectively, deliver an intervention, and refer onto other services as required. -Contributing to and attending Team around the family meetings. -Support children and their families in different environments and required to be confident in representing the Action for Children Service. -Supporting children and their families to Thrive with delivering different techniques and methods. -Tracking children's learning and development and required to communicate with their parents and carers. You will need: -A NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent. -Experience of working in a health, early years, or social care setting. -Experience of working as part of a team or as an individual to deliver a frontline service. -Confidence to deliver child led and informed interventions -Experience with child development and planning for individual child's needs. -Experience of working with children and families. -Good understanding of safeguarding. -Ability to communicate effectively with children and their parents/carers. -Passion and motivation to support children and families to grow, effectively communicate and develop together. Workinghere is so much more than a job. Whether this is a career change for you or the next step inyourjourney, we'd love to hear from you. Weworktogetherto reachourvision of safe and happy childhoods. Given this and how having a diverse workforce enriches the lives of thechildrenandyoungpeopleweworkwithwe arecommittedtoDiversityandInclusionand welcomeapplicationsfrom everyone. We value and celebrate thediversityof thosethatworkwithusand as aninclusiveworkplace we want allourcurrent and future staff tofeelable to be themselves in the workplace. We arecommittedto safer recruitment practices to protectourservice users; therefore, all applicants are expected to understand andcommitmenttosafeguardingbest-practice. Good luck! We can't wait to hear from you. Applicationprocess: There are 5 sections for you to complete, Personal Details, CV,SupportingStatement & Information, Equality &Diversity,Submission&Declaration please refer to the JD and PersonSpecificationwhen applying. We want to knowwhatunique qualities you can bring to helpusreachourvision forchildrenand families. Talent pool: We're sure you've gotwhatit takes to joinourambitiousteam.Ifyou'reunsuccessfulthis time around, we'd like to holdyourdetails in case similar jobs comeupthatyou might be better suited for. Butfeelfree to letusknowifyou'd rather we didn't dothat. Ifyou needsupport in applying or have any questions call Erika Brinkman, Recruitment Partner, on or email Ifyou want to get to knowusa little better, check outoursocials on Twitter , Linkedin , Facebook or YouTube .
Are you an experienced Childrens & Young person support worker? We are looking for Team Leaders who are caring and compassionate individuals with the desire to make a positive difference to the lives of our incredible Children & Young people through leading by example to other Childrens & Young persons support workers. What we can offer you as a Childrens Residential Team Leader at Cambian Group £5...... click apply for full job details
Dec 07, 2021
Full time
Are you an experienced Childrens & Young person support worker? We are looking for Team Leaders who are caring and compassionate individuals with the desire to make a positive difference to the lives of our incredible Children & Young people through leading by example to other Childrens & Young persons support workers. What we can offer you as a Childrens Residential Team Leader at Cambian Group £5...... click apply for full job details
Are you an experienced Childrens & Young person support worker? We are looking for Team Leaders who are caring and compassionate individuals with the desire to make a positive difference to the lives of our incredible Children & Young people through leading by example to other Childrens & Young persons support workers. What we can offer you as a Childrens Residential Team Leader at Cambian Group £5...... click apply for full job details
Dec 07, 2021
Full time
Are you an experienced Childrens & Young person support worker? We are looking for Team Leaders who are caring and compassionate individuals with the desire to make a positive difference to the lives of our incredible Children & Young people through leading by example to other Childrens & Young persons support workers. What we can offer you as a Childrens Residential Team Leader at Cambian Group £5...... click apply for full job details
Are you an experienced Childrens & Young person support worker? We are looking for Team Leaders who are caring and compassionate individuals with the desire to make a positive difference to the lives of our incredible Children & Young people through leading by example to other Childrens & Young persons support workers. What we can offer you as a Childrens Residential Team Leader at Cambian Group £5...... click apply for full job details
Dec 07, 2021
Full time
Are you an experienced Childrens & Young person support worker? We are looking for Team Leaders who are caring and compassionate individuals with the desire to make a positive difference to the lives of our incredible Children & Young people through leading by example to other Childrens & Young persons support workers. What we can offer you as a Childrens Residential Team Leader at Cambian Group £5...... click apply for full job details
*Residential Home Manager * *Contract 40 hours * *Up to £40000.00 * Spark of Genius Children's Service is part of the CareTech Family. Established in 1993, CareTech is a leading nationwide social care provider delivering a package of high quality, individually tailored care and support solutions to children, young people, and adults across the UK. Spark of Genius is a high quality provider of specialist care in small therapeutic residential homes and education, both for children and young people with a diverse range of social, emotional and mental health needs. We are currently looking to appoint a *Residential Manager* to assume overall responsibility for all aspects of the house supported by the Assistant Manager and Senior Practitioner/s. As the *Registered Manager*, you will ensure the effective and efficient running of the service, including ensuring staff engagement, development and performance in their contribution to delivery of the service. Reporting to the Service Manager, you will ensure a high standard of practice in line with internal and external expectations, standards and legislation, of which you should have a sound knowledge. *Essential: * · Managerial experience, supporting young people and staff in a residential environment. · Ideally you should possess or be working towards a Diploma in Social Work or equivalent · SVQ Level 4 in Social Care plus any management qualification at SCQF level 8 or above · HNC In Social Care · The post holder will be required to register and maintain an appropriate registration with the Scottish Social Services Council. *Company Values: * We aim to function as one coherent residential childcare system with consistent policies, practices, procedures and management across all of our homes. As part of this system, we will deliver care to the standards set out in the National Care Standards. Spark of Genius work tirelessly to provide a safe, nurturing yet stimulating environment in which young people that have experienced emotional pain, social and academic failure and rejection, can stabilise their behaviour. *Benefits: * · Full Time Contract · Pension Scheme · Competitive Salary · CareTech will cover the cost of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check · Refer a friend 'Scheme' reward system - earn up to £500 per referral · Dedicated learning and development programs · Employee recognition schemes · Annual Employee Awards Evening Due to the nature of the role, it will be necessary for all Residential Childcare Workers to be subject to a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check by Disclosure Scotland and achieve membership of the scheme prior to commencing work with us. All candidates must be successfully registered with the SSSC within 6 months of employment. Any data received in applications will be used for recruitment purposes within *Spark of Genius* and *CareTech* only. Reference ID: Spark Home Manager Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Up to £40,000.00 per year Benefits: * Casual dress * Company events * Company pension * Discounted or free food * On-site parking * Referral programme * Wellness programmes Schedule: * 10 hour shift * 12 hour shift * Day shift * Holidays * Monday to Friday * Night shift * Weekend availability COVID-19 considerations: Within Government Guidelines Experience: * Residential Childcare: 2 years (preferred) Licence/Certification: * SVQ 4 in Social Care (required) * HNC in Social Care (required) * A full valid UK Driving Licence (required) Work remotely: * No
Dec 04, 2021
Full time
*Residential Home Manager * *Contract 40 hours * *Up to £40000.00 * Spark of Genius Children's Service is part of the CareTech Family. Established in 1993, CareTech is a leading nationwide social care provider delivering a package of high quality, individually tailored care and support solutions to children, young people, and adults across the UK. Spark of Genius is a high quality provider of specialist care in small therapeutic residential homes and education, both for children and young people with a diverse range of social, emotional and mental health needs. We are currently looking to appoint a *Residential Manager* to assume overall responsibility for all aspects of the house supported by the Assistant Manager and Senior Practitioner/s. As the *Registered Manager*, you will ensure the effective and efficient running of the service, including ensuring staff engagement, development and performance in their contribution to delivery of the service. Reporting to the Service Manager, you will ensure a high standard of practice in line with internal and external expectations, standards and legislation, of which you should have a sound knowledge. *Essential: * · Managerial experience, supporting young people and staff in a residential environment. · Ideally you should possess or be working towards a Diploma in Social Work or equivalent · SVQ Level 4 in Social Care plus any management qualification at SCQF level 8 or above · HNC In Social Care · The post holder will be required to register and maintain an appropriate registration with the Scottish Social Services Council. *Company Values: * We aim to function as one coherent residential childcare system with consistent policies, practices, procedures and management across all of our homes. As part of this system, we will deliver care to the standards set out in the National Care Standards. Spark of Genius work tirelessly to provide a safe, nurturing yet stimulating environment in which young people that have experienced emotional pain, social and academic failure and rejection, can stabilise their behaviour. *Benefits: * · Full Time Contract · Pension Scheme · Competitive Salary · CareTech will cover the cost of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check · Refer a friend 'Scheme' reward system - earn up to £500 per referral · Dedicated learning and development programs · Employee recognition schemes · Annual Employee Awards Evening Due to the nature of the role, it will be necessary for all Residential Childcare Workers to be subject to a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check by Disclosure Scotland and achieve membership of the scheme prior to commencing work with us. All candidates must be successfully registered with the SSSC within 6 months of employment. Any data received in applications will be used for recruitment purposes within *Spark of Genius* and *CareTech* only. Reference ID: Spark Home Manager Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Up to £40,000.00 per year Benefits: * Casual dress * Company events * Company pension * Discounted or free food * On-site parking * Referral programme * Wellness programmes Schedule: * 10 hour shift * 12 hour shift * Day shift * Holidays * Monday to Friday * Night shift * Weekend availability COVID-19 considerations: Within Government Guidelines Experience: * Residential Childcare: 2 years (preferred) Licence/Certification: * SVQ 4 in Social Care (required) * HNC in Social Care (required) * A full valid UK Driving Licence (required) Work remotely: * No
Assure Healthcare Group (South) Ltd
Southampton, Hampshire
Assure Health Group provides a safe nurturing environment in which individual adults aged between 18 and 65 years can pursue their personal needs and aspirations amidst homely surroundings and with supportive, caring staff. A care pathway will be developed and supervised to ensure that each service user is able to realise his or her full potential, with the reassurance that all support services are on hand, encouraging integration into community living whilst at the same time promoting choice and self-determination. Assure Healthcare Group (South) Ltd are looking for candidates to start as Residential Support Workers to provide a safe, warm, caring, and stable environment for the children in our care with a Learning disability (LD) and those within the autistic. You will create a respectful culture and ethos within the home in which the needs of the young people are paramount and they are encouraged to mature and achieve their full potential. Requirements •Experience working with children and young people with learning difficulties and challenging •behaviour within Childrens Residential settings is beneficial •Achieved or working towards NVQ 3 (or above) in Children and Young people or similar Qualification •Beneficial to have experience of working with Learning disability (LD) children on the Autistic •Spectrum and with a diagnosis Asperger's Syndrome as well as managing challenging behaviour they may present. •Understand the importance of providing a stable environment for children •Experience in working with children with Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties •Effective communication skills both written and verbal •Diligent, enthusiastic, and passionate •Hold a Full UK Driving Licence Responsibilities •Managing challenging behaviour •Supporting with individualised care plans •Maintaining a safe and caring environment •Remain updated with documentation and records •Keep knowledgeable with relevant legislation and policies •Promote education and daily living skills •Undertake key-worker responsibilities With a clear career path and excellent training and support on offer, you would have the opportunity to develop an exciting and rewarding career within a rapidly developing Care Home, whilst making a positive impact upon the lives of the service users Assure Health Group supports. This is a great opportunity for an energetic and driven individual with the ability to adapt quickly. We would also value it if you were flexible, reliable, patient and sensitive. You will have a chance to forge and develop a career and receive support. The role is for a full time, permanent position (37.5 hours +sleep ins). Please apply today to be considered for this rewarding role.
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
Assure Health Group provides a safe nurturing environment in which individual adults aged between 18 and 65 years can pursue their personal needs and aspirations amidst homely surroundings and with supportive, caring staff. A care pathway will be developed and supervised to ensure that each service user is able to realise his or her full potential, with the reassurance that all support services are on hand, encouraging integration into community living whilst at the same time promoting choice and self-determination. Assure Healthcare Group (South) Ltd are looking for candidates to start as Residential Support Workers to provide a safe, warm, caring, and stable environment for the children in our care with a Learning disability (LD) and those within the autistic. You will create a respectful culture and ethos within the home in which the needs of the young people are paramount and they are encouraged to mature and achieve their full potential. Requirements •Experience working with children and young people with learning difficulties and challenging •behaviour within Childrens Residential settings is beneficial •Achieved or working towards NVQ 3 (or above) in Children and Young people or similar Qualification •Beneficial to have experience of working with Learning disability (LD) children on the Autistic •Spectrum and with a diagnosis Asperger's Syndrome as well as managing challenging behaviour they may present. •Understand the importance of providing a stable environment for children •Experience in working with children with Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties •Effective communication skills both written and verbal •Diligent, enthusiastic, and passionate •Hold a Full UK Driving Licence Responsibilities •Managing challenging behaviour •Supporting with individualised care plans •Maintaining a safe and caring environment •Remain updated with documentation and records •Keep knowledgeable with relevant legislation and policies •Promote education and daily living skills •Undertake key-worker responsibilities With a clear career path and excellent training and support on offer, you would have the opportunity to develop an exciting and rewarding career within a rapidly developing Care Home, whilst making a positive impact upon the lives of the service users Assure Health Group supports. This is a great opportunity for an energetic and driven individual with the ability to adapt quickly. We would also value it if you were flexible, reliable, patient and sensitive. You will have a chance to forge and develop a career and receive support. The role is for a full time, permanent position (37.5 hours +sleep ins). Please apply today to be considered for this rewarding role.
Your new company You will be based in a children's residential home in Middleton, which specialises in providing the best possible care for young people with complex emotional and behavioural difficulties. The service is committed to making a difference to the lives of young people with the aim of creating more positive futures. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and exciting organisation. Your new role As a Residential Support Worker, you will be required to provide a caring, supportive and nurturing environment and establish positive relationships with the children and young people. Key responsibilities include: Assessing the needs of the children followed by coordinating plans to ensure all needs are met Encouraging, motivating and caring for young people, as well as maintaining boundaries and identifying any concerns young people face in today's society You will also undertake a range of domestic duties What you'll need to succeed It essential you have a minimum of 6 months experience supporting children and young people within a residential setting or a similar role. A Level 3 in Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent qualification is highly desirable. Furthermore, you will be an enthusiastic, committed and resilient individual who wants to make a difference by working as part of a team to support children and young people to achieve positive outcomes. What you'll get in return Competitive salary including sleep ins You will be working within a strong staff support network with a community atmosphere Comprehensive induction program and regular in-house training What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
Your new company You will be based in a children's residential home in Middleton, which specialises in providing the best possible care for young people with complex emotional and behavioural difficulties. The service is committed to making a difference to the lives of young people with the aim of creating more positive futures. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and exciting organisation. Your new role As a Residential Support Worker, you will be required to provide a caring, supportive and nurturing environment and establish positive relationships with the children and young people. Key responsibilities include: Assessing the needs of the children followed by coordinating plans to ensure all needs are met Encouraging, motivating and caring for young people, as well as maintaining boundaries and identifying any concerns young people face in today's society You will also undertake a range of domestic duties What you'll need to succeed It essential you have a minimum of 6 months experience supporting children and young people within a residential setting or a similar role. A Level 3 in Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent qualification is highly desirable. Furthermore, you will be an enthusiastic, committed and resilient individual who wants to make a difference by working as part of a team to support children and young people to achieve positive outcomes. What you'll get in return Competitive salary including sleep ins You will be working within a strong staff support network with a community atmosphere Comprehensive induction program and regular in-house training What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
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