OPUS PEOPLE SOLUTIONS GROUP LIMITED
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
About the Role We are seeking experienced Childrens Social Workers to join our Assessment Team. This is a vital role where you will respond to referrals involving concerns about a childs safety or wellbeing. Your primary responsibility will be to investigate concerns, assess risks and protective factors, and determine the most appropriate course of action to safeguard children. You will work directly with children and families, ensuring the childs voice is central to all assessments and decisions. This role involves a wide range of statutory duties and requires strong analytical and communication skills. Key Responsibilities Respond to new referrals and carry out initial investigations into child safety concerns. Complete Section 17 Single Assessments and Section 47 Enquiries. Participate in Initial Child Protection Conferences and Child in Need meetings. Prepare Section 7 reports for private law proceedings when required. Conduct home visits and engage directly with children and families. Ensure all decisions are evidence-based and focused on the childs best interests. Team Structure & Working Pattern The team operates on a three-week duty rota, meaning each team handles new referrals only once every three weeks. When on duty, social workers are expected to work from the office at Sand Martin House. During off-duty weeks, you will focus on ongoing cases with flexibility for hybrid working. You will be supported by an Advice and Information Officer, a Childrens Social Care Practitioner, and dedicated business support staff, allowing you to concentrate on direct work with families. What Were Looking For Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Experience in childrens services, particularly assessment and safeguarding. Strong ability to manage complex cases and make sound, evidence-based decisions. Excellent communication and engagement skills with children and families. If you thrive to make a difference and have 3 years Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 13, 2025
Full time
About the Role We are seeking experienced Childrens Social Workers to join our Assessment Team. This is a vital role where you will respond to referrals involving concerns about a childs safety or wellbeing. Your primary responsibility will be to investigate concerns, assess risks and protective factors, and determine the most appropriate course of action to safeguard children. You will work directly with children and families, ensuring the childs voice is central to all assessments and decisions. This role involves a wide range of statutory duties and requires strong analytical and communication skills. Key Responsibilities Respond to new referrals and carry out initial investigations into child safety concerns. Complete Section 17 Single Assessments and Section 47 Enquiries. Participate in Initial Child Protection Conferences and Child in Need meetings. Prepare Section 7 reports for private law proceedings when required. Conduct home visits and engage directly with children and families. Ensure all decisions are evidence-based and focused on the childs best interests. Team Structure & Working Pattern The team operates on a three-week duty rota, meaning each team handles new referrals only once every three weeks. When on duty, social workers are expected to work from the office at Sand Martin House. During off-duty weeks, you will focus on ongoing cases with flexibility for hybrid working. You will be supported by an Advice and Information Officer, a Childrens Social Care Practitioner, and dedicated business support staff, allowing you to concentrate on direct work with families. What Were Looking For Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Experience in childrens services, particularly assessment and safeguarding. Strong ability to manage complex cases and make sound, evidence-based decisions. Excellent communication and engagement skills with children and families. If you thrive to make a difference and have 3 years Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you. JBRP1_UKTJ
Deputy Manager Children's Residential Full UK manual driving licence is required. About us ACAD is a well-established residential childcare and education provider with services based across Scotland, providing residential childcare services since 2001. We believe every child deserves a safe, supportive and nurturing home. Our Deputy Managers play a vital role in providing that stability and guidance in-home for children and young people who, for various reasons, cannot live with their families. We provide children with a safe and nurturing environment within our services and need caring and compassionate individuals who can demonstrate these attributes within a challenging yet rewarding environment. What we're looking for We are seeking a professional, enthusiastic and empowering Deputy Manager to provide care and support for children and young people and will also have responsibility for the supervision of a team of support workers, ensuring they they carry out their duties effectively. The Deputy Manager is responsible for ensuring the delivery and review of practices and systems designed to meet the standards required for children's residential homes. In the absence of the Home Manager, to be responsible for the implementation, monitoring and review of the practices and systems in the services, to ensure that they meet and exceed the requirements of the relevant Acts and associated guidance along with the requirements of the company's Policies and Procedures in accordance with SSSC Codes of Practice, ACAD Policy and relevant legislation and as part of a holistic approach to working with young people experiencing trauma. A minimum of 2 years' experience as a Senior Child Care Practitioner Good written and verbal communication skills HNC Social Care and SVQ 3 qualifications Ability to work towards completion of SVQ 4 A sound understanding of childcare theory and interventions Working knowledge of childcare related legislation, health and social care standards and national guidelines About the role In your new role you will: Ensure that young people are encouraged and enabled to have choice over their belongings and personal needs and have these met To ensure that young people are able to maintain constructive contact with their families, friends and other significant people in their lives To ensure that young people enjoy appropriate, positive relationships with staff based on honesty and mutual respect To ensure that young people live in a well designed and pleasant home providing sufficient space and facilities to meet their needs To ensure that young people experience planned and sensitively handled admission and leaving processes Ensure that all significant events relating to the protection of young people accommodated in the home are notified to the appropriate person Ensure that young people, their families and other significant people are aware of what services are provided in the home, how they will be looked after and how the home operates. Ensure that children have their needs effectively and comprehensively assessed and that there is a written care plan which outlines how these needs will be met and implemented Participate with other external professionals in the development, implementation and monitoring of the Young Person's Care Plans Assist and advise staff in the preparation and implementation of Care Plans, therapeutic strategies, risk assessment and risk management strategies. To attend all Reviews, staff meetings, supervision and other professional meetings or to delegate this responsibility. To be responsible for the service on call system. Be flexible to assist the service outside of normal office hours when required to cover sickness etc Do you tick our boxes and do we tick yours? Ready To Join Us? If you're ready to take on a rewarding role where every day you'll be making a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us build brighter futures for children and young people. Safeguarding Statement CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS/PVG check and provide satisfactory references plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Deputy Manager Children's Residential Full UK manual driving licence is required. About us ACAD is a well-established residential childcare and education provider with services based across Scotland, providing residential childcare services since 2001. We believe every child deserves a safe, supportive and nurturing home. Our Deputy Managers play a vital role in providing that stability and guidance in-home for children and young people who, for various reasons, cannot live with their families. We provide children with a safe and nurturing environment within our services and need caring and compassionate individuals who can demonstrate these attributes within a challenging yet rewarding environment. What we're looking for We are seeking a professional, enthusiastic and empowering Deputy Manager to provide care and support for children and young people and will also have responsibility for the supervision of a team of support workers, ensuring they they carry out their duties effectively. The Deputy Manager is responsible for ensuring the delivery and review of practices and systems designed to meet the standards required for children's residential homes. In the absence of the Home Manager, to be responsible for the implementation, monitoring and review of the practices and systems in the services, to ensure that they meet and exceed the requirements of the relevant Acts and associated guidance along with the requirements of the company's Policies and Procedures in accordance with SSSC Codes of Practice, ACAD Policy and relevant legislation and as part of a holistic approach to working with young people experiencing trauma. A minimum of 2 years' experience as a Senior Child Care Practitioner Good written and verbal communication skills HNC Social Care and SVQ 3 qualifications Ability to work towards completion of SVQ 4 A sound understanding of childcare theory and interventions Working knowledge of childcare related legislation, health and social care standards and national guidelines About the role In your new role you will: Ensure that young people are encouraged and enabled to have choice over their belongings and personal needs and have these met To ensure that young people are able to maintain constructive contact with their families, friends and other significant people in their lives To ensure that young people enjoy appropriate, positive relationships with staff based on honesty and mutual respect To ensure that young people live in a well designed and pleasant home providing sufficient space and facilities to meet their needs To ensure that young people experience planned and sensitively handled admission and leaving processes Ensure that all significant events relating to the protection of young people accommodated in the home are notified to the appropriate person Ensure that young people, their families and other significant people are aware of what services are provided in the home, how they will be looked after and how the home operates. Ensure that children have their needs effectively and comprehensively assessed and that there is a written care plan which outlines how these needs will be met and implemented Participate with other external professionals in the development, implementation and monitoring of the Young Person's Care Plans Assist and advise staff in the preparation and implementation of Care Plans, therapeutic strategies, risk assessment and risk management strategies. To attend all Reviews, staff meetings, supervision and other professional meetings or to delegate this responsibility. To be responsible for the service on call system. Be flexible to assist the service outside of normal office hours when required to cover sickness etc Do you tick our boxes and do we tick yours? Ready To Join Us? If you're ready to take on a rewarding role where every day you'll be making a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us build brighter futures for children and young people. Safeguarding Statement CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS/PVG check and provide satisfactory references plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.
Bridgend County Borough Council
Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan
Social Worker - Care Experience Children's Team Job description 37 hours per week There is a vacancy for a part-time social worker (30 hours) in the care experienced team working with 0-15 year olds on conclusion of care proceedings and those placed for adoption. This is a highly supportive and driven team this is focused on the voice of the child. The vision of the team is to facilitate a multi-agency team around the family to develop and create permanency for children, that helps keep children safe, happy and healthy, supporting relationships and helping children to make sense of their past and current experiences. We will do all of this to build a positive future for the child. You would work alongside social worker and social work assistants. You will be supported by two deputy team managers, two senior practitioners and team manage. You would case manage a manageable caseload and also be part of the duty rota. You would complete direct work with children and their families helping them to work towards their goals. The local authority works in the signs of safety approach/ signs of stability approach and is focusing on working in this strengths-based approach with children and families. All new staff will be provided with a suite of training that will support them to develop their practice in line with the principles of the model. As a deputy team manager you would be responsible for driving this practice forward within the team. If successful you will receive a robust induction, regular supervision, additional support and mentoring where required. As well as this, you will be able to further your career with both developmental and promotional opportunities. We are a reflective organisation that continuously builds on its strengths and is committed to the principle that the most effective way of improving outcomes for all children, young people and families is through the provision of accessible, universal services. Working in a rewarding and educational environment where staff feel valued is what you can expect with Bridgend County Borough Council as your employer. For further information on working as a senior practitioner in Bridgend, please contact Sian Williams at The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post. A valid driving licence is requirement for this post. The council s Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office. Closing Date: 07 Ionawr 2026 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Social Worker - Care Experience Children's Team Job description 37 hours per week There is a vacancy for a part-time social worker (30 hours) in the care experienced team working with 0-15 year olds on conclusion of care proceedings and those placed for adoption. This is a highly supportive and driven team this is focused on the voice of the child. The vision of the team is to facilitate a multi-agency team around the family to develop and create permanency for children, that helps keep children safe, happy and healthy, supporting relationships and helping children to make sense of their past and current experiences. We will do all of this to build a positive future for the child. You would work alongside social worker and social work assistants. You will be supported by two deputy team managers, two senior practitioners and team manage. You would case manage a manageable caseload and also be part of the duty rota. You would complete direct work with children and their families helping them to work towards their goals. The local authority works in the signs of safety approach/ signs of stability approach and is focusing on working in this strengths-based approach with children and families. All new staff will be provided with a suite of training that will support them to develop their practice in line with the principles of the model. As a deputy team manager you would be responsible for driving this practice forward within the team. If successful you will receive a robust induction, regular supervision, additional support and mentoring where required. As well as this, you will be able to further your career with both developmental and promotional opportunities. We are a reflective organisation that continuously builds on its strengths and is committed to the principle that the most effective way of improving outcomes for all children, young people and families is through the provision of accessible, universal services. Working in a rewarding and educational environment where staff feel valued is what you can expect with Bridgend County Borough Council as your employer. For further information on working as a senior practitioner in Bridgend, please contact Sian Williams at The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post. A valid driving licence is requirement for this post. The council s Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office. Closing Date: 07 Ionawr 2026 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification
Job title:Early Years Practitioner L3 Location:Bournemouth Employment type:Full-time Working hours:35 Hours per week Monday-Friday (term time only, excluding bank holidays) This is a term time plus one week position. During the extra week, the practitioner will support the preschool holiday club position. Hourly rate:£12.37 per hour Application closing date:08.12.2025 Interview date:11.12.2025 About us: YMCA Bournemouth is a part of a global organisation making a real difference at a local level in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. We are dedicated to creating inclusive, diverse, and forward-thinking services that address the needs of our community. Our work spans key areas such as Housing and Support, Family and Relationships, Youth Work, Training and Education, and Health and Wellbeing, all with the aim of enabling individuals to reach their full potential in mind, body, and spirit. About the position: We are looking for an Early Years Practitioner Level 3 to join our team and promote the care, learning and development of all children at Teddys Preschool. We are a 0-4 setting in Pokesdown where our recent Ofsted inspection (September 2025) recognised the work of the team in delivering a child-led learning environment, where childrens interests guide learning, and that their approach supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities exceptionally well. As part of the role, you will work within the Preschool, ensuring an accessible, inclusive environment where all children thrive and achieve their potential. This role will involve: Developing and maintaining positive relationships with children and families Promoting high standards of learning for children Working as part of a close, committed team to ensure that safeguarding and child protection is at the forefront of all you do What were looking for: You will be a passionate and motivated individual who is driven by our mission to empower individuals and create stronger communities. Skills and competencies: Able to demonstrate a strong, holistic knowledge of child development To observe and support all children on their individual journey Personal attributes: Committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and committed practitioner who shares our passion to improve the outcomes for children and families The ability to communicate effectively to a range of audiences, showing empathy and understanding Qualifications and experience: NVQ 3 or equivalent childcare qualification (essential) Foundation in safeguarding (L2) (essential) GCSE English and maths or equivalent (desirable) Evidence of SEN training or experience (desirable) Paediatric first aid certificate (desirable) If youre a motivated team player who shares our values and wants to be part of a supportive, impactful organisation, wed love to hear from you! Why join YMCA Bournemouth? Contribute to meaningful services and make a lasting, positive impact Join a passionate and supportive team that shares commitment to make positive change and build stronger communities Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you expand your skills and make an impact in your role Enjoy a range of benefits including a competitive pension contribution, free access to YMCA Bournemouths counselling service, discounted gym memberships and café discounts. Plus, enjoy discounts on holiday activity clubs, childrens parties, preschool services, and room, facility and minibus hire.Please note that employee benefits are subject to change Additional information: The role has a statutory, occupational requirement to ensure the safety and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk that they may come across using our services. The post holder will take responsibility for ensuring safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk as a priority and follow both YMCA Bournemouth safeguarding policy and BCP Safeguarding Children Partnership and Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership statutory guidance. Employment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work checks and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. If the role involves regulated activity with children or adults at risk, your employment will be subject to an Enhanced level DBS check prior to commencement date. All other applicable roles will be subject to a Basic level DBS check prior to commencement date. The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the active promotion of equal opportunity, both in the provision of services and as an employer of paid and unpaid workers. If you have a disability and require any adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, or within employment, please contact us directly. Please note we do not offer sponsorship opportunities with employment. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and provide appropriate documentation as required. HOW TO APPLY Please click on the link below to complete a YMCA Bournemouth application form. CLICK HERE TO APPLYDownload job descriptionDownload recruitment privacy noticeDownload safeguarding policy JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Job title:Early Years Practitioner L3 Location:Bournemouth Employment type:Full-time Working hours:35 Hours per week Monday-Friday (term time only, excluding bank holidays) This is a term time plus one week position. During the extra week, the practitioner will support the preschool holiday club position. Hourly rate:£12.37 per hour Application closing date:08.12.2025 Interview date:11.12.2025 About us: YMCA Bournemouth is a part of a global organisation making a real difference at a local level in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. We are dedicated to creating inclusive, diverse, and forward-thinking services that address the needs of our community. Our work spans key areas such as Housing and Support, Family and Relationships, Youth Work, Training and Education, and Health and Wellbeing, all with the aim of enabling individuals to reach their full potential in mind, body, and spirit. About the position: We are looking for an Early Years Practitioner Level 3 to join our team and promote the care, learning and development of all children at Teddys Preschool. We are a 0-4 setting in Pokesdown where our recent Ofsted inspection (September 2025) recognised the work of the team in delivering a child-led learning environment, where childrens interests guide learning, and that their approach supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities exceptionally well. As part of the role, you will work within the Preschool, ensuring an accessible, inclusive environment where all children thrive and achieve their potential. This role will involve: Developing and maintaining positive relationships with children and families Promoting high standards of learning for children Working as part of a close, committed team to ensure that safeguarding and child protection is at the forefront of all you do What were looking for: You will be a passionate and motivated individual who is driven by our mission to empower individuals and create stronger communities. Skills and competencies: Able to demonstrate a strong, holistic knowledge of child development To observe and support all children on their individual journey Personal attributes: Committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and committed practitioner who shares our passion to improve the outcomes for children and families The ability to communicate effectively to a range of audiences, showing empathy and understanding Qualifications and experience: NVQ 3 or equivalent childcare qualification (essential) Foundation in safeguarding (L2) (essential) GCSE English and maths or equivalent (desirable) Evidence of SEN training or experience (desirable) Paediatric first aid certificate (desirable) If youre a motivated team player who shares our values and wants to be part of a supportive, impactful organisation, wed love to hear from you! Why join YMCA Bournemouth? Contribute to meaningful services and make a lasting, positive impact Join a passionate and supportive team that shares commitment to make positive change and build stronger communities Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you expand your skills and make an impact in your role Enjoy a range of benefits including a competitive pension contribution, free access to YMCA Bournemouths counselling service, discounted gym memberships and café discounts. Plus, enjoy discounts on holiday activity clubs, childrens parties, preschool services, and room, facility and minibus hire.Please note that employee benefits are subject to change Additional information: The role has a statutory, occupational requirement to ensure the safety and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk that they may come across using our services. The post holder will take responsibility for ensuring safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk as a priority and follow both YMCA Bournemouth safeguarding policy and BCP Safeguarding Children Partnership and Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership statutory guidance. Employment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work checks and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. If the role involves regulated activity with children or adults at risk, your employment will be subject to an Enhanced level DBS check prior to commencement date. All other applicable roles will be subject to a Basic level DBS check prior to commencement date. The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the active promotion of equal opportunity, both in the provision of services and as an employer of paid and unpaid workers. If you have a disability and require any adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, or within employment, please contact us directly. Please note we do not offer sponsorship opportunities with employment. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and provide appropriate documentation as required. HOW TO APPLY Please click on the link below to complete a YMCA Bournemouth application form. CLICK HERE TO APPLYDownload job descriptionDownload recruitment privacy noticeDownload safeguarding policy JBRP1_UKTJ
KEY DUTIES Ensuring that all children attending the nursery are kept safe and receive rich and Stimulating play experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development To undertake the overall day-today operation of the nursery environment including; rooms, after school club, breakfast club, holiday club, drop in services and any other supplementary services. To assist the manager in ensuring that all legislation in relation to registration with regulatory bodies, special needs, child protection and Health and Safety is complied with and that company policies and procedures are adhered. To work as an effective member of the team to deliver a high quality, education and care centred service that meet the needs of children and their families Support the management to ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meets the outstanding requirements of OFSTED and the Early Years Foundation Stage. Develop strong parent partnerships to ensure high quality of care and children and parent satisfaction. Prepare to support the team across all our settings at short notice to attend to activities, services, after-school club, breakfast club, drop in centres, holiday club, fundraising events, parents evening and other activities. To actively promote and implement the nurserys vision, with a clear focus on childrens achievement. To redevelop regular activity plans to encourage childrens learning through play, by providing a stimulating and enabling environment, which enables all children to develop to their full potential. To provide a welcoming and aesthetically pleasing environment which fully reflects, values and respects the ethnic, cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds of the children and families attending the setting or living within the local community. To support the planning and preparation of all the rooms and the outside areas, using observation of children and evaluation of the provision to ensure all play areas fully enhance childrens learning and interests and are effectively risk assessed. To be a key worker for a group of children, as agreed by the nursery manager and deputy manager, ensuring that each child has access to a broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum. To implement a high quality planned curriculum, in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage, to encourage, learning and understanding through play activities and to ensure a well-planned, safe and learning environment. To carry out high quality written and photographic observations, planning and assessments using the EYFS development matters bandings, identifying next steps for childrens learning. Ensure childrens learning journals are kept up to date and regular reports are written to ensure effective communication with colleagues and parents. To work in partnership with internal and external professionals and agencies to ensure key information is shared to support the needs of the children and families within the setting. To work in partnership with local schools and settings to share good quality information and ensure children experience smooth transitions. To undertake risk assessments on a daily basis and ensure relevant action is taken to minimise, reduce or remove risks to children. To clear and tidy the inside and outside play areas at the end of activities or the end of the day. To maintain high professional standards to ensure childrens individual needs, dietary needs, and personal care is met at all times and information is shared fully. To share responsibility for preparing and serving snacks and light meals/breakfasts for children, adhering to hygiene regulations. To ensure telephone enquiries, correspondence and visitors are dealt with appropriately. Room Leadership Ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development. To work with the team to implement the Early Years Learning Goals. Ensure full and concise record is kept and all achievements are recorded for all the children and all necessary targets are pin pointed; demonstrating how to profile children to encourage further development records. Document all observations on each childs progress, identify achievements, opportunities for progression and development. Adhere to staff rota and have set lunch breaks for fairness and to ensure the nursery is not under staffed at anytime. Ensure you have set time allocated to update learning journals on a weekly bases. To actively promote all childrens services and support with marketing and outreach in the local community. Finance Engage in the collection of parents fees and monitor debts in accordance with our terms and condition and financial procedure. Support the management by ensuring all relevant data such as: administrative, finance and information relevant to parents are collated on a daily bases Identify efficiencies to ensure expenses are kept to a minimal. Support the management to reduce wastages. Policies and Procedures Support the manager to implement all nursery policies Supervise the administration of all medication within the nursery ensuring the medicine policy is followed at all times. Ensure all medical forms are fully completed and signed by parents. Ensure QCCAs procedures manuals are followed, specifically Childcare, Employee Handbook, HR Guide, Health and Safety, Training and Finance. Health & Safety Responsible for Health, Safety and Cleanliness throughout nursery To undertake regular risk assessments, To monitor all child protection issues and keep a log of any accident or incident. To arrange for effective and regular waste removal. To ensure that all front-line staff maintain the personal hygiene of children Operate the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the bedding, nappy changing and food services areas To ensure that the preparation and cleanliness of nursery playrooms, bedding, nappy-changing room, food-serving areas and equipment is carried out in accordance with set policies and procedures To maintain proper emergency and security procedures including the registration and collection of children. Adhere and promote the emergency and security procedures, e.g. fire procedures, routines for dropping of and collecting children and marking the register. To be responsible for recording accidents in the accident book. Security & Equipment Support the management to maintain an inventory of all resources available Ensure care, maintenance and security of all equipment and toys General Action and monitor all child protection issues, parent issues, complaints and accidents to ensure that remedial action is taken immediately, liaising with the nursery management. Ensure that following any OFSTED visits, any recommendations made by the inspectors are implemented. Ensure nursery menus are followed and the fresh food is readily available, ensure the highest standards of food hygiene at all times. Ensure snack and lunch is not ordered in excess and that full costs are recovered from parents. To ensure that the nursery is adequately equipped and ensure that orders are generated on time To offer an equal opportunities service with regard to race, gender, culture, faith and/or disability To undertake any additional tasks related to the effective delivery of the Childrens Services from the senior managers. no agencies please "We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of babies, toddlers and young children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references before appointment." JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
KEY DUTIES Ensuring that all children attending the nursery are kept safe and receive rich and Stimulating play experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development To undertake the overall day-today operation of the nursery environment including; rooms, after school club, breakfast club, holiday club, drop in services and any other supplementary services. To assist the manager in ensuring that all legislation in relation to registration with regulatory bodies, special needs, child protection and Health and Safety is complied with and that company policies and procedures are adhered. To work as an effective member of the team to deliver a high quality, education and care centred service that meet the needs of children and their families Support the management to ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meets the outstanding requirements of OFSTED and the Early Years Foundation Stage. Develop strong parent partnerships to ensure high quality of care and children and parent satisfaction. Prepare to support the team across all our settings at short notice to attend to activities, services, after-school club, breakfast club, drop in centres, holiday club, fundraising events, parents evening and other activities. To actively promote and implement the nurserys vision, with a clear focus on childrens achievement. To redevelop regular activity plans to encourage childrens learning through play, by providing a stimulating and enabling environment, which enables all children to develop to their full potential. To provide a welcoming and aesthetically pleasing environment which fully reflects, values and respects the ethnic, cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds of the children and families attending the setting or living within the local community. To support the planning and preparation of all the rooms and the outside areas, using observation of children and evaluation of the provision to ensure all play areas fully enhance childrens learning and interests and are effectively risk assessed. To be a key worker for a group of children, as agreed by the nursery manager and deputy manager, ensuring that each child has access to a broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum. To implement a high quality planned curriculum, in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage, to encourage, learning and understanding through play activities and to ensure a well-planned, safe and learning environment. To carry out high quality written and photographic observations, planning and assessments using the EYFS development matters bandings, identifying next steps for childrens learning. Ensure childrens learning journals are kept up to date and regular reports are written to ensure effective communication with colleagues and parents. To work in partnership with internal and external professionals and agencies to ensure key information is shared to support the needs of the children and families within the setting. To work in partnership with local schools and settings to share good quality information and ensure children experience smooth transitions. To undertake risk assessments on a daily basis and ensure relevant action is taken to minimise, reduce or remove risks to children. To clear and tidy the inside and outside play areas at the end of activities or the end of the day. To maintain high professional standards to ensure childrens individual needs, dietary needs, and personal care is met at all times and information is shared fully. To share responsibility for preparing and serving snacks and light meals/breakfasts for children, adhering to hygiene regulations. To ensure telephone enquiries, correspondence and visitors are dealt with appropriately. Room Leadership Ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development. To work with the team to implement the Early Years Learning Goals. Ensure full and concise record is kept and all achievements are recorded for all the children and all necessary targets are pin pointed; demonstrating how to profile children to encourage further development records. Document all observations on each childs progress, identify achievements, opportunities for progression and development. Adhere to staff rota and have set lunch breaks for fairness and to ensure the nursery is not under staffed at anytime. Ensure you have set time allocated to update learning journals on a weekly bases. To actively promote all childrens services and support with marketing and outreach in the local community. Finance Engage in the collection of parents fees and monitor debts in accordance with our terms and condition and financial procedure. Support the management by ensuring all relevant data such as: administrative, finance and information relevant to parents are collated on a daily bases Identify efficiencies to ensure expenses are kept to a minimal. Support the management to reduce wastages. Policies and Procedures Support the manager to implement all nursery policies Supervise the administration of all medication within the nursery ensuring the medicine policy is followed at all times. Ensure all medical forms are fully completed and signed by parents. Ensure QCCAs procedures manuals are followed, specifically Childcare, Employee Handbook, HR Guide, Health and Safety, Training and Finance. Health & Safety Responsible for Health, Safety and Cleanliness throughout nursery To undertake regular risk assessments, To monitor all child protection issues and keep a log of any accident or incident. To arrange for effective and regular waste removal. To ensure that all front-line staff maintain the personal hygiene of children Operate the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the bedding, nappy changing and food services areas To ensure that the preparation and cleanliness of nursery playrooms, bedding, nappy-changing room, food-serving areas and equipment is carried out in accordance with set policies and procedures To maintain proper emergency and security procedures including the registration and collection of children. Adhere and promote the emergency and security procedures, e.g. fire procedures, routines for dropping of and collecting children and marking the register. To be responsible for recording accidents in the accident book. Security & Equipment Support the management to maintain an inventory of all resources available Ensure care, maintenance and security of all equipment and toys General Action and monitor all child protection issues, parent issues, complaints and accidents to ensure that remedial action is taken immediately, liaising with the nursery management. Ensure that following any OFSTED visits, any recommendations made by the inspectors are implemented. Ensure nursery menus are followed and the fresh food is readily available, ensure the highest standards of food hygiene at all times. Ensure snack and lunch is not ordered in excess and that full costs are recovered from parents. To ensure that the nursery is adequately equipped and ensure that orders are generated on time To offer an equal opportunities service with regard to race, gender, culture, faith and/or disability To undertake any additional tasks related to the effective delivery of the Childrens Services from the senior managers. no agencies please "We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of babies, toddlers and young children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references before appointment." JBRP1_UKTJ
