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Children's Home Registered Manager Company: Area Camden Location: London Specific Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: Base salary of £52,000, with the potential to earn up to £58,600 through bonuses Area Camden has been an Ofsted-rated Outstanding and Good provider since 2014. We are seeking an experienced and committed Registered Manager to lead our new solo children's home in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident leader with 2-3 years of management experience and a strong background in supporting young people aged 9-17 with complex emotional and behavioural needs. At Area Camden, children and young people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing safe, nurturing homes where they can thrive, and we are looking for a manager who shares our values, ambition and commitment to high-quality care. You will collaborate closely with external professionals and partner agencies, so professionalism and consistently high standards of practice are essential. Why join Area Camden? Joining Area Camden means becoming part of a provider with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people. We value strong leadership, reflective practice and professional development, and we are committed to giving our managers the support they need to lead with confidence and make a lasting difference. In addition to a competitive salary and bonus structure, we offer a comprehensive and hands-on support network to ensure our Registered Managers feel fully supported: • Proven track record of excellence: Since 2014, Area Camden has consistently achieved Good and Outstanding Ofsted ratings, providing a stable and high-performing environment for our managers., • Strong systems and operational structure: We have well-established systems, processes and frameworks in place to support you in the day-to-day running of your home, enabling you to focus on delivering high-quality care., • Hands-on senior leadership team: You will receive direct support and oversight from an experienced leadership team, including the Responsible Individual, Operations Director and Head of Care, who take a visible and proactive approach., • Leaders with real Registered Manager experience: Our senior team, including full-time Responsible Individuals and operational leaders, have previously worked as Registered Managers. This means you will receive practical, knowledgeable and responsive support from individuals who truly understand the role., • Part of the wider Polaris Community: As part of Polaris Community, you will benefit from a broad range of specialist central support services, including:, • Designated recruitment team, • HR People and Employee Relations support, • Quality Assurance and Compliance teams, • Learning and Development programmes, • Safeguarding specialists, • Health and Safety teams, • A wider professional network: You will be part of a broader residential community of managers and professionals, providing opportunities to collaborate, share best practice and access resources., • Opportunities to get involved and influence: Engage in wider participation groups and initiatives, including diversity and inclusion forums such as diversity champions, giving you a voice beyond your home., • Continuous development and shared learning: We are committed to supporting your professional growth through training, development opportunities and peer support. About the role As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, safe and nurturing care for children and young people in the home. You will hold overall accountability for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the child, overseeing day-to-day operations, leading staff practice, and driving continuous improvement in line with Area Camden's standards, ethos and the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015. You will provide strong leadership, ensuring care is child-centred and focused on achieving the best outcomes for the child. In a solo home, this includes maintaining robust safeguarding systems, safer staffing arrangements, clear risk assessments, and effective multi-agency working. You will ensure the child's individual vulnerabilities, behaviours and support needs are understood and responded to consistently. You will supervise as well as mentor staff, organise work patterns, deliver care-focused training, ensure care plans, safeguarding procedures and support services are implemented effectively. Requirements for the role: • A Leadership and Management qualification, or willingness to work towards one, together with NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People, • Strong childcare and safeguarding knowledge, including the Children Act 1989, Care Standards Act 2000, the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards, with the ability to lead safeguarding practice, manage risk, respond to incidents, and ensure the home meets its duty to protect and promote the welfare of the child at all times, • Experience of managing staff teams, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead with confidence, professionalism and resilience, • A genuine passion for children's homes and a strong commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people Benefits • 6-month probation period, • 32 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing by 1 day per year for the first three years, • Workplace pension, post probation, • Mobile phone provided, • Ofsted performance bonus: £3,000 for an Outstanding judgement and £1,500 for a Good judgement, • Full occupancy bonus of £300 per month, • Company car or £3,000 annual travel allowance, • Local parking permit, • 3-month notice period, except in disciplinary cases, • Appointment subject to Ofsted approval In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape a safe, stable and nurturing home environment where your leadership can have a meaningful and lasting impact on a child's life. This is a 40-hour per week role. The Registered Manager will manage their own rota and take part in the on-call rota. Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care, Keywords:Child Care Center Director, Location:London, ENG-NW1 7AH

Company: Area Camden Salary: Up to £31,867.18 per annum (dependent on qualification) (Qualified Support Worker salary is based on the proven existing completion of a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent) Contract Type: Permanent Location: Greater London (Covering Area Camden homes in Camden, Haringey & Islington) Specific Hours: 20:00pm- 8:00am (12 hour shifts) What we offer: • Comprehensive induction and mandatory training to support your development and progression, • Fixed rota pattern:, • Week 1: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun (60 hours), • Week 2: Wed, Thu (24 hours), • Minimum average of 168 hours per month, • 236 hours annual leave per year, • Annual leave increases by 12 hours per year for 3 years (up to 272 hours), • Pension scheme (after qualifying period), • Fully funded enrolment onto required qualifications if not already held About Area Camden Area Camden, part of the Polaris Community, provides high‑quality, child‑centred care and ensures safe, consistent night‑time support through well‑trained staff. We prioritise safeguarding and work closely with families and professionals to achieve the best outcomes. We're now recruiting a Qualified Waking Night Support Worker to help provide a stable, nurturing environment that supports each young person's physical, emotional, and social development. Duties and Responsibilities • Stay awake and alert throughout the shift to ensure each young person's safety and wellbeing., • Provide calm, compassionate support during the night, recognising that this can be a difficult time for some children., • Support individual bedtime routines and any suitable nighttime activities., • Keep accurate computer‑based records and follow all safeguarding procedures, including the Philomena missing‑from‑care process., • Communicate effectively with out‑of‑hours services and handle calls professionally., • Follow all Area Camden policies, procedures and equal‑opportunities standards., • Act as a positive role model for colleagues and young people. Essential skills required • Strong team player with energy, enthusiasm and a positive attitude, • Understanding of safeguarding and how to protect children, • Able to follow delegated tasks and produce clear, detailed handovers, • Works in line with Area Camden policies and procedures, • Confident communicator, both verbally and in writing, • Able to engage, listen and respond appropriately to children's needs, • Well‑organised, with the ability to plan and prioritise work, • Willing to work towards the relevant qualification if not already held, • Children's Workforce Diploma (or equivalent) is desirable Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care, Keywords:Child Care Worker, Location:City of London, ENG-N7 8HS

Integrated Services Programme (ISP) Supervising Social Worker - Fostering Base Location: Enfield Salary: Up to £39,500 per annum Contract: Full Time Benefits • £3,000 Car Allowance, • 30 days' annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service + bank holidays, • Company Pension, • Life Assurance x2, • Employee Discount Scheme, • Medical Cash Plan About Us Set up in 1987 by a small but passionate group of foster parents, we became the UK's first independent foster care agency. That gives us the benefit of over 30 years of fostering experience and we're still going strong! The founder members recognised that looked after children - especially those who'd had very difficult starts in life - needed specialist support. So right from the beginning they put the child at the centre of their thinking and surrounded them with an integrated range of support services. In fact, that's what ISP means: Integrated Service Programme. Over time, this circle of support has increased to include a whole range of professionals that children and foster parents can tap into, whenever they need to. This includes social workers, fostering advisors, teachers and therapists, who all work with our foster parents and the children they look after, helping them understand and manage even the most challenging situations. This is what's known as a 'therapeutic approach' to fostering and it's something that we pioneered. Requirements ISP Enfield is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker or Senior Social Worker who is enthusiastic, committed and has an appreciation of the role of the foster parent and their skills. We ask our Social Workers to take a collaborative approach with foster parents in order to promote meaningful and relevant supervision of placements. Experience of working with foster parents as professional colleagues and working within a multi-discipline arena is essential, as is holding a full driving licence and having unrestricted access to your own car. This is a demanding position which includes both a quality assurance role to maintain high standards and a training role to prospective and current foster parents. You will be an excellent report writer and able to work to strict deadlines. • Hold a Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent, • Previous experience of children and families social work, • A comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to children's services as well as publications, • Full driving licence with unrestricted access to your own car Responsibilities • Direct support of foster parents within a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision, • Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents, enabling and monitoring their practice and ensuring their compliance with regulatory standards, • To work in partnership with children, young people and foster parents and other professionals, local authorities and stakeholders, enabling full participation in assessment, planning, review and decision-making relating to safeguarding and child protection The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by ISP. ISP is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care, Keywords:Foster Parent, Location:Enfield, ENG-EN2 6AX

Role: Form F Assessor Salary: £2,000 + Expenses Location: Multiple locations throughout the UK Due to expansion, we are seeking to appoint Independent Form F Assessors to provide support to our Fostering teams across the UK. If you're an empathic and understanding qualified social worker, who can produce high-quality analytic assessment reports and looking for a change then this could be the job for you. Working with independent fostering agencies, like Polaris Community, your role would be to safeguard the outcomes for foster children by carrying out assessments of prospective foster families with whom children and young people will be placed. In order to achieve this, you need to be able to produce and present high-quality, evidence-based, analytical fostering assessments and have a sound knowledge of child care legislation which includes the Children Act 1989, Fostering and Adoption Act 2002, the National Minimum Standards for Fostering Services, and Fostering Services Regulations. You must also be able to fulfil the following criteria: • Be a qualified social worker., • Have significant post-qualification experience in undertaking relevant Foster Parent assessment work., • Registered with your country's applicable social work council e.g. SWE and SSSC., • Hold, or be willing to take out professional indemnity insurance., • Willing to attend a mandatory induction day and training days., • Have unrestricted access to your own transport and be willing to travel., • Pass statutory and company checks as part of the assessment process., • Ideally, have completed and taken to Panel at least one Form F Assessment previously. Working at Polaris is more than a career - it's achieving extraordinary things every day. We've built a strong team of over 1,000 talented and ambitious individuals who are dedicated to making a difference to the 3,500 vulnerable young people we care for. As one of the largest providers of children's services, our range of services span the length and breadth of the whole of the UK. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. Being part of the Polaris Community will provide the opportunity to work for several of our local and national fostering brands. We will review your application and get back to you - we aim to meet all candidates within a week of their application. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services, Keywords:Social Worker, Location:London, ENG-SE1 8SW

Company: Area Camden Contract: Full time, Permanent Specific Hours: 08:00am-20:00pm (12 hour shifts) Salary: £34,660.95 Location: Greater London (Covering Area Camden homes in Camden, Haringey & Islington) (Please note, it is essential that all candidates have relevant experience and qualifications in this role to be considered for an interview. You will need to have between 2 to 3 years experience and hold a Children's Workforce Diploma or equivalent to the children sector) Benefits: • Comprehensive induction and mandatory training, • Clear progression opportunities, • Fixed rota pattern (08:00-20:00):, • Week 1: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun (60 hours), • Week 2: Wed, Thu (24 hours), • Minimum average of 168 hours per month, • 236 hours annual leave, • Annual leave increases by 12 hours per year for 3 years (up to 272 hours), • Pension scheme (after qualifying period) Area Camden Area Camden, part of the Polaris Community, is built on values of respect, dignity, independence and positive parenting. We provide high‑quality, family‑style residential care for young people aged 11-18, with all support centred around their individual needs. Support Workers play a vital role in keeping young people safe and contributing to their daily care and development. In this role, you'll build positive relationships and help young people with emotional and behavioural needs feel included in their community and reach their full potential. Main Propose of the Role: The Senior Support Worker helps deliver high‑quality care and positive outcomes for young people. They act as a key worker, oversee daily practice, and support continuous improvement across the home. The role includes leading and mentoring staff, organising work patterns, and ensuring care plans, training needs, and safeguarding standards are met. Senior Support Workers record and review key work, plans, and risk assessments to maintain compliance. They also manage placement plans, respond to safeguarding concerns, and coordinate access to health, education, and therapeutic services. The role is essential to maintaining high standards and reports directly to the Registered Manager. Leadership and Home Management: • Provide strong leadership and coaching to ensure high‑quality care and positive outcomes., • Support the Manager/Senior team in upholding care standards and implementing policies., • Help monitor compliance with Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and Health & Safety., • Work as part of the rota to support the home's 24/7 operation and maintain safe, consistent care., • Ensure staff remain focused on delivering excellent childcare practice., • Contribute to quality assurance, including inspections and Regulation 44 visits., • Support recording systems, admin tasks, and general household upkeep., • Assist with managing the home's budget, including incidental and repair costs. Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Technology, Keywords:System Administrator, Location:City of London, ENG-NW1 7BY

Location: Kingston upon Thames, SurreySalary: £60,000 £80,000 inclusive of bonusesContract: Full-Time, PermanentExperienced Deputy Manager stepping up: £40,000 £45,000 initially, increasing to £60,000 upon registration.Lead the Launch of a Brand-New Children's Home£60,000 £80,000 package inclusive of bonuses for an experienced professional£40,000 £45,000 initially for an experienced Deputy Manager stepping upSalary increasing to £60,000 upon successful registration for a Deputy Manager stepping upOpportunity to lead a brand-new LD children's home from the ground upExperienced Directors team with strong sector knowledgeGenuine influence over the culture, care and development of the serviceClear long-term career progression as the organisation growsImmediate hiring process the organisation is ready to appoint nowAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Manager to join a new children's residential provider opening a specialist home for children and young people with Learning Disabilities in Kingston upon Thames.The home is being launched by an experienced Directors team with strong knowledge of the children's care sector and a clear commitment to creating an exceptional environment for the children and staff who will become part of the service.The property secured is expected to operate as a 3-bed home, providing the successful candidate with a genuine opportunity to take ownership of a new service and shape its culture, standards and approach from the outset.The RoleAs Registered Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading the home through its registration and into operation, taking responsibility for establishing a high-quality, compliant and nurturing service.You will:Lead the development and launch of the new children's homeWork alongside the Directors and wider leadership team through the registration processEstablish a positive culture focused on excellent outcomes for childrenRecruit, lead and develop an exceptional staff teamEnsure the home operates in full compliance with Ofsted requirements and relevant legislationDevelop and maintain high standards of safeguarding, care planning and quality assuranceCreate a nurturing environment that meets the individual needs of children with Learning DisabilitiesBuild strong relationships with families, local authorities and external professionalsDrive continuous improvement across the homeThe organisation believes in being rigorous where compliance and legislation demand it, while maintaining the flexibility to adapt and make decisions that deliver the best possible care for children and create a positive environment for staff.About YouThe ideal candidate will be an experienced Registered Manager with a strong background in Learning Disability services and the ability to lead a new home through registration and into successful operation.The organisation is also open to considering:Experienced Operational or Regional Managers looking to step back into a Registered Manager role as part of a longer-term career moveExperienced Deputy Managers who are ready to take their first step into Registered ManagementIdeally, you'll have:Previous experience within children's residential careStrong experience working with children and young people with Learning DisabilitiesRegistered Manager experience, or the experience and capability to step into the roleLevel 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (desirable)Strong knowledge of Ofsted requirements and children's residential regulationsA genuine passion for delivering outstanding outcomes for childrenThe leadership skills to build and develop a strong teamA proactive and flexible approach to service developmentA reasonable commute to Kingston upon Thames, SurreyA Clear Pathway for ProgressionThis is more than an opportunity to simply manage one home.The Directors have an ambitious vision to develop a portfolio of up to four homes, with approximately 10 beds, across the region. The successful candidate will have a clear opportunity to grow alongside the organisation, with the potential to progress from Registered Manager to a dual Registered Manager role before ultimately developing into an Operations Director position as the wider service expands.At RJS Resourcing, we partner with values-driven children's home providers across the UK and work on a continuous stream of exciting opportunities within residential childcare. If this role isn't quite the right fit, we'd still love to hear from you to discuss our wider portfolio of Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, Responsible Individual, Senior and Residential Support Worker vacancies.IND4PTPBN1_UKTJ

Lead an Established Children's Home and Make a Lasting Difference \n Are you an experienced Ofsted Registered Manager or an Experienced Deputy looking to step up? If so, are you looking for your next leadership opportunity? \n We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Registered Manager to lead an new solo children's residential home in Harrow, providing high-quality care and support for a young person wit... \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

About Croydon Drop In \n Croydon Drop In (CDI) is a Croydon-based children's charity providing an integrated pathway of mental health, wellbeing and therapeutic support to children, young people and families aged 1025. We work across the borough through therapeutic services, our SEND and Transitions service, and our Outreach and Talkbus programme, supporting over 5,000 young people and family members ... \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Senior Finance Business Partner | £57-63k | Children's Charity | 12 month FTC | 2 days in Central London office \n This Senior Finance Business Partner role is a maternity contract to join an iconic children's charity. This role is a varied position working with passionate stakeholders within the charity as well as managing a strong team of Business Partner/Management Accountants. This role will be working closely with the senior stakeholders across various areas such as commercial income generation or the charity services. This role will require a qualified accountant with a strong technical background. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Working as a senior member of a productive and collaborative FP&A team, managing a small team of motivated staff.\n, • Delivering excellent service to various stakeholders across the business, ensuring effective working relationships, with the ability to adapt the approach depending on the needs of the individual stakeholders.\n, • Overseeing and updating Management Accounts, investigating variances, and identifying areas for improvement\n, • Working closely with internal stakeholders to provide support and up-to-date information relating to budgets and forecast information\n, • Prepare and deliver KPIs and budgets in line with the organisation's long-term strategy\n, • Analysing metrics and other data to ensure accurate and relevant reporting\n\n Person Specification \n\n • A fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA)\n, • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with various stakeholders of complex needs and requirements.\n, • Experience of working in the Charity sector\n, • Experience of management accounting\n, • Ideally experience of managing a small team, or supervising junior staff\n, • Excellent technical skills including advanced Excel skills\n, • Entrepreneurial and ambitious character with a proactive mindset\n\n The charity has an excellent working culture and high standards across the finance team so this would be a fantastic opportunity to enhance your career and make a real impact to thousands of children across the UK. They offer flexible working including 2 days in their Central London office (hybrid), in addition to excellent holiday and pension contributions. Please apply now as candidates are being considered and interviews are on a rolling basis.

About Westminster \n Westminster is home to some of the most diverse, vibrant and internationally recognised communities in the UK. As a council, we are committed to delivering excellent services, driving innovation, and ensuring value for money for our residents, businesses and visitors. \n Our Finance team plays a vital role in supporting services across the organisation, providing expert financial insight, challenging assumptions, and helping shape decisions that improve outcomes for residents. This role sits at the heart of one of the Council's key strategic priorities: delivering effective and sustainable SEND services. \n The Opportunity \n We are seeking a motivated and commercially minded Finance Business Partner to support one of our most important transformation programmes, SEND Reforms. \n SEND reforms are government-led changes to England's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system aimed at providing earlier, more consistent and more inclusive support for children and young people, whilst improving outcomes and making the system more sustainable. \n This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the interface between Finance and SEND Operations, providing financial insight, improving data quality and supporting better decision-making across services. Reporting to a Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting operational colleagues, strengthening financial governance and helping deliver the objectives of the SEND reform agenda. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n Work successfully across multiple projects and priorities, ensuring high-quality outputs are delivered accurately and on time. \n Deliver timely and accurate financial information to support monthly closedown processes, balance sheet reconciliations and statutory reporting requirements. \n Partner with SEND service managers and budget holders to provide financial and commercial advice on service plans, initiatives and projects. \n Support the SEND Operations Team by improving financial understanding, reporting and governance arrangements. \n Cleanse, reconcile and validate data across Eclipse, Power BI and financial systems to ensure consistency and accuracy of reporting. \n \n Support benchmarking, cross-authority collaboration and continuous improvement initiatives. \n Assist in financial modelling, analysis and business case development. \n Build effective working relationships across Finance, Children's Services and wider Council teams. \n What We Expect This Role to Achieve \n Strategy Implementation \n Support delivery of the Council's strategic priorities by implementing continuous service improvement initiatives and providing financial insight that helps the organisation respond to future challenges. \n \n \n Support for SEND Reforms \n Act as a key link between Finance and SEND Operations, ensuring robust financial oversight and reporting arrangements are in place to support the delivery of SEND reforms. \n Improve the quality, consistency and reliability of operational and financial data, enabling better strategic planning, commissioning and decision-making. \n Service Improvement \n Deliver specialist financial advice and support, maintaining and improving systems, processes and procedures to maximise efficiency, effectiveness and value. \n Resources and Financial Management \n Support strong budgetary control and financial planning processes, helping services prioritise resources effectively and achieve value for money. \n Identify opportunities to improve commercial performance and contribute to outcome-based commissioning approaches where appropriate. \n Partners and Stakeholders \n Build productive relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders, influencing and supporting improvements in service delivery and financial management. \n Business Change \n Support the development and implementation of transformation and change programmes by providing high-quality financial information, analysis and challenge. \n Compliance \n Ensure financial activities comply with relevant legislation, Council policies, financial regulations and governance requirements. \n Equality and Diversity \n Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of work and contribute to the Council's commitment to building inclusive services and workplaces. \n About You \n You will be a proactive finance professional with strong analytical skills and a genuine interest in improving services for children and young people with SEND. \n You will enjoy working collaboratively across teams, translating financial information into meaningful insights and driving improvements through better processes and data. \n You will have: \n Experience supporting a significant organisational function within a large and complex organisation. \n Experience contributing to budget setting, monitoring and forecasting. \n Experience undertaking financial analysis, modelling and reporting. \n Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with operational and financial stakeholders. \n Excellent written and verbal communication skills. \n Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. \n A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering value for money. \n A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. \n Essential Requirements \n Understanding of financial planning, budget setting, forecasting and year-end processes. \n Knowledge of financial and commercial management principles and performance measures. \n Understanding of data analysis and reporting, with the ability to identify and resolve inconsistencies. \n Awareness of the challenges facing local government and public services. \n Effective stakeholder management and communication skills. \n Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. \n Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and disciplines. \n Qualifications \n You will hold: \n AAT qualification (essential) or equivalent relevant finance knowledge and experience. \n Degree qualification or equivalent relevant experience. \n Part-qualified CCAB/CIMA (or overseas equivalent), or be actively studying towards a recognised professional accountancy qualification.

Senior Child Care Lawyer \n Temporary Ongoing | Hybrid WorkingAn excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Child Care Lawyer to join a well-established local authority legal team, providing specialist legal advice on complex children's social care matters and helping to shape strategic decision-making across the organisation. \n The Role \n You will provide expert legal advice and representation across the full spectrum of children's social care law, supporting senior officers, elected members and service departments on complex and sensitive matters. \n You will be responsible for a substantial caseload of care proceedings and other public law matters, whilst also contributing to the leadership and management of the legal service. \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Advising on all aspects of children's social care law, including child protection, care proceedings, adoption and related public law matters.\n, • Managing a complex caseload of high-risk and sensitive matters from instruction through to conclusion.\n, • Conducting advocacy and attending court hearings where appropriate.\n, • Advising senior leaders, committees and decision-makers on legal and governance issues.\n, • Supervising and mentoring lawyers, legal assistants and support staff within the Child Care team.\n, • Supporting the operational management of Legal Services and deputising for senior legal leadership when required.\n, • Delivering training and legal updates to internal stakeholders.\n, • Contributing to policy development, service improvement initiatives and strategic projects.\n, • Instructing and managing external counsel as required.\n\n About You \n\n • A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FCILEX.\n, • Experienced in children's social care law and local government practice.\n, • Confident handling complex care proceedings and associated litigation.\n, • Comfortable advising senior stakeholders on legal risk and governance matters.\n, • An effective advocate with excellent case management skills.\n, • Experienced in supervising, mentoring or managing legal staff.\n, • Able to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues across the organisation.\n, • Committed to delivering practical, solution-focused legal advice.\n\n Essential Experience \n\n • Significant experience advising on children's social care law.\n, • Extensive experience conducting complex and high-risk child care cases.\n, • To be familiar with using Iken Cloud as a Case Management system\n, • Willingness and ability to undertake own advocacy on family matters \n, • Experience advising senior management, members, boards or committees.\n, • Experience contributing to policy development and organisational decision-making.\n, • Experience supervising or managing legal professionals.\n\n What's on Offer \n\n • Challenging and rewarding public sector legal work.\n, • Exposure to complex and high-profile cases.\n, • Leadership and people management responsibilities.\n, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.\n, • Ongoing professional development opportunities.\n, • A collaborative and supportive legal team environment.\n, • The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children, young people and families.\n\n If you are an experienced Child Care Lawyer looking to take the next step into a senior position with strategic influence and leadership responsibility, we would welcome your application.

Job Title: Legal Assistant: Adult Social CareGrade: £16.71 (rate dependent on experience)Location: HybridContract: Temporary ongoing (initial assignment to January 2027, with a view to extend)Working Hours: 36 hours per weekJob OverviewHB Public Law, a shared service between a number of North West London boroughs and home countries local authorities, is recruiting a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant. This is a key career-graded role designed to support HB Public Law by carrying out legal work and developing, implementing, and supporting cutting-edge practice management processes.This role ill be in the Adults Social Care Team, supporting a team of lawyers dealing with Adult Social Care matters, including Court of Protection applications and hearings and advice in respect of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act. Legal assistants will have their own case load of matters to work under supervision.The successful candidate will play a central role in conducting a significant caseload across several legal specialisms. This position offers improved career opportunities and the chance to move between teams to cover a wider range of legal specialisms.Key Responsibilities\n\n • Caseload Management: Advise on and have conduct of legal files for civil and criminal litigation, children's and adults social care, and education matters. Maintain a significant caseload in compliance with Lexcel requirements.\n, • Legal Support & Research: Provide advice, undertake research, and support lawyers. Provide clear and accurate advice to clients in person, on the telephone, and in writing.\n, • Representation & Advocacy: Represent clients in court, tribunals, panels, and external meetings. Undertake advocacy.\n, • Governance & Panels: Clerk Education Exclusion Panel meetings. Provide advice to members, officers, and project teams proactively.\n, • Systems & Compliance: Provide administrative and systems assistance as a super user of an electronic case management system. Ensure compliance with office procedures and Lexcel & IIP standards.\nRequirementsKnowledge\n\n, • General knowledge of English law, practice, and procedure in civil and criminal litigation and children's and adults social care and education work.\n, • General knowledge and understanding of public law principles as they apply to local government.\nExperience\n\n, • Experience of working in a legal environment; contributing positively in a team; providing written and oral legal advice and guidance to officers/clients; conducting a caseload with minimum supervision covering at least one of the following areas: civil and criminal litigation and children's and adults social care and education work.\nEducation/Qualifications\n\n, • Educated to degree standard, with a qualification in law (e.g., law degree, CPE, LPC) or be studying for/obtained a recognised legal qualification, or substantial experience working in a legal environment in lieu of qualification.\n, • Evidence of continuing professional development.\nSkills & Abilities\n\n, • Must be able to manage and prioritise workload; understand and meet Lexcel standards; demonstrate excellent client care skills; conduct legal research; use fully Microsoft products & a case management system; draft legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings; and present a confident and professional demeanour.\nAbout UsHB Public Law sits within the Legal and Governance Services Department of Harrow Council. The shared legal practice provides clients with a greater range and depth of legal expertise, reduced cost, and greater resilience.Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK. Located just 10 miles from the city centre and 13 minutes from Euston via Harrow & Wealdstone station, it offers excellent transport links and accessibility to the M1, M25, and A406.For almost 60 years, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership have been the market leader in providing permanent and temporary staffing solutions and we are one of the most established players within the recruitment industry. The Sunday Times has listed us as one of the Best 100 Companies to work for 14 years running. We are not a big scary faceless company, quite the opposite: we strongly believe in the personal touch with everything we do. 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About Westminster \n Westminster is home to some of the most diverse, vibrant and internationally recognised communities in the UK. As a council, we are committed to delivering excellent services, driving innovation, and ensuring value for money for our residents, businesses and visitors. \n Our Finance team plays a vital role in supporting services across the organisation, providing expert financial insight, challenging assumptions, and helping shape decisions that improve outcomes for residents. This role sits at the heart of one of the Council's key strategic priorities: delivering effective and sustainable SEND services. \n The Opportunity \n We are seeking a motivated and commercially minded Finance Business Partner to support one of our most important transformation programmes, SEND Reforms. \n SEND reforms are government-led changes to England's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system aimed at providing earlier, more consistent and more inclusive support for children and young people, whilst improving outcomes and making the system more sustainable. \n This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the interface between Finance and SEND Operations, providing financial insight, improving data quality and supporting better decision-making across services. Reporting to a Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting operational colleagues, strengthening financial governance and helping deliver the objectives of the SEND reform agenda. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n Work successfully across multiple projects and priorities, ensuring high-quality outputs are delivered accurately and on time. \n Deliver timely and accurate financial information to support monthly closedown processes, balance sheet reconciliations and statutory reporting requirements. \n Partner with SEND service managers and budget holders to provide financial and commercial advice on service plans, initiatives and projects. \n Support the SEND Operations Team by improving financial understanding, reporting and governance arrangements. \n Cleanse, reconcile and validate data across Eclipse, Power BI and financial systems to ensure consistency and accuracy of reporting. \n \n Support benchmarking, cross-authority collaboration and continuous improvement initiatives. \n Assist in financial modelling, analysis and business case development. \n Build effective working relationships across Finance, Children's Services and wider Council teams. \n What We Expect This Role to Achieve \n Strategy Implementation \n Support delivery of the Council's strategic priorities by implementing continuous service improvement initiatives and providing financial insight that helps the organisation respond to future challenges. \n \n \n Support for SEND Reforms \n Act as a key link between Finance and SEND Operations, ensuring robust financial oversight and reporting arrangements are in place to support the delivery of SEND reforms. \n Improve the quality, consistency and reliability of operational and financial data, enabling better strategic planning, commissioning and decision-making. \n Service Improvement \n Deliver specialist financial advice and support, maintaining and improving systems, processes and procedures to maximise efficiency, effectiveness and value. \n Resources and Financial Management \n Support strong budgetary control and financial planning processes, helping services prioritise resources effectively and achieve value for money. \n Identify opportunities to improve commercial performance and contribute to outcome-based commissioning approaches where appropriate. \n Partners and Stakeholders \n Build productive relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders, influencing and supporting improvements in service delivery and financial management. \n Business Change \n Support the development and implementation of transformation and change programmes by providing high-quality financial information, analysis and challenge. \n Compliance \n Ensure financial activities comply with relevant legislation, Council policies, financial regulations and governance requirements. \n Equality and Diversity \n Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of work and contribute to the Council's commitment to building inclusive services and workplaces. \n About You \n You will be a proactive finance professional with strong analytical skills and a genuine interest in improving services for children and young people with SEND. \n You will enjoy working collaboratively across teams, translating financial information into meaningful insights and driving improvements through better processes and data. \n You will have: \n Experience supporting a significant organisational function within a large and complex organisation. \n Experience contributing to budget setting, monitoring and forecasting. \n Experience undertaking financial analysis, modelling and reporting. \n Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with operational and financial stakeholders. \n Excellent written and verbal communication skills. \n Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. \n A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering value for money. \n A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. \n Essential Requirements \n Understanding of financial planning, budget setting, forecasting and year-end processes. \n Knowledge of financial and commercial management principles and performance measures. \n Understanding of data analysis and reporting, with the ability to identify and resolve inconsistencies. \n Awareness of the challenges facing local government and public services. \n Effective stakeholder management and communication skills. \n Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. \n Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and disciplines. \n Qualifications \n You will hold: \n AAT qualification (essential) or equivalent relevant finance knowledge and experience. \n Degree qualification or equivalent relevant experience. \n Part-qualified CCAB/CIMA (or overseas equivalent), or be actively studying towards a recognised professional accountancy qualification.

Senior Child Care Lawyer \n Location: Greater London | Hybrid WorkingPermanent | Full Time \n We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Child Care Lawyer to provide expert legal advice across a wide range of children's social care matters, lead on complex cases, and support the management and development of a dedicated Child Care team. \n The Role \n As a Senior Child Care Lawyer, you will be a trusted legal adviser to senior officers, elected members and Children's Services, delivering high-quality legal support on matters including: \n\n • Child protection proceedings\n, • Public law children cases\n, • Adoption matters\n, • Children Act 1989 issues\n, • Care proceedings and related litigation\n, • Judicial reviews and complex public law matters\n, • Corporate parenting and safeguarding responsibilities\n\n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Provide specialist legal advice on all aspects of children's social care law.\n, • Conduct complex litigation and advocacy in court proceedings.\n, • Manage a demanding caseload of high-risk and high-profile matters.\n, • Advise senior officers, committees and elected members.\n, • Supervise and develop lawyers and legal assistants within the team.\n, • Assist in the operational management of the legal service.\n, • Draft and review reports, policies and strategic legal guidance.\n, • Support organisational decision-making while ensuring legal compliance.\n, • Deliver training and legal updates to internal stakeholders.\n, • Build effective relationships with external partners, counsel and stakeholders.\n\n To be successful, you will be: \n\n • A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEX).\n, • An experienced child care lawyer with significant knowledge of children's social care law and practice.\n, • Confident handling complex care proceedings from inception through to final hearing.\n, • Skilled at providing pragmatic, solution-focused legal advice.\n, • Experienced in advocacy and court attendance across family law proceedings.\n, • Comfortable advising senior stakeholders and presenting complex legal issues clearly.\n, • An effective people manager or supervisor with the ability to develop and support others.\n, • Organised, resilient and capable of managing a varied and demanding workload.\n\n Essential Experience \n\n • Extensive experience of children's social care law within local government or a similar public sector environment.\n, • Experience conducting complex, high-risk child care cases.\n, • Experience advising senior leaders, boards, committees or elected members.\n, • Experience contributing to policy development and strategic decision-making.\n, • Experience supervising or mentoring legal staff.\n\n What's on Offer \n\n • Opportunity to undertake challenging and meaningful legal work that directly impacts the lives of children and families.\n, • Exposure to complex and high-profile cases.\n, • Leadership and management responsibilities.\n, • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.\n, • Professional development and career progression opportunities.\n, • Supportive and collaborative legal team environment.\n\n If you're looking for a senior legal role where you can combine technical excellence, advocacy, leadership and strategic influence, we'd love to hear from you.

The post will be based at Radlett, however, the post holder will be expected to travel within the remit of Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust as necessaryHPFT provides services for service users with mental health, learning disability and children's and adolescent mental healt

Project-Manager/1375-en_GBEmployer: City of LondonJob Title: Project Manager Posting Start Date: 05/08/2026 Posting End Date: 19/08/2026 Department: Community & Children's Services Department Office Location: Guildhall Level of DBS required for this role: Level of vetting requ

Area Camden Operations Director & Responsible Individual Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum plus performance-related bonus Hours: 40 hours per week Location: Greater London \n About Us \n Area Camden, part of the Polaris Community, is seeking an experienced and ambitious Operations Director & Responsible Individual to lead and develop our high-performing residential children's services. \n With a long-standing track... \n \n \n \n \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)Location: Localschools - flexible placementsStart Date: September 2026Rate:Up to £140 per dayAre you an experienced HLTA looking for flexible work this September?Aspire People, part of GCA Recruitment Agency, is currently seeking enthusiastic and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) for flexible opportunities in schools from September 2026.Whether you're looking for regular work, a few days a week, or short-term assignments, we can offer opportunities that fit around your availability and open you up to longer term placements.The Role -As an HLTA, you may be required to: Support teaching and learning across different year groups. Deliver pre-planned lessons and cover classes when required. Work alongside teachers and support staff to provide high-quality learning experiences. Support pupils with their academic, social and emotional development. Manage classroom behaviour confidently and effectively. Adapt to different school environments and routines. Contribute positively to the wider school community.What We're Looking For - We're keen to hear from HLTAs who: Have relevant HLTA experience or equivalent classroom experience. Are confident leading lessons and managing a classroom. Have excellent communication and organisational skills. Are adaptable, reliable and enthusiastic. Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff. Have a genuine commitment to supporting children's learning and development.What We Offer - Up to £140 per day, depending on experience and role. Flexible work to suit your availability. Opportunities across a range of local schools. Short-term, long-term and ad-hoc assignments. Dedicated support from the Aspire People recruitment team.* The opportunity to gain experience across different school settings.Interested in flexible HLTA work from September?Get in touch with Aspire People (GCA Recruitment Agency) to discuss your availability and upcoming opportunities.Apply today and secure your September work!Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

A reputable housing provider in London is seeking an experienced SEND Reforms Programme & Transformation Lead to provide strategic leadership and delivery oversight for a major SEND transformation programme.Day Rate: £525–£550 per dayLocation: LondonWorking Pattern: Hybrid – with significant travel across hubs, education settings and schoolsContract: InterimThe successful candidate will lead the implementation of a locality-based, multi-agency SEND support model, designed to strengthen early intervention, improve inclusion and deliver better outcomes for children, young people and families.This is a high-profile transformation role requiring an experienced strategic leader who can operate across education, health, local authority services and wider partner organisations, translating national SEND reform priorities into effective local delivery.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & System Transformation\n\n • Lead and coordinate the development and implementation of a locality-based SEND support model.\n, • Translate national SEND reform priorities into a coherent and scalable delivery model.\n, • Align SEND transformation with Family Hubs, Early Help, Early Years and wider inclusion strategies.\n, • Champion a preventative, place-based and intelligence-led approach to identifying and responding to need.\n, • Use data and intelligence to identify emerging demand, inequalities and areas requiring additional intervention.\nPartnership & System Leadership\n\n, • Lead effective multi-agency collaboration across education, health, SEND, social care and specialist services.\n, • Build strong relationships with schools, specialist services, educational psychology, health professionals and local authority teams.\n, • Influence senior stakeholders, commissioners and strategic partners across organisational boundaries.\n, • Develop collaborative approaches that improve integration and reduce duplication across services.\nProgramme Delivery & Transformation\n\n, • Oversee mobilisation and phased implementation of the SEND transformation programme.\n, • Lead programme delivery, change management and operational implementation.\n, • Ensure consistent delivery of a blended support model, including:Proactive training and workforce development, E-referrals|Digital/self-service provision|Service directories and Provide oversight of locality delivery through hub and cluster structures.\nDemand, Performance & DataLead system-wide demand management processes.\n\n, • Monitor service utilisation, patterns of need and emerging trends.\n, • Develop and implement performance frameworks measuring:Outcomes and impact, Early intervention effectiveness, Reduction in escalation to statutory services, Use data to inform strategic planning and continuously improve delivery models. Provide high-quality programme reporting to senior stakeholders and relevant external bodies.\nWorkforce Development & Practice Improvement\n\n, • Lead the development of a multi-agency workforce strategy.\n, • Establish consistent practice standards and professional guidance.\n, • Support clinical/professional supervision frameworks and continuous professional development.\n, • Drive continuous improvement across participating services and settings.\nGovernance, Quality Assurance & Accountability\n\n, • Support strategic governance arrangements and provide robust programme oversight.\n, • Establish effective quality assurance mechanisms.\n, • Ensure compliance with relevant statutory duties, safeguarding requirements and best-practice standards.\nCommissioning & Resource Alignment\n\n, • Work closely with commissioning leads across education, health and care.\n, • Ensure programme delivery aligns with commissioned services.\n, • Maximise the effective use of grant funding and wider system resources.\nThe successful candidate will have:\n\n, • Significant senior leadership experience within SEND, education, children's services, health or a closely related public-sector environment.\n, • Proven experience leading complex multi-agency programmes, transformation programmes or system-wide change.\n, • Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, SEND reform and the wider transformation agenda.\n, • Understanding of early intervention, inclusion, locality-based working and Family Hub models.\n, • Exceptional strategic leadership and systems-thinking capability.\n, • Strong understanding of commissioning, resource allocation and financial management.\n, • Strong commitment to inclusion, co-production and improving outcomes for children, young people and families.\nQualificationsA postgraduate qualification in education, health or a related discipline is desirable, or candidates should be able to demonstrate equivalent senior-level knowledge, experience and professional expertise.The successful candidate will play a key role in driving early intervention, inclusion, partnership working and improved outcomes for children and families.APPLY NOW – SEND REFORMS PROGRAMME AND TRANSFORMATION LEAD

Psychology Graduate TA \n Location: East London Start Date: September 2026 Salary: £95–£110 per day \n\n • Spent years studying behaviour? Now it's time to put those theories into practice and watch your knowledge come to life!\n, • Ready to swap lecture theatres for lively classrooms and discover why every child is their own fascinating case study?\n, • Could your psychology degree be the key to unlocking a child's confidence while unlocking your own career potential?\n\n TeacherActive is looking for enthusiastic graduates to join our team as a Psychology Graduate TA, supporting a fantastic network of mainstream primary schools across East London from September 2026. \n If you've recently completed a Psychology degree and are wondering where your next step could take you, this is an incredible opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on experience while making a genuine difference to children's lives. We partner with a wide range of friendly and welcoming primary schools throughout East London, where you'll work alongside experienced teachers and support energetic, curious young learners, including pupils with a variety of additional needs such as SEN. It's the perfect opportunity to apply everything you've learnt about behaviour, child development, communication and learning in a real-world environment. \n Whether you're considering educational psychology, clinical psychology, teaching, speech and language therapy, social work, or simply want to build valuable professional experience before deciding on your long-term career, this role offers an excellent foundation. Even if education isn't your end goal, you'll develop highly transferable skills including communication, resilience, teamwork, problem-solving and relationship building. \n We offer complete flexibility with day-to-day supply, short-term assignments and long-term placements, allowing you to fit work around your lifestyle while building your CV and earning extra income. Every placement is different, giving you exposure to a range of school environments, age groups and learning needs, ensuring no two days are ever the same. \n As a Psychology Graduate TA, you'll help pupils engage with learning, provide one-to-one and small group support where needed, encourage confidence both inside and outside the classroom, and become a valued member of the wider school team. You'll gain first-hand insight into child development and inclusive education while making a lasting impact on pupils' learning journeys. \n The ideal Psychology Graduate TA will have: \n\n • A degree in Psychology or a closely related subject\n, • A genuine interest in child development, behaviour and learning\n, • A caring, patient and positive approach to working with children\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills\n, • Previous experience working with children or within an educational setting is advantageous but not essential\n, • An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is desirable, or a willingness to apply for one\n\n In return, you can expect: \n\n • Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant who understands your career goals\n, • Flexible day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities to fit around your commitments\n, • Competitive daily rates of £95–£110\n, • Access to free CPD courses and certificates through our My-Progression platform\n, • The opportunity to gain invaluable experience in welcoming primary schools across East London\n, • TeacherActive Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply)\n\n All TeacherActive staff are paid via PAYE, ensuring you receive the correct Tax and National Insurance contributions with absolutely no hidden administration fees. \n If you're ready to turn your academic knowledge into practical experience and begin an exciting new chapter, click APPLY NOW, and Shahana Chowdhury will be in touch to discuss this fantastic Psychology Graduate TA opportunity in East London. \n Email: \n Contact Number: \n \n About TeacherActive \n TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates. \n Equal Opportunities Statement \n TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services. \n Safeguarding and DBS Compliance \n Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. \n Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

Senior Partnerships Manager - South of England\n Salary: £48,000 per annumContract: Full-time, PermanentLocation: Hybrid - London office with travel across the South of England (minimum eight office/collaboration days per month) \n Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with BookTrust, the UK's largest children's reading charity, to recruit a Senior Partnerships Manager - South of England. \n This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced relationship-builder and inspiring leader to play a key role in ensuring more children and families have access to the life-changing benefits of reading. You'll lead strategic partnerships, oversee the successful delivery of impactful programmes and manage a high-performing regional team, helping to shape BookTrust's work across the South of England. About the Role\n As the Senior Partnerships Manager, you will be the senior representative for BookTrust across the South of England, leading the delivery of key programmes while developing and strengthening relationships with local authorities, education, health, library services, funders and wider community partners. \n Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, you'll ensure BookTrust's programmes are delivered effectively, identify opportunities for growth and funding, and contribute to the organisation's strategic ambitions to reach children and families who need support the most. Salary & Benefits\n\n • Salary: £48,000 per annum\n, • Full-time, permanent position\n, • Hybrid working with a London office base\n, • Minimum of eight office/collaboration days per month\n, • Regular travel across London, the South East, South West and surrounding regions\n, • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays\n, • 7% employer pension contribution\n, • Life assurance (3 x salary)\n, • Employee Assistance Programme\n, • Season Ticket Loan Scheme\n, • Flexible working arrangements\nKey Responsibilities\n\n, • Lead the successful delivery of BookTrust's programmes and interventions across the South of England.\n, • Build, manage and strengthen strategic partnerships with local authorities, funders and key regional stakeholders.\n, • Act as BookTrust's senior regional ambassador, representing the organisation at meetings, events and partnership forums.\n, • Identify opportunities for partnership growth, funding and innovation that support organisational priorities.\n, • Work collaboratively across internal teams to ensure high-quality programme delivery and excellent stakeholder engagement.\n, • Lead, motivate and develop a regional team, encouraging collaboration and high performance.\n, • Monitor delivery, manage risks and ensure programmes are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed objectives.\n, • Keep abreast of relevant policy developments and represent BookTrust's interests across the sector.\nPerson Specification\n We're keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate: \n\n • Significant experience developing and managing strategic partnerships across public, voluntary or charitable sectors.\n, • A proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, including local authorities, funders and partner organisations.\n, • Experience leading teams and successfully delivering programmes, projects or services.\n, • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach and manage through change.\n, • Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills.\n, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.\n, • Experience using data, insight and evaluation to inform decision-making and stakeholder engagement.\n, • An understanding of the local authority landscape and a passion for improving outcomes for children and families is highly desirable.\nApply Now\n If you're an experienced partnerships professional looking to make a genuine difference through strategic leadership, we'd love to hear from you. \n Merrifield Consultants is proud to be working in partnership with BookTrust on this exciting appointment. To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining how your experience meets the requirements of the role. \n \n We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. \n

Level 2 Teaching Assistant \n Hayes, Hillingdon Full-Time | September 2026 | Long-Term Opportunity \n A large and well-established three-form entry academy primary school in Hayes is seeking a committed Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join their team from the Summer Term 2026. This is a full-time, long-term role and a great opportunity to work in a well-resourced and supportive school environment. \n The school has a strong reputation for high expectations, inclusive teaching, and excellent support for pupils across the primary phase. Staff work collaboratively to ensure all children are supported both academically and pastorally. \n \n About the School \n This three-form entry academy offers a structured and well-organised learning environment with clear behaviour expectations and a strong leadership team. The school is well resourced, with dedicated spaces for interventions and small group support. \n Staff benefit from working within a large team where collaboration and professional development are encouraged. The school places a strong focus on pupil progress and ensuring every child is supported to reach their potential. \n The school offers: \n\n • A supportive and experienced leadership team\n, • A collaborative staff culture within a large three-form entry setting\n, • Well-resourced classrooms and intervention spaces\n, • Clear behaviour policies and consistent routines\n, • Opportunities to develop experience across the primary phase\n\n \n The Role \n As a Level 2 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers to support pupils in the classroom and help ensure lessons run smoothly. \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Supporting pupils within whole-class lessons, small groups, and one-to-one\n, • Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom organisation\n, • Supporting pupils who may need additional academic or behavioural support\n, • Delivering small group interventions under teacher guidance\n, • Encouraging pupil engagement, confidence, and participation in learning\n, • Supporting the creation of a positive and inclusive classroom environment\n, • Assisting with classroom routines and behaviour management\n\n \n Requirements \n To be considered for this role, you should hold a recognised Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent. \n Examples of suitable qualifications include: \n\n • Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools\n, • Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools\n, • NVQ Level 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning\n, • CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning\n\n You should also have: \n\n • Experience working with primary-aged children in a school setting\n, • A positive and proactive approach to supporting learning\n, • Strong communication and teamwork skills\n, • Confidence working with pupils of varying abilities\n, • A commitment to supporting children's academic and personal development\n\n \n Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment \n Tradewind Recruitment works closely with schools across Hillingdon and West London, helping education professionals secure long-term roles and develop their careers. \n Benefits include: \n\n • Competitive PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions\n, • Access to free CPD through our partnership with The National College\n, • Ongoing support from a consultant who is a former primary teacher\n, • Opportunities for further long-term and permanent positions\n, • Access to a wide network of schools across West London\n\n \n "Thanks to Marc from Tradewind Education Agency, I landed my first job as a long-term HLTA in a primary school. His interview coaching, PowerPoint skills and career advice made all the difference. Highly recommend his services to anyone looking for a job." \n \n Ready to apply? \n Contact Marc at Tradewind Recruitment on or email to discuss the role or submit your application. #INDLP

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner - Camden, LondonLocation: Camden, LondonJob Type: Full-TimeWe're currently working with a warm, welcoming, and well-established nursery in Camden to recruit a dedicated Level 3 Nursery Practitioner.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team that is committed to providing outstanding care and education for children in a nurturing and stimulating environment.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide high-quality care and learning experiences for children aged 0-5 years.Support children's development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities.Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.Maintain accurate observations and developmental records.Ensure the nursery's safeguarding, health and safety, and welfare policies are followed at all times.Work collaboratively as part of a friendly and professional team.RequirementsLevel 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent).Previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting.Sound knowledge of the EYFS framework.A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.Right to work in the UK.What's on OfferCompetitive salary.A role within a welcoming and supportive nursery.Opportunities for professional development and career progression.Ongoing training and support.A positive working environment with a dedicated leadership team.If you're a caring, enthusiastic, and qualified Level 3 Nursery Practitioner looking for your next permanent opportunity in Camden, we'd love to hear from you.Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

Job summaryAn opportunity has arisen for two candidates to join our Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, & Infection Prevention and Control team.This is a new post to strengthen our existing Infection team. The post holder will join an existing team of 7(5.7 WTE) consultants working at Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust sites.It is anticipated that the post holder will work with the existing Consultants in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology to provide a high quality clinical, laboratory and infectious diseases consult service at Chelsea and Westminster and West Middlesex Hospitals. The post holder is also expected to take on the role of Infection Prevention and Control doctor for the Chelsea site.The appointed individual is expected to uphold the Trust values to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care to our patients across the Trust.Applicants must be registered medical practitioners and on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK.Any candidate who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.Please note: a stakeholder assessment and interview session will take place in person on Wednesday 7th October 2026.Main duties of the jobThe main duties of the role: Consultant in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, is detailed within the attached job description.About usChelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.We continually invest in our facilities, including a 30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an 80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.DetailsDate posted07 August 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 113,565 to 150,569 a year per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number289-CS-505Job locationsChelsea & Westminster Hospital, West Middlesex Hospital369 Fulham RoadLondonSW10 9NHUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe main duties of the role: Consultant in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, is detailed within the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilitiesThe main duties of the role: Consultant in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, is detailed within the attached job description.Person Specification Education and Qualifications EssentialCCT in ID/Medical Microbiology (or within six months of CCT) or on the Specialist Register.MRCP or equivalent.Fellow Royal College of Pathologists FRC Path or prior equivalent experience.Previous QIP experience.DesirableHigher degree e.g. PhD or MD.Research experience Experience EssentialBroad experience in ID/ Microbiology/ Infection Prevention and ControlTeaching experience / willingness to teach medical, nursing & other staffExperience of audit / clinical researchUnderstanding of the NHS and its organisationDesirableUndertaken a management courseCompleted publications in appropriate journal(s) Skills and knowledge EssentialStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to lead a teamCommitment to work with other consultants and members of the multi-disciplinary teamWillingness and ability to participate in the on-call rotaCommitment to the achievement of Government and Trust targetsDesirableKnowledge and experience of working with EPR systemsKnowledge and experience of working with Lab Information Management systems Person Specification Education and Qualifications EssentialCCT in ID/Medical Microbiology (or within six months of CCT) or on the Specialist Register.MRCP or equivalent.Fellow Royal College of Pathologists FRC Path or prior equivalent experience.Previous QIP experience.DesirableHigher degree e.g. PhD or MD.Research experience Experience EssentialBroad experience in ID/ Microbiology/ Infection Prevention and ControlTeaching experience / willingness to teach medical, nursing & other staffExperience of audit / clinical researchUnderstanding of the NHS and its organisationDesirableUndertaken a management courseCompleted publications in appropriate journal(s) Skills and knowledge EssentialStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to lead a teamCommitment to work with other consultants and members of the multi-disciplinary teamWillingness and ability to participate in the on-call rotaCommitment to the achievement of Government and Trust targetsDesirableKnowledge and experience of working with EPR systemsKnowledge and experience of working with Lab Information Management systemsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameChelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressChelsea & Westminster Hospital, West Middlesex Hospital369 Fulham RoadLondonSW10 9NHUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameChelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressChelsea & Westminster Hospital, West Middlesex Hospital369 Fulham RoadLondonSW10 9NHUnited KingdomEmployer's website

Job summaryThis is a substantive consultant post to join a team of twenty other Consultants in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.The appointee will contribute to the general obstetrics and gynaecology. In addition, they are expected to develop a gynaecology service that meets the need of women ensuring seamless pathways offering one-stop care. They will be working with a multidisciplinary team and creating regional links. The post holder will contribute to obstetrics 98-hours consultant presence on labour ward and general obstetric commitments. This is a new post, established to address the growing needs of the department and the preferred candidate would have skills that complement those of the existing consultant body.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will work within the multi-disciplinary team providing, and further developing care of patients in the trust. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the department while having a significant commitment to supporting the early pregnancy unit.The remit of the postholder will be to contribute to benign gynaecology service. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the department while having a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff.About usCroydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.DetailsDate posted17 August 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 113,565 to 150,569 a year per annum + London Weighting ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference numberMW8060530-AJob locationsCroydon University Hospital530 London Road, Thornton HeathCroydonCR7 7YEUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFurther Details in the JD attached. Job description Job responsibilitiesFurther Details in the JD attached.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialMembership of the Royal College of obstetricians and gynaecologist or equivalentName on Specialist Register on date of appointmentSITM or ATSM in benign gynaecologySITM/ATSM in Early pregnancy and acute gynaecologyFull GMC registrationDesirableHigher degree (MD or equivalent)Accreditation in scanningAccreditation in hysteroscopy or equivalentSITM/ATSM in Labour Ward Practice or equivalent Experience EssentialExperience in early pregnancy and acute gynaecologyManage benign gynaecology conditionsManage high risk obstetric patientsDesirableExperience in gynaecology surgery (open and laparoscopic) Person Specification Qualifications EssentialMembership of the Royal College of obstetricians and gynaecologist or equivalentName on Specialist Register on date of appointmentSITM or ATSM in benign gynaecologySITM/ATSM in Early pregnancy and acute gynaecologyFull GMC registrationDesirableHigher degree (MD or equivalent)Accreditation in scanningAccreditation in hysteroscopy or equivalentSITM/ATSM in Labour Ward Practice or equivalent Experience EssentialExperience in early pregnancy and acute gynaecologyManage benign gynaecology conditionsManage high risk obstetric patientsDesirableExperience in gynaecology surgery (open and laparoscopic)Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCroydon Health Services NHS TrustAddressCroydon University Hospital530 London Road, Thornton HeathCroydonCR7 7YEUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCroydon Health Services NHS TrustAddressCroydon University Hospital530 London Road, Thornton HeathCroydonCR7 7YEUnited KingdomEmployer's website

Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing ServicePractice Lead postCommences in September 2026Bromley Y is a long-established charity based in Bromley that values the voices of Children, Young People (CYP), their families (parents) and/or carers as well as partner agencies. We are an early help Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Service based on the principles of iThrive.Bromley Y seeks two highly motivated and enthusiastic practice and management supervisors to work within our service. The post holders will have considerable experience of supervising and managing therapists and practitioners in Children's Mental Health service. You will have an ability to work effectively within a team. You will demonstrate strong leadership skills and be an organised individual who can work creatively to develop and manage the day-to-day operation of the service.Across the two posts the postholders will have varied duties including managing and supervising practitioners, allocating caseloads, co-ordinating assessment processes, managing risk processes, auditing cases, co-ordinating multi-disciplinary consultation meetings, and coordinating group interventions. There are key opportunities to work strategically within the partnership in Bromley as necessary. You will have skills in report writing, training and giving presentations. The post holder will have a small caseload to maintain skills and accreditation with professional bodies. The postholder will work with people from various cultural backgrounds, ages and ability, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equity, diversity and inclusion.We are seeking a talented, highly motivated person with integrity to fulfill this post.This full-time post will begin in 2026.About the roleRole: Practice LeadSalary banding: FTE salary is 44,554 - 51,980 per annum dependent on experienceWorking pattern: 5 days with some Saturday work according to business needWorking Hours: 37.5 hours per week (5 days a week)Contract: PermanentLocation: Hybrid model working remotely and at Ethelbert RoadThe right candidateThe ideal candidate(s) must have:Considerable experience of and skills in working therapeutically with children, young people and their familiesConsiderable experience in management and practice supervisionDemonstrable ability to lead peopleExperience, knowledge and understanding of Bromley, its children, young people and families (parents/carers)Accreditation with a professional body (BACP, BABCP, UKCP)A core professional qualification (e.g. clinical psychology, social work, counselling, mental health nursing)Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to safeguarding children and young peopleExperience of multi-agency working and liaising across internal and external agenciesEligibility to work in the UK (Bromley Y does not provide sponsorship for roles)We are committed to the safeguarding of children and require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please be advised that due to the volume of applications that we receive, if you do not hear from us, you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. To apply for this role please read the job description and specification and apply by sending your CV and a personal statement to HR@bromleyy.org . Closing date for applications midday on 28th August 2026.Job Description and Person Specification Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications or if organisational needs require it. Due to the volume of applications, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applicants individually. If you do not hear from us, please assume you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a two-stage interview process:Stage One: Initial interview via telephone or Microsoft Teams.Stage Two: In-person interview including an assessment.We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you are shortlisted, we will contact you to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may require to participate fully in the interview and assessment stages. If you have any questions before applying, please email them to us: hr@bromleyy.orgThe Rewards for Joining UsGood competitive salaryComprehensive inductionHybrid working patternHoliday entitlement of 25 days per annum, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)A wellbeing daySupport via our Employee Assistance ProgrammeContributory Pension schemeThe successful candidate will be supported in their professional developmentAttending organisation eventsCycle to work schemeBlue Light CardBeing part of a dynamic, creative and innovative team where all our people are empowered to achieve their very bestWork for an award-winning organisationBe part of a diverse, inclusive, collaborative and supportive working environment that places Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging at the heart of its business strategy As a mental health and emotional wellbeing services charity, we are deeply committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for everyone — both the children, young people, parents and carers we serve and the people who work with us. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and value diversity in all its forms and do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, or marital and civil partnership status. We believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives and stronger outcomes for the communities we support. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels psychologically safe, respected, and empowered to thrive. We warmly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds who share our passion for improving children and young people's lives. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. By submitting an application, you are consenting to Bromley Y's HR team securely holding and processing your personal data. You retain the right to have your information deleted in line with current UK GDPR legislation.

Programme Manager - Best Start in Life & Employment & Skills (Fixed-Term) | London Borough of Brent \n \n Contract: Fixed-term to March 2029 (c. 2.5 years) \n Start date: September \n Location: Brent (hybrid) - minimum 3 days per week onsite across Brent \n Salary: PO6 £58,461-£60,573 \n \n Panoramic Associates is exclusively supporting London Borough of Brent with their recruitment for an experienced Programme Manager to support delivery across two major strategic priorities: Best Start in Life and Employment & Skills. \n \n \n You'll be part of an experienced programme team delivering significant change across Brent, with a real focus on improving outcomes for children, young people and families. In this role, you'll lead complex workstreams and coordinate delivery across Children's Services, Public Health and Education, working closely with internal teams and external partners. It's a hands-on delivery post - keeping multiple projects moving, managing dependencies, and ensuring governance, reporting and milestones stay on track. \n \n \n Key responsibilities \n\n • Lead delivery of programme workstreams from plan through to implementation\n, • Coordinate complex projects across multiple services and teams\n, • Track milestones, risks, issues and dependencies; maintain strong programme governance\n, • Build relationships with senior stakeholders across the council and partner organisations\n, • Produce programme reporting, plans and documentation\n, • Support joined-up delivery across Best Start in Life and Employment & Skills priorities\n, • Work closely with Public Health, Early Help and wider Children's Services\n\n \n \n Criteria \n\n • Strong programme / project management experience\n, • Proven delivery of complex transformation programmes\n, • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills\n, • Ability to manage multiple priorities at pace\n, • Strong governance, planning and reporting experience\n, • Experience working across organisational boundaries\n, • Collaborative, solutions-focused approach\n, • Knowledge of Best Start in Life and/or Employment & Skills is beneficial but not essential.\n, • Relevant programme backgrounds may include- Children's Services - Early Help - Public Health - SEND - Family Hubs - Prevention - Employment & Skills\n\n

Regional Training Manager - South | Children’s Residential Services \n £45,000 p.a \n Remote with travel \n Full Time Permanent \n \n Do you have L&D leadership experience working within children’s residential care? \n \n Would you like to join one of the UK’s leading social care providers? \n \n Compass Associates are proud to be working in an exclusive partnership with a leading social care organisation. They are currently seeking an experienced Regional Training Manager to join their children's services division, as the regional lead for their L&D function across services throughout the South of the UK. \n \n The successful candidate will play a key role in driving a strong learning culture, ensuring high standards of compliance through the delivery of high-quality training programmes across their children’s services. You will lead and support a team of L&D Partners, ensuring all learning activity aligns with regulatory requirements, organisational objectives, and sector best practice. \n \n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced L&D professional with a strong background in children’s social care to join a high-performing team and make a significant impact across their services. \n \n Responsibilities: \n\n • Lead and line manage a regional team of L&D Partners, overseeing performance, development, workload allocation, onboarding, and compliance records.\n, • Drive quality assurance across training delivery through observations, feedback, coaching, evaluation analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.\n, • Ensure training provision meets regulatory and sector standards, including Restraint Reduction Network, BILD accreditation, and Ofsted SCCIF expectations.\n, • Act as the regional L&D lead, partnering with operational, QA, HR, and clinical teams to deliver responsive, needs-led learning solutions.\n, • Support the design and implementation of bespoke training programmes aligned with service needs, quality findings, and organisational objectives.\n, • Deliver core and specialist training sessions to maintain subject expertise, support delivery targets, and model best-practice facilitation.\n, • Monitor regional L&D performance through data analysis, reporting, feedback trends, and recommendations to improve effectiveness.\n, • Support budget management, resource planning, external audits, inspections, and ongoing compliance with organisational policies.\n, • Maintain personal and team CPD requirements, promoting professional development, innovation, and reflective learning practices.\n\n \n Requirements: \n\n • Significant experience in training or L&D for a children’s residential service provider (essential)\n, • Excellent knowledge of regulatory frameworks, including Ofsted, SCCIF and CQC\n, • Strong knowledge of quality assurance processes including observation, evaluation and moderation\n, • Relevant teaching/training qualification (Cert Ed, PGCE, AET, CET etc) is desirable\n, • Experience using various digital learning platforms\n, • Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel regionally and nationally as required\n\n \n If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Simon Codling directly on 0161 241 7686. Alternatively, email an updated CV to scodling@compassltd.co.uk \n \n Recommendations: \n Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £500 of vouchers for each successful recommendation.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:Contributory pension schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many moreSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many moreUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusterReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and familiesPlease note: This role is contracted to 43.6 weeks per yearWe're recruiting an experienced Catering Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Chartwells on a full time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week.As a Catering Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.Could you shine as Chartwells's next Catering Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying:Your key responsibilities will include:Preparing delicious food to the highest standardsSupervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer serviceOverseeing the efficiency of all in-unit catering operations, including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plansCommunicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targetsRepresenting Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand imageIdentifying opportunities for new food or service concepts to drive salesLiaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectationsSupporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their roleImplementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.Our ideal Catering Manager will:Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer serviceHave a minimum of two years of catering experienceHave experience managing teams in a similar roleHold an NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificateDemonstrate brilliant financial acumenHave excellent communication and organisational skillsBe an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskillAbout UsPart of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.Job Reference: com/1307/44274001/52794705/R/SU #State SchoolsCompass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!TPBN1_UKTJ

Salary : £27,808 - £30,815 per annumLocation : Hybrid Home Based and Hospice Sites, South West (near Bristol, Barnstaple or St Austell)Working pattern: Full time, PermanentAbout the roleChildren's Hospice South West (CHSW) believes that children, young people and families can help shape better services by sharing their experiences, ideas and voices. This role creates meaningful ways for families to be heard and to influence the support they receive. Working with partner organisations, it will initially focus on building a strong partnership with Jessie May to help ensure family voices are at the heart of future developments.What you'll be doingHelp establish and support Family and Children's Advisory BoardsFacilitate engagement activities and peer support opportunitiesGather and present family feedbackEnsure the experiences of children, young people and families directly inform service development, governance and strategic decision-makingYou'll be based at home and at your local Hospice site (near Bristol, Barnstaple or St Austell), with travel across organisational sites and community locations as required.What you'll bringThe ability to build relationships and facilitate meaningful conversationsExperience supporting families to influence changeAn interest in working alongside children, young people and familiesA belief in the value of co-productionEnthusiasm, creativity and a commitment to inclusionYou'll need to meet the essential criteria for the role, but not every desirable criterion if you believe you have the skills, values and potential to succeed, we'd encourage you to apply.What's on offer33 days' holiday plus bank holidays, rising with serviceEnhanced sick pay, up to 6 months full payPension scheme with 7% employer contributionEnhanced maternity/adoption pay and family-friendly policiesOccupational health, wellbeing support and Employee Assistance ProgrammeLife assurance schemeOngoing training and development opportunitiesA supportive, inclusive workplace committed to sustainability and environmental responsibilityAdditional informationCHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees must apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.Closing date: 30th August 2026. Interviews are planned face-to-face at Charlton Farm on 10th September 2026.We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, and are committed to a culture where everyone feels they belong.You may have experience of the following: Family Engagement Officer, Family Participation Coordinator, Family Voice Coordinator, Co-production Coordinator, Family and Community Engagement Officer, Patient and Family Engagement Coordinator, Service User Involvement Coordinator, Family Support and Engagement Officer, Participation and Engagement Coordinator, Family Liaison CoordinatorREF-229 991TPBN1_UKTJ

Role: Form F Assessor Salary: £2,000 + Expenses Location: Multiple locations throughout the UK Here at Polaris Community, our independent fostering services are committed to providing the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. Due to expansion, we are seeking to appoint Independent Form F Assessors to provide support to our Fostering teams across the UK. If you're an empathic and understanding qualified social worker, who can produce high-quality analytic assessment reports and looking for a change then this could be the job for you. What is the role of a Form F assessor? Working with independent fostering agencies, like Polaris Community, your role would be to safeguard the outcomes for foster children by carrying out assessments of prospective foster families with whom children and young people will be placed. In order to achieve this, you need to be able to produce and present high-quality, evidence-based, analytical fostering assessments and have a sound knowledge of child care legislation which includes the Children Act 1989, Fostering and Adoption Act 2002, the National Minimum Standards for Fostering Services, and Fostering Services Regulations. You must also be able to fulfil the following criteria: Be a qualified social worker. Have significant post-qualification experience in undertaking relevant Foster Parent assessment work. Registered with your country's applicable social work council e.g. SWE and SSSC. Hold, or be willing to take out professional indemnity insurance. Willing to attend a mandatory induction day and training days. Have unrestricted access to your own transport and be willing to travel. Pass statutory and company checks as part of the assessment process. Ideally, have completed and taken to Panel at least one Form F Assessment previously. Why work with us? Working at Polaris is more than a career - it's achieving extraordinary things every day. We've built a strong team of over 1,000 talented and ambitious individuals who are dedicated to making a difference to the 3,500 vulnerable young people we care for. As one of the largest providers of children's services, our range of services span the length and breadth of the whole of the UK. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. Being part of the Polaris Community will provide the opportunity to work for several of our local and national fostering brands. We will review your application and get back to you - we aim to meet all candidates within a week of their application. TPBN1_UKTJ

Package Description: Are you an experienced care professional ready for your next step?Looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference and support others to thrive?Join the Agincare family as a Care Team Leader at Sedgemoor Care Home, where your leadership, compassion and experience will help shape a safe, happy, and supportive home for our residents and team .What we offer: £14.00 per hourRefer a friend scheme (up to £1000)Ongoing career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5Blue Light discount packageCompany pension schemeOn-demand payWere looking for: Minimum 12 months right to work in the UKAt least 2 years experience in social careQCF Level 2 (or above)36 hours per week day shiftsAvailability to work alternate weekendsYour role: Lead by example, providing high-quality care and companionshipSupport residents with personal care and daily livingEncourage independence and wellbeingPlan and take part in meaningful activities and outingsOversee medication administration and accurate record-keepingWork closely with families and healthcare professionalsSupport and guide the care team, stepping up in the absence of senior managementIn this role, your care goes beyond tasks; its in how you lead, support your team, and create a warm , welcoming environment where residents feel truly at home .If youre ready to take the next step in your care career, wed love to hear from you. Apply today! About us: For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations .We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants . All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are also regulated by Ofsted.We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences . Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.TPBN1_UKTJ

Team Manager – Reach Out Domestic Abuse Service Location: Ilford, London Pay Rate: £45.20 per hour Contract: Agency/Temporary Hours: Full-time We are seeking an experienced Social Work Team Manager to lead the award-winning Reach Out Domestic Abuse Service in Ilford. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a specialist team supporting children, adults and families affected by domestic abuse, while driving improvements across social care practice. The Role You will provide operational leadership for the Reach Out service, including the Open Up Behaviour Change Team, working across Children's and Adults Social Care. You will lead a skilled team, promote high-quality safeguarding practice and support improved outcomes for survivors of domestic abuse. Key Responsibilities Manage and provide leadership to a specialist domestic abuse service. Support staff development through effective supervision and performance management. Embed trauma-informed practice and the Safe & Together approach. Work collaboratively with partner agencies across children’s and adults services. Drive service improvement and ensure effective safeguarding responses. Promote positive outcomes for children, adults and families impacted by domestic abuse. Requirements Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration. Significant experience within social care, safeguarding or domestic abuse services. Previous experience managing social work teams. Strong understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on families. * Excellent leadership, communication and partnership-working skills. Pay Rate: £45.20 per hour If you are a passionate social care leader looking to make a real difference within a specialist domestic abuse service, apply today

Primary SEND Tutor | LEAD Tuition & Targeted Learning | Hounslow 🌟 Empower Young People. Inspire Progress. Transform Futures. 📍 Location: London Borough of Hounslow 💷 Salary: £41,133 per annum 📄 Contract: Permanent | Full Time Make a Lasting Difference to Children's Lives Are you a passionate and experienced teacher with a commitment to supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Remedy Tutors is recruiting on behalf of the London Borough of Hounslow for a dedicated Primary Tutor to join its LEAD Tuition & Targeted Learning team within the Lifelong Learning, Skills & Employment Division. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with primary-aged children, delivering personalised education that removes barriers to learning, builds confidence and supports successful engagement, reintegration and long-term educational outcomes. If you're looking for a role where your expertise can genuinely transform lives while working alongside a supportive multi-disciplinary team, we'd love to hear from you. Why Apply Through Remedy? ✅ Be part of an ambitious Local Authority committed to improving outcomes for children and young people ✅ Deliver meaningful one-to-one and small-group learning that changes lives ✅ Work within a collaborative, multi-agency team supporting children, families and schools ✅ Opportunities for professional development and career progression ✅ Help shape innovative SEND curriculum delivery and targeted learning provision ✅ Join a service that values inclusion, collaboration and continuous improvement About the Role As a Primary Tutor, you'll deliver high-quality, flexible education programmes for primary-aged children with SEND. You'll work closely with children, families, schools and partner agencies to provide personalised learning that meets individual needs while promoting engagement, achievement and successful reintegration into education where appropriate. You'll also contribute to curriculum development, quality improvement initiatives and the ongoing evaluation of learner outcomes. Your Responsibilities Plan and deliver engaging, personalised SEND learning programmes Adapt teaching to meet a wide range of learning needs and EHCP outcomes Build positive relationships with children and their families Monitor learner progress and maintain accurate records Work collaboratively with schools and external professionals Participate in reviews, multi-agency meetings and planning discussions Support children to overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive educational outcomes Contribute to curriculum development and continuous service improvement Promote safeguarding, inclusion and learner wellbeing in all aspects of your practice We're Looking For We're keen to hear from experienced: Qualified Teachers SEND Teachers Primary Tutors Alternative Provision Teachers Specialist Intervention Tutors Outreach Teachers SEND Education Professionals Essential Requirements ✔ PGCE, QTS, Level 6 Diploma in Education and Training, or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification ✔ Experience teaching primary-aged children with SEND ✔ Strong understanding of a range of SEND teaching strategies ✔ Experience adapting the primary curriculum to meet individual learner needs ✔ Ability to build effective relationships with children, families and professionals ✔ Experience working collaboratively with schools and multi-agency partners ✔ Strong communication, organisation and record-keeping skills ✔ Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and improving outcomes for children Desirable Experience working within Local Authority services Knowledge of EHCP processes and annual reviews Experience supporting learners in mainstream, specialist or alternative provision settings Understanding of successful reintegration into education and transition planning Experience contributing to curriculum development and quality improvement initiatives About the Lifelong Learning, Skills & Employment Division The Lifelong Learning, Skills & Employment Division is committed to creating opportunities that enable residents of all ages to thrive through education, skills and lifelong learning. As part of the Young People's & Targeted Learning service, you'll play a vital role in supporting primary-aged children with SEND to access high-quality education, build confidence and achieve positive long-term outcomes. Working in line with Hounslow's values of Leading with Heart, Doing New, Passing on the Power, Harnessing the Mix and Being a Rock, you'll join a forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering outstanding support for children and young people across the borough. Ready to Make a Difference? If you're passionate about inclusive education and want to play a key role in helping children achieve their full potential, we'd love to hear from you. 📧 Apply today 📞 For more information, please contact Rylan on (phone number removed)

We currently seeking a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker for our client in Barnet on a 3 month contract to start ASAP. The rate of pay will be negotiated between £22-23 an hour. This will be 22.5 Hour a Week Contract, Flexible with Days worked. As a Recovery Worker you will be required to: Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey; Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral; Reducing alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community; Promoting carer, service user and community involvement; Providing advocacy for access to partnership services; Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self determination. An Enhanced Adults and Children's DBS on the Update Service will be required for this position

Purpose of the role The 'Festival Lead Producer' role involves working in partnership with a wide number of stakeholders to both curate the content and practically deliver the festival, details in role profile below. A contracted event production company will partner and provide infrastructure. The Lead Producer will work closely with this team, delivering programme details within timescales to allow feasibility of delivery. Responsible to: Lewisham Council, Cultural Partnership Manager Contract: Freelance, Fixed-term: September/October 2026 - July/August 2027. Initially part-time see below. Rate of pay: £325 per day Working commitment for role: There is some flexibility around applicants' current commitments. Please contact the team to discuss your situation. 3 days a week October/Nov (Sept if available) 4 days a week Dec (holiday break), Jan, Feb, March, April 5 Days a week May, June, - festival delivery 10 July 6 days post festival delivery to wrap up Location: Lewisham Council Offices, Laurence House Catford SE6 4RU, plus working from home, working on-site at Mountsfield Park and travel to local partners. Key working relationships: Lewisham Council Services and staff; Lewisham Council elected Councillors; Peoples Day Steering Group; Young Mayor and advisors and Youth Service representatives; businesses; Sponsors and Grant making bodies; festival production partners; voluntary and community sector; musicians and their management/promoters; artists; cultural and creative organisations and charities. What we are looking for We are looking for a highly committed and experienced community focused outdoor events producer who can join us at this critical and exciting time ahead of Lewisham People's Day 2027. People's Day is a unique festival which includes a wide-reaching programme traditionally with a mix of stages and areas including: Youth Stage (Blue Stage); Big Top programmed music stage; Sound System area; Sports Arena; Children's Stage; Fairground Rides. The festival includes the community ecosystem in Lewisham, with many stalls from council services and voluntary, community and equalities sectors. Plus, corporate stalls and food and beverage traders. People's Day, Festival Lead Producer - Role Profile Management of an Assistant Producer to support workstreams. Curation of the festival programme, in partnership. Management of contract of the production company, acting as client officer. Lead on fundraising and income generation. Fundraising Lead on fundraising and income generation. Work with council colleagues to identify and target fundraising opportunities. Initiatives including securing local and national sponsorship; earned income through festival trade stalls; and grant fundraising where appropriate. Contract Management Contract management of the production company - acting as client officer. Work collaboratively with the appointed production company on all aspects including mapping and layout, ensuring any onsite requirements are met. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance

Are you an experienced Room Leader looking for an exciting new opportunity? Do you have a passion for inspiring young children and leading a dedicated team? At Blossom Tree Montessori, we are looking for organised, caring and enthusiastic Room Leaders to join our warm and welcoming nurseries in Northwood Hills, Eastcote and Pinner. We are looking for experienced leaders who are passionate about Early Years education and can inspire their team to provide exceptional care and learning experiences for children. Opportunities are available across a range of age groups, from babies through to our preschool rooms. Our nurseries are easily accessible by public transport, with nearby bus stops and Metropolitan Line stations within walking distance. This is a full time position, working 40 hours per week across a variety of shifts between 7.30am and 6.00pm. About Blossom Tree Montessori Blossom Tree Montessori is a family owned nursery group with a passion for providing exceptional childcare through the Montessori approach. Our Northwood Hills nursery first opened in July 2018 and has expanded twice due to demand. Our Eastcote nursery opened in June 2023, followed by our newest nursery in Pinner in January 2026. We are committed to investing in our people through high quality in house training, opportunities to gain further qualifications and a genuine commitment to career development. We believe in recognising potential and supporting our team to grow, with excellent opportunities for progression as we continue to expand. We also use the Blossom Educational app, making observations, planning and parent communication simple, efficient and easy to use. What We Offer Competitive salary with an annual salary review. 28 days of annual leave, including time at Easter, Christmas and Bank Holidays. An additional day's annual leave for every completed year of service. An extra day's annual leave to celebrate your birthday each year. If your birthday falls on a weekend, you can take your birthday leave on a nearby working day. Employee of the Month recognition awards. Pension scheme. Free uniform. Three paid staff training days each year. Weekly non contact time to complete observations and children's learning records. Ongoing in house training and funded professional development. Clear opportunities for career progression and internal promotion. Complimentary team building events and staff social activities. Staff childcare discount. Paid DBS check, with staff required to maintain the DBS Update Service. Your Responsibilities As a Room Leader, you will: Lead and inspire your team to provide outstanding care and education. Ensure your room runs smoothly while maintaining the highest standards every day. Create a warm, safe and stimulating learning environment that reflects the Montessori ethos. Support children's learning and development through high quality observations, assessments and planning in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage. Ensure children are happy, settled and making excellent progress. Build strong partnerships with parents and maintain excellent communication. Keep up to date with EYFS, Ofsted and safeguarding requirements, ensuring all documentation is accurate and compliant. Lead by example, supporting, mentoring and motivating your team. Delegate responsibilities effectively while encouraging teamwork and professional development. Encourage creativity within the room and involve your team in planning, activities and continuous improvement. * Use the Blossom Educational app to complete observations and communicate with families. Full training will be provided. What We Are Looking For A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification as a minimum. Previous experience leading a room within an Early Years setting. Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage, Ofsted requirements and safeguarding legislation. Good ICT skills and confidence using digital systems. Excellent leadership, organisation and communication skills. A positive, supportive approach with the ability to motivate and develop others. A genuine passion for Early Years education and providing exceptional experiences for children. The ability to work collaboratively within a friendly and supportive team. We take safeguarding very seriously and a current and clean Disclosure Barring Services (DBS) Certificate is essential

Senior Finance Officer Harrow £(Apply online only) per day Hybrid working, office attend every 3 months The post exists to provide accountancy support and advice as appropriate to the section worked in including: Undertake budget preparation, budget monitoring and closure of accounts work; Provide a range of professional financial support, advice and information to budget managers and more senior members of the Finance Division; To complete financial and statistical returns and grant claims; To operate appropriate financial systems and administration for specific services areas. To lead and/or participate in improvement projects or matrix management projects as directed, as part of the Division’s transformation and improvement agenda. Requirements: Children's social care finance experience Local Government Finance experience To find out more information please contact (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency

Lead, Inspire and Make a Lasting Difference – Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner (Fostering) Location: Barnet, London Pay: £37.54 per hour Job Type: Full-Time Locum Working Pattern: Monday to Friday | Hybrid Working Available (Typically 1 day in the office with visits to foster families) Start Date: ASAP Are you an experienced Senior Social Worker or Advanced Practitioner with a passion for fostering? This is an outstanding opportunity to join Barnet Council's Fostering Service, where you'll play a key role in supporting foster families and helping children thrive in safe, stable, and nurturing environments. Barnet Council is recognised for its commitment to delivering high-quality children's services, investing in its workforce, and promoting a collaborative, supportive culture where experienced practitioners can make a real impact. SW Locums is proud to be one of the UK's leading social work recruitment agencies. We help every locum secure the right placement by matching their skills, experience, and career goals with some of the best opportunities across the country. With dedicated consultant support, weekly payroll, and access to exclusive local authority vacancies, we're committed to helping you succeed. The Role As a Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner within the Fostering Team, you will: Support, assess, and supervise foster carers. Provide professional guidance and mentoring within the fostering service. Complete fostering assessments, reviews, and statutory visits. Build strong relationships with children, foster families, and partner agencies. Ensure high-quality safeguarding and care planning in line with statutory guidance. Contribute to achieving the best possible outcomes for children in care. Requirements Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration. Significant experience within Fostering Services. Strong assessment, safeguarding, and relationship-building skills. Ability to support and guide colleagues while managing complex cases. Excellent communication, analytical, and report-writing skills. Why Join SW Locums? Excellent pay of £37.54 per hour. Full-time locum role with an ASAP start. Flexible hybrid working, typically one office day per week plus family visits. Weekly payroll with competitive rates. Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement. * Access to some of the UK's best local authority locum opportunities. If you're ready to take the next step in your fostering career and make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and foster families, apply today with SW Locums and secure your next rewarding locum placement

Are you a Home Manger looking for your next challenge?We have a fantastic opportunity to join St Christopher's fellowship as a Home Manager for our childrens home in South West London. You will lead and support a professional team of staff committed to transforming young lives and creating positive outcomes. You will be supported by Deputy Managers, Team Leaders as well as the rest of the team.About UsOur vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identitiesAbout the RoleWe have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do and as the Home Manager; you will be a key player in building and extending this commitment.You will lead and support a team: Deputy Managers, Team Leaders and Residential Workers and all committed to transforming lives and creating positive outcomes.In addition we have an in house team of Therapists providing support to staff and young people within the home.St Christophers AcademyOur 'St Christophers Academy' ensures our staff is continually developing. We will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christophers Academy, please visit our website.The successful candidate will haveLevel 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and, be either working towards or has achieved the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.Prior experience in residential childrens homes, including at least a year with staff supervision and management responsibility.A passion for achieving the best possible outcomes for young people.Excellent leadership and staff management abilities.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.The ability to deliver at least good in the homes Ofsted inspection.Sound business awareness and a flair for promoting the service.Flexibility, drive and resilience.This role will involve some shift work plus some on call duties in the evening and at weekends. Applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS (police) checks.In return we offer:Competitive salary.A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.Industry Leading training programme including Young Peoples right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health, Social Pedagogy.Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme.UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary.BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, childcare vouchers.Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.Discretionary funded training programs.Employee Awards based on performance and length of service.Fantastic opportunities to develop your career through our newly launched St Christophers AcademyRecruitment ProcessAt St Christophers we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting.Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. CVs will not be accepted.For the full Job Description and Person Specification, please visit our website .For assistance during the application process, please contact us via our website.This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act occupational requirement.It is illegal to apply for any role that involves working with children and young people under the age of 18, if you know you are barred from working with children.All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.TPBN1_UKTJ

West London | Hybrid Working (2 Days Office / 3 Days Home) £18.37 PAYE (£24.37 Umbrella) 36 Hours per Week Initial 6-Month Temporary Assignment Adecco are currently recruiting for an experienced Customer Relations Officer (Complaints) to join a busy public sector organisation in West London. This role sits within a dedicated Customer Relations team and focuses on handling complex complaints and enquiries relating to Adult Social Care, Children's Services and Corporate Complaints. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have previously worked within local government, housing, social care, customer relations, complaints management or Ombudsman-related environments. Key Responsibilities Managing a caseload of statutory and corporate complaints. Identifying and progressing Children's Statutory, Adult Social Care and Corporate Complaints. Liaising with service managers and departments to gather information and investigate cases. Drafting high-quality, professional complaint responses. Ensuring complaints are handled within statutory timescales and organisational procedures. Supporting the resolution of sensitive and complex cases involving vulnerable residents. Handling customer enquiries via telephone, email and written correspondence. Maintaining accurate records and ensuring GDPR compliance. Supporting service improvement through complaint analysis and feedback. About You To be successful, you will have: Experience handling complaints within a local authority, social care setting, housing association, NHS, public sector or regulated environment. Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce professional responses and reports. Knowledge of complaints procedures and case management processes. Experience working with sensitive or vulnerable customers. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. A high level of attention to detail. Confidence communicating with stakeholders at all levels. Desirable Experience Adult Social Care complaints. Children's Services statutory complaints. Ombudsman investigations or complaint escalation processes. Customer Relations or Complaints Team experience within a local authority. Safeguarding awareness. FOI, EIR or GDPR request handling. What's on Offer? Hybrid working arrangement (2 days office-based, 3 days remote). Supportive and collaborative team environment. Opportunity to gain experience within a large public sector organisation. Immediate start available. 36-hour working week. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser

Deputy Account DirectorChartwells EducationLocation: National Role with Regular TravelSalary: Competitive + Excellent BenefitsWe're Hiring: Deputy Account DirectorAt Chartwells Education, we're passionate about serving nutritious, sustainable food that helps children and young people thrive. As part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, we partner with schools, colleges and universities across the UK to deliver outstanding catering and support services that make a real difference every day.We're looking for an experienced and ambitious Deputy Account Director to support the leadership of a significant education catering portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded, people-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional food and hospitality experiences.The RoleReporting to the Account Director, you will play a key role in supporting the operational and commercial performance of a diverse portfolio of education sites. You will work closely with General Managers and operational teams to ensure outstanding service delivery, strong client relationships, and sustainable business growth.The successful candidate will have a keen eye for detail, a passion for operational excellence, and the ability to drive continuous improvement across multiple locations. Experience in project management and leading change initiatives would be highly advantageous, as you will support future investment plans and operational development projects.Key Responsibilities Support the management and performance of a national portfolio of education catering contracts.Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact across the business.Drive operational excellence, ensuring quality, service, compliance, and contractual standards are consistently achieved.Coach, develop and inspire General Managers and site leadership teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences.Support the delivery of commercial objectives, including revenue growth, profitability, retention and client satisfaction.Lead and support projects, mobilisation activities and future investment plans across the portfolio.Analyse business performance data and implement improvement plans where required.Champion a culture of innovation, engagement, safety, and continuous improvement.Ensure all sites operate in line with company policies, legislative requirements, and safeguarding standards.About YouWe're looking for a dynamic leader who combines strong commercial acumen with a genuine passion for food, people, and service excellence.You will ideally have:Significant experience within multi-site contract catering, hospitality, or food service operations.Experience leading and developing high-performing teams across multiple locations.Strong financial and commercial management skills.Excellent stakeholder management and client relationship-building abilities.The ability to identify complex business challenges and implement effective solutions.Strong communication and influencing skills at all levels.Experience managing projects, change initiatives, or investment programmes.A passion for delivering exceptional food and hospitality experiences.A proven track record of driving operational performance and continuous improvement.What We Can OfferWe believe in rewarding our people and supporting their development. As part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, you'll benefit from:Contributory pension schemeCareer development through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesDigital GP access and comprehensive healthcare benefits for you and your immediate familyExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many moreSavings on supermarket shopping with Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and othersUp to 44% off cinema ticketsCashback rewards and discounts across hundreds of leading brandsFree wellbeing, mindfulness and exercise classesAccess to a wide range of employee discounts that can be shared with friends and familyAbout Chartwells EducationPart of Compass Group UK & Ireland, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over 25 years, we've been helping children and young people build strong bodies, sharp minds, and healthy futures through nutritious food and outstanding service.Every week, we serve millions of meals across primary schools, secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities throughout the UK.SafeguardingChartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and Children's Barred List check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and applicants will be required to declare all convictions and cautions for assessment purposes.Apply TodayIf you're an experienced multi-site leader looking for your next challenge within a market-leading organisation, we'd love to hear from you.About UsPart of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.Job Reference: com/0207/L96001/52813849/R/SU #State SchoolsCompass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!TPBN1_UKTJ

Residential Registered ManagerLocation: Slyne, LancasterSalary: £50,000 per annum with the potential to earn up to £55,000 through bonusesContract: Full Time, PermanentSpecific Hours: 40 hours per weekAre you an experienced, ambitious leader ready to take the next step in your residential career?Bay View Childcare, which is part of the Polaris Community, is looking for a child-focused Registered Manager for our established children's home in Slyne, Lancaster.Our children's home cares for four children aged 8-18 with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.This is an exciting opportunity to join a provider with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality care, where you will be supported to lead with confidence, develop your team and make a meaningful difference to children's lives.Why Join Bay View Childcare?At Bay View Childcare, you will be part of a supportive organisation with clear systems, experienced leaders and a shared commitment to excellent care. We value strong leadership, reflective practice and professional development, and we will give you the tools and support to lead effectively and make a lasting difference.You will benefit from a strong support network designed to help you succeed in your role, including:Part of the wider Polaris Community: You will benefit from specialist central support services, including: Designated recruitment teamHR people and employee relations supportQuality assurance and compliance teamsLearning and development programmesSafeguarding specialistsHealth and safety teamsA proven track record of excellence: Our homes consistently achieve Good and Outstanding Ofsted ratings, providing a stable and high-performing environment for senior leadersStrong systems and operational structure: Well-established systems, processes and frameworks support the day-to-day running of the home, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality careHands-on senior leadership: You will receive visible, practical support from an experienced leadership team, including the Responsible Individual, Operations Director and Managing DirectorLeaders who understand the role: Our senior team includes experienced former Registered Managers, so you will receive knowledgeable and responsive support from people who understand the demands of the roleA wider professional network: Collaborate with a broader residential community of managers and professionals, sharing best practice and accessing helpful resourcesOpportunities to influence: Get involved in wider participation groups and initiatives, including diversity and inclusion forums, giving you a voice beyond your homeContinuous development and shared learning: Access training, development opportunities and peer support to continue growing professionallyAbout the RoleAs Registered Manager, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, safe and nurturing care for children in the home. You will oversee day-to-day operations, lead staff practice, maintain strong safeguarding arrangements and drive continuous improvement in line with Bay View Childcare's standards, ethos and the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015.You will provide confident leadership, ensuring care is child-centred, outcomes-focused and responsive to the individual needs of each child. This includes maintaining robust safeguarding systems, safe staffing arrangements, clear risk assessments and effective multi-agency working.You will support and develop your team through supervision, mentoring and care-focused training, ensuring care plans, safeguarding procedures and support services are implemented consistently and effectively.What We OfferIn addition to a rewarding and meaningful career, we offer:Bonus Opportunities£3,000 Ofsted bonus for achieving an Outstanding inspection outcome£2,000 occupancy bonus for achieving 90% occupancyBenefitsCompetitive salary packageCompany pension schemeRegular professional supervisionAccess to our Exchange Employee Discount SchemeAccess to wellbeing programmes through our Exchange ProvisionComprehensive induction and training programmeOngoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD)Genuine career progression and promotion opportunitiesSupportive and experienced leadership teamRequirements for the RoleA Leadership and Management qualification, or willingness to work towards one, together with NVQ Level 3 in Caring for ChildrenStrong childcare and safeguarding knowledge, including the Children Act 1989, Care Standards Act 2000, the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards, with the ability to lead safeguarding practice, manage risk, respond to incidents and ensure the home protects and promotes the welfare of children at all timesExperience of managing staff teams, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead with confidence, professionalism and resilienceA genuine passion for children's homes and a strong commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for childrenIf you are ready to lead with purpose and help shape brighter futures for children, apply today and take the next step in your career with Bay View Childcare.Bay View Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and meet safer recruitment requirements.Bay View Childcare is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.TPBN1_UKTJ

INTERIM PROGRAMME LEAD CHILDREN'S SOCIAL CARE TRANSFORMATION Location: Local Authority (Hybrid Working - 2 Days Office Based) Contract: Interim / Fixed-Term Contract Until March 2027 Day Rate: £800 per day Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council, offering temporary, contract and interim opportunities within the Council. Our work is guided by strong values ethical practice, trust, and genuine care and every penny of our profit goes back into supporting our Local Authority communities ABOUT THE ROLE An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Interim Programme Lead to drive a high-profile Children's Social Care Transformation Programme within a progressive Local Authority. This Senior Leadership role will lead the design, implementation and delivery of large-scale transformation across Children's Social Care, Early Help, Corporate Parenting and Family Support Services, ensuring improved outcomes for children, young people and families. Reporting into the Assistant Director for Children's Social Care Transformation, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across a complex portfolio of programmes, service redesign initiatives and financial sustainability projects. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead a major Children's Social Care Transformation Programme Deliver complex system-wide change across Children's Services Manage a transformation budget of £1.3m and support delivery of £6m efficiency targets Provide leadership to Programme Managers, Project Managers and Change Teams Develop and deliver strategic transformation plans aligned to organisational priorities Drive service redesign, innovation and continuous improvement Ensure effective programme governance, risk management and reporting Build strong partnerships across Health, Education, Safeguarding and Local Government stakeholders Lead organisational change, cultural transformation and workforce development Use data, performance intelligence and financial analysis to drive decision-making PROGRAMME PORTFOLIO 🔹 Corporate Parenting & Sufficiency Programme 🔹 Children's Homes Development & Placement Sufficiency 🔹 Family Resilience & Safeguarding Transformation 🔹 Children with Disabilities Service Redesign 🔹 Family Hubs & Best Start in Life Programme 🔹 Early Help Transformation 🔹 Families First Partnership Programme 🔹 Strategic Partnerships & Joint Funding 🔹 Digital Transformation & AI Innovation 🔹 Directorate-Wide Financial Sustainability Programmes ABOUT YOU We are seeking a highly credible transformation leader with: Significant experience delivering Children's Social Care Transformation programmes Strong Programme Management and Change Management expertise Experience working within a Local Authority or Public Sector environment Proven success in service redesign, improvement and financial transformation Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills Experience leading multi-disciplinary transformation teams Ability to operate effectively in complex political and organisational environments Excellent strategic, analytical and leadership capabilities WHY APPLY? ✅ £800 per day ✅ Hybrid Working (2 Days Office Based) ✅ High-Profile Strategic Leadership Role ✅ Long-Term Contract Until March 2027 ✅ Opportunity to Lead System-Wide Children's Services Transformation ✅ Work with Senior Local Government Leaders and Strategic Partners ✅ Meaningful Impact on Outcomes for Children, Young People and Families APPLY NOW This opportunity is ideal for experienced Programme Directors, Transformation Leads, Programme Managers, Children's Services Transformation Consultants, Change Managers, Service Improvement Leads, Corporate Parenting Programme Leads, Early Help Transformation Leads and Public Sector Transformation Professionals seeking their next interim leadership opportunity. Interested? Get in touch today: 📧 (url removed) Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

We're recruiting an experienced Unit Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Chartwells on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week. As a Unit Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our unit and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Please note: This role is contracted to 43.6 weeks per year Your key responsibilities will include: Supervising teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service Overseeing the efficiency of all in-unit operations, including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image Identifying opportunities for new service concepts to drive sales Liaising between customers and our internal teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams. Our ideal Unit Manager will: Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service Have a minimum of two years of management experience within a similiar sector or industry Have experience managing teams in a similar role Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen Have excellent communication and organisational skills Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Job Reference: com/0408/85485001/52627498/BU #State Schools Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength! TPBN1_UKTJ

SEND Operations Lead needed Paying £258 per day ref 131309Full time hours on a temporarybasisKey Responsibilities Operational Leadership Lead the day-to-day management and delivery of SEND services.Ensure statutory SEND processes are delivered effectively and within required timescales.Manage service performance, workloads, priorities, and operational risks.Develop and implement service improvement plans to enhance outcomes and efficiency.Support strategic SEND objectives through effective operational management.EHCP and Statutory Processes Oversee statutory assessments, EHCP production, reviews, amendments, and ceasing processes.Monitor EHCP timeliness and quality standards.Ensure compliance with SEND legislation and statutory guidance.Provide expert advice on complex SEND casework and decision-making.Support the management of mediation and SEND Tribunal processes.Quality Assurance and Performance Develop and implement quality assurance frameworks.Monitor key performance indicators and statutory compliance measures.Analyse data and performance trends to identify areas for improvement.Prepare performance reports and recommendations for senior leadership.Ensure consistent decision-making across SEND operational teams.Partnership and Stakeholder Management Build effective relationships with schools, academies, colleges, health services, social care teams, families, and external partners.Act as a key point of contact for operational SEND matters.Facilitate multi-agency meetings and case discussions.Promote collaborative approaches to meeting children's needs.Work closely with Educational Psychology, Health, and Social Care partners.Service Improvement and Transformation Lead and support SEND improvement and transformation programmes.Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and service delivery.Contribute to preparations for Ofsted and CQC inspections.Support implementation of recommendations arising from audits, inspections, and reviews.Promote best practice and innovation across SEND services.Team Leadership Manage and support SEND Officers, EHCP Coordinators, Team Managers, or equivalent staff.Provide coaching, supervision, and performance management.Ensure staff development and continuous professional learning.Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and customer-focused service delivery.Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please bepreparedTPBN1_UKTJ

Head-of-Health-and-Fire-Safety/1406-en_GBEmployer: City of LondonJob Title: Head of Health and Fire Safety Posting Start Date: 17/08/2026 Posting End Date: 21/09/2026 Department: Community & Children's Services Department Office Location: Barbican Estate Office Lauderdale Place L

Job summaryThe Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Foundation Trust wishes to appoint a Consultant in Paediatric Ophthalmology (substantive post). The appointment will be 10 PAs with a permanent contract.The Paediatric Ophthalmology service is run within West London Children's Healthcare. The department has 2 Consultants, 2.2 WTE orthoptists (of which 1.8 WTE are Paediatric Orthoptists), and 0.8 Optometrists who provide a refraction and contact lens service for both paediatric and adult patients.We work closely with the department of Adult Ophthalmology is part of the surgical directorate. There are 5 Consultants, one specialty doctor, and 1 Oculoplastics Fellow. The department is fully equipped with facilities for anterior and posterior segment laser, fluorescein and ICG angiography, Spectralis OCT, Zeiss Clarus fundus camera, minor ops and intraocular and extraocular surgery. The department has excellent multidisciplinary links with the HIV unit, the Craniofacial and Plastic Surgery Units and the Beta Cell unit for Diabetes and Endocrinology.Main duties of the jobThis is a 10PA post for a Consultant in Paediatric Ophthalmology, to join the existing team of 1 Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist, 2.2 WTE Orthoptists and 0.8 WTE Paediatric Optometrists.Candidates must have been trained in Paediatric Ophthalmology. The post holder will jointly supervise and support, and be responsible for maintaining and advancing the department's existing reputation for clinical excellence.The aim is to provide patients and families with the highest possible standards of diagnosis, treatment and care. There is close collaboration with other paediatrician colleagues and other specialty teams, nursing and allied health professionals in caring for children and their families. This is to ensure we deliver a seamless and excellent multi-disciplinary service in a child and family centred way using all available expertise.There is a regional on call commitment at Western Eye Hospital (1:30) with an on call supplement of 1%About usWe provide services from two main hospitals, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, and a number of clinics across London and the South-East. We have over 7,000 members of staff that are PROUD to Care for nearly one million people. Both hospitals provide full clinical services, including full maternity, emergency and children's, in addition to a range of community-based services across London, such as award-winning sexual health and HIV clinics.We're one of the best preforming Trusts in the country. We're also one of the top trusts to work for - our staff say they're engaged, motivated, and would recommend us as a place to work and receive treatment.Our Trust has been rated by the Care Quality Commission as 'Good' in all five of the main domains of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led, giving an us overall rating of 'Good'. We've also been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating for 'use of resources' by an NHS Improvement inspection.DetailsDate posted20 July 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 113,565 to 150,569 a year per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number289-WLCH-110Job locationsChelsea and Westminster369 Fulham RoadLondonSW10 9NHUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description and person specification for detailed job description and responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description and person specification for detailed job description and responsibilities.Person Specification Trust Values EssentialPutting patients firstResponsive to, and supportive of, patients and staffOpen, welcoming and honestUnfailingly kind, treating everyone with respect, compassion and dignityDetermined to develop our skills and continuously improve the quality of care Education and Qualifications EssentialFull GMC Registration MBBS or equivalentHigher degreeFRCOphth or equivalentOn GMC Specialist Register in Ophthalmology via one of the following: a.Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (The proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b.Certificate of Eligibility for specialist Registration (CESR) CCT in Ophthalmology with special interest in Paediatric Ophthalmology and StrabismusDesirableBSc, MD or other Experience EssentialSubspecialist training in Paediatric OphthalmologyWide range of experience including retinopathy of prematurity screening, paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus surgeryExperience of teaching to meet the requirements of junior doctors and nursesEvidence of continuing medical education (existing consultants must demonstrate active participation in CPD)DesirableSpecific area of interest within paediatric ophthalmology Skills and Knowledge EssentialSolid understanding of the Clinical Governance agendaIT proficiency including, email, Word, Excel, PowerPointEvidence of effective audit leading to changeDesirableRisk Management CourseEvidence of significant contribution to the Clinical Governance Agenda particularly CNST preparationAdvanced IT skillsCoaching skills Research EssentialDemonstrates an understanding of the principles and applications of clinical researchExperience of implementing evidenced based changes in practiceDesirableEvidence of recent or ongoing researchEvidence of experience in supervising juniors doing researchA higher research degreePeer reviewed publications Other competencies EssentialUnderstanding SelfExcellent communication and influencing skillsAbility to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.Managing self effectivelyAbility to plan ahead whilst being innovative and flexible in their approach.Demonstrable evidence of being able and willing to understand the Trust values of respect, kindness, excellence and safety with behaviour that reinforces these values. Teaching, Training, Management EssentialExperience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate trainingA good understanding of the role of clinical managementDesirableEvidence of contribution in the development of new clinical servicesr Adult Education TrainingMedical Education or Adult Education TrainingEvidence of contribution in the development of new clinical servicesManagement Training Course Person Specification Trust Values EssentialPutting patients firstResponsive to, and supportive of, patients and staffOpen, welcoming and honestUnfailingly kind, treating everyone with respect, compassion and dignityDetermined to develop our skills and continuously improve the quality of care Education and Qualifications EssentialFull GMC Registration MBBS or equivalentHigher degreeFRCOphth or equivalentOn GMC Specialist Register in Ophthalmology via one of the following: a.Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (The proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b.Certificate of Eligibility for specialist Registration (CESR) CCT in Ophthalmology with special interest in Paediatric Ophthalmology and StrabismusDesirableBSc, MD or other Experience EssentialSubspecialist training in Paediatric OphthalmologyWide range of experience including retinopathy of prematurity screening, paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus surgeryExperience of teaching to meet the requirements of junior doctors and nursesEvidence of continuing medical education (existing consultants must demonstrate active participation in CPD)DesirableSpecific area of interest within paediatric ophthalmology Skills and Knowledge EssentialSolid understanding of the Clinical Governance agendaIT proficiency including, email, Word, Excel, PowerPointEvidence of effective audit leading to changeDesirableRisk Management CourseEvidence of significant contribution to the Clinical Governance Agenda particularly CNST preparationAdvanced IT skillsCoaching skills Research EssentialDemonstrates an understanding of the principles and applications of clinical researchExperience of implementing evidenced based changes in practiceDesirableEvidence of recent or ongoing researchEvidence of experience in supervising juniors doing researchA higher research degreePeer reviewed publications Other competencies EssentialUnderstanding SelfExcellent communication and influencing skillsAbility to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.Managing self effectivelyAbility to plan ahead whilst being innovative and flexible in their approach.Demonstrable evidence of being able and willing to understand the Trust values of respect, kindness, excellence and safety with behaviour that reinforces these values. Teaching, Training, Management EssentialExperience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate trainingA good understanding of the role of clinical managementDesirableEvidence of contribution in the development of new clinical servicesr Adult Education TrainingMedical Education or Adult Education TrainingEvidence of contribution in the development of new clinical servicesManagement Training CourseDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameChelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressChelsea and Westminster369 Fulham RoadLondonSW10 9NHUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameChelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressChelsea and Westminster369 Fulham RoadLondonSW10 9NHUnited KingdomEmployer's website