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Role Title: EYFS Lead Salary: Up to £50,000 (depending on experience) Start Date: January 2027. Contract: Permanent/Full Time Hendon Prep School | Part of the Blenheim Schools Group Hendon Prep is a warm, inclusive and nurturing independent preparatory school where every child is known, valued and empowered to thrive. Guided by our mission to Empower, Inspire and Include, we combine personalised learning, expert teaching and innovative approaches to help every child achieve academic success while growing in confidence and resilience. Our diverse community celebrates kindness, curiosity and a love of learning. Through a broad and creative curriculum, enriching co-curricular opportunities and a strong focus on pupil wellbeing, we ensure children from Preschool to Year 6 flourish both academically and personally. Safeguarding and the wellbeing of every child are central to everything we do. Hendon Prep School is seeking an outstanding, dynamic and ambitious EYFS Lead to lead and develop our thriving Early Years Foundation Stage provision. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Early Years leader to shape the strategic direction of Nursery and Reception, inspire a team of talented practitioners and play a key role in the continued growth of our school. As part of the Blenheim Schools Group, you will benefit from working within a collaborative and innovative network of schools committed to educational excellence, professional development and continuous improvement. About the Role The EYFS Lead is responsible for the leadership, day-to-day management and continued development of Nursery and Reception. Reporting directly to the Headteacher, you will ensure the highest standards of teaching, learning, safeguarding and pastoral care whilst supporting pupil recruitment, retention and parental engagement. Key Responsibilities Leadership and Management • Provide leadership for Nursery and Reception., • Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing EYFS team., • Drive continuous improvement through effective self-evaluation and development planning., • Contribute to whole-school leadership and school improvement initiatives., • Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Blenheim Schools Group to share best practice and innovation. Teaching and Learning • Ensure outstanding teaching and learning across the EYFS., • Lead an ambitious, engaging and child-centred curriculum., • Promote excellence in early reading, communication, mathematics and personal development., • Develop stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environments., • Champion innovation, creativity and educational technology. Safeguarding and Wellbeing • Promote a strong safeguarding culture where children's welfare is paramount., • Ensure full compliance with the latest EYFS Statutory Framework and safeguarding requirements., • Work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead to support vulnerable children and families and act as a deputy DSL., • Lead attendance monitoring and early intervention strategies., • Foster a nurturing environment where every child feels safe, valued and supported. Admissions and Parent Engagement • Lead EYFS admissions events, tours and prospective parent meetings., • Build exceptional relationships with families., • Support Nursery-to-Reception conversion and overall EYFS recruitment., • Develop strong links with local nurseries and community partners., • Lead workshops, stay-and-play events and parent engagement initiatives. Compliance and Quality Assurance • Ensure full compliance with EYFS statutory requirements., • Maintain high standards in safeguarding, health and safety, and staff development., • Support inspection readiness and quality assurance processes., • Ensure staffing ratios, qualifications and recruitment processes remain fully compliant. What We're Looking For Essential • Significant experience teaching within Nursery and Reception., • Successful leadership experience within an EYFS setting., • Excellent knowledge of the EYFS Framework and child development., • Strong understanding of safeguarding and welfare requirements., • Proven ability to lead, inspire and develop staff., • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills., • Commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for children., • A good sense of humour. Desirable • Experience within the independent school sector., • Experience of supporting admissions, recruitment and retention initiatives., • Experience preparing for inspections., • Experience working across multiple teams or school groups., • Understanding of educational technology and innovative practice in Early Years. What We Offer • The opportunity to lead and further develop a successful EYFS provision., • A supportive and ambitious leadership team., • Access to professional development and leadership opportunities through the Blenheim Schools Group., • A collaborative culture focused on innovation and excellence., • Wonderful children who are enthusiastic, curious and eager to learn., • A welcoming and engaged parent community. How to Apply Complete an application before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Safeguarding Statement Hendon Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, online searches, reference checks and all other safer recruitment checks in line with statutory guidance and the school's safeguarding procedures.

Join Our Team at Mount House School!\n Location: Mount House School \n Salary: £29,890 - £34,834 per annum (0.8 FTE), based on experience and qualifications. \n Hours: 32 Hours per Week \n Contract: Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) \n Closing Date: 10am, Wednesday 9th September \n Interviews: Week commencing Monday 14th September About Mount House School\n Welcome to Mount House School, a nurturing co-educational day school nestled in Barnet, North London. With a maximum of sixty students per year group, we ensure that every child is known, cherished, and challenged, allowing them to thrive both academically and in co-curricular activities. \n Set in a stunning Georgian house opposite Hadley Common, our school combines the tranquility of the countryside with easy access to London’s vibrant cultural scene. Since 1940, education has been at the heart of our mission, and since becoming fully co-educational in 2022, we have continued to foster a community that values individuality, creativity, and academic ambition. \n At Mount House, we pride ourselves on exceptional pastoral care and a ‘small is beautiful’ ethos, where strong relationships and personalized support empower every student to reach their full potential. Our vision—Be You. Belong. Become.—is grounded in the values of authenticity, confidence, community, compassion, aspiration, and growth. About the Role\n Are you ready to make a lasting impact? Join our vibrant and ambitious school community as a Teacher of Geography (or Subject Leader of Geography). You will inspire students to explore the world around them, fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning. \n In this role, you will: \n\n • Deliver engaging Geography lessons up to A Level.\n, • Plan and prepare high-quality lessons that challenge and support all learners.\n, • Assess, monitor, and report on student progress, attainment, and development.\n, • Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes high achievement.\n, • Act as a form tutor, supporting students’ academic, personal, and social development.\n, • Build strong partnerships with parents and carers to support student success.\n, • Contribute to the school’s co-curricular programme, including clubs, trips, and enrichment activities.\n, • Collaborate with colleagues across the Humanities Faculty and wider school community.\n, • Participate in professional development, appraisal, and continuous improvement activities.\n, • Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, wellbeing, behaviour, and student welfare.\nPerson Specification\n We are looking for candidates who possess: \n\n • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.\n, • The ability to teach Geography up to A Level.\n, • Strong subject knowledge and understanding of current curriculum developments.\n, • An excellent classroom presence with a passion for student achievement.\n, • The ability to engage, motivate, and inspire young people of all abilities.\n, • Strong assessment and data analysis skills to support student progress.\n, • Effective behaviour management and classroom organization skills.\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.\n, • Strong organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively.\n, • A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and student wellbeing.\n, • A willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school through enrichment activities.\n\n Early applications are encouraged as the school may close the advert early. Safeguarding & Pre-Employment Checks\n Mount House School is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, verification of identity and right to work in the UK, and satisfactory references. \n Join us in shaping the future of our students and be part of a community that truly values every individual!

Job Title: Retirement Living Assistant Contract Type: PermanentSalary: £14,430 per annum Working Hours: Part-time 18.75 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to FridayLocation: Catharine House, Watford; Faithfield, Bushey; Dean House, Hillingdon, HertfordshireIf you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description. Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.The difference you will make as a Retirement Living Assistant Acting as an initial point of contact both on the phone and in the reception area, you will always ensure a professional and supportive approach is maintained, whilst working as part of a team to provide ‘best practice’. You will assist in the day-to-day delivery of a comprehensive housing management service for Retirement Living, including working with tenancy agreements, ensuring all records and files are maintained and held securely to maintain confidentiality. About you We are looking for someone with: • Experience of working in a customer focussed environment • Strong communication skills • Previous experience of working with vulnerable and/or older people • Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Why Riverside? At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. Working with us, you’ll enjoy: • Competitive pay & generous pension • 25 days holidays plus bank holidays • Investment in your learning, personal development and technology • A wide range of benefits Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered.

Pay: £50,000.00-£80,000.00 per year \n \n Job Description: \n\n • Position: Head of Operations\n, • Reports to: Directors\n, • Location: North London\n, • Employment Type: Full-Time\n, • Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience with performance related bonuses.\n\n \n Who are we \n We are North London’s leading healthcare clinic, known for delivering exceptional patient care and outstanding results. We are one of the most successful and fast-growing clinics in the area. \n Our success is built on a team of 23 outstanding professionals (with ambitions to grow this number immminently) who share a common drive for excellence. We thrive in a high-performance environment where dedication, passion, and ambition are valued and rewarded. If you're looking to join a dynamic, results-driven team that supports your growth and success, we’d love to hear from you! \n \n Key Outcomes \n The Head of Operations must accomplish the following measurable results within a 24 month period, these include: \n Whoever takes this role will be measured against four outcomes above all else: \n\n • Growth: deliver year-on-year revenue growth across the group, working towards our two-year target of £1,500,000 in annual turnover (our five-year target is £2,500,000).\n, • Regulatory leadership: lead Bodylogics through its pending CQC registration to a successful outcome and keep the group inspection-ready.\n, • Operational excellence: run four efficient, well-utilised clinics that deliver a consistently outstanding patient experience.\n, • Strong leadership: build capable, accountable clinic managers and a high-performing team aligned to our values.\n\n \n Demonstrating your fit: we expect candidates to evidence, from their current or recent roles, how they have delivered each of these outcomes before with real examples and, for growth in particular, the numbers behind their results. \n \n Job Overview \n We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and commercially-minded Head of Operations Manager to oversee the daily management and smooth running of our four busy clinics. Reporting directly to the Clinic Director, you will line manage our Clinic Managers and Administration team, ensuring the highest standards of clinical care, operational efficiency and financial performance across every site. \n This is not a caretaker role. It is a growth and leadership role. The successful candidate will own two mission-critical objectives: leading Bodylogics through its pending CQC registration to a successful outcome, and driving year-on-year revenue growth as we work towards a two-year target of £1,500,000 in annual turnover and a five year target of £2,500,000. We are looking for someone who has demonstrably done something similar before and can show us how. \n \n Primary Objectives - What Success Looks Like \n Everything in this role ladders up to three core outcomes. Performance will be measured primarily against these: \n \n 1. Growth: Deliver year-on-year revenue growth towards stated targets \n\n • Grow group revenue every year, in line with our two and five-year plan to reach £2,500,000 in annual turnover in year five.\n, • Improve room utilisation across all clinics (target 80–90%) as the primary engine of scalable growth.\n, • Develop and expand revenue streams. This includes new services, improved retention, higher conversion to Packages of Care, and support in the growth of the corporate offering.\n, • Evidence required: candidates must be able to demonstrate, from their current or recent roles, how they have grown a healthcare (or comparable) business year on year, specifically with the numbers and the methods behind it.\n\n \n 1. Regulatory Leadership: Lead our pending CQC registration to success \n\n • Take ownership of Bodylogics' pending CQC (Care Quality Commission) status, leading the organisation through registration to a successful outcome.\n, • Build and embed robust CQC-compliant systems, policies and evidence across all clinics, and act as the operational lead for inspection readiness.\n, • Maintain ongoing compliance as new services (e.g. GP, aesthetics) are introduced, ensuring the group is always inspection-ready.\n\n \n 1. Operational & Clinical Excellence: Run four clinics that patients return to \n\n • Ensure consistently high standards of clinical care and patient experience across every site, protecting our outstanding reputation.\n, • Deliver operational efficiency, strong utilisation and a smooth patient journey from first contact to discharge.\n, • Build capable, accountable clinic leadership using our OAR / BED values framework (Ownership, Accountability, Responsibility).\n\n \n Key Responsibilities \n \n 1. Operational Management \n\n • Day-to-Day Operations: Oversee daily operations across all four clinic locations, ensuring seamless, efficient workflow across all sites.\n, • Clinic Efficiency: With the support of the Admin team and Clinic Managers, optimise appointment scheduling, rosters and room allocation to maximise resource use, minimise downtime and improve patient flow.\n, • Patient Experience: Ensure the whole Bodylogics team maintains a high standard of patient care and customer service, and that complex queries and complaints are handled professionally and with a patient-centred approach.\n, • Quality Assurance: Implement and monitor adherence to clinical policies, procedures and best practices for safe, consistent, high-quality care across all clinics.\n, • Inventory & Facilities: Oversee procurement, stock and maintenance of clinical supplies and equipment, and ensure all facilities meet the highest standards of cleanliness, safety and health & safety compliance.\n\n \n 1. Financial Oversight \n\n • Budget Management: Develop, monitor and manage clinic budgets with the Clinic Director and Accounts Team, ensuring each clinic operates within its financial parameters.\n, • Financial Reporting: Regularly review performance, analysing revenue, profit margins, expenses and cash flow, and provide detailed reports, alongside the Accounts Team to the Clinic Director on the financial health of each site.\n, • Commercial Growth: Identify opportunities to grow revenue and profitability by improving utilisation, retention and conversion, all whilst without compromising patient care or quality.\n, • Billing & Collections: Oversee billing to ensure services are accurately invoiced and monitor collections to maintain positive cash flow.\n\n \n 1. Staff Management \n\n • Line Management: Directly manage Clinic Managers and the Admin team, providing leadership, support and mentorship to run each site effectively.\n, • Staff Performance: Set and review performance goals, holding regular one-to-ones to monitor progress, give feedback and support development, tying accountability to our OAR values.\n, • Workforce Planning: Oversee staffing across all clinics including recruitment, onboarding, training and cover in order to meet patient demand.\n, • Team Communication & Culture: Foster a collaborative, supportive culture through clear communication and regular team meetings, keeping everyone aligned to clinic goals and values.\n, • Training & Development: Develop ongoing training and internal progression pathways for clinical and administrative staff.\n\n \n 1. Strategic Planning & Development \n\n • Business Growth: Design and implement strategies to grow revenue such as our new services (GP, podiatry, aesthetics, well-being memberships), optimised current offerings and stronger patient retention. This is in support of the £2.5m five-year goal.\n, • Service Development: Support the roll-out of new services and full 'health hub' offerings across sites, ensuring each launches operationally sound and compliant.\n, • Process Improvement: Continuously assess and improve clinic processes to enhance efficiency, patient care and staff satisfaction.\n, • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all clinics comply with healthcare regulations, data protection and industry standards, with CQC readiness as a standing priority (see Primary Objectives).\n\n \n 1. Reporting & Analysis \n\n • KPI Monitoring: Set and monitor KPIs for operations, patient satisfaction, financial performance and staff productivity, using data to drive decisions.\n, • Performance Reporting: Provide regular, detailed reports to the Clinic Director, highlighting successes, challenges and areas needing intervention, with clear action plans.\n\n \n Essential Skills & Experience \n\n • Proven experience managing multi-site healthcare or physiotherapy clinic operations.\n, • Demonstrable track record of driving year-on-year revenue growth in a clinic or comparable business and you are able to evidence how it was achieved, with figures.\n, • Experience of CQC registration and/or maintaining CQC compliance (or equivalent healthcare regulatory frameworks).\n, • Strong financial acumen including budgeting, financial reporting and cost management.\n, • Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to mentor, motivate and manage clinic managers and staff.\n, • Exceptional organisational and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.\n, • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with patients, staff and external partners.\n, • Sound knowledge of healthcare regulation, compliance and clinical best practice.\n\n \n Desirable Skills \n\n • Background in physiotherapy or healthcare management (not essential).\n, • Experience implementing and managing clinical software systems.\n, • Experience launching new services within a growing group.\n\n \n What We Offer \n The chance to shape a growing, ambitious clinic group at a pivotal moment with genuine ownership of both our growth trajectory and our regulatory future. This is a role for someone who wants their name on the results, and who will be recognised and rewarded for delivering them. \n \n Why Join Us? \n This is an exciting opportunity for a driven professional to lead a growing multi-disciplinary healthcare clinic and take it to the next level. You’ll have the autonomy to implement strategies that enhance profitability while ensuring the highest standards of patient care. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to earn unlimited bonuses through our high-performance clinic reward scheme, ensuring strong financial incentives directly tied to your success. \n \n Job Type: Full-time \n \n Benefits: \n\n • Company pension\n, • Employee discount\n, • On-site parking\n, • Profit sharing\n\n Experience: \n\n • Management: 3 years (required)\n\n

Location: Mount House School \n Salary: Up to £42,570 per Annum \n Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week \n Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks per year \n \n About Mount House School \n \n Mount House School is a small, nurturing co‑educational day school in Barnet, North London. With a maximum of sixty students per year group, every child is known, cherished and challenged, enabling them to flourish across academic and co-curricular life. \n Set within a beautiful Georgian house opposite Hadley Common, the school offers a unique blend of countryside calm and easy access to London’s cultural opportunities. Education has been the heart of this setting since 1940, and since becoming fully co‑educational in 2022, Mount House has continued to develop as a community that values individuality, creativity and academic ambition. \n The school emphasises exceptional pastoral care and a “small is beautiful” ethos, where relationships are strong, support is personalised, and every student is empowered to reach their full potential. Our vision - Be You. Belong. Become. Is underpinned by the values of authenticity, confidence, community, compassion, aspiration and growth. \n \n About the Role \n Mount House School is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Product Design (with opportunity for Subject Lead). This position plays a crucial role in this mission: it contributes to a thriving Faculty that builds the depth of our curriculum, intellectual agility and resilience. \n All our teachers foster the sense of school community and support our other areas of school life so that we that provide both our pupils and our staff with opportunities for aspiration, leadership and joy. \n Above all, the postholder will embody the ethos of Mount House School: nurturing confidence, building community and ensuring every student reaches their full potential. \n Safeguarding is central to this role. Postholder will be expected to follow all school policies, maintain confidentiality, complete required training, and prioritise the wellbeing of every pupil. \n \n Key Responsibilites \n\n • Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that support pupil progress and achievement\n, • Assess, monitor and report on pupils' attainment, progress and development\n, • Prepare pupils for examinations and contribute to assessment processes\n, • Act as a Form Tutor, supporting pupils' academic, personal and social development\n, • Build positive relationships with parents and communicate regularly regarding pupil progress\n, • Contribute to the school's co-curricular programme, including leading an extracurricular club\n, • Support and participate in school trips, events and enrichment activities\n, • Maintain high standards of behaviour, safeguarding, health and safety\n, • Work collaboratively with colleagues, attending meetings and contributing to school improvement\n, • Engage in ongoing professional development and participate in the appraisal process\n, • Undertake administrative duties associated with teaching and pastoral responsibilities\n, • Promote and uphold the values, ethos and community life of the school\n\n \n Who We Are Looking For \n\n • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.\n, • Experience teaching in a secondary school setting.\n, • Strong subject knowledge and understanding of current curriculum developments.\n, • Proven ability to deliver outstanding classroom practice and raise student achievement.\n, • Excellent understanding of assessment, monitoring and reporting processes.\n, • Effective behaviour management skills.\n, • Ability to differentiate teaching to meet the needs of all learners.\n, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.\n, • Proficient in the use of technology to support teaching, learning and administration.\n, • Excellent organisational and time management skills.\n, • Commitment to ongoing professional development.\n, • Ability to contribute to the wider life of the school, including extracurricular activities.\n, • Positive, enthusiastic and adaptable approach to education.\n, • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.\n, • Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.\n\n \n Early applications are encouraged as the school may close the advert early. \n \n Safeguarding & Pre‑Employment Checks \n \n Mount House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, verification of identity and right to work in the UK, and satisfactory references.

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

Foster Carer Engagement & Retention Officer Location: Colindale, London Pay Rate: £27.28 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Agency/Temporary Hours: Full-time Are you passionate about supporting foster carers and improving outcomes for children and young people in care? We're recruiting for a Foster Carer Engagement & Retention Officer to join a dedicated fostering service in Colindale, London. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the recruitment, engagement and retention of in-house foster carers while helping to ensure children and young people are matched with safe, stable and nurturing placements. The Role As a Foster Carer Engagement & Retention Officer, you will work closely with foster carers, supervising social workers and managers to strengthen foster carer engagement, improve retention and contribute to placement sufficiency. You'll coordinate engagement initiatives, support groups and recognition events, while developing strong relationships with carers to ensure they feel valued and supported throughout their fostering journey. You'll also help monitor foster carer availability and capacity, contributing to effective placement matching and promoting placement stability for children and young people. Key Responsibilities • Act as a key point of contact for in-house foster carers, building positive and supportive relationships., • Coordinate foster carer engagement activities, appreciation events and recognition initiatives., • Organise and support foster carer support groups in partnership with supervising social workers., • Design, distribute and analyse surveys and feedback to inform service improvements., • Monitor foster carer availability, capacity, engagement and support needs., • Support the development of peer support networks and buddy schemes for new and existing carers., • Work proactively with supervising social workers and managers to identify carers who may require additional support to improve retention., • Contribute to recruitment, engagement and retention strategies for in-house foster carers., • Support effective placement matching to promote stable, positive outcomes for children and young people., • Maintain accurate records and management information in line with organisational policies and procedures. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: • Experience working within fostering, children's social care or a related service., • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills., • Strong organisational and coordination abilities., • Experience planning events, engagement initiatives or support activities., • The ability to analyse feedback and use data to support continuous service improvement., • A collaborative approach to working with foster carers and multi-agency professionals., • A commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people in care. Pay & Benefits • £27.28 per hour (Umbrella)., • Full-time agency opportunity., • Opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of foster carers and children., • Supportive team environment., • Varied role combining engagement, coordination and service development., • Gain valuable experience within a busy and progressive fostering service. Essential Requirements Applicants should have: • Experience within fostering, children's services or a related field., • Eligibility to work in the UK., • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)., • Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder engagement skills. If you're passionate about supporting foster carers and helping children and young people achieve safe, stable and successful placements, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this rewarding opportunity in Colindale, London. For more information, contact Natasha Haddon