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  • Registered Manager
    Registered Manager
    2 days ago
    £45000–£55000 yearly
    Part-time
    Enfield

    MOVIP Homes – 2 /3 Bed LD Children's Home REGISTERED MANAGER - JOB PACK Job Title: Registered Manager - Children's Home (LD 6-17) Location: Enfield, North London - 2 /3 Bed Home (1 child initially, scaling to 2) Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum based on experience + £2k bonus on Good Ofsted + Sleep-in allowance (£55 per sleep) Hours: 40 hours per week - Supernumerary management role + on-call (rota basis) Contract: Full-time, Permanent Reports to: Responsible Individual DBS Requirement: MUST have Enhanced DBS on DBS Update Service - Essential (maintain subscription) 1. About Us We are a new, small, quality-led provider opening a 2 /3 bed children's home in Enfield for children aged 6-17 years with Learning Disabilities, Autism and communication needs. We will open with 1 child for the first 3 months to ensure safe settling, relationship building and quality embedding, then build to 2 children with a potential to scale up to three. Our approach is low arousal, communication first (Makaton/PECS/intensive interaction), PBS, PACE and child-centred care. We are not a large corporate - you will be supported directly by our experienced Responsible Individual. 2. Job Purpose Lead in Ofsted registration interview and thereafter be the Ofsted Registered Manager, accountable for the day-to-day management of the home in line with Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards 2023. To ensure children with LD experience a safe, low arousal, homely environment where their communication, sensory, health and independence needs are met and they achieve positive outcomes. To lead, inspire and develop staff team to Good/Outstanding. 3. Key Responsibilities · Ofsted Registration & Quality: Act as Registered Manager, meet Reg 28/29 fitness, lead fit person interview and registration visit. Ensure compliance with Reg 26-45 and Quality Standards: Quality & Purpose, Positive Relationships, Protection, Leadership & Management. · Leadership: Lead, supervise and roster staff team. Complete supervisions, appraisals, team meetings, competency checks. Ensure 12-week rota shows staff names, exact shift times, contracted hours, annual leave, training, supervision, sleep/waking nights, bank cover and total weekly hours - Ofsted requirement for 1 child model and 2 / 3 child scaling. · Low Arousal Environment: Create and maintain low arousal home - lighting, noise, colours, zoning, sensory corner, predictable routines, visual timetables Now/Next, 10 seconds processing time, one instruction. · Communication First: Ensure every child has Communication Passport, sensory profile, health action plan. All staff trained and using Makaton, PECS, objects of reference, intensive interaction, total communication. · PBS: Lead Positive Behaviour Support - functional assessment, early signs, de-escalation, change of face, restraint only last resort, reduction plan. No punishment approach. · Care Planning: Personalised care plans, risk assessments, impact risk assessments for new referrals, compatibility assessment for second / third child, health plans with Community LD Team, SALT, OT, epilepsy, dysphagia management. · Multi-Agency: Work with LAs (Enfield, Haringey, Barnet), schools, families, Reg 44 Independent Visitor, PBS consultant. 24hr response to referrals. · Safeguarding: Designated Safeguarding Lead for home, LADO referrals, safer recruitment, whistleblowing culture. · Financial & Operations: Manage budget for 1 child then 2 /3 children, occupancy building, staffing costs, petty cash, premises maintenance, vehicle, activities. · Quality Monitoring: Complete Reg 45 monthly review, work with Reg 44 visitor, action plans, Ofsted notifications, complaints, compliments. · On-call: Participate in on-call rota for staff support, especially nights/weekends. 4. Person Specification - Ofsted Requirements Essential - Must Have (Ofsted Reg 28/29) · Qualifications: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) OR Level 4 with commitment to complete Level 5 within 2 years. Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent minimum. · Experience: At least 2 years working in children's residential care in last 5 years, including at least 1 year in senior/supervisory/management role. Proven experience managing children with Learning Disabilities and Autism (6-17) including communication needs, sensory needs, epilepsy, dysphagia. · Knowledge: Excellent knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards 2023, Ofsted inspection framework, safeguarding, PBS, low arousal, Makaton/PECS. · DBS: Enhanced DBS Certificate on DBS Update Service - ESSENTIAL - must maintain subscription. You must bring original certificate to interview. Applications without Update Service cannot be processed for registration. · Fitness: Good character and integrity, no disqualification under Care Standards Act, able to pass Ofsted fit person interview, able to demonstrate leadership and ability to achieve Good/Outstanding. · Right to work in UK, 2 satisfactory references including current/most recent employer, full employment history. · Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence desirable. Desirable · Previous Registered Manager experience with Ofsted Good or Outstanding inspection · Studio 3 Low Arousal, PBS, Makaton, PECS, Intensive Interaction trained - or willing to train before opening · Experience opening new home and going through Ofsted registration · Experience of 2 / 3 bed home and managing occupancy build from 1 to 2 /3 children · Experience working with Pan-London commissioning, Enfield or North London LAs 5. Salary & Benefits · Salary £45k-£52k DOE + £2,000 tax free bonus on achieving Good Ofsted + sleep-in allowance £55 per sleep · 28 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday off · Pension, laptop, phone · Ongoing CPD: Level 5, PBS, Studio 3, Makaton, leadership training · Small home - you will make real difference, not just paperwork · Direct support from experienced RI, Reg 44 visitor, PBS consultant 6. Recruitment Process & Safeguarding This role is subject to: Enhanced DBS on Update Service, right to work, full employment history check, 2 references including current employer, Ofsted fitness checks, medical fitness, qualification check. It is an offence to apply if you are disqualified from working with children (Reg 26). We are an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding. Process: 1) CV & Cover Letter 2) Telephone screen 3) Formal interview - Fit Person style + Low Arousal scenario + Home walk 4) DBS/References 5) Ofsted SC2 and registration. ##

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  • Commercial Catering Engineer
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    Commercial Catering Engineer
    3 days ago
    £20–£50 hourly
    Part-time
    Harlow

    We are a small family-run Rational approved service partner looking for an experienced and reliable Commercial Catering Equipment Engineer to carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs of Rational ovens, both gas and electric. The Role You will be carrying out servicing, maintenance, fault finding and repairs on Rational Combi ovens at customers sites. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys working independently and wants the earning potential of being paid per completed job. What We Offer * Paid per job completed – competitive rates depending on the type and complexity of the job * Fully stocked company van provided, including tools and commonly required parts * Rational training required and provided if you have not already completed the relevant training this year * Regular work with established commercial customers * Variety of service, maintenance and breakdown work * Opportunity to specialise further in Rational equipment * Performance/customer satisfaction bonuses * Friendly and supportive family-run working environment * Long-term opportunity within a growing business Required Qualifications & Experience * CCN1 – Gas qualification * COMCAT 1, 2, 3 & 5 * 18th Edition Electrical * Good understanding of safe isolation procedures * Experience working with commercial catering equipment * Rational oven experience is required – update training will be provided where necessary * Confident working on both gas and electrical equipment * Full clean UK driving licence * Good fault-finding and diagnostic skills * Professional approach and excellent customer service skills * Ability to work independently and manage your own workload The Ideal Candidate We are looking for an engineer who is reliable, hardworking and takes pride in their workmanship. You should be confident diagnosing faults, completing repairs efficiently and dealing professionally and politely with customers. The role is paid per completed job, making it particularly suited to an experienced engineer who is efficient, self-motivated and enjoys working independently. Job Type: Full-time including some weekends Pay: Per completed job – competitive rates based on job type and experience Vehicle: Fully stocked company van provided Training: Rational training provided where required Licence: Full UK driving licence required

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  • Hairdresser
    Hairdresser
    6 days ago
    £15 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    💇‍♀️ PART-TIME LEAD HAIRDRESSER WANTED – EDMONTON Position: Experienced Lead Hairdresser Location: Edmonton, London Hours: Part-time – 3 days per week Start Date: September/October 2026 Starting Salary: £15 per hour I’m looking for an experienced, professional and reliable hairdresser to join my small, friendly salon in Edmonton. I’m looking for someone who can take on the role of main hairdresser in the salon, with the confidence and experience to work independently and look after the salon and clients while I’m on maternity leave. ✨ The ideal candidate: • Experienced and confident working independently, • Strong experience in balayage, highlights and colouring, • Reliable, trustworthy and professional, • Excellent client care and communication skills, • Able to manage and look after clients to a high standard, • Someone who takes pride in their work, • Friendly, approachable and confident as the main hairdresser in the salon 🕐 What I’m offering: • 3 days per week, • Flexible working hours, • Flexible payment arrangements, • Friendly and welcoming salon environment, • Opportunity to take responsibility for the salon and build strong relationships with existing clients I’ll be going on maternity leave in October, so I’m looking for someone I can completely rely on to be the main hairdresser and look after my clients while I’m away. This position would suit someone who is experienced, independent and looking for a flexible part-time role. It could also be ideal for a mum looking for work that fits around childcare. 📩 Interested? Please send me a message with some information about yourself, your experience and your availability. I’d be happy to arrange an informal interview/chat and provide more details about the position.

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  • Driver
    Driver
    1 month ago
    £4.5–£5.8 hourly
    Full-time
    Enfield

    Full-Time Vehicle Collection & Delivery Driver Location: Enfield (EN1) Job Type: Full-time Schedule: Monday to Friday Salary: £4.50–£5.80 per hour Benefits: Company vehicle provided About the Role Click 2 Drive is looking for a reliable and professional Vehicle Collection & Delivery Driver to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for collecting customers' vehicles from their homes or workplaces and delivering them safely to their required destination. You will typically complete 4–5 vehicle collections and deliveries per day, ensuring every customer receives a friendly, professional, and punctual service. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced driver who enjoys working independently and delivering outstanding customer service. Key Responsibilities • Collect and deliver customers' vehicles safely and efficiently., • Carry out basic vehicle condition checks before and after each journey., • Comply with all road traffic regulations and company procedures. Requirements • Full UK driving licence (essential)., • Minimum 3 years of professional driving experience (essential)., • Confident driving a wide range of manual and automatic vehicles., • Good knowledge of local roads and the use of satellite navigation. What We Offer • Company vehicle provided during working hours., • Full-time, Monday to Friday role., • Full training and ongoing support., • Opportunities for career progression. If you have at least 3 years of driving experience, take pride in providing excellent customer service, and are looking to join a professional and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

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  • Senior Sous Chef
    Senior Sous Chef
    1 month ago
    £48000–£50000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Gina, Chingford Gina is looking for an experienced and ambitious Senior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. We are an independent neighbourhood restaurant in Chingford, founded by husband-and-wife chefs Ravneet Gill and Mattie Taiano. We cook generous, seasonal food using excellent produce and care deeply about consistency, hospitality and creating a positive place to work. This is a key leadership role within the kitchen. Working closely with the Head Chef, you will help lead the team through preparation and service, maintain standards across every section and support the development of the chefs around you. You will be confident running the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence and able to create a calm, organised and professional working environment, even during busy services. The Role You will: Lead the kitchen team during preparation and service. Run the kitchen confidently in the Head Chef’s absence. Support and manage the pass, ensuring dishes leave the kitchen accurately and consistently. Maintain high standards of food quality, seasoning, presentation and portion control. Train, coach and support Junior Sous Chefs, Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs. Help create a positive, respectful and ambitious kitchen culture. Support ordering, stock control, deliveries and supplier management. Minimise waste and contribute towards food cost and GP targets. Assist with rotas, staffing and the efficient management of labour. Maintain excellent standards of hygiene, organisation and food safety. Support menu development, dish testing and the implementation of new dishes. About You You will have previous experience as a Senior Sous Chef, or be an experienced Sous Chef ready to take the next step. You should be: Calm, organised and confident under pressure. A clear and respectful communicator. Passionate about food, hospitality and developing others. Comfortable taking responsibility and holding standards. Positive, practical and solutions-focused. Experienced in a busy, quality-led kitchen. Knowledgeable about food safety and HACCP. We are looking for someone who takes genuine ownership of their role, leads by example and wants to play an important part in the continued growth of an independent restaurant. In return, you will have the opportunity to work closely with an experienced chef-led team, take on meaningful responsibility and help shape the culture and day-to-day running of Gina’s kitchen.

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  • General Manager
    General Manager
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    Barnet

    Job Description: Job Title: General Manager Location: Fuel Bar Cockfosters, EN4 Salary: £29,000 per year Hours: 37h The Opportunity We are looking for a strong, reliable General Manager to take full ownership of the day to day running of Fuel Bar Cockfosters. This is not a standard café manager role. You will be trusted to run the shop, lead the team, and maintain high standards without constant input from the owner. If you’re someone who takes responsibility, leads from the front, and can keep a business running properly, this role is for you. About Us Fuel Bar is a fast-paced coffee and fitness-based environment serving high-quality coffee, shakes, and fresh food. We have a strong base of regular customers and gym members. The environment is energetic, social, and standards-driven. We expect consistency, reliability, and a high level of accountability. Your Working Days & Hours This is a structured, set rota: (31h 30min) • Monday: 6:15am–2:30pm (1h unpaid lunch) = 7h 15m, • Tuesday: 6:15am–2:30pm (1h unpaid lunch) = 7h 15m, • Thursday: 9:00am–5:00pm (1h unpaid lunch) = 7h, • Saturday: 10:00am–3:00pm = 5h, • Sunday: 8:15am–4:30pm 1h unpaid lunch)= 7h 15min (3h 15m ADMIN) Flexibility is required to support the business when needed. The Role You will be the operational lead on-site and responsible for running the business day today. You are expected to: • Run the shop without relying on the owner, • Manage the team and maintain standards, • Make decisions and solve problems independently, • Keep the business organised, efficient, and consistent This is a hands-on role. You will be working on the floor daily, not just managing from the side. Key Responsibilities • Take full ownership of daily operations, • Lead, manage, and hold the team accountable, • Create and manage staff rotas and ensure full coverage, • Maintain high standards of coffee (dial-in, consistency), • Oversee food prep and daily execution, • Manage stock, ordering, and suppliers, • Handle issues independently (equipment, staff, service), • Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient workspace, • Deliver a strong and consistent customer experience, • Monitor performance and identify ways to improve the business What We’re Looking For Apply only if you meet the following: • Experience in a café or hospitality management role, • Strong barista skills (dial-in, consistency), • Confident running shifts and managing a team, • Able to work independently and make decisions, • Highly reliable, organised, and proactive, • Comfortable with early mornings and weekend work We are looking for someone long-term who wants to take ownership and grow with the business. What We Offer • £29,000 salary, • Free gym access, • Staff discounts on food and drinks, • A structured role with real responsibility, • Support from the owner without micromanagement, • A family-built environment connected to Athletic Development Club (ADC) a private members personal training gym, • A premium, community-driven setting , not a high-street chain, • Opportunity to build relationships with a loyal client base and regular members, • A more personal, familiar working environment where you get to know customers properly Additional Benefits As part of the role, you will also be expected to promote ADC (Athletic Development Club) to customers and members. Referral Bonus: • £100 for every client who signs up for 2 sessions per week, • £50 for every client who signs up for 1 session per week Bonuses are paid monthly once sign-ups are confirmed. Important This role requires someone who takes responsibility and can run the business day-to-day without constant direction. If you are looking for a short-term role or something less hands-on, this is not the right fit. Apply **If you’re genuinely interested, follow us on Instagram Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract Benefits: • Casual dress, • Company events, • Company pension, • Discounted or free food, • Employee discount, • Free parking, • Gym membership, • Referral programme, • Store discount Ability to commute/relocate: • Cockfosters: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required) Experience: • Management: 1 year (preferred), • Barista: 1 year (required) Location: • Cockfosters (preferred)

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