Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy working with children & young people and positively impacting their lives? We have an exciting opportunity to join our Emotional Well-being Home as a Waking Night Residential Children & Young People's Worker, on a full-time permanent basis.
Location of the post: Coalville, Leicestershire.
Hours: 9:45pm – 8am (4 shifts on, 4 shifts off)
This post carries a salary enhancement in the form of a Night Shift Premium allowance in recognition of the unsociable hours element of the role (Calculated at a third of hourly rate)
Marjorie House, our beautiful new home in Coalville supports children & young people between 8-18 years with a complex range of risk and behaviours. The service provides up to 3 service users at any one-time opportunities to enjoy different experiences, establish friendships and develop confidence, independence and social/emotional skills.
Some of the responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
- To build trust and develop nurturing relationships which promote the service user's independence, wellbeing, strengths, and capabilities.
- To work in partnership and build relationships with parents/carers and other professionals.
- To contribute to the upkeep of the home including cooking, cleaning etc.
- To document information accurately and ensure records are kept up to date.
- To ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to.
- To promote, monitor and maintain a safe environment at all times.
Essential requirements to evidence in your written application:
- Must have a valid drivers licence and access to own vehicle (due to shift times/commute to work)
- Must hold the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare ORbe willing to successfully achieve this within the required timeframe.
- Must be motivated by the opportunity to make a positive difference in young people's lives, creating a safe space and building resilience.
- Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding and protection of vulnerable children & young people.
- Flexibility to commit to sleep-ins and shift work, including weekends and bank holidays.
- Relevant experience working with children & young people is desirable, but not essential with the right attitude and willingness to learn.
- There is an expectation for night staff to make themselves available during the day with advance notice at scheduled times to attend mandatory training and ongoing group supervision and consultation in line with duties related to their role.
Service Overview: Barnardo's, the UK's largest Children's Charity are currently on an exciting and innovative Journey alongside Leicestershire County Council to deliver a range of Children's homes for the most vulnerable children & young people in Leicestershire.
Although this home will be your base location, you must be flexible to travel throughout the locality to cover shifts in our other Leicestershire homes on occasion, should the need arise.
For more information about this role, please contact Sean Fagan - sean.fagan@barnardos.org.uk
When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.
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At ARC, we know it takes someone special to work in social care and we welcome people from all walks of life.
We recruit based on values and experience, ensuring we find the right candidate for the right role.
💬 Curious about the role or require reasonable adjustments? Reach out to our Recruitment Specialist, Eva Otto, at recruitment.region1@c-i-c.co.uk.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.
ARC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share that commitment.
PERSON SPECIFICATION JOB TITLE: Children’s Emotional Wellbeing Practitioner. (Time to Be Me) REQUIREMENT ESSENTIAL/ DESIRABLE 1. Knowledge/Qualifications • Awareness of factors impacting on and issues facing vulnerable children and young people and families (e.g. disadvantage, poverty, disability). Essential • Knowledge of child/young people development Essential • Knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Essential • Knowledge of legislation relevant to service aims Essential 2. Experience • Experience of direct work with children, young people and Essential families. • Experience of applying safeguarding and child protection policies Essential and procedures. 3. Skills • Ability to listen to and communicate effectively with children and Essential young people • Ability to work as part of a team Essential • Ability to accurately and clearly record case notes deploying the Essential necessary standard of writing and IT skills. • Ability to write reports and produce other management information • Ability to analyse and resolve problems occurring in relation to service users. Essential Essential Essential 2020 • Ability to apply safeguarding and child protection procedures 4. Circumstances/Health Full clean driving licence/own car or access to an operator of a car with a full clean driving licence. Essential Ability to work out of office hours, including some early mornings evenings and weekends. Desirable 5. Managing diversity Candidates must be able to recognise the unique potential that individuals from differing backgrounds, experiences and perspectives bring in line with Howgill’s Equal Opportunities Policy. Essential 6. Howgill Ethos and Values Candidates must be able to respect Howgill’s ethos and work in accordance with Howgill’s values Essential 2020
St Paul's Waldorf School currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a Early Childhood Practitioner & Orchard Group Assistant, supporting teaching staff with responsibility for the development and educational provision of learners.
Job overview
You’ll be responsible for assisting with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision, both on a whole-class and individual basis, preparing resources to support learning activities as well as ensuring pupils are supported pastorally. You’ll contribute to evaluating student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher to ensure all students’ learning needs are being met.
Job requirements
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent, Steiner early years trained or prepared to undertake a Steiner-Waldorf early years training.
- A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths
- Experience of class supervision and assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes
- Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff
- Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students
Why join us?
As a Early Childhood Practitioner & Orchard Group Assistant within St Paul's Waldorf School, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skillset within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.
St Paul's Steiner School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
| Job Purpose/Summary:
To provide 1-2-1 and group interventions for children who require extra support with: Understanding and managing strong emotions, processing traumatic events, attachment difficulties, anxiety, self-esteem, family relationships, to name just a few. Our approach is trauma informed and works with the understanding that behaviours and emotions, especially difficult ones, are often an understandable response to a challenging situation. We focus on the strengths of young people and the small things we can do every day to support our wellbeing. The project supports children and young people to not only understand their emotions but to regulate them. Through support, children can communicate their emotional needs as well as use various proven emotional regulation tools to soothe themselves in times of distress. Children then feel more confident once support has ended to take on any tough life experiences without the help of services.
| To provide a high-quality service for children and their families in the communities we serve. To this end provide: Positive connections, proven intervention, in a warm safe environment that will enhance the physical, emotional, and educational development.
Fixed term - until 31st March 2027 and subject to future funding.
Please supply a CV and covering letter detailing your suitability for the role based on the role description
Main tasks
1. Provide targeted non-intrusive therapeutic 1-2-1 and group support for children and young people with low level mental health and emotional wellbeing concerns.
2. To deliver a trauma informed approach, recognising the signs and symptoms of trauma in children and young people and their support networks.
3. To develop positive relationships with Children and young people and where appropriate their families and support network, encouraging active engagement and participation.
4. To act as an advocate for children and young people to ensure their voice is heard.
5. To motivate, encourage and work creatively to engage children and young people and where appropriate their families/support network to improve outcomes.
6. To manage and maintain a case load.
7. To undertake initial assessments, jointly identify goals and develop personalised plans with individuals, identifying support needs to ensure maximum engagement in improving health and well-being.
8. To coordinate delivery of interventions and positive activities at times and in places that are accessible for young people and their families/support network.
9. To maintain accurate records and produce regular reports for the monitoring requirements
10. To actively promote the services of the Community Cwtch\'s and act as a link for children, parents and/or their carers.
11. To assist with the delivery of universal and targeted services for children, their parents and carers.
12. To encourage children/parents to become involved in the Cwtch activities by identifying services they might benefit from and actively promote the opportunities at the Cwtch\'s.
13. To signpost, and where appropriate refer, parents to other services delivered by other agencies.
14. To record and retain appropriately all contact and activities with service users as required for monitoring and evaluation purposes. Ensuring at all times confidentiality and professional boundaries are maintained.
15. To work in partnership and build and maintain relationships with internal colleagues and external agencies to fill the gaps in provision for children and their families who find it difficult to access services. e.g. working closely with the child and family workers, local schools, health visitors and networks.
16. To share information and concerns with their line manager and/or other appropriate staff, or with parents as appropriate to support children and their families and to adhere to safeguarding and child protection policies in all aspects of their role
17. To promote a positive image of Faith in Families, representing the organisation and the projects to increase professional and public awareness of all the organisations work and of the views and needs of service users.
18. To work flexibly as may be required by the needs of the service and carry out any other reasonable duties as required especially in regard to our community events and holiday sessions.
19. To attend meetings that involve service users, partner agencies and our staff, ensuring appropriate preparation to represent the views and needs of service users and Faith in Families.
20. Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practices, including listening to seldom heard voices.
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The full job description
Job description:
- Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant – Children’s Residential Care
- Location - Walsall Wood
- Hours - full time Days 38 hrs per week
We will reward you with a starting salary of £12.30 - £13.20 per hr, (salary based on competency qualifying criteria) plus premium rates for Sleeps of £62.55 ( min 1 x per week) and regular overtime opportunities to further increase earnings.
You will also receive a superb benefits package too, including:
- Over 5 weeks Holiday
- Genuine Career Development Pathway
- Health Benefits Plan and life assurance
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Ongoing Training including support to achieve the Level 4 in Residential Childcare.
- Blue Light Discount Shopping
- The support of an amazing team and organisation
- Annual awards, company events and recognition
- FREE DBS
What you can expect….
You will be working as a Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant at our 9 Bedded home where you will be supporting children and young people age 4 - 18 yrs with severe and complex care needs, Acquired Brain Injury, complex learning disabilities and associated behavioural challenges. Managing the health needs of the children forms a significant part of the service that we provide and are firmly committed to meeting the very unique and individual health care needs of our children.
Our home provides the children with a safe and loving home environment where we can promote them to achieve their goals and experience life.
Shifts: You will be working a mixture of Early shifts, late shifts, split shifts, long days and the rota does include alternate weekends, the rotas are across a full working week Monday-Sunday.
What our staff say about this service:
"Working here and supporting the children is so rewarding, In the past year I have seen the children progress so much, it really does make you so proud! Knowing you have been a part of that is the best feeling"
"It is a happy place to be, it's my home away from home"
"Working at the home has given me countless opportunities and pushed my personal development beyond belief. The children we support are so special, watching them develop and progress is heart warming. The home is a bundle of joy and happiness from the moment you step through the door. I am proud of the person I have become since working here"
What we want from you…
Qualifications / Experience
Successful candidates will ideally need to have:
- You will need to have experience of working with children or adults with moderate to severe learning disabilities and/or physical disabilities, Autism, sensory impairment, and/or complex care needs. You will ideally be able to demonstrate experience of administering PEG feeds and using hoists for moving and handling.
- A background in nursing would be beneficial as you will be supporting children with complex health care needs.
- Car drivers are preferred as part of the role involves taking the children to appointments and to activities in the community.
Skills/Abilities
We would love to welcome you to our team if you possess the following:
- You’re a passionate person who wants to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children.
- The ability to communicate on various levels, including good recording and reporting skills.
- Working knowledge of, following, and working to Care and support Plans.
- Experience of Conflict Management and dealing with difficult, and potentially high-pressure situations
- You will be a supportive, caring, approachable and a helpful and reliable team player.
- An enthusiastic person who brings fresh ideas and can work on their own initiative.
- Be able to use an Ipad/ laptop in order to access our online systems
Proactive in your approach, booking appointments, planning activities, organising contact, chasing important information
- You will need to be flexible in your approach, things can change so quickly with the children we support
About Progress
We have been established for 25 years and provide Residential, Supported Living and Fostering services to Children and Young Adults with Learning Disabilities across the Midlands. We are a supportive employer that can offer genuine career pathways through training and development and the opportunity to build experience in different areas of t...
If you are offered a EYP role, you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.
We are looking for a Lead practitioner at our Mulberry Bear Nursery within the Open University Campus. Acorn at Mulberry Bear is a 62 place day nursery in Milton Keynes, which offers full and part-time care for children aged four months to four years, and is open 7:30am until 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.
This is a full time position 40 hours per week.
The Early Years Lead Practitioner role is a steppingstone into more senior positions and will allow for leadership skills to be developed through direct and ongoing support from senior staff. Excellent leaderships skills are crucial for senior positions and the Early Years Lead Practitioner role will help develop these essential competencies.
The Early Years Lead Practitioner is a role suited to those with a good amount of practical experience within an early years setting, who is beginning to demonstrate ability to lead, support and nurture others within a team and is an excellent role model to others, including apprentices, volunteers and students. The candidate should have at least a level 3 qualification in early years and taken on at least one additional role, such as an Acorn Mentor, Health and Safety Rep, Employee Forum Rep etc. The ideal candidate should have an eagerness to learn and develop their leadership skills with the support of senior staff and be keen to progress and develop their career with Acorn.
- To support a holistic approach to the curriculum
- To ensure basic care needs of individual children are met
- To ensure a high level of emotional well-being among children
- To have a good understanding of Acorn’s ethos, values, policies and procedures and that they are reflected in daily practice
- To demonstrate Acorn’s ethos, values policies and procedures in your practice and be a good role model.
- A good working knowledge and practice of the EYFS, including the statutory guidance
- To have a sound knowledge of safeguarding procedures withing Acorn and for external agencies
- To carry out tasks requested
- To lead the room in the absence of the Senior or Deputy manager within the room
- To work in partnership with the Senior or Deputy within the room to ensure smooth day to day running of your group.
- To support and nurture staff in your group, in particular apprentices, students and volunteers.
- To ensure the interactions with children are high quality and based on individual interests, need and/or stage of development
- To demonstrate a positive approach to children’s behaviour working in-line with our policy and procedure
- To ensure there are professional, positive relationships demonstrated with parents/carers
- To safeguard all children in our care following procedures outlined in Acorns policy and external procedures
- To ensure the environment offers rich, first-hand learning opportunities for all children which accommodates a holistic approach to the curriculum, providing awe, wonder and opportunities for children to think critically and independently
- To support in making sure resources and equipment are readily available, accessible and replenished both inside and outside
- To ensure children’s interests are being met and appropriate teaching methods are being used to extend children’s thinking and learning.
- To support all staff, working as part of a team, adapting your role as necessary, and taking on specific responsibilities as required, including supporting inexperienced staff.
- To begin to take lead on aspects of the role with the support of the Senior or Deputy within the room (e.g. mentoring, health and safety, etc)
- To continue to develop your leadership skills through direct support from the Senior of Deputy within the room.
- To be responsive and aware of the individual needs of children whilst maintaining a safe and stimulating environment and keeping high levels of supervision of the whole group.
- To ensure all children are making progress to their full potential
- To understand and implement planning in the moment
- To carry out observations regularly and ensure they are of high quality and in-line with Acorn’s recommendations for planning in the moment
- To ensure all children are given the opportunity to be independent, physically challenged and able to take informed risks and are making progress to their full potential.
- To complete paperwork in relation to the child, ...
Nursery Practitioner and After School Care Manager Welcome from the Head Thank you for your interest in King’s House School. I am very proud of our staff here at KHS, and we are a friendly and caring school with a strong sense of community, where pupils can thrive and flourish. The pastoral aspect of school life is at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves on providing an inclusive environment that is both nurturing and challenging. I am proud of the supportive and collaborative culture at King’s House, which helps staff and pupils to be the best they can be. It is a joy to watch our pupils grow into confident young people, ambassadors for King’s House when they leave us at 13+ to go onto a wide range of day and boarding Senior Schools. We value a broad and balanced academic education, enabling our pupils to develop their academic, social, sporting, emotional and artistic attributes. We are committed to recruiting excellent staff across our teaching and non-teaching departments and King’s House School Enterprises, with the opportunity to develop careers. You will be joining the school at an exciting time, when we are investing in our facilities to ensure an inspiring education for students for many years to come. In September 2024, the school moved to coeducation with girls currently in over half of our year groups. I hope this provides you with a flavour of what life is like at King’s House School, with a staff team who develop enthusiastic young people who can be relied upon to make a positive contribution in all areas of school life. Mark Turner Head 2 rooms, two science laboratories, a new design technology room and music area. There are three forms in each year group. Forms are mixed-ability in Years 4 - 6 with some subjects setted, and streamed in Years 7 and 8. Pupils experience increasing exposure to subject specialist teachers, who will teach a range of year groups and sometimes more than one subject. The curriculum the pupils follow prepares them for Common Entrance at the end of Year 8. Throughout their time at King’s House, the pupils are encouraged to take part in art, drama, music and sporting activities. There are productions every year for all year groups, concerts and many more performance opportunities for music, as well as numerous games fixtures and sporting activities. There are also outings for all years to enrich the curriculum, and from Year 3 residential trips in the summer term. King’s House offers its pupils a broad and balanced curriculum and prepares them well for their transition on to their next school. We cherish each pupil as an individual and provide them with the skills and mental resilience to succeed in whatever path they choose to take. Small class sizes means that we can get to know each child and identify their unique strengths, interests and passions. King’s House School King’s House School was founded in Richmond in 1946 and has been a boys’ prep school since then until September 2024, when girls joined for the first time as we move to co-education. The school operates on three sites in or around Kings Road, which is on the very pleasant setting of Richmond Hill. The Senior Department (for pupils from Year 4 to Year 8) is at 68 Kings Road, the Junior Department on its own site just down the hill, and the Nursery around the corner on Princes Road. The school also has a 35-acre sports ground just over Barnes Bridge, where there are numerous pitches, athletics facilities, cricket nets, tennis courts, two 3G pitches and all-weather pitch. All children in the Nursery are guaranteed a place in Reception, and there are also small intakes at Years 3, 4 and 7. Pupils generally stay until 13 when they move on to a wide range of single-sex, co-ed, day and boarding schools, with a number each year gaining scholarships. The Nursery operates from its own site in a carefully restored building on Princes Road. The youngest children, in Hedgehog Class (rising 3s), are based on the top floor and Squirrels and Rabbits Class (rising 4s) on the ground floor. There is a very positive, caring atmosphere to the Nursery, and the ground floor has an additional Woodland Library also used for small group activities and specialist teaching. The Nursery has its own dedicated staff supplemented with specialists from the school PE, Music, Drama and Copmuting departments. The Junior Department (JD) is housed in two Victorian buildings which have been sensitively redesigned and linked to provide an exciting and stimulating environment for the pupils. There is a two-form entry to Reception with about forty children in the year group. This number grows to about 48 in Year 3 with three forms. The class teachers deliver the vast majority of the curriculum, but pupils do have lessons with specialist teachers for Music, languages, PE and Games and Computing. All children take swimming lessons at a local pool from Years 1 - 3, and the Early Years and Key Stage 1 regular...
Youth Care Practitioner - 15 hours per week (5pm - 1130pm)
Rossie operates 365 days per year, covering 24 hours per day.
Our Youth Care Practitioners are on a rolling rota and cover various shifts patterns.
Rota: 15 hours per week (5.00pm - 11.30pm) - 1 on / 2 off rolling rota.
Salary: £30,174 - £39,051 (SCP 22-32) per annum (pro rata for part time hours). Salary placement will be dependent on relevant qualifications.
This is an open advert - we will interview on an ongoing basis.
Onboarding Requirements:
Welcome to Rossie – you will undertake supernumerary shifts, incorporating time with an L&D Coach and allocated Mentor as well as job shadowing/learning. You will also spend time with a Duty Manager learning about fundamental aspects of security, in preparation for utilising secure keys. This will take place over a 5 day period (Monday to Friday) prior to commencing shifts within the Houses.
Crisis Aggression Limitation Management (CALM) – required by all employees working directly with our young people, and must be completed within the first 3 months of employment:
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1 day Induction
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5 day accreditation: 2 days theory and 3 days physical
Thereafter:
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Re-accreditation x 1 per year commencing 1 year after initial accreditation
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Practice sessions – minimum of 4 per annum (different options are offered over the course of the year).
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The primary responsibility is to provide care and support to young people in a safe and nurturing environment by meeting the physical, emotional, social, health and educational needs of young people based on their circumstances.
Supporting Young People's Needs:
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Understand each young person's needs, provide tailored support and assistance with daily living skills, and support their learning, development and wider achievement
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Establish safe and containing relationships with young people which allow them to feel cared for and listened to
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Develop a good understanding of each young person's history, needs, risk assessments and care plan to tailor support and nurture their strengths
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Participate in creating and implementing risk assessments, and placement plans, ensuring positive risk-taking, which allows young people to become resilient
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Participate alongside young people in fun activities, hobbies and interests which supports development in a number of areas
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Maintain a clean, secure, nurturing and stimulating living environment that promotes positive development through education, play, leisure, and social interaction
Safety and Well-being:
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Uphold safety protocols to prevent incidents, accidents, and injuries. This includes supervising activities, de-escalating conflict, and responding to challenging behaviours
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Plan and positively engage the young people in a range of various planned stimulating activities
Advocacy and Empowerment:
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Champion the rights of young people according to relevant legislation and Rossie's policies, respecting their privacy, choices, and cultural backgrounds
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Encourage young people to express themselves, participate in decisions, and take ownership of their lives
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Build trusting and supportive relationships with young people whilst acting as a role model
Supporting Growth and Development:
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Assist the Specialist Intervention Health & Wellbeing team with assessments, intervention work/program development, and supporting young people in practising newly acquired skills
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Support young people's educational attendance and attainment, providing additional support and encouragement
Compliance and Professional Practice:
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Ensure all care provided adheres to Rossie's policies, legislation, and relevant guidance
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Stay up-to-date on and implement best practices in residential childcare, creating a high-quality care environment ...
Youth Care Practitioner - 26 hours per week (12noon - 1030pm)
Rossie operates 365 days per year, covering 24 hours per day.
Our Youth Care Practitioners are on a rolling rota and cover various shifts patterns.
Rota: 26 hours per week (12.00noon - 10.30pm) - 1 on / 2 off rolling rota.
Salary: £30,174 - £39,051 (SCP 22-32) per annum (pro rata for part time hours). Salary placement will be dependent on relevant qualifications.
This is an open advert - we will interview on an ongoing basis.
Onboarding Requirements:
Welcome to Rossie – you will undertake supernumerary shifts, incorporating time with an L&D Coach and allocated Mentor as well as job shadowing/learning. You will also spend time with a Duty Manager learning about fundamental aspects of security, in preparation for utilising secure keys. This will take place over a 5 day period (Monday to Friday) prior to commencing shifts within the Houses.
Crisis Aggression Limitation Management (CALM) – required by all employees working directly with our young people, and must be completed within the first 3 months of employment:
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1 day Induction
-
5 day accreditation: 2 days theory and 3 days physical
Thereafter:
-
Re-accreditation x 1 per year commencing 1 year after initial accreditation
-
Practice sessions – minimum of 4 per annum (different options are offered over the course of the year)
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The primary responsibility is to provide care and support to young people in a safe and nurturing environment by meeting the physical, emotional, social, health and educational needs of young people based on their circumstances.
Supporting Young People's Needs:
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Understand each young person's needs, provide tailored support and assistance with daily living skills, and support their learning, development and wider achievement
-
Establish safe and containing relationships with young people which allow them to feel cared for and listened to
-
Develop a good understanding of each young person's history, needs, risk assessments and care plan to tailor support and nurture their strengths
-
Participate in creating and implementing risk assessments, and placement plans, ensuring positive risk-taking, which allows young people to become resilient
-
Participate alongside young people in fun activities, hobbies and interests which supports development in a number of areas
-
Maintain a clean, secure, nurturing and stimulating living environment that promotes positive development through education, play, leisure, and social interaction
Safety and Well-being:
-
Uphold safety protocols to prevent incidents, accidents, and injuries. This includes supervising activities, de-escalating conflict, and responding to challenging behaviours
-
Plan and positively engage the young people in a range of various planned stimulating activities
Advocacy and Empowerment:
-
Champion the rights of young people according to relevant legislation and Rossie's policies, respecting their privacy, choices, and cultural backgrounds
-
Encourage young people to express themselves, participate in decisions, and take ownership of their lives
-
Build trusting and supportive relationships with young people whilst acting as a role model
Supporting Growth and Development:
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Assist the Specialist Intervention Health & Wellbeing team with assessments, intervention work/program development, and supporting young people in practising newly acquired skills
-
Support young people's educational attendance and attainment, providing additional support and encouragement
Compliance and Professional Practice:
-
Ensure all care provided adheres to Rossie's policies, legislation, and relevant guidance
-
Stay up-to-date on and implement best practices in residential childcare, creating a high-quality care environ...
Youth Care Practitioner - 37 hours per week (730am-1045pm)
Rossie operates 365 days per year, covering 24 hours per day.
Our Youth Care Practitioners are on a rolling rota and cover various shifts patterns.
Rota: 37 hours per week (7.30am - 10.45pm) - 1 on / 2 off rolling rota.
Salary: £30,174 - £39,051 (SCP 22-32) per annum (pro rata for part time hours). Salary placement will be dependent on relevant qualifications.
This is an open advert - we will interview on an ongoing basis.
Onboarding Requirements:
Welcome to Rossie – you will undertake supernumerary shifts, incorporating time with an L&D Coach and allocated Mentor as well as job shadowing/learning. You will also spend time with a Duty Manager learning about fundamental aspects of security, in preparation for utilising secure keys. This will take place over a 5 day period (Monday to Friday) prior to commencing shifts within the Houses.
Crisis Aggression Limitation Management (CALM) – required by all employees working directly with our young people, and must be completed within the first 3 months of employment:
-
1 day Induction
-
5 day accreditation: 2 days theory and 3 days physical
Thereafter:
-
Re-accreditation x 1 per year commencing 1 year after initial accreditation
-
Practice sessions – minimum of 4 per annum (different options are offered over the course of the year)
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The primary responsibility is to provide care and support to young people in a safe and nurturing environment by meeting the physical, emotional, social, health and educational needs of young people based on their circumstances.
Supporting Young People's Needs:
-
Understand each young person's needs, provide tailored support and assistance with daily living skills, and support their learning, development and wider achievement
-
Establish safe and containing relationships with young people which allow them to feel cared for and listened to
-
Develop a good understanding of each young person's history, needs, risk assessments and care plan to tailor support and nurture their strengths
-
Participate in creating and implementing risk assessments, and placement plans, ensuring positive risk-taking, which allows young people to become resilient
-
Participate alongside young people in fun activities, hobbies and interests which supports development in a number of areas
-
Maintain a clean, secure, nurturing and stimulating living environment that promotes positive development through education, play, leisure, and social interaction
Safety and Well-being:
-
Uphold safety protocols to prevent incidents, accidents, and injuries. This includes supervising activities, de-escalating conflict, and responding to challenging behaviours
-
Plan and positively engage the young people in a range of various planned stimulating activities
Advocacy and Empowerment:
-
Champion the rights of young people according to relevant legislation and Rossie's policies, respecting their privacy, choices, and cultural backgrounds
-
Encourage young people to express themselves, participate in decisions, and take ownership of their lives
-
Build trusting and supportive relationships with young people whilst acting as a role model
Supporting Growth and Development:
-
Assist the Specialist Intervention Health & Wellbeing team with assessments, intervention work/program development, and supporting young people in practising newly acquired skills
-
Support young people's educational attendance and attainment, providing additional support and encouragement
Compliance and Professional Practice:
-
Ensure all care provided adheres to Rossie's policies, legislation, and relevant guidance
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Stay up-to-date on and implement best practices in residential childcare, creating a high-quality care environment t...
JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION: Early Years Practitioner JOB OVERVIEW Summary of role The role of an Early years Practitioner is to inspire, excite and nurture children through a crucial stage of their development. The aim is to motivate children and use resources imaginatively to help them learn. You will provide a safe and secure environment for them to develop their social and communication skills, while recording observations and summarising their achievements. Reports to: Nursery Manager KEY TASKS Planning Learning • • • • • • Plan rich and stimulating learning activities that achieve good progression in pupils’ understanding by: Identifying clear learning objectives and learning content, appropriate to the subject matter and the pupils being taught Setting exciting and intriguing tasks for whole class learning, small group learning and self-initiated, exploratory learning. Setting clear targets for pupils’ learning that build on prior attainment Identifying pupils who: - have special educational needs - are high attainers - are not yet fluent in English Ensure that learning is appropriately differentiated so that the learning is well pitched and all pupils are challenged at their current level of understanding. Create a high quality, rich, stimulating and enabling learning environment containing items that will capture pupils’ attention and lead to independent exploration. • Make effective use of assessment information on pupils’ attainment and progress when teaching and in planning future learning. Plan opportunities to develop pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. • Teaching and classroom management • • • Ensure effective teaching of the whole class, and of groups and individuals within the whole class setting, so that learning objectives are met, and pupils’ learning time is used efficiently. Establish and maintain a purposeful learning atmosphere. Set high expectations for pupils’ behaviours, establishing, and maintaining a good standard of discipline through well focused, engaging teaching and through positive and productive relationships. Establish a safe, clean and secure learning environment which promotes pupils’ confidence. • • Use teaching methods which capture pupils’ interest and maintain their engagement through: offering rich, • • captivating learning activities, setting the highest expectations for all pupils Clearly establishing a purpose for learning, placing it within a context Effective questioning that includes open and closed questions, together with the use of probing, supplementary questions Providing frequent opportunities for pupils to learn through talk and interaction Stimulating intellectual curiosity and communicating enthusiasm for learning • • • Matching the teaching approaches used to the learning and development area of the curriculum and the age of the pupils being taught • Modelling good language use to children • Modelling good social skills to children • • Clear instruction, effective modelling and accurate explanation listening carefully to pupils, analysing their responses and responding constructively in order to take their learning forward Selecting and making good use of ICT and other learning resources which enable learning objectives to be met • Providing opportunities to develop pupils’ wider understanding by relating their learning to ‘real life’. • • Be familiar with the Code of Practice on the identification and assessment of special educational needs and, as part of the responsibilities under the Code, create and review One Plans for pupils with identified special educational needs. Evaluate your own teaching critically and use this to improve your effectiveness. • Management and administration • Be responsible for the line management of teaching assistants in the Nursery including their performance • • • management as required. Participate in administrative and organisational tasks related to the responsibilities described above. Support students on placement in Early Years Foundation Stage classes. Foster close relationships with parents/carers and the wider community. Assist them to support their child’s learning at home. Present a positive image of the school to all other stakeholders. The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Person Specification Essential Desirable • Foundation Degree or BA in Early Years (B.Ed) • Qualified teacher status (QTS) • Early years teacher status (EYTS) • Early years professional status (EYPS) • Experience of, and commitment to, outdoor learning. • A knowledge and understanding of the use of a range of media to teach and assess children’s progress. Qualifications • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in childcare Experience Knowledge • • Excellent understanding of the EYFS curriculum and requirements Experience within the Ea...
Job Description Early Years Practitioner Job Description: Early Years Practitioner Status and Hours: Full Time; 52 weeks; 40 hours per week (excludes 30 min lunch). Responsible to: Nursery Lead It is expected that all Early Years Practitioners will be fully aware of and will implement the school’s policies on child protection, Health and Safety and management of children’s behaviour. This will require attendance at relevant inservice training. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Interacting effectively and enthusiastically with children • • Motivating and supporting children’s participation in learning experiences • appropriate to their needs Promoting and valuing each individual child and supporting their care and welfare in accordance with standards set by the Care Inspectorate • Monitoring and tracking • • • Promoting equality and awareness of cultural diversity, ensuring that every child experiences a fair and friendly environment Providing a suitable role model for children and encouraging high standards of behaviour Planning, implementing and evaluating child-centred learning experiences in line with the early level of the Curriculum for Excellence and Pre-Birth to Three: Positive Outcomes for Scotland’s Children and Families • Consulting with children and parents and carers during the planning process • Involving children in the setting and clearing up of practical activities • Observing and assessing children using a range of methods including skilful • • • • • • • questioning and dialogue Liaising with parents on day-to-day matters concerning their children’s welfare and development and offering appropriate support Recording observations regularly, contributing to children’s profiles Communication with parents, formally and informally on the wellbeing and progress of children Reporting to Nursery Lead any observations/concerns in relation to children and their development Engaging in continuous professional development to keep abreast of current developments and trends as well as statutory requirements Taking responsibility for implementing whole school and Nursery policies Encouraging children to adopt good hygiene practice e.g. hand washing and tooth brushing Page 1 General Duties and responsibilities • Working as part of a team, maintaining good communication and flexibility where required • Making contributions at staff meetings and INSET days • Promoting parental participation and effective partnerships with parents and • • the community Liaising with and develop positive and productive relationships with professionals from a wide range of agencies, including Health and Social Work and contribute to joint reports, review meetings or case conferences as appropriate Liaising with staff working at other stages to promote continuity in particular for children at points of transition • Assessing the workplace on a daily basis and report potential hazards • Ensuring that the indoor and outdoor play environments are safe and secure • Ensuring that all playrooms and communal areas are kept tidy and well maintained • Mounting and display children’s work in the nursery and foyer areas • Following infection control procedures at all times • Assisting in the organisation management and replenishment of resources • Contributing to the evaluation of the work of the team and participating in activities which support evaluation of the establishment’s work using the National Care Standards • Making positive contributions to the strategic and operational planning process • Participating in staff development and review • Participating in the training of students and/or work experience pupils • Supporting the Christian ethos of Hamilton College Additional Duties at the direction of the School Management These duties are not exhaustive and additional duties may be required from time to time to ensure the safe and smooth running of the Nursery. December 2025 Page 2
Early Years Practitioner
BS3 Community Development is searching for a new Early Years Practitioner to help our little friends to grow, learn and flourish in our nursery rooms.
Who we are…
BS3 Community Development is an independent charity-run nursery working across two sites: The Southville Centre, Southville BS3 1QG and the Chessel Centre, Bedminster BS3 3DN. Our charity aims to improve the lives and well-being of people who live and work within the BS3 postcode and we are looking for our newest team member to help us achieve this goal.
Who you are…
You enjoy the company of others, are happy to get messy, to sing songs, to dance and laugh.
You must be a practitioner qualified to Level 2 or above. You are passionate about supporting children as they take their first steps into the world. You will be interested in their individual development, supportive of their needs and excited to inspire and scaffold learning each day that they spend with us at nursery.
You will be committed to providing our nursery friends with a secure, warm, and caring environment. You will see the potential in all the children in our care and will work closely with our team to create interesting opportunities for each child to develop and shine. We are looking for someone who can bring new concepts, ideas, and passion to their work, helping to support the Lead Practitioner in leading and developing the team.
Whilst this is a full-time position, we are committed to supporting healthy life-work balance for our team and can be flexible for the right person. We support working parents, part-time students, and individuals with Carer’s responsibility.
Our promise to our staff…
We are committed to supporting our staff team to help them fulfil their ambitions, with 20% of our early years team currently undertaking CPD training. We understand how important the Early Years role is, and the difference that you make to each child in your care, and we are passionate about providing you with space and support to develop and grow in your career in this field.
We want to add value to our children’s experiences with us, and our staff’s development, and are involved in the Bristol Standard, the Ambitious Two-Year Olds Project and the Bristol City Council Refugees Project. Internally, we invite staff to participate in special interest action groups, including our Garden and Outdoor Learning Committee and our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging group.
We provide each team member with a supervisor for career development and are always looking for ways to enhance our holistic approach to working for the charity.
We are excited to hear your thoughts on these, and many other, exciting projects that enhance our practice, and develop how we care for and educate the children in our care.
HOURS: 40 hours per week, permanent contract
RATE OF PAY: £26,487.12 to £27,321.36 per annum, £12.70 to £13.10 per hour. Depending on qualification.
HOLIDAY: 31 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays), with additional long service annual leave days.
BENEFITS: Pension scheme, subsidised under-five’s childcare, external employee assistance provision, training and development opportunities, and a birthday day off work.
QUALIFICATIONS: We are accepting those qualified to level 2, working towards level 3, or already level 3.
CLOSING DATE: Please submit your application by 6th of February 2026.
SAFEGUARDING NOTE: As this role is working in a “regulated activity” according to the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate (DBS).
We are committed to equality and diversity and are actively seeking people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.
We know that to successfully fulfil our vision (aim) we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. Let us know if you require any adaptations or further support to apply for this job.
Please email jobs@bs3community.org.uk for an application pack.
Job reference:000795
Salary:£27,229 - £30,593 per annum (Pt 16D to Pt 22D depending on qualifications and experience)
Employment type:Permanent
Services:Nursery – Puddle Lane
Hours Per Week:Full-time - 37 hours
Closing date:03/02/2026
Job Description
Who are we?
Puddle Lane Early Learning and Childcare Centre is part of the Kibble Group, which is ultimately governed by Miss Elizabeth Kibble’s Trust. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Early Years Practitioner to join our professional team of early learning & childcare practitioners.
The successful candidate will have experience of working with pre five children in a relevant setting and knowledge of Scotland’s new national practice guidance ‘Realising the Ambition’, the Early Years Framework and Curriculum for Excellence, with strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
As a member of the Early Years workforce, you will bring the skills and enthusiasm to provide a safe, caring and stimulating nursery environment for all children in formal and informal learning. You will assist in developing strong partnership with families, including creating and facilitating fair input, communication and information sharing with all parents/carers. You will contribute to the planning of a play-based curriculum that offers rich opportunities to equip our children with the skills, attributes, and dispositions necessary for them to thrive in an ever-changing world, meeting the needs of the individual child and have a positive attitude towards working with children.
Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate should:
- have an HNC or SVQ Level 3 in Early Learning and Childcare (or equivalent).
- have knowledge of Early Curriculum for Excellence.Level
- experience in working with 0-5-year age range.
- SSSC registration.
- contribute to the delivery of a high-quality Early Years’ Service.
- good report writing and record keeping skills.
Staff Benefits at Kibble
- Learning continues with opportunities for further training, job variety and funded study
- Healthcare significantly contributes to expenses such as dental treatments, new glasses and contact lenses
- Money off shopping and events from Blue Light Card, Costco and other partners
- Discounts are available for childcare through Puddle Lane children’s nursery
- Immediate access to confidential counselling helps you prioritise self-care
- Wellbeing perks continue with Cycle to Work and generous holidays
Notes:
- This job outline reflects the main tasks and responsibilities discharged by the post holder at the present time, however, Kibble reserves the right to alter or amend the content of this job outline to reflect changes to the job or services provided, while maintaining the overall character and level of responsibility for the post.
- Notwithstanding any information or statement described within this job outline, all duties must be carries out in a way that promotes equality or opportunity, dignity, and respect for all individuals and which is consistent with Kibble's stated policy on equal opportunities.
- The Successful candidate will be subject to PVG Scheme Membership. Having previous convictions will not automatically disbar you from working at Kibble (with the exception of offences against children or other vulnerable groups) and every case is taken on an individual basis.
- Appointments will be subject to a twelve month probationary period.