TITLE OF POST:

 Early Years Practitioner

LOCATION:

Howgill Family Centre, Cleator Moor and various settings

HOWGILL MISSION STATEMENT
Creating Opportunities for Children and Families
The Howgill Family Centre will work to build, healthier, safer communities where children,
young people and families are valued, respected and encouraged to achieve their potential.

PURPOSE OF POST:
To assist in the delivery of quality early years sessions.

RESPONSIBLE TO:
The Board of Trustees is the legal employer for this post and exercises all the usual
responsibilities attendant on this.

The Early Years Practitioner reports to the Early Years Setting Manager

MAIN DUTIES:

Early Years
To assist with the planning, organisation and maintain a learning environment appropriate to
the developmental needs and interests of children in the varied sessional care, full day care
and crèche sessions.

To help foster an environment where children’s emotional and social development will
flourish.

To assist the Early Years Setting Manager and Early Years Setting Deputy Manager where
and when necessary and be guided by them in delegation of tasks and working
arrangements.

To work as part of a team of providers of early years education and development sharing
responsibilities where necessary.

To help provide within the setting, a balanced, structured curriculum paying due regard to
current research on how children learn, and with particular reference to learning from first-
hand experience, play and talk, and the development of appropriate skills and early literacy.

To be responsible by agreement for particular indoor and outdoor learning areas and
activities, and to plan, prepare and display appropriate materials.

To encourage children to be independent in personal skills in feeding, changing and toileting
 supporting them where necessary

To attend and contribute to meetings and training sessions when required.

To be a key person for a group of children, to observe their learning and complete up to date
profiles of children’s development and progress working in partnership with parents and other
members of staff.

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To support children with additional needs in the settings as required.

To deputise for other posts when necessary.

To provide comfort for sick children and to administer First Aid in line with existing policies
and legislation.

To administer medication when necessary, in accordance with the Nursery Policy.

To work with the students aiding in the development and supporting process.

To have a clear commitment to equality of opportunity for children and families.

To work closely with colleagues in children’s services, health, schools and a range of other
partner agencies in supporting a holistic approach to children and their families.

To assist with the keeping of registers, records and information required for evaluation
purposes as required.

To be flexible to work in other nursery settings when required

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To comply with all the policies and procedures of the Howgill Family Centre.

To maintain strict confidentiality procedures at all times.

To maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the
job and participate in appropriate training activities.

To undertake Health and Safety duties commensurate with the post and/ or as detailed in the
centres Health and Safety policy.

This post is subject to a criminal record check under the arrangements established by the
Disclosure and Barring Service.

The duties described in the job description must be carried out in a manner which promotes
equality of opportunity, dignity and due respect for all employees and service and is
consistent with Howgills Equal Opportunity Policy.

The job description reflects the major tasks to be carried out by the post holder and identifies
a level of responsibility at which the post holder will be required to work. In the interests of
effective working, major tasks will be reviewed from time to time to reflect the changing needs
and circumstances. Such reviews and other consequential changes will be carried out in
consultation with the post holder. The post holder will also be required to carry out such
duties as may be determined from time to time to be within the general scope of the post.

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EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Main Role:
To support the care, development and learning of young children aged 3-5 within a pre-school setting.

Care and welfare:
  To deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 3-5 years.
  Assist within a team to ensure the health and safety of children in a range of settings in compliance with health

and safety guidelines.

  Support children with additional support needs.
  Ensure that safety standards and emergency procedures are maintained e.g. familiarisation with fire drill and

evacuation procedures.

  Supervise and assist children with personal care tasks including toileting, dressing and feeding, following the

guidelines of the establishment.

  To be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Main activities:
  To provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors at all times.
  To ensure records are properly maintained, e.g. daily attendance register, accident and incident books.
  To maintain individual tracking and observation logs.
  To liaise closely with parents/carers.
  To support the work of the school by contributing to a welcoming and positive ethos.
  When requested and agreed participate and contribute positively to meetings, including parents meetings and

staff meetings.

  Be a positive role model.
  Contribute to the early years team by sharing good practice and supporting new initiatives.
  To have at least one key area within Pre-school to take responsibility for.
  Provide opportunities to participate in quality adult/child interaction to promote children’s development

including the acquisition of literacy and maths skills.

  To plan activities which ensure each child is working towards the Early Level outcomes in Curriculum for

Excellence.

Continuous development:
  When requested participate in the school professional development and review processes.
  When requested participate in negotiated training to support professional and personal development.
  To attend relevant training and courses out-with pre-school to enhance your continuous professional learning.

Terms of the Role:
Salary:

Working hours:
Reports to:
Pension:
Fee remission:

The post offers a competitive salary, depending on experience.
Complimentary refreshments, including lunch, are offered during term time.
Term Time, Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1600
Deputy Head
The School offers a workplace pension
Fee remission for staff children attending Craigclowan Prep School and Glenalmond College.
Reciprocal discount with many local independent senior schools for staff children after they
leave us.

Person Specification
Early Years Practitioner

CRITERIA
Qualifications

Previous Experience

Professional Development

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

Interpersonal Skills

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ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

•  SCQF 6 – 9, SVQ Level 3,

HNC

•  Experience in an Early

Years setting

•  Evidence of further training,

study or professional
development suitable to the
role

•  Knowledge of child
development

•  Knowledge of Health and

Care Standards

•  Care Inspectorate policies

and guidelines

•  SSSC Codes of Practice
•  Ability to communicate

effectively with children,
parents and colleagues.
•  Ability to work as part of

team

•  Good numeracy, literacy

and ICT skills

•  Ability to prioritise work
load according to the
requirements of the
Nursery

•  Good level of organisation
and time management

•  Supportive, caring,

enthusiastic and motivated

•  Committed to partnership

working

•  Ability to work flexibly
•  High level of interpersonal

skills

•  Ability to motivate others
•  Understanding of the

importance of
confidentiality

•  Reliable
•  Approachable
•  Ability to reflect upon
practice and drive own
personal development

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
Reports in:  None

KEY TASKS

Planning Learning

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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.

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Teaching and classroom management

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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.

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  Use teaching methods which capture pupils’ interest and maintain their engagement through offering rich,

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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

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  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
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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

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Providing opportunities to develop pupils’ wider understanding by relating their learning to ‘real life’.

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  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.

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Management and administration

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Participate in administrative and organisational tasks related to the responsibilities described above.
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.

Additional Responsibilities for Qualified Practitioners and Room Leaders:
  Be responsible for the line management of teaching assistants in the Nursery including their performance

management as required.
Support students on placement in Early Years Foundation Stage classes.

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Person Specification

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications

  GCSE qualification in English and Maths

  Qualification in Health and Social Care
  NVQ Level 2 or 3 or equivalent in childcare
  Foundation Degree or BA in Early Years (B.Ed)
  Qualified teacher status (QTS)
  Early years teacher status (EYTS)
  Early years professional status (EYPS)

Experience

  An understanding of the EYFS curriculum

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Experience of, and commitment t...

Early  Years  Practitioner

(L3  Qualified  Desirable)

Permanent

From 0.6-1 FTE

Information for prospective
members of staff

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Appointment of an Early Years Practitioner

St Joseph’s College is seeking to appoint an Early Years Practitioner, who is either Level
3 qualified or willing to complete the training, for an immediate start. This is an exciting
opportunity for a skilled practitioner to join our friendly and supportive school.

The full-time working hours are 42.5 hours a week Monday to Friday and the contract is
for 50 weeks per year. The role is offered between 0.6-1 FTE and hours will be discussed
at interview.

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Early application is encouraged as we reserve
the right to close the vacancy as soon as we find the right candidate.

Contents

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Message from the Head,
Mrs Laura Stotesbury

Thank you for your interest in St Joseph’s College.
I am delighted that you are considering our school
and I trust that this recruitment pack will provide
you with the information you require both about
the post and the College.

I believe that this is an exciting time to be joining St Joseph’s College. There
has been a significant growth in the pupil roll over the last few years and
the governors are continually looking to invest in the facilities. There is a real
appetite for what we have to offer as both an educational establishment and
an employer.

The College seeks to be a school which places an emphasis on providing an
all-round education: academic, pastoral, social and spiritual, where pupils
develop the attributes of commitment, collaboration, confidence,
communication and compassion through the various aspects of school life.
The College is a very happy place, and staff enjoy working here.

I hope that you will want to apply for this post. I recognise that much time
and thought goes into preparing an application and we, in turn, will give your
application serious consideration.

Mrs Laura Stotesbury
Head

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About the Prep School

Pupils join Pre-Reception from the age of three and, through the forward-thinking curriculum in place at the College,
pupils develop high levels of skills and expectations. The successful candidate will work with the Head of EYFS in
motivating and inspiring the pupils to enjoy and value their learning.

You will provide a safe and secure environment for them to develop their social and communication skills, while recording
observations and summarising their achievements.

You will be primarily based in the Pre-Reception class working with pupils aged 3-4 years and you will be supported by
a number of Early Years Practitioners. Specialist teachers take the Pre-Reception pupils for lessons in PE and Music and
teaching and learning in the classroom is varied and adaptive, using diverse resources and thinking skills. Each classroom is
equipped with an Interactive Whiteboard and the College uses Read Write Inc. as our phonics programme and reading
takes place daily.

Assessment is completed in line with helping the pupils work to achieve the Early Learning Goals and supporting the
successful transition to the Infant Section of the Prep School. Through the pastoral support, regular assemblies and
structure of the school day, pupils are encouraged to adopt a strong work ethic and begin to develop independent
learning skills. Pupils of all ages are expected to think for themselves and to think of other people.

The successful candidate needs to be a dedicated professional who is prepared to work collaboratively in a close-knit
team. They will need to be enthusiastic, hardworking and passionate about education and pupil progress.

4

Conditions of Service

The role is offered between 0.6-1 FTE and hours will be discussed at interview.

The full-time working hours are 42.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, and the contract is for 50 weeks per year.  The working
schedule will be agreed in advance between the hours of 7.30-6pm (on a rota basis) and you are entitled to 20 days paid
annual leave, plus public and bank holidays, which you will be required to take as they fall. The hourly rate will depend on
experience and qualifications of the appointed candidate and the school has a pension scheme in operation.

Training for the Level 3 Childcare qualification may be available for the right candidate.

About the Role
The post-holder will be responsible in the first instance to the Head of Early Years and, during term time, to the Early Years
Teacher. During Holiday Club that responsibility passes to the Head of Holiday Club.

Duties and Responsibilities
Our Pre-Reception delivers an early education programme which aims at supporting each pupil’s personal, social, academic,
physical and emotional development. The Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum is followed and there is a mixture of child
and teacher-initiated learning. The Senior EYP is responsible for setting up enabling classroom environments which capture
pupils’ curiosity and giv...

If you are offered an EYP role you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.

We are looking for inspirational Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners to join one of our nurseries in Milton Keynes, we have vacancies at a number of our Nurseries within Milton Keynes at the following sites:

• Castlethorpe
• Bletchley
• Emberton
• Kents Hill
• The Open University campus
• Wolverton Mill

Please let us know which nursery you are interetsted in. We may have a discusion with you regarding location based on your sutiability and experience. To see our locations, go to: https://www.acornearlyyears.org.uk/Pages/Category/find-a-nursery

Ideally, the role will be 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday working between 0730 and 18.15. Part time may be considered.

We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 30 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. We believe that childcare needs a personal touch, and our nurseries and out-of-school clubs offer flexibility and individuality with a homely feel. As a not-for-profit organisation, we place our children’s well-being at the heart of our work.

We very much welcome candidates that are looking to progress their personal career development due to future opportunities in the pipeline within the location of MK.

The ideal candidate will be passionate, motivated and enthusiastic about outdoor learning and creative play, as well as a good working knowledge and practice of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures.

Apply today or get in touch with our HR team for an information chat on: 01908 510309 or email: recruitment@acornearlyyears.org.uk

Successful applicants must be able to provide ‘right to work in the UK’ documentation, provide two satisfactory references and undertake an enhanced DBS check prior commencing employment.

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Benefits:

• Payscales that are competitive, transparent and reviewed annually
• 65% childcare discount for the hours worked
• Generous family leave
• Christmas closure
• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (and the option to buy more)
• 4 dedicated training days and individual development plans
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Cyclescheme
• Techscheme
• Length of Service awards
• Summer and Christmas parties
• Pay advances for when times are tough
• Employee assistance wellbeing programme

Early Years Practitioner
(L3 Qualified Desirable)

Permanent

From 0.6-1 FTE

Information for prospective
members of staff

1

Appointment of an Early Years
Practitioner

St Joseph’s College is seeking to appoint an Early Years Practitioner, who is either Level
3 qualified or willing to complete the training, for an immediate start. This is an exciting
opportunity for a skilled practitioner to join our friendly and supportive school.

The full-time working hours are 42.5 hours a week Monday to Friday and the contract is
for 50 weeks per year. The role is offered between 0.6-1 FTE and hours will be discussed
at interview.

Closing Date: 9am on Thursday 22 January 2026
Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date.

Contents
Message from the Head

About the Prep School

Duties and Responsibilities

Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks

Person Specification

About the College

Our Missions and Aims

Why St Joseph’s?

Non-contractual Benefits

Appointment Procedure

Interview Process

How To Find Us

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Message from the Head,
Mrs Laura Stotesbury

Thank you for your interest in St Joseph’s College.
I am delighted that you are considering our school
and I trust that this recruitment pack will provide
you with the information you require both about
the post and the College.

I believe that this is an exciting time to be joining St Joseph’s College. There
has been a significant growth in the pupil roll over the last few years and
the governors are continually looking to invest in the facilities. There is a real
appetite for what we have to offer as both an educational establishment and
an employer.

The College seeks to be a school which places an emphasis on providing
an all-round education: academic, pastoral, social and spiritual, where
pupils develop the attributes of commitment, collaboration, confidence,
communication and compassion through the various aspects of school life.
The College is a very happy place, and staff enjoy working here.

I hope that you will want to apply for this post. I recognise that much time
and thought goes into preparing an application and we, in turn, will give your
application serious consideration.

Mrs Laura Stotesbury
Head

3

About the Prep School

Pupils join Pre-Reception from the age of three and, through the forward-thinking curriculum in place at the College,
pupils develop high levels of skills and expectations. The successful candidate will work with the Head of EYFS in
motivating and inspiring the pupils to enjoy and value their learning.

You will provide a safe and secure environment for them to develop their social and communication skills, while recording
observations and summarising their achievements.

You will be primarily based in the Pre-Reception class working with pupils aged 3-4 years and you will be supported by
a number of Early Years Practitioners. Specialist teachers take the Pre-Reception pupils for lessons in PE and Music and
teaching and learning in the classroom is varied and adaptive, using diverse resources and thinking skills. Each classroom is
equipped with an Interactive Whiteboard and the College uses Read Write Inc. as our phonics programme and reading
takes place daily.

Assessment is completed in line with helping the pupils work to achieve the Early Learning Goals and supporting the
successful transition to the Infant Section of the Prep School. Through the pastoral support, regular assemblies and
structure of the school day, pupils are encouraged to adopt a strong work ethic and begin to develop independent
learning skills. Pupils of all ages are expected to think for themselves and to think of other people.

The successful candidate needs to be a dedicated professional who is prepared to work collaboratively in a close-knit
team. They will need to be enthusiastic, hardworking and passionate about education and pupil progress.

4

Conditions of Service

The role is offered between 0.6-1 FTE and hours will be discussed at interview.

The full-time working hours are 42.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, and the contract is for 50 weeks per year.  The working
schedule will be agreed in advance between the hours of 7.30-6pm (on a rota basis) and you are entitled to 20 days paid
annual leave, plus public and bank holidays, which you will be required to take as they fall. The hourly rate will depend on
experience and qualifications of the appointed candidate and the school has a pension scheme in operation.

Training for the Level 3 Childcare qualification may be available for the right candidate.

About the Role
The post-holder will be responsible in the first instance to the Head of Early Years and, during term time, to the Early Years
Teacher. During Holiday Club that responsibility passes to the Head of Holiday Club.

Duties and Responsibilities
Our Pre-Reception delivers an early education programme which aims at sup...

Job description:

If you are offered an EYP role you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.

We are looking for inspirational Level 2 qualified Early Years Practitioners in our Castlethorpe Nursery. Castlethorpe nursery is a lovely converted chapel situated in a quiet village a few miles north of Milton Keynes. It was the first Acorn nursery to open and was established in 1989.

Our Deanshanger nursery will specialise in the under three age group, welcoming babies and toddlers under three years of age initially, offering a nurturing, stimulating environment where little ones can thrive. With a beautiful garden space and a strong emphasis on outdoor play, babies and toddlers will enjoy daily access to the outdoors, rain or shine!

The role will be 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday working between 0730 and 18.15. Working patterns will be discussed during the recruitment process.

We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 30 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. We believe that childcare needs a personal touch, and our nurseries and out-of-school clubs offer flexibility and individuality with a homely feel. As a not-for-profit organisation, we place our children’s well-being at the heart of our work.

We very much welcome candidates that are looking to progress their personal career development due to future opportunities in the pipeline within the location of MK.

The ideal candidate will be passionate, motivated and enthusiastic about outdoor learning and creative play, as well as a good working knowledge and practice of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures.

Apply today or get in touch with our HR team for an information chat on: 01908 510309 or email: recruitment@acornearlyyears.org.uk

Successful applicants must be able to provide ‘right to work in the UK’ documentation, provide two satisfactory references and undertake an enhanced DBS check prior commencing employment.

Benefits:

Working at Acorn

As a thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to making Acorn a safe, nurturing and fun place for our children to be, we offer:

• Payscales that are competitive, transparent and reviewed annually
• 65% childcare discount
• Generous family leave
• Christmas closure
• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (and the option to buy more)
• 4 dedicated training days and individual development plans
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Cyclescheme
• Techscheme
• Length of Service awards
• Summer and Christmas parties
• Pay advances for when times are tough
• Employee assistance wellbeing programme

Regional Lead Children's Home

Regional Lead Children's Home

Job reference:005107

Salary:£70,000 per annum plus £2,000 car allowance

Closing date:06/02/2026

Location:Wingrave

Job Description

Regional Lead – Children’s Homes

At MacIntyre, we support children and young people to live gloriously ordinary lives that make sense to them. Lives shaped by strong relationships, belonging, and real opportunities to contribute to their communities.

We are looking for an experienced, values-led Regional Lead to provide strategic leadership and regulatory oversight across our children’s residential homes. This role holds Responsible Individual status with Ofsted and carries overall accountability for compliance, quality and safeguarding across services.

About the role

This is a key senior leadership role within our Children and Young People Division. You will hold overall accountability for the quality, safety and regulatory compliance of our children’s homes, supporting around 28 children and young people aged 9–18 with learning disabilities and/or autism.

Working closely with Registered Managers and senior colleagues, you will ensure our homes are safe, nurturing places where children are listened to, respected and supported to thrive. You will act as the Responsible / Registered Individual with Ofsted, providing leadership before, during and after inspections and driving continuous improvement across services.

You will be visible across homes, build strong relationships with teams, and play an active role in shaping the future of MacIntyre’s children’s residential services as we grow.

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What you’ll bring

You will understand what great children’s residential care looks like in practice and be able to balance strong regulatory oversight with warmth, curiosity and values-led leadership.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has significant experience as a Registered Manager, with evidence of Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
• Has a strong understanding of children’s residential legislation, safeguarding and quality standards
• Has experience working at a senior level across services or multiple homes
• Can lead, support and challenge Registered Managers to continuously improve practice
• Is confident working with Ofsted inspectors, commissioners and external partners
• Shares MacIntyre’s commitment to children’s rights, voice and wellbeing
• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) is essential.

Why join MacIntyre?

MacIntyre is a national charity with a long history of doing things differently. We believe people are at their best when they are known, valued and connected and that includes both the children we support and the colleagues who work with us.

In 2026, MacIntyre celebrates 60 years of supporting people to live lives that make sense to them. This role will play an important part in shaping the future of our children’s services and our continued growth.

Pay and Rewards

We provide a range of benefits to reward and thank our staff which includes:

• Six weeks' annual leave including statutory public holidays
• Workplace Pension scheme – MacIntyre will contribute 3% of your salary to all eligible employees
• MacIntyre Staff Savings Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
• Health Cash Plan which provides money back on core health treatments such as: optical, dental, physiotherapy, chiropody (at reduced cost)
• MacIntyre Sick Pay (qualifying period)
• Life assurance scheme offering valuable benefits to your dependents
• MacIntyre Rewards Scheme which recognises and rewards staff
• MacIntyre Perks which offers up to 6% discount off leading retailers including Tesco, Curry/PC World, Costa and many more
• Access to the Blue Light Card which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street for emergency and social care staff.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (cost paid by MacIntyre)

Interested?

Please apply via our website. You’ll be asked to complete a short application form and upload your CV and supply a supporting statement.

If you would like an informal conversation about the role before applying, you are very welcome...

Job Introduction

Working for the Bradford Children and Families Trust offers the opportunity to work with some great people who are passionate about delivering change in a city whose culture offers as much diversity as it’s geography. You can make a real difference to families and children and be an active part in delivering the service Bradford families should receive.

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? We are looking for talented individuals to join our dedicated team in Bradford to help shape the future of young lives.

Bradford Children and Families Trust has restructured its Children in Care service to span ages 0-18, creating three new teams, totalling 10 children in care teams providing greater continuity and better outcomes for children.

Bradford is a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage and a strong sense of community. You'll be part of a supportive network of professionals dedicated to improving the lives of children.

As we continue to grow and evolve, now is the perfect time to join us. Our recent Ofsted report acknowledges our progress, with improvements exceeding expectations ahead of time.

Our social work senior leadership team is permanent and committed to providing stability and continuity within the organisation.

Their consistent presence ensures that our strategic vision and values  are upheld, fostering a reliable and supportive environment for both staff and the children in our care. 

Our approach is rooted in restorative and relational practice, fostering trust, mutual respect, and meaningful relationships with children, families, and professionals.

You’ll also: 

• Collaborate with partners, identifying what children and their families need to make lasting positive change, and support children and young people to achieve permanence - whether this be in the care of the Trust, reunification with their parents or extended family.
• Support and advocate for children in care, ensuring their voices are heard in all decision making.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments and work collaboratively with families to develop plans that are led by their strengths, needs, and aspirations.
• Develop and implement care plans tailored to each child's needs.
• Monitor and review the progress of children in care, making adjustments to care plans as needed.
• Provide emotional and practical support to children, helping them navigate challenges and build resilience.
• Work to achieve permanency and outstanding outcomes for children and young people through relationship-based practice.

To be successful in this role you will need: 

• A DIPSW or equivalent qualification and are registered with the Social Work England as a qualified social worker.
• A full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes - adjustments can be considered for candidates with a disability.
• Expertise in managing the delivery of quality outcomes for children and young people.
• An ability to build strong relationships with children, their families, colleagues and partner agencies.
• An ability to write high-quality reports and assessments and analyse information effectively.
• Experience of managing a caseload in a statutory setting, with ability to problem solve, negotiate and manage conflict.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, for positive engagement with children and families and productive relationship building in a multi-agency environment.

You’ll also be joining an organisation that truly values its people, offering a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance, including:

• Retention Payment: You will be eligible for our annual retention payment, paid in 12 monthly instalments. This is non contractual (reviewed annually)
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement: 31 days rising to 34 with service (plus bank holidays)
• Excellent local Government pension
• Competitive salary and pay progression structure
• Supportive carer and parental policies
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Access to Occupational Health and confidential counselling services
• Supportive staff networks
• Access to Blue Light Carddiscounts, including cost of living support
• ...

Children's Informal Mental Health Advocate

We have a fantastic opportunity at our Advocacy service based in North East Essex. We are looking for a part time (15 hours) to join our team offering crucial independent advice to children and young people accessing CAMH Services – would you like the chance to have a real positive impact on the local community?

As a Children's Advocate, you will empower children and young people accessing MH Services, to make sure that their rights are respected, and their voices are heard at all times. Children's Advocates represent the views, wishes and needs of children and young people, helping them to navigate the system at a very challenging time for the individual. You will do this by managing a caseload and act as a key worker for specific individuals, advising them and representing their views, writing reports, and taking a person-centred approach to preparation and monitoring of plans.

This post is for a part time Advocate (15 hours) role to work as part of a small team of advocates. We cover North East Essex however CYP may reside throughout Essex but receive MH services from North East CAMH Services. The post will require travelling to meet young people in the community and attend meetings, which could take place throughout Essex as well as meetings, promotional work and other commitments both within Barnardo's and Essex premises. This means that access to your own vehicle is essential.

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. 

Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours.  More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. 

Workplace Offer: What it means for you

Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role.

• Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
• Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata
• The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
• A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
• Service related sick pay from day 1
• Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
• Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
• Cycle2work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, ...

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