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Are you looking to make a positive difference while working flexibly within a dynamic and supportive environment?
We are currently seeking enthusiastic and adaptable Sessional Workers to join our team.
About Us
Kids is a leading national charity that has been transforming the lives of disabled children, young people, and their families for over 50 years. Our mission is to provide support, opportunities, and services that help young people thrive and achieve their potential. Our dedicated team is committed to creating inclusive environments where every child can flourish, regardless of their abilities.
Role Overview
As a Sessional Worker, you will play a key role in supporting disabled children and young people to engage in meaningful, recreational, and educational activities. You will work closely with individuals, families, and a motivated team to provide safe, inclusive, and enjoyable experiences across a variety of settings.
Activities may take place in dedicated play environments or out in the community and could include visits to local attractions such as parks, cinemas, bowling alleys, and zoos. You will be expected to participate fully in both structured and free play, encouraging independence and positive interactions.
This role is aimed toward those with availability during term-time, during the week and/ or Saturdays.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting Play and Engagement
- Facilitate creative, imaginative, and adventurous play experiences.
- Tailor activities to suit the individual needs and preferences of each child or young person.
- Promote engagement through indoor and outdoor activities that support social and physical development.
Community Involvement and Supervision
- Accompany and supervise groups on community-based outings.
- Ensure a high standard of care and supervision throughout all activities.
- Support the inclusion of children and young people within local community settings.
Providing a Safe and Inclusive Environment
- Follow safeguarding, health, and safety policies at all times.
- Conduct or support risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
- Foster a welcoming, respectful environment for every child and young person.
Personal Care and Practical Support
- Provide personal care support as needed, maintaining a sensitive and respectful approach.
- Assist with snack and meal preparation and distribution where required.
- Adhere to organisational policies and best practices in all care tasks.
Collaboration and Professional Development
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a consistent and professional service.
- Participate in training opportunities to enhance your skills and effectiveness.
- Communicate effectively with families, carers, and other professionals to support holistic care.
Skills and Attributes
We are looking for individuals who demonstrate:
- Empathy and Patience– A compassionate approach to supporting children and young people.
- Adaptability– Able to respond to changing needs and environments with flexibility.
- Creativity and Initiative– A proactive attitude to engaging children through innovative activities.
- Effective Communication– Clear and professional communication with children, families, and team members.
- Team Collaboration– A cooperative, positive approach to working within a group.
- Professional Integrity– Committed to upholding ethical standards and confidentiality.
- Organisational Skills– Ability to manage time, tasks, and priorities efficiently.
- Safety Awareness– A strong understanding of health and safety practices, especially when working with vulnerable individuals.
Why Join Us?
- Flexible Working Hours:Choose hours that suit your availability – ideal for students, graduates, or those seeking casual work.
- Meaningful Impact:Help improve the lives of children and young people through rewarding, hands-on support.
- Professional Growth:Access to ongoing tr...
🌟 Got heart? You’re halfway there.
At ARC, we know it takes someone special to work in social care—and that doesn’t always mean having experience. We hire based on values, welcoming people from all walks of life: seasoned Support Workers, Care Assistants, Veterans, Teachers and Teaching Assistants, those with lived experience, or even total newbies with a passion for care.
💬 Curious about the role? Reach out to our Recruitment Specialist, Eva Otto, at recruitment.region1@c-i-c.co.uk.
Need adjustments during the process? Just email 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.
Good luck—we can’t wait to meet you!
🌟 Got heart? You’re halfway there.
At ARC, we know it takes someone special to work in social care—and that doesn’t always mean having experience. We hire based on values, welcoming people from all walks of life: seasoned Support Workers, Care Assistants, Veterans, Teachers, Foster Carers, Parents, those with lived experience, or even total newbies with a passion for care and a willingness to learn.
💬 Curious about the role? Reach out to our Recruitment Specialist, Eva Otto, at recruitment.region1@c-i-c.co.uk.
Need adjustments during the process? Just email 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.
Good luck—we can’t wait to meet you!
We offer competitive salaries and flexible working options with up to 30 days holiday
A little bit about Seashell jobs
Seashell Trust provides education and care through our outstanding complex learning difficulties school and special needs college. We build communication, independence, and life skills, and we prepare young people for a future where they feel like valued members of the community. Keep reading to learn more about the Seashell jobs available and what is required in jobs working with people with learning disabilities.
Description: Senior Team Lead - Children's Residential Homes
Type: Full time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ
Salary: £27,615 - £28,197 per annum + benefits
We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our team as a Senior Team Leader, supporting our children in our bespoke residential homes.
About Seashell Trust:
Originally founded in 1823, Seashell Trust is a nationally recognised and registered charity based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. The Trust comprises of the Royal School Manchester, the Royal College Manchester, 17 bespoke Residential Care Homes, Outreach Health and Family Services. We provide expert Residential care and Education for children and young people with severe, profound, and complex learning difficulties and disabilities, sensory impairments, communication disorders and autism. Our fantastic services are based all on one-site, which deepens our sense of community for our children and young people and the wider Seashell team.
About the Residential Homes:
At Seashell, our 17 bespoke Residential Homes are purpose-built with a ‘home from home’ feel, we provide 24-hour care, weekly and termly boarding and 52-week placement. As a Senior Team Leader, you will have the opportunity to be part of this special setting, where you can contribute to creating a comfortable and familiar atmosphere for our children and young adults. This is a great opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment where your support can truly make a difference in the everyday lives of our children and young adults
About the Role of Senior Team Leader:
The Senior leads the operational house team of Residential Support Workers to provide person centred care to children with learning disabilities, autism and complex health and social care needs.
They will ensure staff have the resources and support to provide the level and quality of service required day to day, plus the ongoing development and continuous improvement of the service.
As well as providing direct care and support, the Senior is required to act as a Key Worker. They will give supervision and manage performance appraisal for all Support Workers in the home and will provide mentor and coaching support on key operational tasks. Being visible and accessible to support is paramount.
Qualification and Experience
- L4 or L3 QCF Level 3 Diploma Children’s & Young People’s Workforce, NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care (CCYP) Diploma
- At least 3 years experience in a similar care setting is essential, including working with children with complex learning and physical needs
- Knowledge of CQC Adult Care Home fundamental standards
- Good written and verbal communication skills, ability to write and maintain reports and children and young people.
- The ability to record and communicate effectively with parents/staff/other professionals.
- Flexible approach to work to work to work a day shift to meet with other operational staff.
About Recruitment at Seashell
Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities.
We provide an environment that is safeguarded and as part of our safer recruitment policy, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (no cost) and full references will be taken.
This charity 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 value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.
We are a LGBTQA+ friendly employer and welcome applications from all identities.
Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to b...
How to apply
Further details on the full role are attached below. When you are ready to apply, submit an online application form via this page.
If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role before applying, or require any accessibility support to apply, our friendly recruitment team is ready and waiting to help. Call them on 0118 3540345 or drop an email to recruitment@guidedogs.org.uk.
As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description. You will also be asked to complete a few job-specific questions as part of this application process, so please be prepared to write your answers to these questions.
If you want to know more about the teams who work at Guide Dogs, you can find it on our Careers Page
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are proud, whenever possible, to offer an interview to all candidates that meet our selection criteria, and who indicate they wish their application to be considered under our Disability Confident interview commitment. For more details, visit our careers site.
If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK via our digital ID checking supplier; in addition, we cannot offer visa sponsorship at this time.
Every day is different at Guide Dogs. And no person with sight loss is the same. We work side by side, on our sites and in the community, in schools and on our streets, supporting people to live the life they choose. Our staff therefore also work in different ways to support the delivery of our life changing work.
Safeguarding
Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.
At Guide Dogs, we believe in fair and equitable hiring practices. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration for a position. Each case will be evaluated individually, taking into account the nature of the offense, its relevance to the role, and the time that has passed since the incident. We encourage all candidates to disclose relevant information, and we assure you that it will be handled confidentially and fairly.
Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If you are applying for a disclosure role, please note that you will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and sign up to the DBS update service.
For high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than advertised.
EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR
(NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Revised March 2022
Royal Naval Pre-school Learning Organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. We provide early help through support working with local agencies to identify
children and families who will benefit and, we undertake assessment of the early help needed and
provide targeted services to address those needs.
Job Title :
Early Years Educator
Accountable to:
Childcare Manager, the senior management team and Trustees
Experience : Early Years Educators will have a recognised Childcare / Early
Year’s qualification at Level 2/3 (or equivalent). Experience of
Working in an early years childcare setting. They will demonstrate
Knowledge of Ofsted and the Statutory Framework for the Early
Years Foundation Stage.
Role in the setting:
The role of the Early Years Educator within the childcare setting is to support and
promote children’s early education and development.
To plan and provide effective care, teaching and learning that enables children to
progress and prepares them for school. Making accurate and productive use of
assessments. Developing effective and informed practice.
To safeguard and promote health and safety and the welfare of all children, working in
partnership with colleagues, parents and carers and other professionals.
Ensuring that all children are stimulated within a positive learning environment and kept
safe from harm and abuse in line with organisations Safeguarding Policy.
The Early Years Educator will be responsible for: -
• Working with children from birth to approximately school age and up to 8 years in
some settings, that offer extended hours. This will be In line with all relevant
legislation and thereby supporting the childcare manager by working to agreed
policies, procedures and directed tasks.
•
Working with the childcare manager(s) and other staff with the daily routines of
the childcare setting, deployment of staff in the childcare setting, activities,
planning monitoring and evaluation.
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• Caring and educating the children in the childcare setting within a key person
structure, promoting good practices and being a role model for other staff within
the childcare setting.
•
To always ensure the safeguarding and the welfare of the children in the
childcare setting.
• Compliance with the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework.
Duties and Responsibilities
a)
Organisational responsibilities
• To ensure that security is always maintained adhering to the organisations
policies and working practices.
• To ensure that ratios are always adhered to within the working day whilst children
are present.
• To be responsible for the children’s social, emotional and educational
development. This involves planning and supervising activities. The Early Years
Educator is responsible for observing and monitoring all children.
• To be responsible for the well-being and care of all children, including physical
care such as feeding, nappy changing, their welfare, health and dietary
requirements, including implementing the medication policy when appropriate
and safeguarding all children in your care.
• To deliver a service of the highest standard that will develop and improve each
child’s quality of life. To respect each child as an individual, taking in their
appropriate needs.
b)
Environment
• To provide a safe learning environment through the risk assessments of the
Childcare setting, activities provided, toys, equipment. All staff, to implement
safety rules inline with policies and procedures.
• To help provide an environment where enjoyment and fun are linked with
discovery and learning.
• To be responsible within the room with planning for all children and
the preparation of resources and materials needed for planned childcare
activities, interest tables and displays to stimulate communication and
conversation.
• To be responsible within the childcare setting for the cleaning of areas such as
Kitchens, tables after meals, cleaning toys and equipment on a regular basis and
cleaning at the end of the session following the Standard Operational
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Procedures; including areas such as toilets (children’s and staff), floors and
outside areas.
• To carry out necessary cleaning tasks to ensure a safe, hygienic environment
this can mean operating outside of opening times when children are not present.
• To assist the Childcare Manager with the care and maintenance of furniture, toys
equipment and resources. To monitor stock levels of consumables and to request
items as t...We have a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years Educator to join our team at Fox Hollies Nursery in Acocks Green, Birmingham. Rated Good by Ofsted and 8.9 on Day Nurseries.
We are looking for a skilled early years educator who will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care.
We take great pride in being a friendly, inclusive setting that put children and their families at the heart of our practice and provide excellent promotion and progression opportunities for our staff team.
What we offer:
We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families.
The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including:
- 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings)
- Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS)
- The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children.
- A generous workplace pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service.
- Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being
- Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave
- A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity.
- Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources.
- Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets
- A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being
Job purpose:
As Early Years Educator, you will:
- provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children.
- be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment
- support the nursery management team to deliver high-quality care and education in line with the setting’s policies and procedures.
Requirements:
Successful applicants for the Early Years Educator position will need:
- a minimum Level 3 or above Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification or equivalent.
- proven post-qualification experience of working with children.
Also, you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service.
For the full of duties and the requirements, please download the job description which accompanies this advert.
Hours per week: 40
Weeks per year: 52
Interview date: Friday 6th February 2026
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years Educator to join our team at Parktown Pre School in Luton. Rated Good by Ofsted and 9.7 on Day Nurseries.
We are looking for a skilled early years educator who will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care.
We take great pride in being a friendly, inclusive setting that put children and their families at the heart of our practice and provide excellent promotion and progression opportunities for our staff team.
What we offer:
We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families.
The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including:
- 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings)
- Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS)
- The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children.
- A generous workplace pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service.
- Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being
- Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave
- A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity.
- Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources.
- Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets
- A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being
Job purpose:
As Early Years Educator, you will:
- provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children.
- be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment
- support the nursery management team to deliver high-quality care and education in line with the setting’s policies and procedures.
Requirements:
Successful applicants for the Early Years Educator position will need:
- a minimum Level 3 or above Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification or equivalent.
- proven post-qualification experience of working with children.
Also, you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service.
For the full of duties and the requirements, please download the job description which accompanies this advert.
Hours per week: 32.5
Weeks per year: 39
Interview date: Monday 23rd February 2026
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years Educator to join our team at Farcet Village Nursery based in Farcet. Rated Good by Ofsted and 9.9 on Day Nurseries.
We are looking for a skilled early years educator who will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care.
We take great pride in being a friendly, inclusive setting that put children and their families at the heart of our practice and provide excellent promotion and progression opportunities for our staff team.
What we offer:
We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families.
The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including:
- 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings)
- Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS)
- The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children.
- A generous workplace pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service.
- Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being
- Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave
- A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity.
- Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources.
- Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets
- A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being
Job purpose:
As Early Years Educator, you will:
- provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children.
- be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment
- support the nursery management team to deliver high-quality care and education in line with the setting’s policies and procedures.
Requirements:
Successful applicants for the Early Years Educator position will need:
- a minimum Level 3 or above Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification or equivalent.
- proven post-qualification experience of working with children.
Also, you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service.
For the full of duties and the requirements, please download the job description which accompanies this advert.
Hours per week: 19.5
Weeks per year: 39 (Term time)
Interview date: 26th January 2026
Recruitment Pack Children’s Worker (2/3 FTE) & Families / Adults Worker (1/3 FTE) St Andrew the Great is seeking to appoint a Children’s Worker to oversee ministry amongst 0-11s. This is an opportunity for a Bible-loving and well-organised Christian man or woman to work prayerfully with a range of leaders to support evangelism and discipleship amongst children, in partnership with parents. At the same time, we are also seeking to appoint a Families / Adults Worker to participate in ministry amongst ‘city’ adults (this covers parents and other adults who are not part of HUB / iHUB / Focus ministries). This is an opportunity for a Bible-loving and well-organised Christian man or woman to work prayerfully with a range of leaders to support evangelism and discipleship amongst adults. Applications may be made to either one of these posts, or both together. About us St Andrew the Great (StAG) has a diverse congregation which reflects our location in Cambridge city centre. We mainly comprise four groups of people: undergraduates, 20-30s, internationals, and ‘city’ members (adults who are not part of the other groups, plus under- 18s). That said, our motto for all we do is the same: The gospel to Cambridge; gospel workers to the world. As a church, we depend upon God in prayer and put teaching the Bible at the heart of all we do as we believe it equips us with all we need in living for His glory. In the past 25 years, there have been three church “grafts” to other local parishes and, most recently, a church plant to Huntingdon in 2018. We are a member of ReNew, and the PCC has passed a resolution in line with the House of Bishops’ declaration and receives additional oversight from the Bishop of Ebbsfleet. Page 1 of 6 About the Children’s Worker role The vision for our children’s work is that children would grow in a real and personal faith in the Lord Jesus; we do this by supporting parents in their ministry to their children as the primary Bible teachers and through faithful, engaging Bible teaching to the children in an age-appropriate way on Sundays when the church family gathers. StAG has over 140 under 11s in the church family, and we’ll typically see 90-100 at one of our six children’s groups & three creches over our two Sunday morning services. The role holder will work under the immediate oversight of the Associate Vicar and will have administrative oversight of all the 0-11s children’s ministry as well as responsibility for all the Bible teaching that happens within it. Responsibilities for the Children’s Worker There are three areas of focus: Bible teaching and evangelism, caring for and training leaders, and partnering with parents. 1. Bible teaching and evangelism • Developing a robust and effective curriculum and accompanying resources. • Planning the teaching for children’s groups and writing session briefs. • Growing, adapting or improving opportunities for regular outreach which currently includes Christmas parties as well as a one-day holiday-club-style evangelistic event. • Depending on experience and aptitude, planning the teaching for the children's talk slots in our Sunday morning services and coaching speakers before and after delivery. • Depending on experience and aptitude, contributing to all age services, which might include occasional preaching. • Speaking at events for local schools, such as Christian Unions and events in the church building. 2. Overseeing leaders • Recruiting, training and supporting leaders in teaching the Bible to children. • Maintaining excellent standards in safeguarding. • Running and coordinating training sessions for leaders, including at the monthly prayer meeting for children’s leaders. • Setting an example of teaching and engaging with children. • Supporting the groups in giving effective feedback to one another. • Organising and managing volunteer rotas for crèches, actions and additional helpers for Sunday groups and other possible one-off events (e.g. Day Away). • Pastoral care and support for leaders through regular meetings and catch ups • Connecting with the wider youth and children’s ministry scene in Cambridge, East Anglia, and the Southeast of England, to give and receive support in youth ministry. Page 2 of 6 3. Partnering with parents • Partnering with families to understand how the StAG children’s ministry can best support them including meeting with the parents’ advisory group once a term. • Maintaining and developing opportunities to envision and equip families in their family discipleship (e.g. Families Together Lunch, termly training, joint leaders and parents prayer meetings) • Promoting partnership between parents and leaders through communication channels, socials, hosting, culture-setting, etc. • Regular prayer for StAG families. Responsibilities for Families / Adults Worker This is a new role where the scope will be shaped by the succe...
Job reference:000789
Salary:£32,567.00 - £40,603.00 per annum (SCP 23C –31C) Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience
Employment type:Permanent
Services:Care – Residential Services
Hours Per Week:37 hours . To be worked over a combination of early and back shifts, including weekends.
Closing date:28/01/2026
Job Description
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
About Kibble
Kibble supports children and young people (aged 5-26) who have experienced trauma and adversity through residential care, education and mental health services. For more than 200 years, we’ve put young people first and have built a trusted charity with vital services that strive to transform lives, families and communities.
When starting a new job at Kibble, you’ll become part of a dedicated staff team who make sure children are happy and safe 365 days a year, 24/7. Whether your role is in care, education, or the corporate side, you’ll help give young people a chance at life.
Job Purpose:
The post involves direct working with young people who, because of adversity or trauma, are unable to remain at home and who, at the instruction of a Children’s Hearing or a Court, must be accommodated by Kibble.
We seek people who have a strong commitment to caring for children/ young people, who understand developmental trauma, and who are resilient, reflective and patient. You should be able to practice in a trauma informed way. You will be able to provide children/ young people with a sense of safety and connectedness and teach coping skills in the face of complex challenging behaviour.
Following social pedagogical principles, our children/ young people need opportunities to problem solve and experiment with taking risks to challenge themselves physically and mentally. We recognise the powerful healing and developmental role of play in children’s/ young people lives. Therefore, we are very keen to have people on board who are in touch with their inner child and are willing to be creative about and fully involved in, outdoor play, messy play, risky play, and the range of play opportunities we provide for our children/ young people.
This post will offer the successful candidate stability, with guaranteed hours, and the benefit of varied work. It is ideally suited to someone who has flexibility throughout the working week and weekends to work both early and back shifts. The varied shift pattern provides opportunity for the successful candidate to interact with a range of different employees and children and young people at Kibble.
Main Duties:
The direct work with children and young people follows a general pattern that must be tailored to the needs and requirements for each individual. This pattern involves 3 main areas.
The Care Programme:
The Child and Youth Care Worker will:
- Have direct responsibility for the care and development of a number of children and young people. Each child or young person will have a placement programme involving social and educational targets, which will be regularly reviewed.
- Require to liaise with all relevant members of the multi-disciplinary team within Kibble to ensure a mutual understanding of these targets and to monitor and facilitate their achievement.
- Require to liaise with the area team social worker to ensure that there is both a mutual understanding of the care plan including social and educational targets and a linkage between these targets and the tasks being undertaken by the social worker.
- Meet with the parent(s) or other relative(s) of the child or young person to ensure that family contact is continuing, to seek their co-operation in achieving social and educational targets, to ensure that home leave is viable and is supported.
Recording and Reporting:
- The Child and Youth Care Worker is...
Want to be a part of a team that is on the frontline of Children`s and Young People's mental health?
If you do then this is an exciting and rewarding role where no two days feel the same. As an Education Mental Health Practitioner, you will work directly with children and young people in schools, helping them to understand their emotions, build resilience and feel more in control of their lives.
You will deliver evidence based support for pupils with mild to moderate mental health needs, using your skills to make a real and lasting impact. Whether you are supporting someone through anxiety, low mood or life’s everyday pressures, your work will help them feel safer, stronger and more connected.
But this role is about more than one to one work. You will also be a key part of each school’s wider wellbeing culture. That means advising teachers, supporting families and helping embed a whole school approach to emotional health. You will share your knowledge, build relationships and play a vital role in making mental health support more visible and more effective.
You will be part of a committed, friendly and values driven team. You will receive high quality supervision, ongoing training and space to grow your practice. If you are looking for a role that is hands on, meaningful and full of purpose, this is it.
Join us and become part of a team that champions compassion, resilience, and innovation. Together, we’ll create a brighter, healthier future for our young people.
Registered Children's Home Manager - Hatton House
- Job Category
- Childrens Homes | Management
- Location
- Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
- Salary
- £49,159 - £52,251 per annum + up to £10,000 Bonus
- Closing date
- 25/01/2026
- Ref
- 0
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Total hours per week
- 40
- Description
- Job Title:Registered Children’s Home Manager – WellingboroughSalary/Bonus:£49,159 - £52,251 per annum + up to £10,000 BonusLocation:Wellingborough, Northamptonshire (NN8)Make a real difference at Hatton House – a welcoming, Ofsted-rated Good home with a true family feel.
Homes2Inspire are looking for a passionate and inspiring
Registered Children’s Home Managerto lead our beautiful, spacious home located in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. it is a 10 minute walk into the town of Wellingborough. We at Hatton are well linked to the local schools in the area but also not far from the A14 for Kettering and A45 for Northampton. we provide care for three young people.Hatton House is a well decorated six bed property, with two family bathrooms, a shower room and a downstairs toilet. The home also has a large garden for the young people to have enough space to complete some activities and gardening. The home has a number of spacious communal areas for the young people to use for chill out, education, life skills and general homely living. The environment is very important for the young people and the manager strives to create a family environment.
As Registered Manager, you’ll lead with empathy and strength, guiding your team to maintain this positive environment while supporting each young person’s unique journey. You’ll have the backing of
Homes2Inspire – the only charity-owned provider in Ofsted’s top 10, where over 92% of homes are rated Good or Outstanding.What you’ll bring:- QCF Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare (or working towards)
- At least 2 years’ recent experience in a supervisory role within a Registered Children’s Home
- Proven leadership skills with a child-centred approach
- Strong knowledge of children’s home regulations and legislation
- A positive track record with Ofsted inspections
- Ability to inspire a team and build trusted relationships with stakeholders
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Up to £10,000 bonusbased on targets and budgets
- Generous annual leave entitlement + option to purchase extra days
- Unum Healthcare– claim back everyday healthcare costs
- Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, including counselling
- Wellbeing support from our in-house NHS-trained team
- Shopping, cinema and holiday discounts + Blue Light card eligibility
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- £500 “Refer a Friend” bonus
Apply today or contact our Careers Team for more details:careers@homes2inspire.co.uk | 01788 487057At Homes2Inspire, we’re committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience. Male staff are under-represented in our services, and we encourage more male applicants to apply.
We are seeking applications from those with the following relevant experience -
Qualifications required-
Level 5 PBS Qualification is essential and willingness to work to level 6/7 or ABA qualification with minimum one year working PBS experience
Extensive experience of working with people with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism who display behaviours of concern.
Experience of carrying out Behaviour assessments within a Positive Behaviour Support Framework .
Experience of reducing the use of restrictive practices; including restrictive interventions
Experience of delivering training, workshops and/or teaching adult learners
Experience of leading individual/team de-briefs
Community Integrated Care supports individuals with a wide range of needs and in many cases, people whose needs and histories mean that individuals can reasonably be predicted to present with behaviours that challenge.
The organisation’s current approach to significant behaviour is to use the least restrictive practices to support the individual through stressful episodes and as such the relevant colleagues are trained in the MAPA (Managing Actual and Potential Aggression) model of interventions (licensed through the Crisis Prevention Institute). However, the aspiration is to for the organisation to adopt the recovery model approaches of Active Support and Positive Behavioural Support which advocate a more proactive approach to prevention and reduction of behaviours that challenge and overall improvement to quality of life outcomes.
The successful candidate will possess excellent writing skills, as well as strong verbal communication skills. Furthermore, the candidate should also possess strong computer skills (e.g., formatting Word documents, creating Excel spreadsheets), and should have experience in conducting research. Additionally, the candidate should have knowledge of care standards and social care legislation. A knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint is preferable but not essential as this can be trained.
You will have experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with internal and external agencies
Given the nature of this role there will be a requirement to be flexible in working hours and travel on a regular basis.
If you have read this advert and feel like it’s exactly the role and organisation you’re looking for, please click 'Apply' to take you through to our short application form.
If you are interested in learning more about the role before submitting your application, please feel free to contact recruitment.region1@c-i-c.co.uk