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Who we are:Enthum House, is a 24/7, 365-day residential setting. We provide person-centred support and safeguarding for up to fourteen unaccompanied young people aged 16-18, who are seeking asylum in the UK and moving towards independence.&nbsp;&nbsp;Key Responsibilities:The Operations Director and Nominated Individual (NI) in Supported Accommodation plays a crucial role in ensuring that the services provided in supported accommodation settings meet Ofsted regulatory standards and are delivered in a way that promotes the wellbeing and safety of young people. The Nominated Individual is responsible for overseeing the service's compliance with the Supported Accommodation Regulations and Standards 2023, ensuring that high-quality support is delivered, and supporting the Registered Service Manager in maintaining the operational aspects of the service.<h2>Specific&nbsp;Duties</h2>Service&nbsp;Delivery&nbsp;and&nbsp;Regulatory&nbsp;Compliance<ul><li>To&nbsp;be&nbsp;a&nbsp;part&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Senior&nbsp;Leadership&nbsp;Team&nbsp;and&nbsp;attend&nbsp;regular&nbsp;Senior Management Team meetings</li><li>Head&nbsp;of&nbsp;Safeguarding&nbsp;(DSL)&nbsp;-&nbsp;Overview&nbsp;of&nbsp;Safeguarding/managing&nbsp;allegations.</li><li>Ensure&nbsp;the&nbsp;service&nbsp;meets&nbsp;the&nbsp;needs&nbsp;of&nbsp;young&nbsp;people&nbsp;in accordance&nbsp;with legislation, policy, and best practices.</li><li>Line&nbsp;manage&nbsp;and&nbsp;provide formal&nbsp;and&nbsp;informal&nbsp;supervision and&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;Registered Service manager and others as necessary to improve the home’s performance.</li><li>Ensure the home is led and managed in such a way as to be consistent with Enthum&nbsp;House’s&nbsp;approach&nbsp;and&nbsp;ethos&nbsp;and&nbsp;deliver&nbsp;the&nbsp;outcomes&nbsp;set&nbsp;out&nbsp;in&nbsp;the statement of purpose.</li><li>Ensure&nbsp;the&nbsp;supported&nbsp;accommodation&nbsp;is&nbsp;fully&nbsp;prepared&nbsp;and&nbsp;ready&nbsp;for&nbsp;Ofsted inspection.</li><li>To&nbsp;have&nbsp;oversight&nbsp;of&nbsp;implementation&nbsp;of&nbsp;statutory&nbsp;and&nbsp;home’s&nbsp;policies&nbsp;and&nbsp;provide feedback&nbsp;to&nbsp;senior&nbsp;leaders&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;effectiveness&nbsp;of policies.</li><li>Resolve complex operational and service-based problems and conflicts raised through&nbsp;the&nbsp;home’s&nbsp;day-to-day&nbsp;running,&nbsp;complaints&nbsp;(and&nbsp;relevant&nbsp;HR&nbsp;process&nbsp;in collaboration with Co-Director(s))</li><li>To&nbsp;have&nbsp;oversight&nbsp;of&nbsp;monitoring&nbsp;reports,&nbsp;statistical&nbsp;data,&nbsp;and&nbsp;evaluations&nbsp;in accordance with the policies of the home.</li><li>Review&nbsp;the&nbsp;performance&nbsp;of&nbsp;Staff.</li><li>Ensure&nbsp;that&nbsp;the&nbsp;supported&nbsp;accommodation&nbsp;service&nbsp;meets&nbsp;the&nbsp;required&nbsp;quality standards in terms of safety, care quality, and operational procedures.</li><li>Liaise&nbsp;with&nbsp;regulatory&nbsp;authorities&nbsp;and&nbsp;support&nbsp;the&nbsp;preparation&nbsp;of&nbsp;inspections, audits, and reports</li></ul>Leadership&nbsp;and&nbsp;Support:<ul><li>Supervise,&nbsp;lead&nbsp;and&nbsp;guide&nbsp;the&nbsp;Registered&nbsp;Manager&nbsp;and&nbsp;support&nbsp;staff,&nbsp;ensuring&nbsp;the team is well-informed of their roles and responsibilities.</li><li>Act&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;senior&nbsp;point&nbsp;of&nbsp;contact&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;team,&nbsp;offering advice&nbsp;on&nbsp;best&nbsp;practices&nbsp;and professional development opportunities.</li><li>Help&nbsp;to&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;a&nbsp;positive,&nbsp;inclusive,&nbsp;and&nbsp;supportive&nbsp;working&nbsp;environment.</li></ul>Quality&nbsp;assurance&nbsp;and&nbsp;Monitoring<ul><li>Be&nbsp;accountable&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;quality&nbsp;of&nbsp;support&nbsp;provided,&nbsp;ensuring&nbsp;that&nbsp;young&nbsp;people receive person-centered care tailored to their individual needs.</li><li>Monitor&nbsp;individual&nbsp;plans&nbsp;and&nbsp;outcomes&nbsp;for&nbsp;young&nbsp;people,&nbsp;working&nbsp;closely&nbsp;with&nbsp;the Registered Service Manager to implement improvements where necessary.</li><li>Ensure&nbsp;robust&nbsp;safeguarding&nbsp;procedures&nbsp;are&nbsp;in&nbsp;place&nbsp;and&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;that&nbsp;any&nbsp;concerns or incidents are addressed promptly and in accordance with legal and best practice standards.</li></ul>Operational&nbsp;Leadership&nbsp;and Accountability<ul><li>Ensure&nbsp;that&nbsp;the&nbsp;service&nbsp;is&nbsp;adequately&nbsp;staffed,&nbsp;with&nbsp;recruitment,&nbsp;training,&nbsp;and retention strategies in place.</li><li>Assist&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;development&nbsp;and&nbsp;review&nbsp;of&nbsp;policies&nbsp;and&nbsp;procedures&nbsp;in&nbsp;line&nbsp;with statutory requirements and best practice.</li><li>Contribute to the financial management of the service, including budget monitoring&nbsp;and&nbsp;resource&nbsp;allocation in&nbsp;partnership&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;Finance&nbsp;Director.</li><li>Attend&nbsp;Quarterly&nbsp;Trustee&nbsp;meetings&nbsp;in&nbsp;person&nbsp;and&nbsp;occasional&nbsp;online&nbsp;Trustee meetings as required</li><li>Ensure&nbsp;quality&nbsp;monitoring&nbsp;and&nbsp;health&nbsp;and&nbsp;safety&nbsp;assessments&nbsp;are&nbsp;conducted,&nbsp;and action plans are implemented by managers.</li><li>Overview&nbsp;to&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;risk&nbsp;assessments&nbsp;are&nbsp;in&nbsp;place&nbsp;to&nbsp;protect&nbsp;children&nbsp;and&nbsp;staff.</li><li>Monitor&nbsp;ongoing&nbsp;quality&nbsp;of service&nbsp;provision.</li><li>Co working on Data analysis (including progress of young people, i.e. Planning stars),&nbsp;recording&nbsp;and&nbsp;monitoring.&nbsp;Establish&nbsp;mechanisms&nbsp;for listening&nbsp;and&nbsp;acting&nbsp;on the views of beneficiaries, on the organisations performance (April and September)</li><li>Demonstrate&nbsp;service&nbsp;compliance&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;Children’s&nbsp;Homes&nbsp;(England)&nbsp;Regulations, Children’s Homes Quality Standards, and the social care common inspection framework (SCCIF).</li><li>Maintain&nbsp;a&nbsp;culture&nbsp;of&nbsp;continuous&nbsp;service&nbsp;improvement.</li><li>Support&nbsp;Registered&nbsp;Service&nbsp;Manager&nbsp;to&nbsp;create&nbsp;effective&nbsp;monitoring&nbsp;systems&nbsp;to ensure the home is always ready for an Ofsted inspection and develop good working relationships with the home’s Ofsted inspector.</li><li>Marketing,&nbsp;media&nbsp;management&nbsp;and&nbsp;public&nbsp;speaking&nbsp;when&nbsp;required</li><li>Co&nbsp;work&nbsp;on&nbsp;identifying&nbsp;and&nbsp;assessing&nbsp;strategic&nbsp;risk&nbsp;issues&nbsp;and opportunities.</li><li>Responsible for the local authority relationships and proactive income generation and management.</li></ul>Young&nbsp;People&nbsp;Engagement and Support:<ul><li>Ensure&nbsp;that&nbsp;young&nbsp;people’s&nbsp;voices&nbsp;are&nbsp;heard and&nbsp;that&nbsp;they&nbsp;are&nbsp;fully&nbsp;involved&nbsp;in decisions about their life and support received.</li><li>Ensure&nbsp;the&nbsp;service&nbsp;is&nbsp;promoting&nbsp;independence,&nbsp;dignity,&nbsp;and&nbsp;respect&nbsp;for&nbsp;all&nbsp;young people.</li><li>Address&nbsp;any&nbsp;complaints&nbsp;or&nbsp;concerns&nbsp;from&nbsp;young&nbsp;people&nbsp;and&nbsp;work&nbsp;with&nbsp;staff&nbsp;to resolve them in a timely and satisfactory manner.</li><li>Reporting&nbsp;and&nbsp;Documentation:</li><li>Oversee the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date records for each young person&nbsp;on&nbsp;Mentor,&nbsp;ensuring&nbsp;that&nbsp;documentation&nbsp;is&nbsp;comprehensive&nbsp;and&nbsp;compliant with the regulatory framework.</li><li>Prepare&nbsp;and&nbsp;submit&nbsp;reports&nbsp;to&nbsp;Ofsted,&nbsp;Local&nbsp;Authority,&nbsp;or&nbsp;other&nbsp;relevant&nbsp;bodies&nbsp;as required.</li><li>Ensure&nbsp;that&nbsp;all&nbsp;reports,&nbsp;incident&nbsp;logs,&nbsp;and&nbsp;action&nbsp;plans&nbsp;are&nbsp;completed&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;timely and accurate manner.</li></ul><h2>Person Specification</h2><h3>Qualifications and Education</h3><ul><li>A&nbsp;relevant&nbsp;qualification&nbsp;in&nbsp;health&nbsp;and&nbsp;social&nbsp;care&nbsp;(e.g.,&nbsp;Level&nbsp;5&nbsp;Diploma&nbsp;in Leadership for Health and Social Care or equivalent).</li><li>Knowledge&nbsp;of&nbsp;current&nbsp;legislation&nbsp;and&nbsp;best&nbsp;practice&nbsp;in&nbsp;supported&nbsp;accommodation and care settings</li><li>Evidence&nbsp;of&nbsp;work-related&nbsp;continuous&nbsp;management&nbsp;development&nbsp;and&nbsp;strategic management responsibility.</li></ul><h3>Experience</h3><ul><li>Experience&nbsp;working&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;Ofsted&nbsp;regulated&nbsp;supported&nbsp;accommodation&nbsp;or&nbsp;children’s home&nbsp;environment,&nbsp;ideally&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;senior&nbsp;leadership&nbsp;or&nbsp;management&nbsp;role.</li><li>Experience&nbsp;working&nbsp;with&nbsp;vulnerable&nbsp;children&nbsp;and&nbsp;young&nbsp;people&nbsp;with&nbsp;complex needs (mental health, unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, adolescent services, transition teams, care leavers etc.).</li><li>Proven&nbsp;track&nbsp;record&nbsp;of&nbsp;ensuring&nbsp;compliance&nbsp;with&nbsp;regulatory&nbsp;standards&nbsp;and improving care quality.</li></ul><h3>Knowledge and Understanding</h3><ul><li>As a minimum a thorough understanding of the Supported Accommodation Regulations&nbsp;and&nbsp;Quality&nbsp;Standards&nbsp;England&nbsp;2023, Working&nbsp;Together&nbsp;to&nbsp;Safeguard Children 2023, GDPR 2018, and Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.</li><li>Guidance&nbsp;pertaining&nbsp;to&nbsp;running&nbsp;a&nbsp;residential&nbsp;supported&nbsp;accommodation&nbsp;service</li></ul><h3>Essential Skills and Abilities</h3><ul><li>Strong&nbsp;leadership&nbsp;and&nbsp;management&nbsp;skills,&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;ability&nbsp;to&nbsp;motivate&nbsp;and&nbsp;guide&nbsp;a team.</li><li>Excellent&nbsp;communication&nbsp;skills,&nbsp;both&nbsp;written&nbsp;and&nbsp;verbal.</li><li>A&nbsp;detailed&nbsp;understanding&nbsp;of&nbsp;safeguarding,&nbsp;risk&nbsp;management,&nbsp;and&nbsp;health&nbsp;and safety regulations.</li><li>Ability&nbsp;to&nbsp;work&nbsp;under&nbsp;pressure&nbsp;and&nbsp;handle&nbsp;sensitive&nbsp;situations&nbsp;with&nbsp;discretion&nbsp;and professionalism</li></ul><h3>Equality and Diversity</h3><ul><li>Promote&nbsp;equality&nbsp;and&nbsp;diversity&nbsp;by&nbsp;interpreting&nbsp;equality,&nbsp;diversity&nbsp;and&nbsp;rights according to legislation and policies.</li><li>Develop&nbsp;a&nbsp;culture&nbsp;of&nbsp;non-discrimination&nbsp;that&nbsp;supports&nbsp;individuals’&nbsp;rights&nbsp;and eliminates&nbsp;patterns&nbsp;of&nbsp;discrimination.</li></ul><h2>Service</h2>Enthum&nbsp;House&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;Category&nbsp;2&nbsp;ringfenced&nbsp;shared&nbsp;semi-independent&nbsp;accommodation&nbsp;for up to 15 looked after young people (UASC).Responsible to - TrusteesResponsible for - Registered Service Manager and Team<h3>Terms and Conditions</h3><ul><li>3 days a week, with flexibility across the week as required and based&nbsp;on&nbsp;the needs&nbsp;of the service. £33,000 starting salary.</li><li>Occasional&nbsp;evening or weekend&nbsp;work&nbsp;may&nbsp;be required.</li><li>Based&nbsp;in&nbsp;Eastbourne with&nbsp;occasional&nbsp;travel&nbsp;to other&nbsp;locations&nbsp;for external meetings.</li></ul>

Enthum Foundation

Operations Director and Nominated Individual

Come Join Our Team as a Senior Care Worker at The Staveley Centre Derbyshire County Council! Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you have a heart full of compassion and leadership potential? If so, we want YOU to be a part of our dedicated care team! As a Senior Care Worker with us, you won't just be providing care; you'll be a beacon of support and guidance, helping our care staff shine their brightest. ✨ This rewarding role will be working on our rehabilitation unit in our beautiful building that has won awards for its outstanding design. Your role will involve: Leading and mentoring our fantastic care staff. Allocating daily tasks within the care team. Administering medication with precision. Creating personalised service plans with a focus on person-centred care. Promoting best practices. Delivering high-quality care and support to residents with diverse needs. But that's not all! We offer you: The opportunity to work three shifts, including early, late, and night shifts. Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Generous annual leave (25 days per year, rising to 30 after 5 years) + 8 bank holidays (pro rata). Training and development opportunities to grow in your career. Paid travel expenses if you need to travel to other sites. ♂ The chance to join our Smarter Travel Scheme, including the cycle to work scheme. Supportive management and an amazing team. Access to in-house occupational services, including free eye tests, physiotherapy, and counselling. Exclusive Derbyshire rewards with hundreds of discounts and cashback opportunities. Learn more about the incredible benefits of working with us on our reward and recognition page. Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents? Apply today and join our caring community! For more information about the role or an informal chat, please email <a href="mailto:Louise.Woodward@derbyshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Louise.Woodward@derbyshire.gov.uk</a> Provisional Interview Date: 22 December 2025 Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks. The job may require unsocial hours working including weekends and Bank Holidays. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer made. Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working. Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here ASCH1 Young workers - Please note there are different rules for young workers in regard to working hours. Please ensure the information contained within the following ACAS link is understood before applying Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected. We welcome applications from individuals who share our values - being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.

Derbyshire County Council

Working in residential children's services

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Senior Care Worker (Staveley Residential  and Comm Care Centre)

Our Commitment Derbyshire provides consistent, good quality care through twelve children's homes across the County. Our homes provide an environment where young people feel happy to live. Under-pinned by Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy (PACE), trauma informed practice, social pedagogy and person-centred approach to inform practice, we work continuously to improve the quality of our Children's homes, ensuring our young people have every opportunity to thrive and develop. About the role A fantastic opportunity to join the team at Linden House Children's Home, located in Swadlincote, providing therapeutically informed residential care for up to Four Derbyshire children, aged between 8 - 18yrs. Our Residential Childrens Workers provide a service to Children in accordance with legislative and policy requirements. Working as part of a small staff team who provide support and a person-centred service, they are responsible for the daily support, guidance, educational and social needs of our children. As an RCW, you will need to have an openness to and an aptitude for relationship focused and psychologically informed working practices. You must have the appropriate skills and experience to perform and work within an environment that can, at times, require using your own initiative along with an understanding of the children act, the quality care standards and Children's Homes (England) regulations 2015. You must hold, be working towards, or be willing to undertake and complete within 2 years of starting work at the home, the Level 3 Children and Young people's Workforce Diploma and Social Care Pathway (England) 2015. OR you should hold an equivalent qualification such as The NVQ 3 caring for children &amp; young people and be prepared to complete any additional work to meet the required level. More information on the role can be found within the Job and Person profile. Residential Childrens Worker roles attract the following additional payments. This Residential Childrens Worker role is shift based (earlies, lates and sleep in's) to provide 24hr care. Salary details: Grade 9 £16.77- £17.79 Monday to Sunday 7am-7pm. After 7pm until 7am £22.36 - £23.72. Bank Holidays £33.54 - £35.58 per hour Sleep-in duty, you will be paid a basic duty payment rate of £36.19. Any additional time worked as a result of being called to work when sleeping in will be paid at the appropriate rate for the day/time of day. Bank holidays: sleep-in duties that span into or out of a bank holiday will be enhanced to double the basic duty payment rate. For more information on our residential children's service please visit <a href="https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/children-and-families/children-we-look-after/residential-care/young-people-who-need-residential-care.aspx" target="_blank">https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/children-and-families/child…</a> Working for Derbyshire Derbyshire is also a great place to live and work. It's only a short drive to Derby, Nottingham, Sheffield, and Manchester but is also home to miles of beautiful countryside and has the Peak District National Park on its doorstep. The county enjoys house prices below the UK average and has great road and rail links. In addition to location, there are several perks to being a Derbyshire County Council employee:<ul> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li> <li>generous annual leave and flexi-time scheme</li> <li>travel expenses</li> <li>discount on leisure centre memberships</li> <li>free car parking at most sites</li> <li>an in-house counselling services</li> <li>occupational health service</li> <li>access to sessions with a trained physiotherapist</li> <li>cycle to work scheme</li> </ul>Provisional Interview Date: 18 and 19 December 2025 Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks. The job may require unsocial hours working including weekends and Bank Holidays. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer made. Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working. Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here CS1 We welcome applications from individuals who share our values - being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.

Residential Childrens Worker (Linden House Children's Home) (2 Posts)

Our Residential Childrens Workers provide a service to Children in accordance with legislative and policy requirements. Working as part of a small staff team who provide support and a person-centred service, they are responsible for the daily support, guidance, educational and social needs of our children. As an RCW, you will need to have an openness to and an aptitude for relationship focused and psychologically informed working practices. You must have the appropriate skills and experience to perform and work within an environment that can, at times, require using your own initiative along with an understanding of the children act, the quality care standards and Children's Homes (England) regulations 2015. You must hold, be working towards, or be willing to undertake and complete within 2 years of starting work at the home, the Level 3 Children and Young people's Workforce Diploma and Social Care Pathway (England) 2015. OR you should hold an equivalent qualification such as The NVQ 3 caring for children &amp; young people and be prepared to complete any additional work to meet the required level. More information on the role can be found within the Job and Person profile. Residential Childrens Worker roles attract the following additional payments. This Residential Childrens Worker role is shift based (earlies, lates and sleep in's) to provide 24hr care. Salary details: Grade 9 £16.77- £17.79 Monday to Sunday 7am-7pm. After 7pm until 7am £22.36 - £23.72. Bank Holidays £33.54 - £35.58 per hour Sleep-in duty, you will be paid a basic duty payment rate of £36.19. Any additional time worked as a result of being called to work when sleeping in will be paid at the appropriate rate for the day/time of day. Bank holidays: sleep-in duties that span into or out of a bank holiday will be enhanced to double the basic duty payment rate. For more information on our residential children's service please visit <a href="https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/children-and-families/children-we-look-after/residential-care/young-people-who-need-residential-care.aspx" target="_blank">https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/children-and-families/child…</a> Working for Derbyshire Derbyshire is also a great place to live and work. It's only a short drive to Derby, Nottingham, Sheffield, and Manchester but is also home to miles of beautiful countryside and has the Peak District National Park on its doorstep. The county enjoys house prices below the UK average and has great road and rail links. In addition to location, there are several perks to being a Derbyshire County Council employee:<ul> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li> <li>generous annual leave and flexi-time scheme</li> <li>travel expenses</li> <li>discount on leisure centre memberships</li> <li>free car parking at most sites</li> <li>an in-house counselling services</li> <li>occupational health service</li> <li>access to sessions with a trained physiotherapist</li> <li>cycle to work scheme</li> </ul>Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 5 January 2025 For further information about this role please contact Tara Mallinson on 07812 503212. Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks. Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working. Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here CS1 We welcome applications from individuals who share our values - being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.

Residential Childrens Worker (Solomon House)

Support Worker - Birchington Recruiter: Superior Healthcare, recruiting on behalf of our client Location: Birchington Hourly Rate: £14.68 per hour Shifts: Day and Night shifts available Contract: Temp to Perm About the Role We are seeking an experienced Support Worker to provide dedicated care and support to our client who lives independently in Birchington. The client has Autism and requires assistance with challenging behaviour management, medication administration, and ensuring their health needs are well managed. Your role will be to help the client live a fulfilled life, supporting their interests and promoting independence while maintaining safety and well-being. Key Responsibilities:<ul> <li>Support with identifying potential triggers and interpreting early warning signs of behavior escalation.</li> <li>De-escalate and defuse challenging episodes in a calm, safe, and professional manner to minimize impact.</li> <li>Provide respectful prompts and encouragement around daily living tasks, including meal preparation and eating, ensuring balance without over-prompting.</li> <li>Prepare and cook meals to meet personal preferences and dietary requirements.</li> <li>Engage with the person's personal interests and hobbies, which include:<ul> <li>Reptiles and snakes</li> <li>Tropical plants and cacti</li> <li>Long walks</li> <li>Fishing</li> <li>Gardening</li> <li>Learning and discussions about Chernobyl</li> </ul> </li> <li>Promote independence while offering consistent, compassionate support tailored to the individual's needs.</li> </ul>This is a permanent opportunity with ongoing training! Interested? Contact Adina today:<ul> <li> <a href="mailto:AdinaDaws@superiorhealthcare.co.uk" target="_blank">AdinaDaws@superiorhealthcare.co.uk</a> </li> <li>Call 01227 640 534 </li> <li>Text 07842 309 226 </li> </ul> Superior Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and professional references. SNSADA Responsibilities<ul><li>Support individuals with learning disabilities and autism</li><li>Work flexibly as a part of a team, adapting to the needs of the service users</li><li>Plan and facilitate activities such as walks and gardening.</li><li>Assist with daily living skills, including personal care, cooking, shopping, activities, while promoting independence.</li><li>Represent Superior Healthcare's values of 'Passion for Quality', 'One Family', and 'Inspiring Leadership</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>A valid driving licence.</li><li>Minimum six months care experience in UK</li><li>Effective verbal and written communication skills in to communicate effectively with families and colleagues.</li><li>Ability to commit to minimum 2x12h shifts per week</li><li>Confident in meal preparation and cooking.</li><li>Willing to actively participate in, and encourage, the person's interests and chosen activities.</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>Choice of day, night and weekend shifts</li><li>Blue light card - we'll pay for it.</li><li>Reflecting the hard work that you do.</li><li>Earn a £50 voucher for every friend you refer who joins our team.</li><li>Thorough paid training and supported induction, with annual paid refreshers.</li><li>Industry-leading training with annual paid refreshers.</li><li>We help you save for Christmas.</li><li>Wellbeing support including up to 6 face-to-face counselling sessions.</li><li>In-house wellbeing team to support you.</li><li> 24/7 live chat and video calls with trained counsellors, and free financial and legal advice.</li><li>We reward Employees of the Month with a £100 voucher.</li><li>Employee events throughout the year, including fish and chips on the beach.</li><li>In-house womens health support.</li><li>Accumulate holiday pay as you work.</li></ul>

Superior Healthcare

Regional Nurse Manager - Rebecca

Who We Support - Children

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Care Assistants - Complex Care Team in West Kent Location: Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Paddock Wood and surrounding areas Hours: Full-time or Part-time | 12-hour shifts (Days or Nights available) Superior Healthcare is urgently recruiting experienced Care Assistants to join our Complex Care team in West Kent. We deliver high-quality, round-the-clock care to children, young people, and adults living with long-term, complex health conditions. Our mission is simple: ✅ Support our clients to live independently, happily, and safely at home. ✅ Empower our care teams with genuine support, excellent benefits, and real opportunities for growth. About the Role As a Care Assistant, you'll work with one client per shift, building strong and meaningful relationships while providing essential, person-centered care. Your duties may include:<ul> <li>Tracheostomy care</li> <li>PEG feeding</li> <li>Ventilator support</li> <li>Personal care and daily living assistance</li> </ul>You'll enjoy a fixed rota for consistency and the option to pick up additional shifts for extra hours. We offer:<ul> <li>Full-time or part-time positions</li> <li>Day or night shifts</li> <li>Weekend shifts</li> </ul>Apply Today If you're passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centered care, we'd love to hear from you. Contact: Megan on 01227 774878 Email: <a href="mailto:megantomlinson@superiorhealthcare.co.uk" target="_blank">megantomlinson@superiorhealthcare.co.uk</a> Superior Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Please note: We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role. Reference: SHCMTO Responsibilities<ul><li>To show the client dignity and respect at all times.</li><li>To be an advocate for the client, working in their best interest and in accordance with Superior Healthcare's policies and procedures.</li><li>To provide clinical support to the clients individual needs, Tracheostomy care, PEG feeding, Personal care and daily living assistance</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Previous experience in complex care is highly desirable</li><li>Full UK driving license and access to your own car</li><li>6 month UK care experience </li><li>A compassionate, reliable, and person-focused approach</li><li>Enhanced DBS check and professional references required</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>Choice of day, night and weekend shifts</li><li>Blue light card - we'll pay for it.</li><li>Reflecting the hard work that you do.</li><li>Enroll onto a Level 2 to Level 5 diploma.</li><li>Earn a £50 voucher for every friend you refer who joins our team.</li><li>Thorough paid training and supported induction, with annual paid refreshers.</li><li>We help you save for Christmas.</li><li>Wellbeing support including up to 6 face-to-face counselling sessions.</li><li>In-house wellbeing team to support you.</li><li> 24/7 live chat and video calls with trained counsellors, and free financial and legal advice.</li><li>We reward Employees of the Month with a £100 voucher.</li><li>Consistent support from our team of Nurses and Field Care Supervisors.</li><li>Accumulate holiday pay as you work.</li></ul>

Complex Care Assistant

Maycroft Manor Care Home is an award winning, values led care provider in Brighton and we are looking for like minded talent to join our dedicated and well respected care team. Do you think you have what it takes to deliver exceptional care to residents in our homes? The Care Assistant role pays attention to each specific and individual need of every resident. No experience required as our fantastic induction and training programme will fully equip you to fulfil this rewarding role and develop a career pathway within our growing organisation. Our Benefits: In return we can offer you not only a rewarding career, but a number of enviable benefits, from life assurance and pension to discounted high street and online stores, discounted hotels and travel, health scheme cash back and so much more! Our Hallmark Hero* awards recognise the incredible work our team members do every day. Apply today, and you could become a Hallmark Hero* of tomorrow! To apply for the opportunity, please send your CV to us today.

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Join our team at Angmering Grange as a Hobbies Assistant and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents! Position: Hobbies Team Assistant Location: Angmering Grange, Angmering Type: Part-time, shifts are 10.00am to 5.30pm over 7 days with alternative weekend work. As the Hobbies Team Assistant, you'll play a vital role in creating enjoyable and stimulating activities within our home. Collaborating with our Well-being Coordinator, you'll ensure that our residents are engaged and informed about the exciting events on offer. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Assist in delivering a diverse hobbies and well-being programme tailored to the individual preferences of our residents.</li><li>Work closely with the Well-being Coordinator to promote events and activities, and provide regular updates on successes and achievements.</li><li>Conduct regular reviews to assess the effectiveness of activities and make necessary adjustments to ensure resident engagement.</li><li>Foster relationship-centred care among team members, empowering residents to make lifestyle choices that are meaningful to them.</li><li>Cultivate strong community connections to attract volunteers and charity partnerships, enriching the lives of our residents.</li><li>Maintain detailed records of resident engagement and track outcomes for each individual.</li><li>Build positive relationships with relatives and visitors, encouraging their participation in home activities.</li></ul>We're looking for individuals who are:<ul><li>Outstanding: Our team's dedication is what sets us apart.</li><li>Ethical: We uphold high standards and adhere to our Charter.</li><li>Caring and Compassionate: Bring enthusiasm and energy to create a welcoming environment for our residents.</li><li>Flexible and Approachable: Ready to adapt to changing situations and build rapport with diverse individuals.</li><li>Respectful: Maintain confidentiality and treat everyone with dignity.</li><li>Problem Solvers: Ability to tackle challenges and find creative solutions.</li><li>Committed to Excellence: Strive for the highest quality service delivery.</li><li>Effective Communicators: Possess excellent communication skills to engage with residents and team members alike.</li></ul>Hallmark Luxury Care Homes is a family-run business, we understand the importance of nurturing relationships and so all of our care is centred around family values. Please be aware that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Hallmark Care Homes is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and in the workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional options you'd like to request, please let the recruitment team know when making your application.

Lifestyles Assistant

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Referral &amp; Assessment Team to work full time based in Luton. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £41,799 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>Complete clear, accurate and holistic professional assessments of need and risk in respect of children and families using the Department of Education and Luton’s effective support document for children in need and potential significant harm. Taking the lead role to co-ordinate the multi-agency approach to prevent and address child protection issues and children in need.</li><li>Undertake statutory duties under The Children Act 1989 and other legislation and guidance relating to children and families e.g. care proceedings, arrangements for adoption/permanency, risk assessments and investigations in relation to the protection of children. Including arrangements for obtaining and carrying out Court Orders, attending court as the Council’s representative.</li><li>Creating effective SMART plans referring to the Practice Framework, using the appropriate available resources ensuring needs are met through negotiation and consultation with professional colleagues and service users. Promote anti-discriminatory practice and the empowerment of children and families.</li><li>Build positive relationships with children and their families through promoting participation and undertaking direct work to ensure that their voices, wishes and feelings are heard.</li><li>Update and maintain high quality and accurate case files in the council’s social work database, Liquid Logic, ensuring that all key information and plans are recorded within timescales and comply with General Data Protection Regulations.</li><li>Provide witness statements for Court when required, accountable to the requirements of both internal/external agencies inline with Luton Borough Council Policies and Procedures.</li><li>To be responsible for your Continued Professional Development (CPD) and progression through regular check-ins and supervisions. Attending training through the Social Work Academy and Research in Practice.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Social Worker job:<ul>
<li>A social Work Qualification or equivalent.</li><li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li><li>Continual professional development.</li><li>Social Work England registered.</li></ul>
Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

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Social Worker - Referral & Assessment Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Senior Practitioner within the Referral &amp; Assessment Team to work full time based in Luton. The salary for this permanent Senior Practitioner job is up to £46,034 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>To be responsible for a complex caseload including those children at risk and subject to care proceedings and child protection plans to make a positive difference for children, young people and families in the town, by driving up the quality of practice and partnerships across the town and its services, whilst ensuring legislative requirements are met.</li><li>Support Team Managers to promote excellence within the team, i.e. providing peer supervision, mentoring and deputising in the absence of Managers.</li><li>To gather information, to complete clear, accurate and holistic professional assessment of need and risk in respect of children and families. Critically analyse all relevant information and take the lead role to co-ordinate the multi-agency approach to promote and safeguard the wellbeing and interests of child/young people.</li><li>Creating effective SMART plans referring to the Practice Framework, implement, monitor and review using the appropriate available resources ensuring needs are met through negotiation and consultation with professional colleagues and services users.</li><li>Liaise and work with other professionals and agencies to achieve optimal outcomes for children and young people. Build [positive relationships with children and their families through promoting participation and undertaking direct work to ensure that their voices, wishes and feelings are heard.</li><li>Update and maintain high quality case files in the council’s management information system, Liquid Logic, ensuring that all key information about the child’s circumstances and plans are recorded within timescales and comply with General Data Protection Regulations.</li><li>To take personal responsibility for own professional development and reflective practice and keep up to date with changes to legislation, court rules, policies, procedures and best practice development i.e. for your Continued Professional Development and progression through regular check-ins and supervisions. Attending training through the Social Work Academy and Research in Practice.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Senior Practitioner job:<ul>
<li>A social Work Qualification or equivalent.</li><li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li><li>Continual professional development.</li><li>Social Work England registered.</li></ul>
Contact: This Senior Practitioner job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

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