Recruiter

Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd

Salary

From £10,000 to £150,000 per year + Salary £36,000 - £48,000 Depending Upon Experience

Location

Manchester

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Our Client are a leading provider of residential childcare, fostering and education services for children and young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. With 27 Ofsted “Outstanding” Provider Awards, our Client is at the forefront in delivering high quality care and education. The organisation has recently embarked on an exciting and innovative expansion programme across the UK.

They now have an opportunity for a Regional Fostering Manager to join them to cover the North West to have responsibility for a team of four to six Social Workers, Two to Three Family Support Workers and Administrative Support ensuring that their work remains child and outcome focussed at all times. This is a registered role with Ofsted and you must ensure that all work undertaken by the team complies with the 2011 National Minimum Standards, Statutory Guidance and Regulations for Fostering Services.

Reporting directly to the Director of their Foster Care vision, you will have the opportunity to ensure operational excellence through direct supervision of your team, along with an input into the on-going strategic development of their Service. Working closely with the Quality Assurance and Service Development Manager, you will develop action plans, self-audits and other preps for Ofsted Inspections, developing robust action plans arising from any inspections.

Candidates for this role will hold DipSW, CQSW or equivalent and hold a Social Worker Management Qualification (GSCC). You will have proven experience relevant to fostering and at least one year’s experience of supervising and managing professional staff. With an excellent working knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and standards you will have the ability to drive the fostering service forward whilst working with a high degree of autonomy. This role requires a level of flexibility, including overnight stays and weekend working away from the region as and when required, therefore it is essential candidates can accommodate this. A full UK driving licence is required.

This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email.

Recruiter

Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd

Salary

From £10,000 to £150,000 per year + Salary from £12,300 - £38,000 depending on the role

Location

Exeter

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Our Client are a leading provider of residential childcare, fostering and education services for children and young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.

With this continued growth, they now have opportunities available for Residential Childcare Workers and a Registered Home Manager.

Registered Home Manager (£24,000 - £38,000 dependant on qualifications and experience)

The Registered Home Manager must ensure that each young person has a plan which reflects his / her care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic and health needs and that the plan is reviewed regularly. You will effectively allocate a Key Worker for each young person and work in partnership with parents, carers and other professionals to safeguard and promote the welfare of young people.

With proven and recent experience of working with children at Senior Level, the successful candidate will hold NVQ 4 in Caring for Children & Young People or equivalent and understand the needs of BESD Children including managing challenging behaviour.

Candidates who hold RMCC NVQ Aware and a Management qualification are desirable however this is not essential.

Due to the nature of the role, candidates must hold a full UK driving licence.

Residential Childcare Worker (£6.40 - £7.50 p/hr + Sleep Allowance)

Within this role you will be responsible for providing day to day care for our young people, whether this is supporting them in activities, education or statutory meetings relating to their time in residential care. Working as a team, you will ensure the home is kept to a good standard to include cooking and cleaning.

Candidates will be provided with excellent training and support and have access to undertake the Children & Young Peoples Workforce Diploma within our own NVQ Centre if you do not hold relevant qualifications.

Excellent opportunities are available including a formal Management Development Programme which will leave to the completion of the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care, Children & Young People Services.

These roles require an enhanced DBS Check.

Please be aware that you must be over 21 years of age to apply for this role due to the age range of the young people whom they work with. Due to the nature of this role and the industry, the position will require you to work shifts, including sleeping and waking nights. (These roles are exempt from the Employment Equality (Age) Regulation 2006).

This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email.

Recruiter

Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd

Salary

From £14,750 to £21,821 per year + Salary £14,750 - £21,821

Location

Bedford

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Senior Residential Care Worker & Residential Care Worker Opportunities BLUS7182
Walnut Tree Lodge, Bedford
Salary £14,750 - £21,821 – Dependent on which role

Our Client is not only the largest but the leading provider of residential childcare, education and fostering services for children and young people. They provide breakthrough care and education pathways for young people, enabling them to achieve a better future.

They are specialists in residential therapeutic treatments for children who occupy the very apex of the Specialist Services sector having suffered severe early life traumas including neglect; sexual, physical and mental abuse.

They currently have opportunities available for a Senior Residential Care Worker and Residential Care Works in Bedford.

Senior Residential Care Worker £19,467 - £21,821 - Subject to experience and qualifications

As a Senior Residential Care Worker (also known as Senior Care Practitioner) you will be responsible to the Home Manager and will be part of the Team accountable for the day to day direct care of the children to include managing the budget, resources and the fabric building and the recovery of the children acting as a day leader. Supporting the Registered Home Manager, you will ensure that health, safety and welfare of the children is paramount, that each child has a recovery plan that is fully implemented, seeking and accepting support if required. Providing primary basic care, you will be a positive role model for the child, contributing to the normal development of children, enabling them to reach their fullest potential by providing a stimulating and varied lifestyle.

Candidates for this role will have a good standard of education to GCSE Level or equivalent and hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and an experience of working with children within a care / education setting. With the ability to prioritise, and organise your workload, you will have the aptitude to demonstrate knowledge of practical skills necessary to maintain a home.

Residential Care Worker £14,758 - £20,126 - Subject to experience and qualifications

As a Residential Care Worker (also known as a Student Recovery Practitioner) you will provide primary care and a nurturing (therapeutic) environment, contributing to the normal development of the child to enable them to reach their fullest potential by providing a stimulating and varied lifestyle. A positive role model, you will have high standard of presentation for the child and encourage the child to develop meaningful relationships in line with guidance and learning contained within their recovery programme.

Candidates for this role will have a good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent and will ideally have experience of working with children, young people or Clients in a care / education setting. Due to the nature of this role, with overnight stays as part of the rota pattern of a home a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required.

These roles require an enhanced DBS Check

Please be aware that you must be over 21 years of age to apply for this role due to the age range of the young people whom they work with. Due to the nature of this role and the industry, the position will require you to work shifts, including sleeping and waking nights. (These roles are exempt from the Employment Equality (Age) Regulation 2006.

This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email.

Recruiter

Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd

Salary

From £14,758 to £20,126 per year + Salary £14,758 - £20,126

Location

Derbyshire

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Residential Care Worker Opportunities (Childcare, Social) BLUR7184
Ravenswood – Derbyshire
Salary £14,758 - £20,126

Our Client is not only the largest but the leading provider of residential childcare, education and fostering services for children and young people. They provide breakthrough care and education pathways for young people, enabling them to achieve a better future.

They are specialists in residential therapeutic treatments for children who occupy the very apex of the Specialist Services sector having suffered severe early life traumas including neglect; sexual, physical and mental abuse.

We currently have Residential Care Worker Opportunities for our home at Ravenswood – Derbyshire

As a Residential Care Worker (also known as a Student Recovery Practitioner) you will provide primary care and a nurturing (therapeutic) environment, contributing to the normal development of the child to enable them to reach their fullest potential by providing a stimulating and varied lifestyle. A positive role model, you will have high standard of presentation for the child and encourage the child to develop meaningful relationships in line with guidance and learning contained within our recovery programme.

Candidates for this role will have a good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent and will ideally have experience of working with children, young people or Clients in a care / education setting. Due to the nature of this role, with overnight stays as part of the rota pattern of a home a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required.

These roles require an enhanced DBS Check

Please be aware that you must be over 21 years of age to apply for this role due to the age range of the young people whom we work with. Due to the nature of this role and the industry, the position will require you to work shifts, including sleeping and waking nights. (These roles are exempt from the Employment Equality (Age) Regulation 2006.

This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email.

Recruiter

Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd

Salary

From £14,750 to £21,821 per year + Salary £14,750 - £21,821

Location

Shropshire

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Senior Residential Care Worker & Residential Care Worker Opportunities BLUS7191
Shrewsbury
Salary £14,750 - £21,821 – Dependent on which role

Our Client is not only the largest but the leading provider of residential childcare, education and fostering services for children and young people. They provide breakthrough care and education pathways for young people, enabling them to achieve a better future.

They are specialists in residential therapeutic treatments for children who occupy the very apex of the Specialist Services sector having suffered severe early life traumas including neglect; sexual, physical and mental abuse.

They currently have opportunities available for a Senior Residential Care Worker and Residential Care Works in Shrewsbury

Senior Residential Care Worker £19,467 - £21,821 - Subject to experience and qualifications

As a Senior Residential Care Worker (also known as Senior Care Practitioner) you will be responsible to the Home Manager and will be part of the Team accountable for the day to day direct care of the children to include managing the budget, resources and the fabric building and the recovery of the children acting as a day leader. Supporting the Registered Home Manager, you will ensure that health, safety and welfare of the children is paramount, that each child has a recovery plan that is fully implemented, seeking and accepting support if required. Providing primary basic care, you will be a positive role model for the child, contributing to the normal development of children, enabling them to reach their fullest potential by providing a stimulating and varied lifestyle.

Candidates for this role will have a good standard of education to GCSE Level or equivalent and hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and an experience of working with children within a care / education setting. With the ability to prioritise, and organise your workload, you will have the aptitude to demonstrate knowledge of practical skills necessary to maintain a home.

Residential Care Worker £14,758 - £20,126 - Subject to experience and qualifications

As a Residential Care Worker (also known as a Student Recovery Practitioner) you will provide primary care and a nurturing (therapeutic) environment, contributing to the normal development of the child to enable them to reach their fullest potential by providing a stimulating and varied lifestyle. A positive role model, you will have high standard of presentation for the child and encourage the child to develop meaningful relationships in line with guidance and learning contained within our recovery programme.

Candidates for this role will have a good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent and will ideally have experience of working with children, young people or Clients in a care / education setting. Due to the nature of this role, with overnight stays as part of the rota pattern of a home a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required.

These roles require an enhanced DBS Check

Please be aware that you must be over 21 years of age to apply for this role due to the age range of the young people whom we work with. Due to the nature of this role and the industry, the position will require you to work shifts, including sleeping and waking nights. (These roles are exempt from the Employment Equality (Age) Regulation 2006).

This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email.

Recruiter

Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd

Salary

From £14,750 to £21,821 per year

Location

Coleshill

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Senior Residential Care Worker & Residential Care Worker Opportunities BLUS7192
Coleshill, Warwickshire
Salary £14,750 - £21,821 – Dependent on which role

Our Client is not only the largest but the leading provider of residential childcare, education and fostering services for children and young people. They provide breakthrough care and education pathways for young people, enabling them to achieve a better future.

They are specialists in residential therapeutic treatments for children who occupy the very apex of the Specialist Services sector having suffered severe early life traumas including neglect; sexual, physical and mental abuse.

They currently have opportunities available for a Senior Residential Care Worker and Residential Care Works in Coleshill, Warwickshrie.

Senior Residential Care Worker £19,467 - £21,821 - Subject to experience and qualifications

As a Senior Residential Care Worker (also known as Senior Care Practitioner) you will be responsible to the Home Manager and will be part of the Team accountable for the day to day direct care of the children to include managing the budget, resources and the fabric building and the recovery of the children acting as a day leader. Supporting the Registered Home Manager, you will ensure that health, safety and welfare of the children is paramount, that each child has a recovery plan that is fully implemented, seeking and accepting support if required. Providing primary basic care, you will be a positive role model for the child, contributing to the normal development of children, enabling them to reach their fullest potential by providing a stimulating and varied lifestyle.

Candidates for this role will have a good standard of education to GCSE Level or equivalent and hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and an experience of working with children within a care / education setting. With the ability to prioritise, and organise your workload, you will have the aptitude to demonstrate knowledge of practical skills necessary to maintain a home.

Residential Care Worker £14,758 - £20,126 - Subject to experience and qualifications

As a Residential Care Worker (also known as a Student Recovery Practitioner) you will provide primary care and a nurturing (therapeutic) environment, contributing to the normal development of the child to enable them to reach their fullest potential by providing a stimulating and varied lifestyle. A positive role model, you will have high standard of presentation for the child and encourage the child to develop meaningful relationships in line with guidance and learning contained within their recovery programme.

Candidates for this role will have a good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent and will ideally have experience of working with children, young people or Clients in a care / education setting. Due to the nature of this role, with overnight stays as part of the rota pattern of a home a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required.

These roles require an enhanced DBS Check

Please be aware that you must be over 21 years of age to apply for this role due to the age range of the young people whom they work with. Due to the nature of this role and the industry, the position will require you to work shifts, including sleeping and waking nights. (These roles are exempt from the Employment Equality (Age) Regulation 2006.


This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email.

Recruiter

Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd

Salary

From £14,750 to £21,821 per year

Location

Wolverhampton

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Senior Residential Care Worker & Residential Care Worker Opportunities BLUS7188
Brownhills, Wolverhampton / Cannock
Salary £14,750 - £21,821 – Dependent on which role

Our Client is not only the largest but the leading provider of residential childcare, education and fostering services for children and young people. They provide breakthrough care and education pathways for young people, enabling them to achieve a better future.

They are specialists in residential therapeutic treatments for children who occupy the very apex of the Specialist Services sector having suffered severe early life traumas including neglect; sexual, physical and mental abuse.

They currently have opportunities available for a Senior Residential Care Worker and Residential Care Works in Wolverhampton / Cannock.

Senior Residential Care Worker £19,467 - £21,821 - Subject to experience and qualifications

As a Senior Residential Care Worker (also known as Senior Care Practitioner) you will be responsible to the Home Manager and will be part of the Team accountable for the day to day direct care of the children to include managing the budget, resources and the fabric building and the recovery of the children acting as a day leader. Supporting the Registered Home Manager, you will ensure that health, safety and welfare of the children is paramount, that each child has a recovery plan that is fully implemented, seeking and accepting support if required. Providing primary basic care, you will be a positive role model for the child, contributing to the normal development of children, enabling them to reach their fullest potential by providing a stimulating and varied lifestyle.

Candidates for this role will have a good standard of education to GCSE Level or equivalent and hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and an experience of working with children within a care / education setting. With the ability to prioritise, and organise your workload, you will have the aptitude to demonstrate knowledge of practical skills necessary to maintain a home.

Residential Care Worker £14,758 - £20,126 - Subject to experience and qualifications

As a Residential Care Worker (also known as a Student Recovery Practitioner) you will provide primary care and a nurturing (therapeutic) environment, contributing to the normal development of the child to enable them to reach their fullest potential by providing a stimulating and varied lifestyle. A positive role model, you will have high standard of presentation for the child and encourage the child to develop meaningful relationships in line with guidance and learning contained within their recovery programme.

Candidates for this role will have a good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent and will ideally have experience of working with children, young people or Clients in a care / education setting. Due to the nature of this role, with overnight stays as part of the rota pattern of a home a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required.

These roles require an enhanced DBS Check

Please be aware that you must be over 21 years of age to apply for this role due to the age range of the young people whom they work with. Due to the nature of this role and the industry, the position will require you to work shifts, including sleeping and waking nights. (These roles are exempt from the Employment Equality (Age) Regulation 2006).

This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email.

Recruiter

Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd

Salary

From £22,205 to £25,915 per year

Location

Bedford

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Deputy Manager (Residential, Care worker, Childcare) BLUD7183
Walnut Tree Lodge, Bedford
Salary £22,205 - £25,915

Our Client is not only the largest but the leading provider of residential childcare, education and fostering services for children and young people. They provide breakthrough care and education pathways for young people, enabling them to achieve a better future.

They are specialists in residential therapeutic treatments for children who occupy the very apex of the Specialist Services sector having suffered severe early life traumas including neglect; sexual, physical and mental abuse.

We currently have an opportunity for a Deputy Manager for our home at Walnut Tree Lodge located near Bedford.

Within this role, you will be proportionately responsible to the Senior Management Team as delegated by the Registered Home Manager for the Home as a whole to include budgets, the fabric of the building and the recovery of children. Working alongside the Registered Home Manager, you will ensure any new developments regarding policy, procedures or processes are communicated to team members keeping in line with all standards and procedures.

Developing and maintaining relationships with all staff, including management level, you will be able to support, reflect and evidence the progress of individual children using our recovery programme. You will progress and encourage continual relationships with all external agencies including Ofsted, Education, Health, Social Services and all other regulatory bodies.

The successful Deputy Manager will hold a Foundation Degree in Therapeutic Childcare or equivalent, and hold experience of residential work with young people who have a history of serious deprivation and abuse – sexual, physical and / or mental. Proven experience of supervising staff with in a residential setting you will have the ability to manage in stressful situations and will contain anxiety effectively. Ideally you will be working towards NVQ Level 4 in Childcare, Residential Work and hold management experience.

These roles require an enhanced DBS Check

Please be aware that you must be over 21 years of age to apply for this role due to the age range of the young people whom they work with. Due to the nature of this role and the industry, the position will require you to work shifts, including sleeping and waking nights. (These roles are exempt from the Employment Equality (Age) Regulation 2006.

This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email.

Recruiter

Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd

Salary

From £10,000 to £150,000 per year + Salary £24,629 - £26,292pa

Location

Bury

Job term

Contract

Job hours

Full time

Our client aims to provide the best possible student experience across a range of outstanding provision. Success with them is built around excellent teaching and learning so that students succeed and maximise their potential.

Joining the college on a fixed term contract for 11 months as a Trainer / Assessor – ER provision (Childcare), you will provide effective on and off the job support and guidance, training and assessment as appropriate for work-based learners in liaison with their employers.

Supporting recruitment and leading on the enrolment of learners in the workplace, you must undertake inductions and initial assessments and prepare appropriate learning and assessment materials to meet learner needs, including the effective use of e-learning technology. Planning, preparing and delivering training and development to meet ER programmes and Apprenticeship Frameworks, you will create and maintain individual learning plans; achieve agreed learner retention and achievement targets and monitor progress towards these to ensure performance targets are met.

Candidates for this role must hold an assessor and/or Verifier award (or equivalent), or have a willingness to work towards this, coupled with an appropriate professional qualification e.g. Level 3 in relevant occupational specialism. Experienced in the delivery of Employer Responsive programmes including Apprenticeships, TtG etc, with high levels of success, you will be skilled in the development of effective learning and assessment materials, learner action plans and monitoring systems and have extensive knowledge of the relevant occupational standards.

Due to the field based nature of the role, you must hold a full driving licence, have the use of a car and be willing to travel within the Greater Manchester region.

Closing date for applications: Saturday 1st June 2013

This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email.

Recruiter

Education Plus

Salary

Competitive + Very competitive

Location

London

Job term

Contract

Job hours

Full time

We are looking for a senior supported housing officer to work in the Lewisham area for a homeless charity. We are looking for an experienced senior/ team leader supported housing officer to start an immediate contract on an ongoing basis.

This role has the potential to turn into a more permanent role for the right candidate and opportunities within the charity are available as well.

The type of character we are looking for is one that has housing management experience. Experience with dealing with challenging behaviour, as the young homeless people may have alcohol/ drug/ substance misuse. Risk assessments, health and safety, leavers care experience, experience with external agencies and rent arrears all the above NEEDS to be highlighted on your CV

The idea candidate will be able to deal with a large amount of work and be able to prioritise there workload.

You will have a CRB and also be happy to start a new CRB on commencement of contract.

5 years referencing will also be required, so please do not apply if you cannot provide 5 years referencing and also a fully enhanced CRB.


supported housing officer centrepoint homeless risk assessment charity