Recruiter

Teachin

Salary

From £110 to £140 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

**CHILDCARE TEACHER REQUIRED
**ESSEX
**SEPTEMBER 2013

TeachIn is currently working in partnership with a popular secondary school in Essex and we require a fully Qualified childcare teacher. This is a school where there are high expectations of their teachers and pupils. It has a well-established, caring ethos in which students feel safe, and empowered to reach their potential.

The role and responsibility:

The successful teacher of Childcare will be teaching Key Stage 3 and 4. The teacher will also need to hold either QTS or NQT status.

The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:

o An ability to Deliver Effective Lessons to Secondary students
o Excellent Behaviour Management Skills
o Passion and Enthusiasm for Teaching
o Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Suitable teachers will have a UK recognised teaching qualification.

Benefits:

Being part of the TeachIn family means that you can utilise the numerous benefits that Supply Teachers receive such as traveling expenses and daily food allowances. You would be joining the busiest agency in the heart of England and become part of a dynamic team of consultants. Do you want to be part of a fast growing and well established teaching supply agency that has your needs at heart.

If you are interested in this role or any other role within the Essex area then please contact me at [contact details removed] or call me on [contact details removed] As part of the UK’s leading education supplier, Teach In is the obvious choice for teachers looking for the right role in the right school. Our career managers work hard and efficiently to give you the opportunity to move your teaching career in the right direction. We are looking for first rate teachers and in return we offer great rates of pay and a friendly, professional service!

We have strong relationships with all major schools in the area so if you have the talent to teach and are equipped with the requisite qualifications, apply today and we’ll find the right role for you.

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Recruiter

Recruitment21

Salary

Competitive

Location

West Sussex

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Childcare Officer (maternity cover)
£15,974 - £17,471 per annum

We are currently seeking to recruit a Childcare Officer for our Brinsbury Nursery. This is an ideal developmental opportunity for an experienced practitioner.

You will hold a recognised Level 3 qualification and have an organised, professional and flexible approach. You will be dedicated to providing a high level of care and education, ensuring the children receive the best possible play opportunities and experiences.

About the College

Chichester College is a great place to learn, they currently have 15,000 full and part-time students enrolled. Based in a very attractive part of West Sussex, the College is located over 2 campuses.

Description of duties

• To ensure the children are happy, settled and well cared for, ensuring all their individual needs (including dietary and health) are met and to keep accurate records.
• To ensure that every child reaches his/her full potential within the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• To work as part of a team to ensure effective and appropriate communication with parents, carers, members of staff and external agencies.
• To be responsible for the day to day running of the unit and operate in accordance with the Ofsted Guidelines.
• To assist with all activities in the nursery as requested by senior staff.
• To be involved in decisions regarding movements of the children and allocation of key workers giving the appropriate guidance and support where necessary.
• To act as a mentor for students and apprentices on training placements.
• To ensure health, hygiene and safety standards are maintained.
• To respect and maintain the working environment and resources.
• To adhere to all First Steps operational policies and procedures.
• To ensure key worker files are maintained to a satisfactory standard.
• To assist in the completion of probationary and apprentice reviews.
• Actively contribute to team and staff meetings.

Essential Criteria - Experience, Qualifications and Knowledge:

• Level 3 qualification in Early Childhood Studies or equivalent
• A period of post qualifying experience working in a childcare setting
• Working knowledge of current Early Years regulations (including Every Child Matters, Early Years Foundation Stage and Ofsted National Standards)
• Health and Safety
• An understanding of safeguarding vulnerable groups
• Ability to communicate to a diverse range of people at all levels, verbally and in writing
• The ability to lead a staff team
• Ability to work as part of a team with interpersonal skills
• Time management skills, organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Mentoring and Coaching
• Flexible and proactive in approach
• Clear vision, looking towards providing an environment that is able to deliver outstanding care & education for children
• The role will include shift work between the opening hours of 7.30am and 6.00pm
• Occasional evening and weekend work will be required
• To attend staff meetings and parents evenings
• Satisfactorily meeting the College’s employment checks – a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, a certificate of good conduct (if applicable), health assessment, references, qualifications and legal entitlement to work in the UK

Desirable Criteria - Experience, Qualifications and Knowledge:

• IT and keyboard skills, including the use of email
• Microsoft applications, including Word and Outlook
• Level 2 qualification in Team Leadership or equivalent
• Current First Aid Certificate

Hours: 37 hours per week. This post is for a fixed term period of maternity cover for a maximum of 1 year or the return/resignation of the current post holder, whichever is sooner.

Location: Brinsbury
Closing date: 30 May 2013
Interview date: 18 June 2013

Recruiter

Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd

Salary

From £6.40 to £10.40 per hour + Salary from £6.40 p/hr - £10.40 p/hr + Sleep Allowance

Location

Peterborough

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Residential Childcare Worker Opportunities BLUR7172
Opportunities across Angila (Wisbech, Peterborough & Spalding)
Salary from £6.40 p/hr - £10.40 p/hr + Sleep Allowance

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, they are 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

With this continued growth, they now have opportunities available for, Senior Residential Childcare Workers, Residential Childcare Workers and Casual Residential Childcare Workers.

Senior Residential Childcare Worker (£7.50 – £10.40 p/hr + Sleep Allowance)

Within this role, you will be responsible for supporting and managing a staff team to enable them to meet the needs of the Children & Young people, undertaking direct work with Children & Young People as appropriate and taking responsibility for planning shifts and ensuring their smooth running of the home when on duty.

Candidates for this role must have NVQ / Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care; Child & Young People or equivalent and at least one years’ experience at senior level.

Residential Childcare Worker (£6.40 - £7.50 p/hr +Sleep Allowance)
Casual Residential Childcare Worker £6.70 p/hr + Sleep Allowance)

Within this role you will be responsible for providing day to day care for their 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. Casual Residential Support Workers are on a casual supply basis, based on a zero hour contract, allowing employees the flexibility to complete shifts as and when available.

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

Excellent opportunities are available including a formal Management Development Programme which will lead to the completion of the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Heath & 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 £6.40 to £10.40 per hour + Salary from £6.40 p/hr - £10.40 p/hr

Location

East Midlands

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Residential Childcare Worker Opportunities BLUR7176
Opportunities across East Midlands (Leicester, Nottingham, Loughborough)
Salary from £6.40 p/hr - £10.40 p/hr + Sleep Allowance

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, they are 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

With this continued growth, they now have opportunities available for Residential Childcare Workers and Casual Residential Childcare Workers.

Residential Childcare Worker (£6.40 - £7.50 p/hr +Sleep Allowance)
Casual Residential Childcare Worker £6.70 p/hr + Sleep Allowance)

Within this role you will be responsible for providing day to day care for their 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. Casual Residential Support Workers are on a casual supply basis, based on a zero hour contract, allowing employees the flexibility to complete shifts as and when available.

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 lead to the completion of the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Heath & 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 £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 £15,450 to £15,450 per year

Location

Manchester

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Nursery Officer Opportunities (Childcare, Nursery Nurse) BLUN7122
Manchester

1 x Term time only permanent role at Moston
Salary £15,450 pro rata

1 x Maternity cover contract, term time only, Openshaw / Moston
Salary £15,450 pro rata

As one of the largest and most successful further education colleges in Europe, our Client provides education and training to a wide range of learners and clients across the City of Manchester and beyond. Their mission is to deliver a high quality, inclusive and comprehensive curriculum, in an accessible and flexible way.

They are now currently looking to recruit two Nursery Officers at their Openshaw and Moston Campuses.

As a Nursery Officer you will be responsible for providing a stimulating atmosphere through the EYFS framework, in order for children to develop to their full potential

As a Nursery Officer you will work as part of a team, ensuring that you interact with all of the children in your designated room. You will have responsibility for a family of key children and would be required to complete observations, learning journeys, tracking/monitoring of paperwork on time in a consistent manner and ensuring your key children’s development is being catered for. You will also be required to follow a nursery routine.

You must continually follow safeguarding, departmental and college policies and procedures to ensure the learning, growth and development of your key children.

The successful Nursery Officers will hold a level 3 Childcare qualification (NNEB/ GNVQ L3) coupled with previous childcare experience. In addition, you will need safeguarding, first aid and food hygiene experience.

Closing date for applications: Monday 27th May 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

Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd

Salary

From £16,000 to £20,000 per year + Salary £16,000 - £20,000

Location

Cheadle and Gatley

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Panel Coordinator – Fostering (Administration, Childcare) BLUP7166
Cheadle, Cheshire
Salary £16,000 - £20,000

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 currently have an exciting opportunity for a Panel Coordinator to join their Fostering Team to be responsible for leading the Fostering Department to ensure the smooth running of all operations within the Panel.

Within this role, you will ensure all administrative tasks, such as sending correspondence and collating information for the Quality Assurance and Service Development manager and also the Agency Decision Maker are complete as and when required. You will chase completion of, and collate the required pre-approval checks for prospect foster carers, to include CRB Checks, Local Authority Checks, NSPCC Checks, Employment References, Education References and any other required checks. You will invite prospective foster carers to the Skills to Foster training course and assist the trainers in organising and preparing the training course.

Candidates for this role will have a good standard of secondary education and proven experience of working within fostering or related field. A working knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and standards would be essential along with the ability to communicate well and build effective relationships with a wide variety of people. As this service develops candidates will need the required willingness to work across the country, staying overnight in specific regions therefore flexible approach is necessary.

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 £16,000 to £20,000 per year + Salary £16,000 - £20,000

Location

Birmingham

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Panel Coordinator – Fostering (Childcare, Social, Admin) BLUP7162
Birmingham – West Midlands
Salary £16,000 - £20,000

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 currently have an exciting opportunity for a Panel Coordinator to join their Fostering Team to be responsible for leading the Fostering Department to ensure the smooth running of all operations within the Panel.

Within this role, you will ensure all administrative tasks, such as sending correspondence and collating information for the Quality Assurance and Service Development manager and also the Agency Decision Maker are complete as and when required. You will chase completion of, and collate the required pre-approval checks for prospect foster carers, to include CRB Checks, Local Authority Checks, NSPCC Checks, Employment References, Education References and any other required checks. You will invite prospective foster carers to the Skills to Foster training course and assist the trainers in organising and preparing the training course.

Candidates for this role will have a good standard of secondary education and proven experience of working within fostering or related field. A working knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and standards would be essential along with the ability to communicate well and build effective relationships with a wide variety of people. As this service develops candidates will need the required willingness to work across the country, staying overnight in specific regions therefore flexible approach is necessary.

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.