We are looking for a self-motivated team player with senior management experience to lead and manage a range of teams, programmes and services throughout the county.  You will foster good relations with partners and stakeholders, developing new initiatives for the benefit of older and vulnerable people living in Northamptonshire.  You will use your experience of working with the general public and your strategic skills to ensure that our services provide a high standard of care and support for older people.

The Services Manager will recruit, motivate, monitor and line manage the teams providing a range of services across the organisation as agreed and directed by the Chief Executive.

You will work as part of the senior management team of Age UK Northamptonshire consulting with, advising and supporting colleagues, as necessary, to help the whole team to be productive and effective, ensuring that staff in different teams, localities and departments work well together for the benefit of clients. The postholder will be expected to be part of the Directors Team Meetings on an "as needs" basis.

About you

We need someone with experience of working with the general public and a good standard of education, including vocational training that is relevant to the post.  We are looking for excellent interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to represent the organisation and give talks and presentations to a range of audiences. 

The Services Manager must be someone who can inspire trust and confidence in their staff, motivating others to reach their potential.  If you can demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and you work well under pressure, this is the post for you.  Come and work for a local independent charity, knowing that you are making a positive difference to thousands of older people every year. 

How to apply for our job vacancies

Please follow the link to our website to download and complete an application form. 

Age UK Northamptonshire | Services Manager 

Recovery Space Manager to lead provision of a non-clinicalRecovery Space (crisis café) for Mind in Croydon and funded by Croydon Clinical Commissioning Group.The Recovery Space operates in the evenings with people triaged by the Emergency Department of Croydon University Hospital or from the Crisis Assessment Team (CAT). The Space provides a warm and welcoming holding space for those referred. Key responsibilities include:

1. To manage as well as work as part of a team including Recovery Space staff providing the day-to-day operational delivery of the Crisis service, including 1:1 support for no more than 300 service users per month/10 service users per day
2. To work to ensure all contractual and reporting obligations are met including: representing the Recovery Space (crisis café) at meetings; compiling stats on information management systems (including Views database) on attendees and analysing/interpreting these to report back via monthly and quarterly monitoring 
3. To meet monthly, quarterly and annual targets against KPIs
4. To promote the highest quality of service by liaising with relatives, carers, and local services including external agencies and other voluntary sector organisations as necessary
5. To promote service users’ views and needs throughout all aspects of the project including follow-up calls for clients and collating satisfaction surveys
6. To facilitate clients to move closer towards volunteering/employment roles

We are looking for passionate and committed candidates with solid experience in the mental health field who have good managerial skills and are able to motivate a team. 

The service is open 365 days per year and involves evening work and some weekend evening work which is arranged on a rota basis with the rest of the team.

A brilliant new role for either an experienced Day Centre Coordinator (Manager) or a Deputy who is looking to step up to the role! This is an exciting period where Age UK Wandsworth is growing and introducing new services to help older people, people with dementia and people with disabilities in a day centre.

What we can offer:

• A warm welcome from our small and friendly team of staff and volunteers and our hypo-allergenic office dog.
• A busy work place where no day is ever the same and the opportunity to really make a difference to the lives of older people in Wandsworth.
• The opportunity for an organised, experienced and energetic person to shape this exciting, new role and help the CEO create “a day centre with a difference” in Wandsworth.
• An experienced staff and trustee leadership team who believe in the value of personal and professional development.

Closing date for application packs: 5pm on 27th October

Interviews will be held on: 1st November

Age UK Wandsworth is committed to safeguarding all those in our care. All offers are subject to satisfactory references and DBS check. CVs will not be considered. Please read the Job Description and Person Specification carefully.

We are looking to appoint a new member to our Senior Management Team (SMT). One Community is an independent charity providing voluntary sector support and community development in Eastleigh and Fareham as part of its role as a Council for Voluntary Services (CVS). We also provide care services, information and community transport in the Borough of Eastleigh and beyond.

We have over 40 years of experience and in 2018, while celebrating our fortieth year we were awarded the prestigious Queens Award for Voluntary Services.

As we move into the next exciting chapter, we are seeking someone who is a collaborative person with the energy and creativity to maintain what we have in place alongside further developing our role within the communities we serve. We realise this will be no easy task.  We are looking for someone with broad experience, knowledge, and skills, with both strategic vision and operational understanding. 

About The Role

Permanent
Hours: 35hrs p/w
Days: Monday - Friday
Location: East Kent and Medway
 

As the Area Manager for the East Kent and Medway Area, you will be responsible for managing a team of practitioners providing services across a number of primary and secondary schools, working with Senior Leaders to manage the contracts ensuring services are delivered safely and to a high standard.

A key part of this role will be to take forward the growth plan for the area, developing services with schools and Multi-Academy Trusts within the county. You will be working with the Business Development Manager, Regional Director and external funders to develop and secure contracts. Undertaking marketing and developing partnerships with these stakeholders will be critical to the success of this. 

The role will also entail an understanding the local demographics, working closely with statutory organisations including CAMHS and the MHSTs as well as other voluntary agencies to work in an integrated way for children and young people  to support their mental health and wellbeing.

You will bring passion, strong organisational skills and a flair for networking to the role during this exciting period of growth and opportunity for the organisation.
 

What will I be responsible for in my new role?
 
You will:

• ensure high quality clinical practice and delivery of a full and effective service in all Place2Be schools  provide Safeguarding and Child Protection training for staff and volunteers
• establish and maintain positive and active relationships with head teachers and governing bodies in partner schools
• undertake regular line management responsibilities of team members, reviewing on an ongoing basis delivery components in line with agreed outputs and KPIs
• analyse and use service data from your team and schools to inform and improve your team’s performance
• support people development; nurture skills and talent across your team to enable people to grow and develop

About You

The successful candidate will have

• experience of managing medium/large teams which may be multidisciplinary in nature to deliver locality/service objectives
• knowledge of relevant national policies, best practices, quality frameworks and local approaches to implementation within the specific area of mental health support for children and young people
• experience managing and leading health / social care / education services in either the statutory or voluntary sector
• the ability to influence people at all levels, in a clear, persuasive and tactful way
• strong multi-tasking skills, be flexible and show an ability to manage conflicting priorities
   

Interview Dates: 14th October 2021 ZOOM Video Interview 

In return we offer you a range of fantastic benefits including:

• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
• Robust Learning and Development Programme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance, 4x Annual Salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mobile Phone Discounts (EE Network)
• Cycle purchase and season ticket loan schemes
• Extended Maternity/Paternity Pay

If you share our core values of perseverance, integrity, compassion and creativity and have the counselling skills and patience to support some of the UK’s most vulnerable young people and families, we would love you to join us. It’s sensitive and demanding work – but hugely rewarding and fulfilling - you will be helping to give young people a brighter future.
 
To apply or to view/download the full Job Description and Person Specification, please visit our website for further details.

Independent Age works to ensure that as we grow older, we all have the opportunity to live well with dignity, choice and purpose.  To achieve this we provide information, advice and connection services for older people; campaign on the issues that matter most to them around health and care, poverty and loneliness and provide capacity building support to others working in the sector.

This is an exciting time to join the charity as we work on our new ambitious strategy for 2021 – 2023 and increase our profile, impact and reach so more people can live a happy, connected and purposeful later life.

The Service Manager will support a local team delivering a range of Asset Based Community Development community projects within Nottingham. The postholder will lead the team to manage local volunteers and to work alongside older people who are lonely and/or isolated, or living in poverty, working together to create personalised plans that support people become more connected within their community, enhancing their lives. 

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience of delivering community projects focused on social isolation, along with projects working with older people. You will be confident developing and managing a team and volunteers to deliver these projects in the community, drawing on proven project management skills and working with flexibility and autonomy.

With strong communication skills and the ability to develop excellent relationships with stakeholders, you will also be comfortable using online collaborative tools and be able to prepare engaging case study reports and data. 

The postholder will be required to travel around Nottingham to meet older people, volunteers, local organisations and members of your team.

Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. In line with the current guidance in relation to the activity to be undertaken in this role, an Enhanced DBS Certificate with barring will be also be required.

We are passionate about equity, diversity and inclusion.  We celebrate diversity and champion the differences and nuances which make each and every one of us unique, creating an inclusive environment where we can all be ourselves.

As well as a competitive salary we offer 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, learning and development opportunities, season ticket loans, a cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. 

To apply, please visit our website to submit a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification, along with your CV.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 October

Do you want to be part of shaping a brand new innovative residential support service for young people in Leicestershire ?

Can you achieve transformational change for looked after young people who have a range of complex needs ?

If you're passionate about the children and young people in your care and can show understanding , tenacity and consistency of care - this may be the opportunity for you!

History of Service

A new model of Children's Residential Care provision has been developed within the Children's Innovation Partnership between Barnardo's and Leicestershire County Council. The partnership was established to drive forward key elements of the Care Placement Strategy 2018-2021. The Care Placement Strategy is an overarching document which brings together key departmental strategies within the overall pathway of edge of care through to leaving care .

Residential Design Brief

The first Design Brief the Children's Innovation Partnership was tasked with was in Residential Care . A period of comprehensive design work was carried out between January - September 2019, led by Barnardo's . The design work analysed strengths, areas for development and opportunities within the county.

Service Overview

Multi-Functional Properties

An element of the model is the procurement of two properties to be used as Multi-Functional Properties . Each of these properties will be fully self-contained, multi-functional- each will be able to house up to three young people as well as staff accommodation .

One of these properties will be 16 plus Children's home

The Team Manager will be the Manager for the 16 plus Children's home

Initial Location of Post

Potential sites will be confirmed at interview.

Supplementary Information

Objectives of Service

This provision will take a therapeutic needs-based approach to ensure that the support each child receives is the most appropriate to their specific needs .

Young people requiring residential support may have more severe behavioural problems than young people requiring other types of provision for a variety of reasons, including:

* Effects of previous neglect and trauma
* Impacts of disrupted relationships , including separation from their parents, breakdown of previous placement(s)
* Negative peer influences with concerns that they are on the cusp or involved with criminal exploitation or child sexual exploitation

This provision is being established to increase the capacity of provision for young people within Leicestershire , to increase local support for our most complex and vulnerable young people . This provision will focus on the following principles intended to improve outcomes:

* A safe and structured group living environment
* Residential workers who are specifically trained in attachment and ACES are warm and responsive
* Opportunities for young people 's development
* Therapeutic support and relationships
* Trauma-informed approaches
* Preparation for adulthood

The aim of the service is to provide a nurturing and high quality environment . The accommodation will meet the needs of young people who have experienced trauma, neglect, rejection and whose basic needs have not been met. The accommodation will provide a truly therapeutic environment that can meet the needs of young people who require support to manage their behaviours safely, develop their resilience and prepare them for the demands of future life with their own families or in other settings.

The staff working alongside young people will be fully accepting of the young people and be prepared to offer them a professional relationship based on understanding and acceptance which is informed by our understanding of the effects of trauma and poor attachment.

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification , Job Description and Additional Information document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

This post may attract an additional market supplement and /or relocation expenses.

At Barnardo's we believe in children - no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.

Barnardo's is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce for staff and volunteers . We actively encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and male candidates as they are under-represented within Barnardo's .

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Help us to shape health and social care policy

The King's Fund is an independent charity working to improve health and care in England. We help to shape policy and practice through research and analysis; develop individuals, teams and organisations; promote understanding of the health and social care system; and bring people together to learn, share knowledge and debate. Our vision is that the best possible health and care is available to all. We have a high profile and strong reputation for influencing health and care policy, providing leadership development and producing excellent communications.

The Digital Channels Manager will work with colleagues across the organisation to create, edit, manage and publish compelling, high-quality digital content for our social and digital channels.

With excellent copywriting and editing skills and a good working knowledge of content management systems and analytics, you will be passionate and knowledgeable about digital and marketing communications.

You will also work closely with the teams to manage, review and schedule our newsletters with your knowledge of industry best practice. Alongside this, you will have a passion for social media and have knowledge of the latest developments to help build upon and engage our audiences.

You will be super-organised, with great written and verbal communications skills, and will thrive on the variety offered by this role.

Our premises in London are open and for the rest of the year our staff are working in the office at least one day per week. We are in the process of developing our working patterns in the longer term (from 2022) which we expect to include some time working from the office each week to better deliver our work and support our colleagues and clients.

Here at the Fund, we actively encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds, people from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBT+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge as we recognise that diversity makes us stronger.

Please note that in order to apply, you must have documented proof of your right to live and work in the UK. Please do not send CVs. Applications must be submitted using The King's Fund application form. No agencies please.

If you are passionate about student ministry and seeing people thrive, this could be the role for you.

We are searching for an experienced and enthusiastic HR professional to join our International Services team in the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to join our successful and growing People and Culture team, which aims to build strong teams that provide fruitful ministry. You will be instrumental in fulfilling this vision.

Reporting to the Head of People and Culture, you will play a key role in shaping and managing the HR team (HR Partner and HR Project Manager). You will lead the HR team in effective day to day HR operations, overseeing the team’s provision of quality HR services to IFES staff and volunteers around the world. You will have both operational and strategic responsibilities, helping us plan and manage important functions such as recruitment, development, and reward.

You will have a warm and professional demeanour, able to build rapport and trust with colleagues. You will be pastorally sensitive, able to appropriately hand difficult and sensitive situations. You should have strong understanding of HR policies and practice, with a minimum of five years’ experience in Human Resources Management, preferably in the charitable sector. You will be a CIPD Associate Member with a Level 5 qualification (or equivalent).

As this is a role in an international organisation, you will have significant experience in cross-cultural contexts, and enjoy working with a diverse team and range of partners.

If you recognise the importance of evangelical student ministry, are confident in your ability to work internationally, and are looking for a challenging role in a forward-thinking team we would love to hear from you.

What we offer:
• generous pension scheme contribution
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• on the job training in various aspects of HR and professional development with the CIPD is offered as appropriate.

For further information and details of how to apply please refer to our website

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 12 NOON ON TUESDAY 5 OCTOBER 2021

PROVISIONAL DATES FOR INTERVIEWS: WEEK COMMENCING 11 OCTOBER 2021

Our primary calling is to pioneer and nurture a nationally led student witness in every country of the world. The work of the International Service Centre is to support this frontline ministry.

IFES is an organisation with a distinctive Christian ethos. This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement under provisions made in the Equality Act 2010. Applicants should therefore demonstrate a firm Christian commitment and agree with the IFES doctrinal basis and ethos statement.

This job will not qualify for a Certificate of Sponsorship, so you will have to prove you have other means to work legally in the UK before we would consider your application.

We are looking for an exceptional Centre Manager to help us ensure that everyone who works at and visits our Centre is well looked after and has a fantastic experience.

Our Grade 2 listed building houses an amazing collection of 23,000 children’s books as well as being a training and event centre for teachers, publishers and everyone else who works with children’s literature and cares about children’s literacy.

This is an extremely interesting and varied job. In one week you could be doing any number of things from ensuring our teachers can access the right equipment for their training, to planning a book launch with our librarian, sorting caterers for a conference, welcoming our trustees to a meeting, or looking after a famous children’s author.

We have a friendly, talented and committed team working from the building and are looking for a special person to make sure everything runs smoothly and efficiently.

Reporting to our Director of Finance and Operations, our new Centre Manager will:

·Manage the centre and administration team to ensure a smooth running of the building and office space and that training and events at the Centre are of the highest standard

·Manage the use of the building and all lettings, contracts and work that ensure that the Centre can function as a public space and that it is secure, safe and efficient

·Work with our Programme, Research and Marketing Teams to help us all support schools to improve children’s literacy learning

·Make sure our systems and processes are all in place and working efficiently so that our staff can do the best job possible.

The person we are looking for will have:

·amazing organisation skills and the ability to work and manage others under pressure

·excellent attention to detail and a love of systems and processes that make everything more efficient

·a commitment to excellent customer service and experience

·the ability to liaise and communicate effectively with a wide range of people within and outside of the organisation

·a good knowledge of building management and financial processes and the ability to keep clear and safe records

·confidence with databases, Microsoft Office, Google forms and online platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

This post requires some out of office hours working in order to fulfil event commitments.

A generous holiday allowance is provided - 30 days a year (rising to 35 after 5 years service) plus Bank Holidays and closure between Christmas and New Year.

If you are interested in being part of our team and taking on this key role, we’d love to hear from you.

Are you interested in starting up a prospect research function in a major donor-led charity? OnSide is passionate about transforming the lives and opportunities for young people. We raise over £20m each year primarily from major donors and charitable grant funders; we are rapidly growing this income and are seeking a prospect researcher to help us. We offer the opportunity to work for a fast-paced, pioneering, charity, committed to the expansion of our successful Youth Zone model across the country and putting young people at the heart of everything we do.

We welcome applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ community.  Our dedicated Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Group, with support from the Strategy Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion at OnSide, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.

Benefits: OnSide operates an Agile Working Policy and offers a company pension scheme, 33 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays and rising with length of service, birthday leave, and retail & leisure discounts.

As Prospect Research Manager, you will lead a step change in philanthropic income for OnSide through identifying both national and local philanthropists interested in our work.  You will be someone capable of strategically growing a prospect research function that will facilitate a highly sophisticated, data-insight driven major donor fundraising approach.  Alongside extensive experience of prospect research, you will have experience of using quantitative and qualitative research methods, and demonstrate innovative thinking and an entrepreneurial approach to prospect research.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 11 October 2021

First stage interviews: w/c 18 October 2021

Second stage interviews: w/c 25 October 2021

OnSide is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires a basic DBS check.

For information on how OnSide processes your data please see our privacy statement on our website

Registered Charity No 1125893

£22,526 - £26,501 p/a (please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual)

Full-Time (35 hrs p/w) - Fixed Term Contract until 30 April 2022

Belfast with extensive travel around Northern Ireland

Ref: TAN-211

Are you a collaborative and proactive individual with extensive experience of delivering training to vulnerable adults?

If so, St Giles is looking for a Trainer Assessor to join their team to deliver an inspiring training programme leading to the achievement of NVQ Level 3 in Advice and Guidance.

About St Giles

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

We firmly believe that Peer Advisors bring something special to our services, increasing engagement, having more time to spend with clients and becoming role models to their peers. The Trust makes a strong commitment to our Peer Advisors so that they too are supported on their own journey, and our Peer Advisors have an excellent record in progressing into work. Our successful candidate will provide a high level service to individuals with lived experience whilst working towards their NVQ Level 3 in Advice and Guidance.

About this pivotal role

As part of a larger Trainer Assessor team, which is at the heart of the Peer Advisor Network, you will be responsible for supporting our Peer Advisors throughout their training and as their journey progresses on to securing employment. In addition you will work as part of a wider Hub Team that provide work placement co-ordination and employment support. You will also be required to work closely with other organisations who host work placement to build and maintain excellent working relationships.

What we are looking for:

• Substantial experience of delivering training to vulnerable adults and ability to work with people who have multiple and complex needs.
• Experience of working to targets and recording information and statistics to enable effective monitoring of performance against targets.
• Ability to effectively assess evidence and identify assessment criteria using a range of assessment methods.
• Thorough understanding of the importance of quality assurance as it relates to training to vulnerable adults and familiarity with OFSTED requirements
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational goals, and to resolve conflicts of interest professionally.
• Excellent time management, prioritisation and communication skills, both verbal and written
• A professional, flexible and collaborative approach to your work

We offer a generous benefits and rewards package which includes a competitive salary, leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, access to clinical supervisions eye care scheme, season ticket loan and much more.

Closing date: 11pm, 3rd October 2021. Interviews: 7th October 2021.

For further information, or to apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy

As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will be DBS Checked.

Caring Together has an exciting opportunity for an Awareness co-ordinator to join the team.

Role: Awareness and voice coordinator
Location: Homeworking with travel for meetings, events, and training
Salary: starting at £21,000 - £25,000 FTE per annum
Hours: 30 hours per week
Accountable to: No direct line management at present

About Caring Together

We are proud to support over 12,000 carers and their families every year. Our vision is of a world where carers have choices. Three in five of us will become a carer at some point in our life. Caring Together is an ambitious regional charity that provides emotional and practical support, advice and guidance to carers of all ages and their families, as well as opportunities for carers to take a break from their role.

Are you looking for a life mission and a rewarding career where you can help find better ways to support carers to be at the heart of everything we do?

We are seeking an awareness co-ordinator with the enthusiasm, expertise and commitment to deliver of our carer awareness activities and a passion for making caring easier. We are focusing on growth to reach more carers and increase the levels of support available for them in Norfolk and we are incredibly excited about your help on this journey!

We would love to hear from you if you are:

• Exceptional at building strong working relationships with team members and across a range of stakeholders.
• Flexible and adaptable team player with a can-do attitude
• Passionate about people
• Experienced working in a customer-focused environment
• Able to undertake a variety of activities with a substantial degree of personal responsibility and autonomy

About the opportunity

Working with a motivated carer awareness team you will collaborate with a range of organisations to raise awareness of carers and issues they face. You will use feedback from cares to influence, develop services and ensure that more carers receive our support.

In order to assume these responsibilities, we will be looking for you to demonstrate strength in the following competencies:

• IT and Data Analytic Skills: You have a strong working knowledge and understanding of Word, Excel and you embrace the opportunity to learn new IT applications
• Problem Solving: You take a positive approach to tackling problems
• Adaptable: You can adapt easily to changes in work and your effectiveness isn’t impacted. You are agile, versatile and act as an advocate for change. Fantastic organiser perhaps with contract or project management experience.
• Communication: You can confidently communicate both verbally and in writing and deliver excellent presentation to professionals in education, business, health and communities. communication skills, including networking and presentation skills.
• Relationship Building and Team Work: You are a team player and are able to build credible and trusting relationships both internally and externally.
• Attention to Detail: You are detail-focused and you ensure the work you produce is accurate and of a high quality.

What we will offer you

• We are committed to developing you and will work with you to support you with your personal and career development plans
• Salary starting at £21,000 – 25,000 FTE
• Homeworking
• We are a flexible employer, and we will support you to ensure that you achieve a healthy, happy work-life balance
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays (eight days) FTE. Option to buy annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Refer a friend £200 bonus
• Wellbeing support
• Have a voice to influence through the Staff forum
• Paid Carers leave
• You will be joining an incredibly dedicated, vibrant, and talented team of people who are deeply passionate about services which improve people’s lives

This is an exciting role for someone who really wants to make a difference and is passionate about changing lives.

To submit your application for this exciting opportunity, please click to apply!

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Caring Together is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are inclusive. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view.

We are an equal opportunities employer and expect staff to respect the personal choice and lifestyles of colleagues, carers, and people with care needs. We welcome applications from those with different strengths and the value that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community

COVID-19 considerations:
Despite the current circumstances we are still actively recruiting for roles. In compliance with UK Government advice relating to COVID-19 this role will be remotely based in line with our current workforce and we will supply you with training and tools.

We are currently recruiting for vacancies in the London and North West regions.

As an HMI, you'll be taking your social care career to the next level. You'll be part of a forward-facing, energetic organisation, improving the lives of children and young people across the country.

It’s your opportunity to broaden and deepen your knowledge as you inspect in a wide range of settings across England. You'll be working with many other talented professionals from other key services, exercising your professional curiosity. HMI Social Care work primarily in local authority services but may also inspect the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), secure training centres alongside Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Prisons and the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and Youth Offending Services with Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation. We also undertake joint targeted inspections with CQC, HMIC (Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary) and HMI Probation.

You will already have extensive leadership experience and significant achievement in children’s social care. At Ofsted, there will be many opportunities to continue your professional development and enhance your career. You will join an experienced team and engage in high-level professional discussion that can influence national policy. Becoming an HMI could provide an excellent stepping stone to becoming a senior leader back in the sector later in your career. As an HMI, you'll add another string to your bow by developing inspection skills and gaining knowledge of a large number of services, while bringing your outstanding talent, expertise and recent practice to the inspection workforce.

Salary £75,500 (post probation) + home-based working and vehicle user allowance + performance-related rewards and other benefits

Home-based with travel

Permanent, full-time

Above all, you'll make a bigger impact on children's lives than ever before.

For more information about the role and how to apply, please see our recruitment brochure,

The closing date for submission of applications is 11.55pm on Monday 4 October 2021.