School Partner - National School Breakfast Programme
Home Based (with extensive travel across the East Midlands, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire)
About Us
We are Family Action, a national charity committed to building stronger families and brighter lives by delivering innovative and effective services and support that reaches out to many of the UK’s most vulnerable people.
We are very excited to be delivering the largest ever national roll-out of a school breakfast programme, based on the successful model developed by our delivery partner, Magic Breakfast. This programme will work with schools across the country to develop healthy breakfasts, so no child starts the school day too hungry to learn.
We are now seeking a School Partner to join us, working 29.4 – 37 hours per week, during term time only. This role is a fixed-term contract until 31st July 2020.
The Benefits
- Salary of £27,574 – £29,477 + £480 homeworking allowance per annum pro rata
- Pension scheme
- A full induction and ongoing quality training
- Employee assistance programme
- Eyecare vouchers
- 25 days’ holiday pro rata
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive, lasting difference and ensure that thousands of hungry schoolchildren have access to a healthy and nutritious breakfast.
We’re a forward-thinking, people-focused organisation that operates with mutual respect. We strive for excellence in all we do and support each other to perform to the best of our ability. If you think you’d succeed in this open environment, this is the role for you.
Your Role
As a School Partner, you will facilitate the delivery of the National School Breakfast Programme across the East Midlands, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire.
Working in close partnership with your team of School Partners and Team Manager, Regional Managers and colleagues across Family Action and Magic Breakfast, you will be responsible for supporting schools in the delivery and sustainability of their breakfast programme.
About You
To join us as a School Partner, you will need:
- Experience of working in an educational setting or in partnership with schools or other educational providers
- Knowledge of how schools operate
- Experience of being the first point of contact and providing high quality support
- Experience of working remotely, across a wide geographical area with a wide range of stakeholders
- Demonstrable experience of influencing, negotiating and presenting the case for change
- An awareness/understanding of the importance of child health and nutrition
- A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle
A degree level qualification or relevant professional qualification would be beneficial.
Other companies may call this role Education Project Team Leader, School Engagement Officer, Senior Project Co-ordinator, Project Delivery Officer, Project Team Leader, Programme Supervisor or Senior Programme Co-ordinator.
The working hours for this role are 29.4 – 37 hours per week, during term time only. You’ll be required to work flexibly to support the success of the programme, which may include working at breakfast time multiple times per week.
The closing date for applications is the 8th December 2019.
Webrecruit and Family Action are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you want to make a difference as a School Partner, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Deputy Manager- Residential Childcare
Rugby, Warwickshire
Salary - £32,981 - £37,609
Full Time, Permanent
Closing date: Sunday 08 December 2019
Our client is renowned for providing inspirational education and care to children and young people, resulting in life-changing experiences and countless stories of success. Through their inspirational homes, schools and ethos, they’ve achieved the highest possible outcomes. In short, they’re enhancing life opportunities.
As Deputy Manager within one of their Children’s Homes, you will assist the Registered Manager and in their absence, be responsible for all administration and child care functions at the home.
You’ll assist the Registered Manager to promote good child care practice within the home, including:
- Day to day supervision and guidance of staff regarding standards of care in line with the National Standards for Children’s Homes and the wider implications of group guidelines, procedures, instructions and policies eg. healthcare, children’s rights, child care law etc
- Supervision of Key Workers
- Ensuring that full and complete casework records for young people are maintained
You’ll be directly involved in Case Conferences, Reviews and Planning Meetings so will be responsible for:
- Compiling written reports
- Seeking the views and opinions of children and providing a platform for them to be heard
You will also assist the Registered Manager in ensuring that:
- All administrative tasks are performed accurately
- All financial budgets are controlled and allocated in the home
- Identifying training needs
- In service training
- Staff meetings
- Preparing working rotas
- Induction and initial support of new staff
- Selection of new staff members
- Carrying out sleeping in duties as required
- Performing the role of Designated Safeguarding Officer, acting as a source of advice on child protection matters and coordination action within the home
We’re looking for someone with:
- Previous experience in a residential child care setting
- Experience of carrying out administrative duties
- Diploma Level 3 Residential Child Care
- A willingness and desire to pursue further training
- An awareness of children’s needs and rights
- An awareness of child development
- Knowledge of current child care law, specifically related to children in care
- Experience of working with adolescents (11+)
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good Literacy and numerical skills
- Willingness to sleep in and work anti social hours
- Clean UK driving license and the ability to drive with young passengers
Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. They are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
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Registered Manager- Residential Childcare
Location: Rugby, Warwickshire
Salary: £43,000 - £47,000 + £1,000 attendance allowance + 20% Long term incentive plan
Full Time, Permanent
Closing date: Tuesday 10 December 2019
Are you looking to join a sector leading education and care organisation as a Registered Manager supporting children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs and communication difficulties? If so, we would love to hear from you!
The role
You’ll be an enthusiastic, inspirational and nurturing Registered Manager managing the day to day running of the children’s home.
Within this role your responsibilities will include:
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Managing the day to day running of the children’s home
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Ensuring that all expectations and standards are met, whilst safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, ensuring that the home remains fully compliant with all legislation set out in the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 (CHR).
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Establishing and maintaining a competent and motivated team, offering leadership, guidance and support and ensuring that company policies and procedures are adhered to and all resources are managed effectively.
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You’ll develop systems for the efficient administration of the home and ensure that the fabric of the home, equipment, appliances and grounds are maintained to the highest standard in accordance with Health and Safety requirements.
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You will manage all child protection concerns and complaints, liaising with Local Authorities, Schools, Health and other professionals to achieve best outcomes for all young people.
About you
Our ideal candidate will have the below knowledge and experience:
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Experience at Registered Manager level previously, or be a Deputy Manager looking to make your next step in your career, either way you’ll be well supported by our client’s knowledgeable and helpful team at Head Office as well as other homes in the Group. Experience of working with Young People aged between 8 - 18 with SEMH is essential
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Knowledge of children's needs and rights, Child Protection, the Quality Standards 2015 and Children’s Home Regulations is essential
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Experience in carrying out administrative tasks, including recording, report writing and rota preparation, a thorough understanding of safeguarding within a social care setting and an awareness of good childcare planning principles.
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Ability to create inspiring, creative and stable environments for our client’s young people to live and socialise in, as well as inspiring confidence in your team and being able to develop our future leaders.
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Due to the nature of this role a full UK Driving Licence and flexible working approach is essential.
In return our client offers:
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Basic Salary £38,848 - £45,054
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£1,000 attendance allowance
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up to £2,000 large home allowance
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20% Long term incentive plan
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Bupa Family Health Insurance
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5% Contributory Pension
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35 days holiday (including bank holidays)
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Comprehensive Induction Programme and exceptional ongoing training
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In addition to extensive Group staff benefits (including Medicash Health Plan/Employee Assistance)
Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of their young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. They are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
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