Total 1,661 Others job vacancies in Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 5GD

What skills and experience we're looking for

• The professional competencies expected of the Teacher of Maths are:


• Be an Outstanding Teacher (or have the potential to be) with evidence of impact on pupil outcomes with a proven track record of total commitment to helping every pupil achieve their very best and make progress;


• Have excellent understanding of what constitutes excellence in teaching and learning;


• Have a keen understanding of data and be able to analyse patterns in performance over time;


• Be a positive role model for pupils and staff on a day-to-day basis;


• Collaborate effectively with staff, parents/carers and students;


• The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;


• Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team;


• Be able to multi-task and work under pressure;


• Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities;


• Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills;


• Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions;


• The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.

The qualifications and experience required of the Teacher of Maths are:


• Have a qualified teacher status

What the school offers its staff

Teachers’ Pension,

Pluxee Benefits,

Care First EAP,

Free Refreshments,

On-site Free staff parking

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Be an Outstanding Teacher (or have the potential to be) with evidence of impact on pupil outcomes with a proven track record of total commitment to helping every pupil achieve their very best and make progress;

• Have excellent understanding of what constitutes excellence in teaching and learning;

• Have a keen understanding of data and be able to analyse patterns in performance over time;

• Be a positive role model for pupils and staff on a day-to-day basis;

• Collaborate effectively with staff, parents/carers and students;

• The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and

an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;

• Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team;

• Be able to multi-task and work under pressure;

• Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities;

• Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills;

• Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions;

• The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.

• Have a qualified teacher status

What the school offers its staff

Teachers’ Pension,

Pluxee Benefits,

Care First EAP,

Free Refreshments,

On-site Free staff parking

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.

What skills and experience we're looking for

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• The professional competencies expected of the Teacher of Art are:


• Be an Outstanding Teacher (or have the potential to be) with evidence of impact on pupil outcomes with a proven track record of total commitment to helping every pupil achieve their very best and make progress;


• Have excellent understanding of what constitutes excellence in teaching and learning;


• Have a keen understanding of data and be able to analyse patterns in performance over time;


• Be a positive role model for pupils and staff on a day-to-day basis;


• Collaborate effectively with staff, parents/carers and students;


• The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;


• Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team;


• Be able to multi-task and work under pressure;


• Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities;


• Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills;


• Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions;


• The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.

The qualifications and experience required of the Teacher of Art are:


• Have a qualified teacher status

What the school offers its staff

Teachers’ Pension,

Pluxee Benefits,

Care First EAP,

Free Refreshments,

On-site Free staff parking

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Personal Qualities.

Ixworth High School expects its teachers to have the following personal qualities:

• Be an innovative, independent thinker with the capacity for strategic thinking;

• Be creative and proactive in finding solutions;

• Be flexible and adaptive to changing needs and priorities;

• Be resilient, calm and tenacious under pressure;

• Be insightful and analytical with good problem-solving skills;

• Have excellent communication skills and evidence of being able to build and sustain effective working relationships with staff, students, parents and the wider community;

• Be a self-reflective practitioner who always seeks to improve;

• See the ‘big picture’ in relation to whole school priorities & improvement;

• Able to reason their educational philosophy, in tune with the school ethos;

• Be willing to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school;

• Possess a sense of humour;

• Have the ability to inspire and enthuse staff and students about their subject;

• Be highly self-motivated, able to energise and motivate others;

• Be insightful and understanding of national, international and research developments relevant to teaching and learning in their subject.

Professional Competence.

Ixworth High School expects its teachers to have the following professional competences, or in the case of early career teachers, the school would expect them to develop the following competences:

• Be an Outstanding Teacher (or have the potential to be) with evidence of impact on pupil outcomes with a proven track record of total commitment to helping every pupil achieve their very best and make progress.

• Have excellent understanding of what constitutes excellence in teaching and learning.

• Have a keen understanding of data and be able to analyse patterns in performance over time.

• Be a positive role model for pupils and staff on a day-to-day basis.

• Collaborate effectively with staff, parents/carers and students;

• Liaise and work with partner schools, HEIs, Examination Boards and other relevant external agencies in the pursuit of continued improvement;

• Excite and engage visitors about the School at Open Evenings and all other events;

• Have very high expectations of the learning of all students at all times;

• The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;

• Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team;

• Be able to multi-task and work under pressure;

• Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities;

• Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills;

• Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions;

• The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.

The qualifications and experience required of the Head of Mathematics are:

• Have qualified teacher status

• Proven leadership responsibilities, or the potential to lead a successful faculty.

• They will have a passion for mathematics and a clear understanding of how students learn best, with the ability to lead, communicate and implement those strategies across the faculty.

• Candidates may be early in their careers but the post is not suitable for ECTs.

• Teachers with experience as a second or deputy head of mathematics, or late entry teachers with leadership experience in other industries, are encouraged to apply.

What the school offers its staff

LGPS

Validium EAP

Pluxee benefits

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.

- Suffolk County Council - Endeavour House, Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid
- £32,076 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Post 1: 37 hours per week
- Post 2: 30 hours per week
- Flexible working options available
- Permanent

We are passionate about improving the future for our customers and our communities. If you are too, join us as a Family Services Coordinator and make a huge and meaningful impact. Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving. Our opportunities and support will enable you to make a difference and leave a positive, lasting legacy.
Reimagine the possibilities.
In Suffolk, we continue to develop a team that can deliver services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) that are amongst the best and most innovative in England. Our management team is passionate about transforming the experiences of Suffolk children, young people and their families.  

Your role and responsibilities
The SEND Family Services Team leads all aspects of our family-facing work and supports individual children and young people with SEND and their families throughout their SEND journey. This includes securing the right education offer to support their specific needs and ensuring regular and effective review of their progress, holding providers to account across the system for meeting the needs of individual children and young people. This team includes practitioners from a range of backgrounds to provide a wealth of knowledge and experience and to build strong working partnerships across the education, health, and care systems. 
You will
- have direct case responsibility for a cohort of pupils with Education Health Care (EHC) Plans in local mainstream and specialist settings
- monitor progress through annual reviews and ensure EHC Plans remain current and relevant 
- coordinate and complete EHC Needs Assessments, ensuring where it is necessary to issue an EHC Plan, that these are of good quality and within statutory timescales 
- provide support and guidance to children and young people who are permanently excluded from an education setting, working with them and their families to identify and facilitate suitable education provision 
- attend exclusion hearings to support families and challenge education providers’ practice when necessary. 
 
You will need  
- to have the highest standards
- be able to deliver change quickly
- be willing to give your all.
In return, you will have the satisfaction of being part of a strong and vibrant service that makes a real difference for children and young people every day. 

You can view a full list of requirements in the  Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. 
 
The team  
We are looking to welcome to the team individuals who will demonstrate key-working approaches in their everyday practice and have professional relationships with and understanding of education settings and partner agencies to underpin this work. We are working closely with our family representatives and our partners in health and social care to achieve this, but we still have a great deal to do. If you share our values and ambitions, we would love you to join our team. 
 
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report
 
For more information 
For more information, please contact Hannah Large. You can reach her by emailing:  hannah.large@suffolk.gov.uk or by calling (01473) 265257

How to apply
Step 1 -  Read the Job and Person Profile (docx)
Step 2 -  Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 -  Upload a  supporting statement  answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template. 
1. Give an example of a project, which required teamwork skills, that you were involved with.
2. Give an example of a significant decision you made in your last position.
3. Give an example of a conflict you had with a stakeholder and how you responded.
4. Please describe what you think are the key factors of good communication.
Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing: recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412.  If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
 
Closing date: 11.30pm, 24 November 2024.

 Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.  #LI-Hybrid 
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:


up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day


Plus lots more!


If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).

GENERAL LABOURER REQUIRED - LIFTING IN AND OUT OF MATERIALS, TOOLS ,NO SITE WORK,ALL IN PEOPLES HOMES. ANY EXPERIENCE AN ADVANTAGE.MUST HAVE OWN TRANSPORT - MUST HAVE OWN TRANSPORT TO GET TO YARD IN MANNINGTREE EACH MORNING. WORK IS IN COLCHESTER AND IPSWICH AREAS - IMMEDIATE START IF REQUIRED - WEEKLY PAY -SELF EMPLOYED - WAGE NEGOTIABLE DEPENDANT ON EXPERIENCE. PLEASE DO NOT RING THE OFFICE - FORWARD YOUR C.V TO US.

APPRENTICE BATHROOM & KITCHEN FITTER REQUIRED - HELPING BUILDER TO FIT BATHROOMS & KITCHENS - PICKING UP SKILLS AS YOU GO ALONG, FULL TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED - HANDS ON JOB INVOLVING LOTS OF LIFTING AND MOVING MATERIALS & TOOLS AROUND,LOADING IN AND OUT JOBS - SELF EMPLOYED POSITION - OWN TRANSPORT REQUIRED TO GET TO YARD IN THE MORNINGS - ANY EXPERIENCE A DISTINCT ADVANTAGE.PLEASE FORWARD YOUR C.V .

APPRENTICE BATHROOM & KITCHEN FITTER REQUIRED - HELPING BUILDER TO FIT BATHROOMS & KITCHENS - PICKING UP SKILLS AS YOU GO ALONG, FULL TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED - HANDS ON JOB INVOLVING LOTS OF LIFTING AND MOVING MATERIALS & TOOLS AROUND,LOADING IN AND OUT JOBS - SELF EMPLOYED POSITION - OWN TRANSPORT REQUIRED TO GET TO YARD IN THE MORNINGS - ANY EXPERIENCE A DISTINCT ADVANTAGE.PLEASE FORWARD YOUR C.V .

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Contract: Permanent

Specific Hours: 08:00am - 20:00pm (12 hour shifts)

Salary: Up to £36,385.44 per annum includes being on call

Location: Haverhill

Area Camden

The Area Camden group are part of the Polaris Community and aims to provide the highest levels of care and service to enable young people to achieve their goals.

As Deputy Manager you will support the Registered Manager in all aspects of the day-to-day running of Area Camden's service delivery. Promoting a caring environment which provides young people aged 11 to 18 with a high standard of support, meeting individual needs, ensuring everyone is treated with respect and dignity as well as rights to privacy and independence. To support the Registered Manager to supervise, monitor and evaluate the care delivered to young people ensuring legal and up to date registration requirements are delivered in line with Area Camden's Statement of Purpose.

Main Duties:

• To work under the direction of the Registered Manager (RM) - homes manager and deputise for the Registered Manager as and when required.
• To supervise Key/Support Workers and ensure supervision processes are implemented and recorded with designated staff.
• To support the RM with the day-to-day running of all aspects of the home including; the standards and quality of care, recruitment and training, communication with the team, the premises of the Care Home and financial matters.
• To recognise and assess individuals' needs, involving relevant professional agencies and relatives where needed, in order to formulate personalised care plans for each individual including identifying and supporting young people's cultural, social and emotional needs and interests.
• To provide the highest level of personal care and attention to young people following individual care plans carefully and ensuring all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive.
• Promoting the social and emotional wellbeing & development of young people and to consistently strive to further develop these skills.
• To promote and encourage positive behaviour, education, independence and self-determination.
• To ensure services are delivered in a non-judgemental and anti-discriminatory manner challenging oppression or discrimination in a positive and appropriate manner.
• To promote and encourage active participation in decision making processes to ensure young people receive a holistic approach to their development.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with statutory and legal requirements relevant throughout the home, including Ofsted, COSHH, Health and Safety and all aspects of the Health & Social Care Act & the Children's homes regulations 2015 (England) to maintain a safe and secure environment throughout the home.
• To ensure all appropriate risks assessments are updated and all staff informed of any changes to health and safety legislation.
• To support the RM with the effective running of the home ensuring all legislation and regulations concerning environmental health, infection control, building control, planning and health and safety are met and all risk assessments are regularly carried out (including fire checks) to meet the high standards expected by Area Camden.
• To keep up to date with all National standards, related legislation and inspection frameworks and implement as necessary. Contribute to inspections carried out by Ofsted, regulation 44 visits and any other external professionals as required.
• Follow young people' individual care plans, to administer medication to young people as prescribed, accurately maintaining appropriate records for both.
• To be an active and encouraging Deputy Manager, establish and maintain effective means of communication and good relationships with young people, relatives, employees in the home along with others externally such as professionals in the caring environment, outside suppliers & agencies.
• Support the RM with staffing requirements, including the recruitment of suitable employees for the team working in the home including effective inductions and ensuring the training needs for all the team are identified and met.
• Click apply now to view the full list of duties on our careers portal
• Weekly rota on rotation 08:00am-20:00pm
• Minimum average of 168 hours per calendar month

Essential skills required:

• Residential childcare experience (2+ years)
• Hold Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent
• Child Protection experience
• Leadership and staff supervision skills
• Well-developed written and verbal communication
• Management of budgets and staff rotas
• Project management skills and have an enthusiastic disposition
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal development
• Be proactive, solution focused and have an enthusiastic disposition

Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.

INDRESMP

EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK, France, Italy and Belgium. We're the UK’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity, the biggest supplier of electricity by volume in Great Britain, the largest supplier to British businesses and we employ more than 13,000 people. We operate nuclear, coal and gas power stations, wind farms, and combined heat & power plants. We have a focus on safe, dependable energy generation and an ethos of service excellence. We are playing a leading role in new nuclear build in the UK to secure a bright future for the combined business and its employees.
Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.
Location: Sizewell (hybrid working arrangements).
Employment type: Permanent full-time
Employment basis: The role is expected to be a full
- time position however we are open to discussing a more flexible or part
- time approach where possible.Salary: £52,000
- £70,000k dependent on experience, plus bonus and other benefits.Closing date: Thursday 21st of November.

The Opportunity


Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. Following on from the success of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the SZC Project is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk, which has obtained planning approval and Government financing support. The project has started construction and is now seeking private investment. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Procurement Manager.

Our teams are set up to work flexibly, with a hybrid working approach between our offices and your home. We provide a full suite of IT equipment to ensure that our employees can work from home comfortably and effectively.
The Role


The Procurement Manager will lead the procurement activities across a range of high-value, high-impact packages, ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable supply chains. You will play a pivotal role in overseeing supplier relationships, managing tender processes, and working collaboratively across teams to ensure project success.

The Skills

Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Able to demonstrate a noteworthy track of successful procurements
Strong adherence to governance processes
Good negotiating, influencing and communication skills
Familiarity with most common forms of contract within the power construction industry and major projects (NEC & FIDIC)
Strong inter-personal skills and able to work within a multi-disciplinary team
Strong oral and written presentation skills
Demonstrable understanding of supply chain requirements within a regulated environment
Demonstrable understanding of collaborative working with internal and external stakeholders.


Qualifications & Experience

Supply Chain and Procurement Degree or similar
MCIPS accreditation or working towards accreditation or similar



If the above sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you!

A full job description is available on application.

#DestinationNuclear
#SZCjobs

Power in Diversity

Sizewell C is a great place to work, where everyone is welcome.
To fulfil our commitment of doing the power of good for Britain, our ambition is to have a workforce which reflects and benefits the society we are part of and serve. Every worker on SZC, wherever they are, should help to create and experience the right environment where everyone on the team understands, respects and embraces diversity with a culture where everyone is treated with equal respect and are all given equal access to opportunities. By valuing the different points of view and experiences that having a diverse team brings, and by fostering an inclusive climate, we will create a great place to work and a more successful project.

We create the right environment where people feel able to bring their whole selves to work. Whilst working together there is mutual trust and appreciation created through the building of meaningful relationships with one another, aligned with our key values:

Respect: Value the rules and environment in which we operate
Positivity: Positively challenge poor quality and performance
Humility: Be open to other’s points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise
Solidarity: One team, working closely together and helping each other
Clarity: Communicate clearly and consistently

Everyone is able to get the most from their work and the workplace, and in return, give their best.


Competitive Salary and Benefits

We’re dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives and we’re delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a market-leading company pension scheme, paid holidays and a range of flexible benefits, such as: a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, discounts and employee pricing.
Please let us know if you’d like to discuss flexible working arrangements by highlighting this on your application.

Site Engineer - Ipswich
Are you a skilled and experienced Site Engineer with a strong background in waste water treatment and civil works?

We are seeking a motivated and results-oriented individual to join our team in Ipswich, working on a challenging and rewarding project involving the construction and commissioning of a new waste water treatment facility.

About the Role:

As a Site Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the successful execution of this project. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the Project Manager in overseeing the construction of the waste water treatment facility.
• Ensuring adherence to project plans, specifications, and time lines.
• Managing the construction of civil works elements, including earthworks, drainage, and site preparation.
• Supervising and coordinating the work of sub-contractors.
• Monitoring the progress and quality of construction activities.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Preparing and maintaining site records and documentation.

About You:

• Proven experience as a Site Engineer on waste water treatment projects.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles and practices.
• Knowledge of waste water treatment processes and technologies.
• Experience in managing sub-contractors.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and other relevant software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A relevant degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. ICE) is desirable.

What We Offer:

• A challenging and rewarding opportunity to work on a significant infrastructure project.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to work with a talented and dedicated team.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

If you are a skilled and experienced Site Engineer with a passion for waste water treatment and civil works, and you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity in a collaborative team environment, we encourage you to apply.

To Apply:

Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications!

We look forward to hearing from you!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Acorn Homes is a provider of residential care homes for vulnerable children. We currently have multiple homes that have been rated "OUTSTANDING" by Ofsted and are adding more homes to the Acorn family. We are always looking for more enthusiastic and dedicated people to join our team.

So, if you feel you can make a difference to young peoples lives please do not hesitate to apply. You could be a click away from a career what will change your life and the lives of children in need.

ACORN HOMES ARE LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER TO JOIN OUR HOME IN RAMSGATE AND BROADSTAIRS. THE RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER WILL NEED TO ENCOURAGE AND MOTIVATE CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND YOUNG ADULTS TO DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS, AND PARTICIPATE IN A RANGE OF LEISURE ACTIVITIES, EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS AND SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES. WHICH OFFER POSITIVE CHALLENGES WITHIN A SAFE AND STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT.

Acorn Homes is offering it's Residential Support Workers £30,160 PER ANNUM (£12.50 per hour, including 2 sleep shifts per week, £40 per sleep)

We also wish to further your skills by funding your NVQ level 3 in childcare.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE OF A RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER:

A Support Worker will deliver high standards of care, protection and support to the children and young people facilitating their physical, psychological, emotional and recreational development in line with the individual care plans.

ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE OF A RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

o The ability to organise, plan and take responsibility.
o The ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both with colleagues and children, verbally and in writing.
o The ability to motivate, aid and guide children in their self-development.
o The ability to set appropriate examples for children at all times.
o The ability to listen and respond responsibly with sensitivity.
o The ability to manage children who display disruptive or challenging behaviour and to guide/direct staff in managing that behaviour.
o Ability to understand and implement Quality Standards.
o Ability to react calmly in stressful situations.
o Ability to maintain administrative records as required by the organisation.


Benefits & Rewards we offer our Residential Support Worker:

o Various Contracted hour shifts available
o Flexible working, to promote work life balance
o Maternity and Paternity packages
o Staff Loyalty Scheme, including extra annual leave days
o Staff Loyalty Scheme, including monetary awards each year
o £40 paid per sleep
o Refer a friend Reward scheme earn up to £2000 per referral depending on experience
o Birthday gift worth £40 from the company each year
o Blue Light Card, offering a range of discounts and rewards
o 28 Days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
o Discretionary Travel Cost Scheme
o NVQ Level 3 in childcare paid for by the company
o Plus £250 or £100 gift card for NVQ completion
o Pension Scheme
o Employee Assistance Program
o Full induction programme
o Ongoing training and development, opportunities to progress within an expanding company and be part of an effective and supportive team


ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE OF A RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER:

o Hold or be willing to achieve a Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care with Children and Young People.
o Be prepared to work early, late and night shifts (including sleepovers) on a rota basis.
o Be over the age of 21 (Employer has claimed an exemption under the Equality Act 2010


DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE OF RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER:

o Two years experience working in a Children's Home.
o Full UK driving license


You will be joining a family owned company whos owner is a patron of the NSPCC. Acorn has an enviable reputation with local authorities for delivering good outcomes for young people and demonstrating resilience. Acorn currently operate ten registered homes all rated Good or Outstanding and you would become a successful part of the team within the home with full support from an active and engaged Deputy and Manager, head office and senior management team.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU

Acorn Group are committed to ensuring the safety of our young people is upheld at all times, therefore all positions require an enhanced disclosure and satisfactory references. As an employee of Acorn Group it will be expected that you demonstrate the same commitment, by following our policies and procedures, as well as attending all mandatory training.