Childcare provider Work, Jobs in Romford, Eng (with Salaries)

Supported accommodation Assistant Manager
lighthouse SL —Romford
- £27,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
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Childminder/Nanny
British Carers —Havering Park
- £13.85 - £16.80 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Childcare
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
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People Advisor
Pinnacle Group —Chelmsford
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Analysis skills
- Human resources
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Nursery Lunch Cover Assistant
Kinderzimmer UK —Chelmsford
- Up to £13.77 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- Teaching
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Vocational Assessor
St Elizabeth's Centre —Much Hadham
- Up to £36,672.73 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Training & development
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Early Years Apprenticeship Tutor
FIND. —London
- £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- IT
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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Children's Activities Assistant/Leaders/Sports coaches - Term Time from Sept 2026 - Harrow
Magna Enterprises Private Limited —Harrow
- From £12.75 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Experience working with children
- Driving
- Free parking
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Childcare Supervisor
Virgin Active —Brentwood
- £14,271.71 - £14,877.41 a year
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Apprentice Educator
N Family Club —Buckhurst Hill
- £19,656 - £20,717 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Experience working with children
- Cleaning
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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Learner Progression Executive
CST Training LTD —Bexley
- From £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Employee discount
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Unqualified Early Years Educator
Kinderzimmer UK —Walthamstow
- Up to £27,000.40 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Bereavement leave
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Concierge Officer
Pinnacle Group —Bromley-by-Bow
- £29,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Front desk
- Guest services
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Early Years Consultant
Civic Recruitment Limited —London
- £330 a day
- Education
- Mentoring
- Training & development
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School Cleaner
Pinnacle Group —Swanscombe
- £13,218.40 a year
- Part-time
- Cleaning
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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SENCO
Discovery Nursery and Preschool —Ruislip
- £15 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Preschool
- Continuous improvement
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Residential Childcare Apprenticeship Tutor
FIND. —Chelmsford
- £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Responsible Individual - Children's Home
Elite Children's Care Group —Gravesend
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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Compliance Co-ordinator
Pinnacle Group —London
- £14.55 an hour
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Job Coach (Term Time Only)
Barnet and Southgate College —London
- £24,001 - £26,669 a year
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Early Years Develoment Lead
Green Olives —London
- £20 - £25 an hour
- Childcare
- Recruiting
- In-person
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Supported accommodation Assistant Manager

lighthouse SL
Romford

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Job details

Full-time | Zero hours contract | Freelance
£27,000 - £38,000 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Casual dress
Company pension

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Children's home experience
Caring for vulnerable young people
Ofsted children's homes quality standards
Presentation skills
Continuous improvement cycles oversight
Organisational skills
Safeguarding procedures
Experience of working with children and young people
Residential support experience
Training & development
Child safeguarding
Leadership
Team motivation leadership
Communication skills
Internal quality assurance

Full job description

About Us

LighthouseSL is a family run 16+ supported accommodation, we are dedicated to providing outstanding care and support to our residents. Our team is passionate about empowering young people to live fulfilling, independent lives within their community. We are opening the opportunity for the right person to come and work alongside our team. We currently have a house with space for 5 young people, Lighthouse SL is a female only unit we are looking for a female staff member.

Assistant Service Manager – Supported Accommodation (16–17 & 18+)

Job Title

Assistant Service Manager

Reports To

Registered Service Manager

Location

Romford, Essex

Salary

£26,000–£37,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Contract Type

Full-Time, Permanent

Job Purpose

The Assistant Service Manager will support the Registered Service Manager in the day-to-day operation, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance of our Ofsted-regulated supported accommodation service for young people aged 16–17. The postholder will also support the development and operational management of our 18+ accommodation provision, ensuring services are safe, effective, person-centred, and focused on achieving positive outcomes and independence for young people.

The successful candidate will deputise for the Registered Service Manager when required and play a key role in maintaining high standards of care, safeguarding, staff performance, and service delivery.

Key ResponsibilitiesService Delivery & Compliance

Support the Registered Service Manager in ensuring full compliance with Ofsted requirements, Supported Accommodation Standards (2023), safeguarding legislation, and all relevant regulatory frameworks.
Assist in maintaining a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for young people aged 16–17 and those transitioning into adulthood.
Support the development and growth of the organisation’s 18+ accommodation services.
Ensure safeguarding remains central to all practice and respond effectively and appropriately to safeguarding concerns, allegations, and incidents.
Support the implementation and monitoring of policies, procedures, and best practice guidance.
Assist in ensuring the service remains inspection-ready and achieves positive outcomes during Ofsted inspections and other audits.

Young People's Support

Support the development, implementation, and review of individual support plans, placement plans, pathway plans, and risk assessments.
Promote the rights, wellbeing, choices, and independence of young people.
Ensure young people are actively involved in decisions affecting their lives and future goals.
Support young people to develop practical life skills, emotional resilience, education, employment, and training opportunities.

Leadership & Staff Management

Support the recruitment, induction, supervision, appraisal, and development of staff.
Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and support to the staff team.
Deputise for the Registered Service Manager during periods of absence.
Support staff training and continuous professional development to ensure high-quality service delivery.
Assist in fostering a positive, inclusive, and accountable team culture.

Quality Assurance & Service Improvement

Participate in quality assurance audits and service reviews.
Monitor incidents, complaints, compliments, safeguarding concerns, and outcomes to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Assist the Registered Service Manager in monitoring service performance and implementing improvement plans based on feedback, audits, and inspection recommendations.
Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant record-keeping across the service.

Partnership Working

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with social workers, local authorities, commissioners, families, education providers, healthcare professionals, and other relevant stakeholders.
Support referral assessments, admissions, and occupancy management where required.
Represent the service professionally at meetings and multi-agency forums.

Financial Responsibilities

Support the Registered Service Manager in monitoring budgets and ensuring the effective and appropriate use of resources.
Assist in maintaining cost-effective service delivery while ensuring young people's needs remain at the centre of decision-making.

On-Call Duties

Participate in the management on-call rota as required.
Provide guidance and support to staff in responding to emergencies, incidents, and safeguarding concerns outside normal working hours.

Person SpecificationEssential Skills & Attributes

Passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable young people.
Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
Ability to build positive and professional relationships with young people, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
Resilient, proactive, and solution-focused approach.
Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Essential Requirements

Minimum of 2 years' experience in a supervisory, deputy management, or management role within a regulated children's home, supported accommodation service, or similar setting.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England), or equivalent qualification, or willingness to achieve this within 18 months of appointment.
Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations, Supported Accommodation Standards (2023), safeguarding legislation, and relevant statutory guidance.
Proven experience of safeguarding children and managing safeguarding concerns appropriately.
Experience supporting, supervising, and motivating staff teams to deliver high standards of care and support.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work flexibly, including participation in an on-call rota.

Desirable Requirements

Full UK driving licence.
Experience working with young people presenting complex needs, including:
Criminal exploitation (CCE)
Child sexual exploitation (CSE)
Substance misuse
Mental health needs
Challenging behaviour
Unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people (UASC)
Experience contributing to Ofsted inspections and quality assurance processes.
Knowledge of semi-independent and supported accommodation provision.

Benefits

Competitive salary.
Casual dress.
Flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate.
Ongoing training and professional development.
Support towards achieving relevant qualifications.
Career progression opportunities.
Pension scheme
Free car parking space

Join Us

Join a dedicated and ambitious organisation committed to making a lasting difference to the lives of young people. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and develop high-quality supported accommodation services that empower young people to achieve independence, stability, and positive futures.

How to apply

If you are ready to make a positive impact and join a team that values your skills and dedication, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a covering letter

Lighthouse SL is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS check will be required.

Job Types: Full-time, Freelance, Zero hours contract

Pay: £27,000.00-£38,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

Are you a female

Experience:

residential: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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childcare provider jobs in romford, eng

Supported accommodation Assistant Manager

Childminder/Nanny

People Advisor

Nursery Lunch Cover Assistant

Vocational Assessor

Early Years Apprenticeship Tutor

Children's Activities Assistant/Leaders/Sports coaches - Term Time from Sept 2026 - Harrow

Childcare Supervisor

Apprentice Educator

Learner Progression Executive

Unqualified Early Years Educator

Concierge Officer

Early Years Consultant

School Cleaner

SENCO

Residential Childcare Apprenticeship Tutor

Responsible Individual - Children's Home

Compliance Co-ordinator

Job Coach (Term Time Only)

Early Years Develoment Lead

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