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Salary: up to £40,000 depending on experience and qualifications Contract Type: Permanent Working hours: full-time at 40 hours per week & part-time at 20 hours per week; shift work between 7am-10pm including weekends, bank holidays and occasional sleep-ins Sleep-ins: £50 Location: East Croydon closest station is Sanderstead Station, CR2 - one stop after East Croydon on the Southern Railway. Are you a Team Leader looking for your next challenge? We have a fantastic opportunity to join St Christopher's fellowship as a Team Leader for our new specialist Children s home in Croydon. You will work alongside the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager to lead and support a professional team of staff committed to transforming young lives and creating positive outcomes. You will be supported by experienced Residential Practitioners, as well as our Wrap Around and Education Teams. About Us Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future. St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home. We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities. About the Role As Team Leader, you will be directly involved in managing a 4 bed specialist short stay Home and looking after children aged 12 to 18 years old with complex needs; including Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), Mental Health Disorders, Substance Dependencies and Learning Disabilities. Whether shift leading or joining in with daily activities, you will also share in the leadership of the team, helping to develop staff by modelling high standards of professionalism. The successful candidate will have : Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care or equivalent GCSE English and Maths grades A-C. One year s experience working at a level of responsibility with children and young people in a residential setting. An understanding of the regulatory framework relating to the provision of residential services for children and young people. Good understanding of the needs and risks regarding children in care. An understanding of trauma informed practice. Experience of taking on leadership responsibilities in a teamwork setting. Ability to build genuine and trusting relationships with young people maintaining at all times high personal and professional standards. Excellent communication and team working skills. Ability to work shifts, including alternate weekend working and occasional sleep ins. In return we offer : Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience and qualifications. A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture. 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata. Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy. Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme. UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary. BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support. Cycle to work scheme. Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK. Discretionary funded training programs. Employee awards based on performance and length of service. Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services. Recruitment Process At St Christopher s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements. Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting. For your application to be reviewed, it must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. Please note that CV s will not be accepted. For the full Job Description and Person Specification please visit our website. We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and this opportunity might be filled before the stated closing date. Please note: This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act occupational requirement . It is illegal to apply for any role that involves working with children and young people under the age of 18, if you know you are barred from working with children. All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked

Deputy Manager Location: Birmingham Pay: Pay Up to £36,836 (depending on experience and qualifications) At Cambian Group, you're not just working - you're shaping futures, furthermore as a Deputy Manager, based within West Midlands every moment you spend with our young people (ages 8-18) helps them feel safe, valued and supported. A simple "How was your day?", a shared laugh over a board game or encouragement during a tough moment - these small interactions build trust and shape lives. Some days will be challenging but every breakthrough, every smile and every step forward will remind you why this work truly matters. What You'll Do As a Deputy Manager you will support young people with their daily routines; Getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities. Create a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping. Lead shift and deputise home manager Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support. Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects. Keep essential records to ensure the best possible care. Where You'll Do It The home is registered to accommodate up to two young people. The home aims to provide care for a range of children who have emotional and or behavioural difficulties up to the age of 18. Hay park will also ensure that staff receive specific training to meet the child's needs. The home is part of Cambian Group and is committed to providing the best possible care for the young people we look after. We are registered with Ofsted to provide residential care for young people up to 18 years old of either gender with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, through adverse childhood experiences such as trauma, neglect, sexual, physical, mental or emotional abuse or children that are in a situation of family breakdown. We do not have any young people in our home as yet as we are currently reopening the home. Our aim is to provide outstanding individualised care packages to each young person, that is child centred in a way that is empowering to our young people. We aim to set small achievable targets that lead to bigger objectives, all young people in our care are involved in planning and decision making based on what is important from their own perspective and areas of need. We provide support in homely atmosphere where staff genuinely care for the young people we support. Our staff team continue to build on the relationships made with the young person and the care plan is adapted in accordance with how the young person develops and changes over time, and the local authority care plan. Our vision at Hay Park is to provide the highest possible level of care to the Children that reside at Hay Park and to promote a relaxed and homely environment that enables young people to grow and realise their own unique potential and self-worth. At the same time encouraging our children to develop the academic, practical and social skills needed to thrive and transition from a young person in to an adult. We believe that developing self-esteem and positive self-regard works in harmony with holistic well-being which in turn helps a young person grow and develop their own identity and potential. We believe that children thrive only when they feel safe in the environment and feel that the people around them genuinely care for their wellbeing and safety and are interested in spending time with them and getting to know them as individuals, our child centred approach ensures that the young people feel listened to. We believe that if the home appears welcoming, relaxed and homely both in atmosphere and appearance; that staff, young people and visitors find it easy to settle in and achieve this objective. This ethos runs through the core of this home and its staff team and helps staff to plan and provide a care package tailored to each individual child. Who You Are Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager - focused on achieving outcomes for others. Driver with full UK driving licence, hold a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare and two years working experience in a residential setting. Why Join Us? Exclusive discounts at major retailers (ASDA, Tesco, M&S, etc.) Health benefits, including dental and optical cashback after two years 24/7 support: Helpline and hardship grants via the CareTech Foundation A Welcoming Home: Work in a comfortable and well-designed space Expert Training: Two weeks of fully funded induction Career Growth: Fully Funded Diplomas (Levels 3-5) and clear pathways for promotion Supportive Team: Work with people who care as much as you do Your Next Step This isn't just a job - it's a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time. Join us and be part of something meaningful. Apply today! Safeguarding Statement Cambian are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all children within our care. All applicants must be willing to undergo and enhanced DBS check and must be able to provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide reference information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full time education. Deputy Manager - Birmingham - SYS - 21213

We are working in partnership with a provider of children s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children's Worker based in Blackpool. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with emotional and behavioural difficulties within a children's home . Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying up to £39,720 per year . (Based on 10 shifts per month) This is a permanent position working 160 hours per month . The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within the residential childcare sector and already completed a level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare. If you are already an established Senior, our client may be able to offer progression into a Deputy Manager Role in the near future. As a Senior Residential Children s Worker, your responsibilities will include: To attend staff meetings and supervisions. To be accountable for any decision made in regard to the welfare of the young people and staff members during the shifts that you lead. To discuss with the Manager any concerns with staffing matters. To ensure that all staff members are kept up to date with changes to procedures. Providing support with reference to person-centred support plans. Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm Respect the confidentiality of information received at all times. Continuous commitment to professional development To be willing to cover other homes when required Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals Our client is offering a whole range of benefits, including: Career progression opportunities Committed to the continuous development of all staff NVQ level 5 enrolment Overtime available Free Meals on shift Not for you? If you are registered with Shire and recommend a friend, family member or colleague, you will be eligible for a cash bonus payment! Apply today for more information or to speak to a specialist Consultant Ref: (phone number removed)

Senior Support Worker Location: Birmingham Pay: Pay Up to £34,779 (depending on experience and qualifications) At Cambian Group, you're not just working - you're shaping futures, furthermore as a Senior Support Worker, based within West Midlands every moment you spend with our young people (ages 8-18) helps them feel safe, valued and supported. A simple "How was your day?", a shared laugh over a board game or encouragement during a tough moment - these small interactions build trust and shape lives. Some days will be challenging but every breakthrough, every smile and every step forward will remind you why this work truly matters. What You'll Do As a Senior Support Worker you will support young people with their daily routines; Getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities. Create a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping. Lead shift and deputise home manager Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support. Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects. Keep essential records to ensure the best possible care. Where You'll Do It The home is registered to accommodate up to two young people. The home aims to provide care for a range of children who have emotional and or behavioural difficulties up to the age of 18. Hay park will also ensure that staff receive specific training to meet the child's needs. The home is part of Cambian Group and is committed to providing the best possible care for the young people we look after. We are registered with Ofsted to provide residential care for young people up to 18 years old of either gender with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, through adverse childhood experiences such as trauma, neglect, sexual, physical, mental or emotional abuse or children that are in a situation of family breakdown. We do not have any young people in our home as yet as we are currently reopening the home. Our aim is to provide outstanding individualised care packages to each young person, that is child centred in a way that is empowering to our young people. We aim to set small achievable targets that lead to bigger objectives, all young people in our care are involved in planning and decision making based on what is important from their own perspective and areas of need. We provide support in homely atmosphere where staff genuinely care for the young people we support. Our staff team continue to build on the relationships made with the young person and the care plan is adapted in accordance with how the young person develops and changes over time, and the local authority care plan. Our vision at Hay Park is to provide the highest possible level of care to the Children that reside at Hay Park and to promote a relaxed and homely environment that enables young people to grow and realise their own unique potential and self-worth. At the same time encouraging our children to develop the academic, practical and social skills needed to thrive and transition from a young person in to an adult. We believe that developing self-esteem and positive self-regard works in harmony with holistic well-being which in turn helps a young person grow and develop their own identity and potential. We believe that children thrive only when they feel safe in the environment and feel that the people around them genuinely care for their wellbeing and safety and are interested in spending time with them and getting to know them as individuals, our child centred approach ensures that the young people feel listened to. We believe that if the home appears welcoming, relaxed and homely both in atmosphere and appearance; that staff, young people and visitors find it easy to settle in and achieve this objective. This ethos runs through the core of this home and its staff team and helps staff to plan and provide a care package tailored to each individual child. Who You Are Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager - focused on achieving outcomes for others. Driver with full UK driving licence, hold a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare and two years working experience in a residential setting. Why Join Us? Exclusive discounts at major retailers (ASDA, Tesco, M&S, etc.) Health benefits, including dental and optical cashback after two years 24/7 support: Helpline and hardship grants via the CareTech Foundation A Welcoming Home: Work in a comfortable and well-designed space Expert Training: Two weeks of fully funded induction Career Growth: Fully Funded Diplomas (Levels 3-5) and clear pathways for promotion Supportive Team: Work with people who care as much as you do Your Next Step This isn't just a job - it's a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time. Join us and be part of something meaningful. Apply today! Safeguarding Statement Cambian are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all children within our care. All applicants must be willing to undergo and enhanced DBS check and must be able to provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide reference information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full time education. Senior Support Worker - Birmingham - SYS - 21215

Children's Home Registered Manager Location: Reading Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 Contract: Full-time, Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week About the Role As the Children's Home Registered Manager, you will take the lead in delivering safe, supportive and empowering accommodation for young people preparing to transition to independent adulthood click apply for full job details

The starting salary for this role is £47,884 based on working 36-hours per week. We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Occupational Therapist to join our team, providing professional Occupational Therapy to children, young people and families living in Surrey. The team has two offices bases, one in Woodhatch Place, Reigate, the other in Victoria Gate, Woking. However, this is a community-based hybrid role so will involve visiting children in their homes, working from your own home, and/or using any other Surrey County Council offices as and when required. Our Offer to You 26 days holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service. Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave. An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing. Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year. Paternity, adoption and dependents' leave. A generous local government salary related pension. Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more. 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year. Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources. About the Role As a children's social care Senior Occupational Therapist, you will manage a complex caseload providing full Occupational Therapy assessments, advice and support for children and young people with a wide range of needs. This will include completing risk assessments for the provision of specialist equipment and making recommendations for major and minor adaptations. You will work alongside our experienced specialist team of Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Social Workers and Support Workers. You will also work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapy Team Manager. We offer access to formal and informal learning opportunities, support and supervision that encourages Therapists to be creative and innovative and to continuously develop their skills. The Team is a well-established and experienced, sat within the Children with Disabilities Resources services alongside the Children's Crisis Service and Children with Disabilities Outreach. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Experience in children's social care OT or any other children's OT experience Surrey has both urban and rural areas and Occupational Therapists will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 2nd November 2025 with interviews to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information on our website. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

Residential Team Leader - Part Time, 21 hours per week £27,908 - £30,358 dependant on experience (Pro-rata for part time) Additional options available to make full-time employment - see details below Term Time Only Are you looking for a vibrant role, that offers satisfaction career advancement and subsidised onsite accommodation? At Treloar's the aim is to create a home from home. Ensuring that the young person's emotional needs are met is as important as their physical requirements and the Treloar's team works closely together to ensure that the right support is always available. We have a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to advance their careers in social care, as we are in search of a new Residential Team Leader for Wessex House. This house offers care and social provision for day and boarding, school and college students aged over 16 on a termly basis. The focus within the boarding house is to provide the students with opportunities to learn and develop independent living skills in preparation for their future. You will be directly responsible to the Residential Manager for the welfare and organisation of an identified student group on the house. This is a varied role where you will support the residential management team to run the provision on house. The job holder will be the senior in charge of a shift, ensuring the needs of the students are met at all times, by guiding the staff team. Your duties will include supporting students to achieve their individual goals, write and regularly update care plans and allocate staff to meet the needs of the students. You will be expected to support staff to encourage the students to do as much as possible for themselves by guiding and helping them to identify the assistance they require to live as independently as possible. The postholder will have the ability to be reactive to different situations and ensure communications across the multi-disciplinary team are effective and accurate. The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 Diploma in Care in Children and Young People or Health and Social Care (or equivalent) and have a minimum of one year's previous experience of working in a care. What we can offer you: We love rewarding our team for their hard work and success, so we offer a generous benefit scheme to reflect this: An additional 21 hours can be undertaken as a Student Support Assistant, to make a combined full-time role (combined annual salary of£25,735.50-£27,726.50, depending on experience) Term time only Subsidised onsite accommodation Excellent training and development opportunities Life insurance, Critical Illness Cover, Pension & Occupational Health schemes Health Cash Plan & Perkbox discount scheme Free wellbeing activities (e.g. gym/Pilates/Yoga) Free parking & many other benefits Subsidised onsite accommodation T&C's apply How to apply? To apply, please complete our online application form via our website. alternatively please call our Recruitment Team to discuss further. For those relocating or looking for convenience, subsidised onsite accommodation is also available (T&Cs apply). Closing date: Tuesday 21st October 2025 at 12pm Treloar Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful candidates will be subject to a DBS Check along with other relevant employment checks. Registered charity number . Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Pay: £13,954.00-£15,179.00 per year Benefits: Bereavement leave Canteen Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free fitness classes Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site gym On-site parking Referral programme Sabbatical Sick pay Store discount Transport links Work Location: In person

Lufton College Lufton College is a 52-week residential specialist college providing quality care and education for young people between the ages of 16 and 25 with a diagnosis of autism, or whose difficulties place them on the autistic continuum. Our students often have complex needs, associated learning difficulties and behaviours of concern. Our curriculum has been devised to prepare our students for adulthood and to equip them with the skills and knowledge to achieve their personal best. This is delivered in a variety of settings, including within students homes, vocational placements both internally and externally. As well as learning within the classrooms, our young people take part in various outdoor activities such as animal therapy and various activities based around nature throughout the college sites. Cambian Lufton College is situated across several sites which include Lufton Manor, Manor Farm and community houses. Together, these services access facilities based across a 30 acre rural campus located on the outskirts of Yeovil, Somerset. The College provides bespoke residential and day placements to our young people to prepare them for adult life within our rural and peaceful setting. Summary of the Job Your role will be to work in partnership with all professionals in order to achieve the optimum outcomes for all of our young people and adults (students). In the absence of the Head of Care you will deputise for them and ensure that the homes continue to be managed effectively on a day to day basis and that there is no disruption as a result of their absence. In this Senior Management position you will be flexible towards your hours; you will not leave the homes in an unsafe situation regardless of your working hours/shift. You will be a role model for all staff at all times; this means that you will present yourself professionally in all situations and without exemption promote the vision, ethos and expectations set by the Head of Care and Principal. You will be responsible for the overall management of your allocated Home Managers within Cambian Lufton College, but ensure that you offer support and guidance to staff from across all areas of the College, promoting a 'one team' approach. You will ensure the highest quality of service is provided for our students through their person centred Positive Behaviour Support, Care and Treatment plans and that Home staff are encouraged and supported to achieve and exceed their full potential; addressing any staffing approaches that differ from those set by the Senior Leadership Team. To have a proactive visible preference across the college, challenging poor practice and celebrating achievements of students and staff. You will be responsible for working closely with Home Managers and others within the Senior Management Team to ensure that there is effective motivation of the residential staff team, maintaining and improving the quality of the service delivery to meet and exceed the standards of CQC and exceed the expectations of our Stakeholders such as Commissioners and Parents/Families and to build upon the College's existing reputation. Key Duties and Responsibilities Develop and maintain pro-active working relationships with our regulators, CQC and Ofsted and ensure compliance with Regulatory Standards and Guidelines. Establish support and deliver against the agreed structure for the delegation of responsibility within the care team, which is both effective and accountable. To maintain a system of structured supervision of staff which is both evaluative and developmental and one which promotes good practice; providing monthly data on the compliance rates for each Home; in line with Cambian policy and procedures. Be accountable for the fulfilment of day care allocations and rota's ensuring that staff skills and knowledge are evenly distributed across all time periods; and ensuring safe funded support hours are monitored and staffed at all times throughout the 24 hour period. Maintain strict confidentiality in regards to all information shared with you in relation to this senior management role and without exception support key messages agreed by the senior leadership team. To be involved in the recruitment of staff across all roles, including vetting, interviewing and induction. Line manage the House Managers to ensure the efficient running of their homes, and to create an atmosphere conducive to the best interests of young people. Promote a supportive, caring environment for all students through high standards of professional practice which are conducive to their physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual needs. Person Specification NVQ Level 3 in a Health and Social Care setting - Essential A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and IT Systems Basic First Aid knowledge - Essential 2 years experience of managing a service, either residential or supported living being the registered manager or having delegated responsibilities. Current car driving license. We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks. If you want to learn from and work with a highly specialist, incredibly proud and integrated team that unlocks the potential of young people, then please talk to us. Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Senior Media Manager Salary: up to £45,000 per annum Location: Newark Mainly Homeworking with occasional travel to Newark (Nottinghamshire) and rest of UK Full time (35 hours per week) Permanent contract Closing date for applications: 26th October 2025 First interview: 3rd November 2025 Second interview: 5th November 2025 About Us The Wildlife Trusts are a grassroots movement of people from a wide range of backgrounds and all walks of life, who believe that we need nature and nature needs us. We have more than 944,000 members, over 38,000 volunteers, 3,600 staff and 600 trustees. There are 46 individual Wildlife Trusts, each of which is a place-based independent charity with its own legal identity, formed by groups of people getting together and working with others to make a positive difference to wildlife and future generations, starting where they live and work. Every Wildlife Trust is part of The Wildlife Trusts federation and a corporate member of the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts, a registered charity in its own right founded in 1912 and one of the founding members of IUCN the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Taken together this federation of 47 charities is known as The Wildlife Trusts. The next few years will be critical in determining what kind of world we all live in. We need to urgently reverse the loss of wildlife and put nature into recovery at scale if we are to prevent climate and ecological disaster. We recognise that this will require big, bold changes in the way The Wildlife Trusts work, not least in how we mobilise others and support them to organise within their own communities. About You Can you use your expert media relations and proven line management skills to help put nature into recovery with one of the UK s best-loved environmental charities? The Wildlife Trusts small, but brilliant national media team creates billions of opportunities to see our work in print, radio, online and on screen each year from our commentary on Government policy to stories about our work on the ground. Our interviews, quotes, videos and press releases are used in national and international stories which are as varied as peatland recovery stories, climate resilience and red squirrel conservation to sea grass restoration and whale sightings. We regularly appear on BBC Countryfile, Springwatch, BBC Radio 4 s Today programme, and Channel 4 News as well as in the Guardian, tabloids and other national outlets. In 2024 alone, the team achieved c.36,000 mentions in the media with over 690 billion opportunities to be seen. This coverage ensured that we remain at the heart of the national conversation on why we need nature. But we re not standing still because the nature and climate crises demand greater and more urgent action. We re therefore looking for a resourceful and strategic thinker who can exploit new opportunities for The Wildlife Trusts to continue to raise our profile and use our communications and media profile to drive greater awareness of and engagement with the things that need to happen to halt and reverse nature declines. This is a senior role and we re looking for an experienced media manager with an excellent track record in media relations for high profile nature organisations, who can confidently deal with high-profile reactive media as well as developing and delivering evidence-based creative, innovative media strategies. You will be leading a small media team, so line management experience is essential to ensure the consistent delivery of high-profile, high-impact media activity, supervising the team s research, writing and editing. Working alongside the Head of Media you will build an environment where your team can continuously develop to be their best and have space to innovate and find new channels to reach broader audiences with our messages. In particular, we are keen to do more to highlight the role of people power (community organising) in nature s recovery. You will have significant previous experience of generating compelling news stories and features, and ideally you will have been involved in publicising policy and campaigns. There is never a dull moment at The Wildlife Trusts and you will need to thrive working in an extremely fast-paced environment where organisational skills, prioritisation and attention to detail are a must. The Wildlife Trusts value passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength in diversity. Whilst we are passionate in promoting our aims, we are not judgmental and are inclusive. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. RSWT take our Safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. Please click here to read our commitment statement. The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible. RSWT are committed to increasing the diversity of its staff through its Levelling the Field recruitment pledge and will put any ethnic minority applicants that meet all the essential criteria for the post through to the next stage of recruitment. Please be aware we may not accept applications if we have reason to believe they have been wholly produced using generative AI tools.

About Us ACAD, a part of the CareTech Family, is a refreshingly innovative organisation specialising in delivering bespoke care and support to young people and their families to provide the best level of service during complex and difficult times in their lives. We offer quality residential child care to local authorities for young people aged 8-18 years with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, complex needs such as autism, learning difficulties and problematic sexualised behaviour. ACAD have adopted a pedagogical approach to?care?and?education, striving to combine both to provide a holistic solution to the needs of young people. We also provide for all of the?training requirements?of our staff and an SQA accredited centre recognised to deliver SVQ and HNC. Our service offer includes an Outreach Support Initiative which is a flexible, open-ended programme of care and support to children and young people aged 5 and upwards. This initiative is effective in the areas of crisis management and prevention and keeping families together. About the Role To lead and manage the operational delivery of high-quality residential child care services across multiple homes, ensuring compliance with Scottish regulatory frameworks, safeguarding standards, and the principles of The Promise. The Operations Manager will support Registered Managers, promote trauma-informed care, and drive continuous improvement in outcomes for children and young people What We Offer • £62,000 per annum DOE & £3,500 car allowance. • Annual quality and commercial bonus. • Hours: Full-time, 37-40 hours per week, with flexibility including on-call duties. • As a member of the CareTech leadership team you will participate in a Management Incentive Plan that will enable you to share in the long term success of the Company. • Continuous development from our in-house Leadership Academy . Whose courses provide our existing and future leaders the time and psychological space to explore the expectations of a leader, with a focus on core behavioural skills. To motivate, empower, inspire and stretch leaders to develop their knowledge and skills in leadership and management, by reflecting on themselves and how they interact and work with their teams, their networks and the wider business. • Additional Benefits : Competitive pay, pension scheme, and a range of benefits including: o Employee Assistance Service o Wellbeing Programme o Recommend a Friend scheme o Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out o Long Service Awards This role - see job description attached, for full details We are seeking an experienced leader to oversee the strategic and operational management of our care services. You will drive high standards of practice, compliance, and safeguarding, while supporting staff recruitment, development, and performance. The role involves managing budgets and resources, leading service improvement aligned with The Promise and GIRFEC, and building strong partnerships with families, professionals, and external agencies. This is a key role for someone passionate about delivering exceptional, child-centred care. Experience needed SVQ Level 4 or equivalent in Social Services and Healthcare or Leadership and Management. Minimum 5 years' experience in residential child care, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. In-depth knowledge of Scottish child protection legislation, The Promise, and trauma-informed practice. Experience of managing multiple sites Proven ability to lead teams, manage change, and deliver high-quality care. Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills. The CareTech family is a Disability Confident Employer and an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value the wisdom that comes from life experience and are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all in our care. All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full time education. If you are ready to make a difference and meet the needs of children in a nurturing environment, apply now and join our dedicated team!