• Deputise for the registered manager, with the whole service to cover
• Lead team leaders and support workers, and set the standard they work to
• Hands-on management: out at the placements, with the young people and staff

• Hold oversight of risk, incidents and safeguarding concerns in every setting
• Audit support plans, risk assessments and daily records, and get shortfalls put right
• Run supervisions, probation reviews and appraisals, and deal with performance concerns
• Challenge practice that falls short, and make the changes stick after an incident
• Help review new referrals and judge whether a placement can safely work
• Keep the service in line with the Supported Accommodation Regulations 2023 and Ofsted requirements

• Supervisory or management experience in supported accommodation or children's residential services
• Experience managing complex safeguarding or behavioural risks with vulnerable young people
• Experience completing or reviewing support plans and risk assessments
• A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work

• £35,000 to £38,000 a year, depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent
• 40 hours a week, worked flexibly across 5 days
• Early, standard and late management shifts, usually between 8am and 8pm
• Some evening and weekend work, plus the management on-call rota
• Based across the Harrow and Greenford services
• Appointment follows safer recruitment, including an enhanced DBS check

Role: Oracle DBA
Location: Northwich, Cheshire (Hybrid 3 days per week in the office)
Salary £55,000 to £65,000 plus Bonus

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Oracle Database Administrator to join a growing organisation with a strong reputation for investing in its people and technology. Based in Northwich, this role offers the chance to work within a dedicated IT team supporting business-critical systems in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a DBA looking to take ownership of a modern Oracle estate while contributing to the resilience, security and performance of key enterprise platforms.

For the first three months you will be based in the office five days a week moving to three days following your first three months.

The Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting and developing Oracle database infrastructure, ensuring systems remain secure, resilient and high performing. Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring database health, availability, capacity and performance using proactive alerting and trend analysis.
• Administering Oracle databases and Linux platforms to maintain secure and efficient operations.
• Managing backups, restores, migrations and environment refreshes, including Oracle APEX environments.
• Developing and testing backup and disaster recovery strategies.
• Performance tuning, capacity planning and optimisation of Oracle databases.
• Supporting database patching, upgrades and lifecycle management.
• Maintaining security, compliance and auditability across database environments.
• Automating routine administration tasks through scripting and tooling.
• Working closely with development and infrastructure teams to deliver reliable database services.
• Participating in planned out-of-hours maintenance when required.

What are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will be a logical problem solver with excellent analytical skills and a proactive approach to database administration. They will be comfortable working independently while also collaborating effectively with colleagues across technical and business teams.

Technical Skills

Essential

• Oracle Database Administration (Oracle 19c or later preferred).
• Backup and recovery, performance tuning, monitoring, security and high availability.
• Oracle Enterprise Manager administration.
• Oracle WebLogic administration.
• Linux administration and shell scripting.
• Enterprise backup, recovery and data protection.
• Performance monitoring and optimisation.

Desirable

• Oracle Engineered Systems or similar enterprise platforms.
• Virtualised or private cloud environments.
• High availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Automation of database administration through scripting and operational tooling.

Why Apply?

This organisation is recognised for its outstanding commitment to employee development, collaboration and career progression. With a people-first culture and a strong investment in technology, it offers an environment where you can make a genuine impact while continuing to grow their careers.

Benefits

Alongside a competitive salary, the successful candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Discretionary annual performance bonus.
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• 10% non-contributory Pension
• Company-funded Employee Assistance Programme.
• Death-in-service benefit.
• Ongoing training, mentoring and career development opportunities.

Registered Manager – Residential Care

Location: Sittingbourne, Kent
Salary: £46,000 – £56,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are recruiting an experienced Registered Manager to oversee two established residential homes supporting adults with learning disabilities, complex needs and mental health conditions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader to manage established teams, maintain high standards of care and drive service improvements.

The Role

• Oversee the day-to-day management of two neighbouring residential homes.

• Lead, motivate and develop staff teams.

• Ensure compliance with CQC regulations and safeguarding requirements.

• Maintain high standards of person-centred care and drive continuous improvement.

The Candidate

• Previous Registered Manager experience within residential care, ideally supporting adults with learning disabilities.

• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding and complex care needs.

• Excellent leadership, communication and people-management skills.

• Level 5 management qualification (or willingness to work towards one) and a full UK driving licence.

The Package

• £46,000 – £56,000 salary

• 28 days' annual leave and paid sick leave

• Health Shield healthcare cashback scheme

• Meals provided whilst on shift

Important: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship, now or in the future.

Apply Now

Are you an experienced Registered Manager looking for your next challenge?

If you have the leadership skills, care experience and commitment to make a real difference, we want to hear from you.

Click 'Apply Now' and submit your CV today for a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity.

Senior Support Worker (Supported Living)

Locations: Harrow, Brent and Hertfordshire
Vacancies: 2 positions available
Pay: £13.50 per hour or £26,325 for 37.5 hours per week
Hours: Flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends

About the role

We are recruiting two experienced Senior Support Workers to support adults with mental health needs, learning disabilities and autism in supported living services.

You will take a lead role in supporting staff, maintaining high standards of care and helping service users develop greater independence.

Key responsibilities

• Lead shifts, supervise and guide support workers with ongoing good practice
• Deputise for the Deputy Manager when required.
• Oversee medication management and infection control practices.
• Support quality assurance, audits and care documentation.
• Coordinate key-working sessions, support plans and risk assessments.
• Promote independence, community engagement and positive outcomes.
• Maintain safeguarding standards and accurate records.
• Work as part of a shift as and when required.
• Conduct meetings and liaise with external professionals when necessary
• Operate electronic systems to record outcomes and shift scheduling

Essential requirements

• Previous experience in supported living or a similar care setting.
• Experience leading shifts or supporting staff ideal.
• Good understanding of safeguarding, medication management and person-centred care.
• Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care, or willingness to work towards one.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required.
• Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are looking for confident, reliable individuals who can lead by example and make a positive difference to the lives of the people we support.

To apply: Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience.

Please note: We are unable to provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK