At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a nurturing nursery, shaping exceptional early years provision and championing child development.
- Company: Join Phoenix Futures, a charity with over 50 years of experience in recovery support.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time hours, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and impactful community work.
- Why this job: Make a lasting difference to families rebuilding their lives in a therapeutic setting.
- Qualifications: Level 3 childcare qualification, leadership skills, and a passion for child development.
The predicted salary is between 30500 - 30500 £ per year.
Join Sheffield Family Service and lead our Outstanding Ofsted-rated Nursery within a unique family residential rehabilitation setting. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and inspiring childcare professional to shape exceptional early years provision, champion child development and make a lasting difference to families who are rebuilding their lives together. Combining strong leadership with a nurturing approach, you will ensure every child receives the highest standard of care, learning, and support in a safe, stimulating and therapeutic environment.
We are seeking an individual who enjoys bringing innovative ideas to life and is confident in taking on new and exciting challenges. To join us, you will need:
- A full and relevant Level 3 or higher childcare qualification (essential)
- Level 2 English and Maths (essential)
- Paediatric First Aid qualification (essential)
- Knowledge of Ofsted regulations and expectations in a childcare/nursery setting
- Knowledge of EYFS standards and strength-based parenting support
- Experience of managing teams of internal staff and childcare students
- Experience or knowledge of working with families
- Experience or knowledge of working with individuals accessing substance use support/treatment
- Evidence of effective partnership working and the ability to network for the benefit of families and the service
- Determination, a drive to succeed, and a willingness to learn
- Passion and enthusiasm for making a real difference to the lives of the people we support
You will ensure that the childcare setting is delivered in line with recommended professional good practice and Phoenix Futures policies. You will maintain a recovery-oriented approach to all aspects of the service and demonstrate a strong commitment to ongoing professional learning and development. Your team will support the day-to-day care of children in the nursery, ensuring positive parenting is promoted and that children receive the highest standard of care in an environment that supports a culture of recovery in line with a recovery-oriented system of care.
This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, based at the Sheffield Family Residential Service. Participation in an on-call rota is required to support staff and service delivery.
Phoenix Futures Group is a charity with over 50 years experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment. Our values are what define us and ensure we work to the highest standards. We believe in being the best, we are passionate about recovery, and we value our history and use it to inform our future. We work with local authorities, other charities and service providers across the country to deliver innovative programmes and projects that change lives for the better, setting people on the path to health and emotional wellbeing. We provide a diverse range of services; our expertise in psychosocial treatment and support is the common thread that runs through everything we do. People need psychological interventions, social support, meaningful use of time, a sense of purpose and a place of safety to sustain their recovery. At our core, we support people, families and communities to recover from drug and alcohol dependency.
Childcare Manager in London employer: Phoenix Futures
At Phoenix Futures, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment at HMP Pentonville. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our comprehensive training opportunities, competitive salary structure, and generous benefits package, including a robust Employee Assistance programme. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and the well-being of both our staff and service users.
