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Registered Team Manager - Residential Children's Home
Location: Blackburn | Salary: £49,091 + £1,000 bonus (subject to achieving 'Outstanding' OFSTED) report | Hours: 37 per week | Permanent (Temp-to-Perm Considered) | Immediate Start

Our client, a leading children's residential service, is looking for a Registered Team Manager to join their 3-bed home, currently supporting 1 young person. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a small, dedicated team of 5 staff, supporting the existing Deputy Assistant Manager, and contribute to delivering outstanding care.

The Role:

Take on Registered Manager responsibilities and complete Ofsted registration.Lead, manage, and develop the residential team, ensuring high-quality care.Manage budgets, implement quality audits, and ensure compliance with legislation and standards.Support care planning and work collaboratively with Local Authorities.Participate in out-of-hours management as required.

What We're Looking For:

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (mandatory).Proven experience in residential childcare management.Strong leadership, organizational, and team management skills.

Why Apply:

Competitive salary plus performance bonus for achieving Outstanding Ofsted rating.Supportive team and immediate start opportunity.Career development in a service committed to excellence.

If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives and have the leadership experience to drive a residential home towards excellence, apply today to join this dedicated team.

You'll:

Take on Registered Manager responsibilities and complete Ofsted registration.Take on Registered Manager responsibilitiesManage budgets, audits, and complianceWork closely with Local Authorities

You have:

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential ChildcareProven residential management experienceStrong leadership and team-building skills

💡 Make a real difference and help shape the future of children in care.

Please give me a call on 07385385611 for more information!!

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

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Devon County Council is creating a temporary, specialist team looking to support improved response and resolution in relation to complaints and disputes. We are looking to appoint 3 EHCP Partners to support this team, they will support conversations with families and education settings, create complaint responses, ensuring they support meaningful resolution and reduce the likelihood of repeat complaints.

significant experience and expertise in the statutory processes relating to EHC plans and also understands the need to work with families and schools in a relational way to support resolution.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

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Devon County Council is creating a temporary, specialist team looking to support improved response and resolution in relation to complaints and disputes. We are looking for a Team leader who has significant experience and expertise in the statutory processes relating to EHC plans and also understands the need to work with families and schools in a relational way to support resolution. The main deliverables of this role:
introduce robust complaint and medication tracking tailored to SEND
triage and manage SEND complaints and mediation requests
reduce overdue complaints and escalation risk
generate learning and insight to improve practice
prepare the system for SEND inspection in relation to complaints

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

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Education Capital and Place Planning Officer

Location: North Northamptonshire Council,
Kettering
Part remote
Duration: 12 weeks

To ensure the Councils meet their statutory duty to secure sufficient education provision across North Northamptonshire:

· Planning and reviewing of demand across the area
· Contributing to the commissioning and establishing of new places in consultation with other statutory bodies.
· Contributing to the development and on-going review of policies and procedures in respect of the planning and commissioning of 0-25 educational provision in line with established and changing national policies.
· Facilitate the conversion process whereby maintained schools become academies, operating independently from the County Council.

The Education Capital and Place Planning Officer will support the council's delivery of its statutory duty to provide sufficient school places by identifying need and the determination of how school places should be provided through the delivery of new capital projects.

Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification e.g. NVQ 4, HNC

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

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SEND Transformation Lead

(Statutory Services Implementation & Change)

Position Summary

The SEND Transformation Lead will play a pivotal role in supporting and embedding transformational change across SEND services, with a primary focus on the stabilisation and improvement of the restructured Statutory SEND Teams.

The post holder will provide operational leadership and change management expertise to ensure that new structures, processes and ways of working are effectively implemented and embedded, leading to sustainable improvements in performance, quality, and outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

While the core emphasis of the role is supporting the statutory restructure, the post holder will also contribute to other SEND transformation and service development activity as required, in response to emerging priorities.


Key Responsibilities


Statutory SEND Restructure & Implementation

Lead and support the implementation of the restructured Statutory SEND Teams, ensuring new roles, responsibilities, workflows and interfaces are clearly defined, communicated and embedded.
Provide practical leadership through periods of change, supporting managers and practitioners to transition confidently into new ways of working.
Act as a central point of coordination between statutory teams, senior leaders and partner services during and following the restructure.


Process, Practice and Quality Improvement

Review, revise and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs), policies and guidance relating to Statutory SEND functions, ensuring consistency, clarity and compliance with statutory duties.
Embed robust EHCP quality assurance processes across the Statutory SEND Teams, ensuring improved consistency, quality and timeliness of decision?making.
Provide expert advice, guidance and direction on complex EHCP and statutory casework, using learning from individual cases to inform improvements in practice and process.

Performance, Data and Ways of Working

Review how data is used across the Statutory SEND Teams to monitor performance, identify pressure points and drive improvement.
Develop and embed revised ways of working that improve timeliness, quality and accountability, particularly in relation to EHCP processes and Annual Reviews.
Support managers to use data effectively to manage teams, improve outcomes and evidence progress.


Change Management, Team Development & Collaboration

Provide direct change management support, including team building, problem?solving, and addressing barriers to implementation following restructure.
Strengthen collaborative working across SEND services and with wider partners, ensuring joined?up delivery and shared ownership of outcomes.


Wider Transformation Activity

Contribute to broader SEND transformation and SEND Reforms development work where required, including preparation for inspection activity, service reviews and improvement programmes.


Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Significant experience of working within SEND services, with strong understanding of statutory SEND processes.
Demonstrable experience of leading or supporting service restructure, including the implementation of new processes, procedures and ways of working.
Proven experience of change management in complex operational environments, with the ability to embed change and support teams through transition.
Strong understanding of SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice and statutory duties, with the ability to apply this knowledge in practice.
Experience of reviewing, developing and implementing policies, SOPs and quality assurance processes.
Ability to analyse and embed the use of performance data across SEND teams to drive accountability, track improvements and inform decision?making.
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively with practitioners, managers, senior leaders and partners.
Strong problem?solving skills and the ability to provide authoritative guidance on complex casework.
Educated to degree level or equivalent, with a commitment to continuous professional development.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

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We are seeking an experienced EHCP Case Officer to join our busy Assessment Team in Newham.
* Location: Newham (1 day per week in office)
* Rate: £300 per day UMBRELLA
* Duration: 3 months (initial contract)
You will manage a caseload of EHC needs assessments, ensuring statutory compliance, high-quality plans, and strong multi-agency working to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.
Requirements:
* Proven EHCP assessment experience
* Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and statutory timelines
* Ability to work at pace and manage complex cases
Immediate start preferred.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

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An expreinced SEND Team Manager is needed to lead the co-ordination and delivery of SEND statutory processes for a defined geographical area, and/or a defined group of children and young people, ensuring compliance with regulations tactical and strategic application of the regulations in order to secure outcomes compatible with the legal guidance and the LA's performance targets robust decision making rigorous analysis and synthesis of written information controlled allocation of finance through demand led budgetary systems.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

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Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced professional to lead the development of a local Area Improvement Plan for SEND. This role will focus on bringing together a wide range of existing documentation, data, and partner input into a coherent, strategic improvement plan.

The successful candidate will be skilled at gathering, analysing, and synthesising information from multiple sources, engaging partners across education, health, and social care, and translating complex material into clear, well-structured templates and improvement plans.

Key ResponsibilitiesLead the creation of a comprehensive SEND Area Improvement Plan, ensuring alignment with statutory requirements and local strategic objectives.Collate, review, and integrate core documents including:The SEND Self-Evaluation Framework (SEF)SEND service and performance documentationFinance plans and data from the past five yearsRelevant service strategies and transformation plansEngage in meaningful consultation with partners, including education, social care, health, parent/carer representatives, and other stakeholders.Facilitate collaboration between partners to ensure shared ownership of the plan.Translate a wide range of documents and feedback into agreed templates and planning frameworks.Manage timelines to ensure delivery of a final version by 19th June.Provide clear progress updates and recommendations as needed.Essential Skills & ExperienceStrong knowledge of SEND systems, local area responsibilities, and improvement frameworks.Proven experience producing high‑quality strategic plans or area improvement documents.Ability to gather and interpret complex information from diverse sources.Excellent partnership‑working and stakeholder engagement skills.Strong analytical, organisational, and written communication skills.Confidence working independently with minimal supervision.Working ArrangementsStart: ASAPTime commitment: 1-2 days per weekOnsite requirement: 1-2 days onsite as neededDay rate: £450+ per day

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

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About the role:
Slough Borough Council is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people in our local area with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). To achieve our ambition for delivering positive change, it is essential that improvement activity and accountability is shared across this complex partnership and that our key priorities for improvement are delivered at pace with evidence impact on the outcomes and experiences of children, young people and families with SEND.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Interim Head of SEND Improvements (Strategic Programme Manager) to provide additional senior leadership capacity and strategic programme oversight. The role will focus on the implementation of the Priority Improvement Action Plan, driving strategic transformation of SEND services and rapid operational change, strengthening partnership working and ensuring cost-effective service delivery.

Priorities for Interim Head of SEND Improvements(Strategic Programme Manager):

* To translate multiple improvement plans with interdependencies and enabler workstreams around data, ICT, and co-production, into a coherent crosscutting strategic action and resource plan.
o The resulting plan must bridge the gap between _as-is_ baseline outcomes and capabilities and the _to-be_ goals through realistic, evidence-based resource allocation.
o Ensure that interdependent and disparate activities are aligned, prioritised, and resourced against a single source of truth, with clearly defined accountability that show the cause-and-effect relationship between actions and outcomes.
* To accelerate data cleansing and dashboard creation to enable a shared, accurate understanding of the exact provision for SEND, and of its quality, so that decision makers can target coherent activity where it is needed most.
* Review the governance and quality assurance arrangements in place, to ensure stakeholders have effective oversight of the programme, service performance and delivery and understand the regulatory standards.
* Create a coherent narrative for decision makers, addressing risks proactively including a mitigation strategy for each key risk, showing that bottlenecks have been anticipated.
* Proactively engage with parent-carer forums and stakeholders to co-produce services and rebuild trust.
* To engage with the commissioners regularly, in the exercise of any of the above functions and any action that the commissioners may reasonably require to avoid so far as practicable the risk of failures to comply with the Children and Families Act 2014, and best value duty.

Experience required:

The right candidate for this role will have:
* A track record of achievement at a senior leadership level.
* Good understanding of SEND policy, legislation, the challenges faced by children and young people with SEND and their families and experience in addressing inspection outcomes.
* Proven success in managing large-scale, complex transformation programmes, ideally within the SEND, education, or health sectors.
* A strategic mindset with the ability to balance the broader vision with day-to-day project delivery.
* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and work to tight deadlines, remain calm and focused on delivering results.
* Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
* Excellent skills in facilitating change, promoting new ways of working, and driving culture shifts.
* Financial acumen and understanding of high-needs funding, commissioning practices and complex needs led budgets.
* Stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across a range of partners and engage effectively with senior leaders, parents, and carers.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

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Inclusion Lead - Children and Families & Education Services

Key Responsibilities

Case Management: Lead on individual learner cases, coordinating multi-agency support and ensuring timely interventions for those at risk of exclusion, disengagement.Pathway Planning: Develop personalised education and progression plans that reflect each learner's strengths, interests, and aspirationsAlternative Provision Oversight: Coordinate high-quality alternative education placements for students who cannot access mainstream settings, ensuring they are purposeful and lead to recognised outcomes.Multi-Agency Working: Attend and contribute to Team Around the Child (TAC) meetings, PEP reviews, and safeguarding discussions to ensure education remains central to planning.Attendance and Engagement Monitoring: Track attendance, progress, and wellbeing, intervening early to prevent drop-out or disengagement.Student Voice and Empowerment: Ensure young people are actively involved in decisions about their education and future, promoting confidence and self-advocacy.

Skills and Attributes

Strong understanding of Children looked after and or Early years Knowledge of SEND, safeguarding, and statutory responsibilitiesExcellent communication, coordination, and case management skillsCommitment to inclusive education and lifelong learning

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

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