Vacancies

Shire Healthcare are working with a specialist care provider for children and young people presenting with complex needs, to recruit a Psychotherapist to work in Herefordshire.

Role snapshot:

The successful candidate will join an Therapies Team who work with children and young people (ages 10-18) providing assessments , formulations and psychological interventions (including DBT) on both a 1-2-1 and group basis.

You will provide a high quality terapy service to carers, families, and groups within/across teams.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 3 days - 5 days per week

Salary - Up to £44,000 FTE

Experience required:

Counsellors applying will have accreditation with the BACP, UKCP or BABCP and will have previous experience working with children and young people presenting with complex needs, specifically trauma.

Due to the nature of the role, a car owner/driver is required.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

REF: 2972

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Walsall, West Midlands. Our client is a forward thinking, innovative provider of children’s services and offers all employees a rewarding, dynamic working environment. This position is a permanent, full-time position. The basic salary can go up to £55,000 for the right candidate plus bonuses which would take on target earnings to £60,000.

The successful applicant will manage a home and staff team providing support to children presenting with emotional and behavioural difficulties. This new service will be able to support up to 2 young people.

As a Registered Manager, your main responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring each young child has a care plan which reflects his or her emotional, care, education, social, therapeutic and cultural needs
• Regularly reviewing and updating the placement plan
• Allocating each young person a Key Worker who is responsible for the implementation of the care plan
• Building relationships with parents, carers and other professionals in relation to the support provided to each child
• Managing budgets effectively
• Ensuring that staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its residents
• Ensuring new staff receive an induction and that each member of staff has a personal development plan
• Maintaining up to date knowledge of the statutory and procedural framework for residential care and communicating this to the wider team
• Providing leadership and supervision to the wider team

In return, our client is offering a range of benefits, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Flexible working hours (start/finish times)
• Working from home is available
• Grow alongside a small provider with ambitious goals.
• Chance to hire your own staff team and build a home to your liking

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!

Ref: 2966

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 Market Drayton. 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. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress.

This is a permanent position working working 40 hours per week with additional sleep ins. Previous experience as a senior is not essential, although you will need previous experience supporting children in a residential setting. If you are looking to start your progress in your career, our client can promise a nurturing, supportive and fun working environment.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying £30,000 - £33,000 per year with sleep-ins.

As a Senior Residential Children’s Worker your responsibilities will include:

• Attend staff meetings and supervisions.
• Be accountable for any decision made regarding the welfare of the children and staff members during the shifts that you lead.
• Discuss with the Manager any concerns with staffing matters.
• Ensure that all staff members are kept up to date with changes to procedures.
• Provide support using a person centred approach.
• Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm.
• 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:

• Progression Opportunities
• Enrolment onto level 3 or 5
• Free Parking
• Health and Wellbeing Scheme

To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Kieran.

Not for you? Refer your friends and family and as our way of saying thank you, we will give you a referral bonus.

REF: 2969

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Deputy Manager based in Wirral, Merseyside. 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. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress.

This is a permanent position working Monday to Friday office hours. Previous experience in a senior or managerial role is essential and all applicants must have an NVQ level 3 in Residential childcare or equivalent.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying a basic salary up to £36,000 per year.

As a Deputy Manager your main responsibilities will include:

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of statutory and procedural frameworks for residential care and communicate this to members of the team.
• Support the Registered Manager with external audits.
• Ensure that staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its children.
• Ensure each child has a care plan which reflects their emotional, care, social, and cultural needs.
• Ensure all new staff receive a thorough induction.
• Report and assist the manager in resolving issues relating to staff motivation, conduct and competencies of staff members.
• Monitor finances and ensure budgets are managed effectively.

Our client is offering a whole range of benefits, including:

• Genuine opportunities to progress to a Registered Manager
• Opportunity to work towards a level 5 qualification
• Free meals on shift
• Overtime rate
• Increase annual leave with length of service
• Work alongside and support a passionate Registered Manager

To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Kieran.

Not for you? Refer your friends and family and as our way of saying thank you, we will give you a referral bonus.

Ref: 2974

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. Our client is a forward thinking, innovative provider of children’s services and offers all employees a rewarding, dynamic working environment. This position is a permanent, full-time position. The basic salary can go up to £50,000 for the right candidate.

The successful applicant will manage the home and staff team providing support to children presenting with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The home is open and currently supports 3 young people

This role is open to both experienced Registered Managers but also Deputy Managers who are looking to progress.

As a Registered Manager, your main responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring each young child has a care plan which reflects his or her emotional, care, education, social, therapeutic and cultural needs
• Regularly reviewing and updating the placement plan
• Allocating each young person a Key Worker who is responsible for the implementation of the care plan
• Building relationships with parents, carers and other professionals in relation to the support provided to each child
• Mangaing budgets effectively
• Ensuring that staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its residents
• Ensuring new staff receive an induction and that each member of staff has a personal development plan
• Maintaining up to date knowledge of the statutory and procedural framework for residential care and communicating this to the wider team
• Providing leadership and supervision to the wider team

In return, our client is offering a range of benefits, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Relocation Package
• Annual Leave that increases with service
• Flexible working hours (start/finish times)
• Grow alongside an outstanding new provider

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!

Ref: 2975

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Residential Children's Worker based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.

You will be working as part of a team providing support a child in a solo bed EBD children's home. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress.

This is a permanent position working 39 hours per week.

This role does not include sleep in's.

If you are already an established Residential Children’s Worker, our client may be able to offer progression into a Senior Role as and when the time is right.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £11.50 - £12.50 per hour.

DRIVING LICENSE IS REQUIRED

As a Residential Children's Worker your responsibilities will include:

• Provide support using a person centred approach.
• Support the children to maintain and develop relationships with friends and family.
• Encourage the children to integrate with the local community by attending clubs or day centres.
• Support the children in all aspects of their daily living.
• Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm.
• 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:

• Employee assistance programme.
• Perk box - high street discounts.
• 28 days holiday.

To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Tom Wilson.

Not for you? Refer your friends and family and as our way of saying thank you, we will give you a referral bonus.

REF: 2973

Shire are working in partnership with a provider of children's services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children’s Support Worker based in Derby.

Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 39 hours per week within a specialist service.

The salary inclusive of sleep ins is between £34,000 - £36,100.

If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with EBD.

As a Senior Residential Children’s Support 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 commit 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:

• Opportunity to progress to a Deputy Manager
• Comfortable sleeping-in facilities
• Committed to the continuous development of all staff
• Enrollment on to Level 5 Leadership and management.

Ideally applicants should have the following:

• Previous experience of working with young people
• Experience of successfully leading a small team
• Hold NVQ Diploma level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent
• Hold a Full UK drivers license

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: 2970

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Residential Children's Worker based in Derby.

If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with EBD within a children's home.

This is a permanent position working 39 hours per week as well as sleep in's. If you are already an established Residential Children’s Worker, our client may be able to offer progression into a Senior Role as and when the time is right.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £30,000 - £33,000 per annum inclusive of sleep in's.

DRIVING LICENSE ESSENTIAL.

As a Residential Children's Worker your responsibilities will include:

• Provide support using a person centred approach.
• Support the children to maintain and develop relationships with friends and family.
• Encourage the children to integrate with the local community by attending clubs or day centres.
• Support the children in all aspects of their daily living.
• Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm.
• 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:

• Employee assistance programme.
• Perk box - high street discounts.
• 28 days holiday.

To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Tom Wilson.

Not for you? Refer your friends and family and as our way of saying thank you, we will give you a referral bonus.

REF: 2971

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Deputy Manager based in Norwich, Norfolk.

If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to 1 child within a children's home.

This is a permanent position working Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.

Previous experience in a managerial role is not essential although all applicants must have an NVQ level 3 in Residential childcare.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying an hourly rate of £15.95 during probation and £16.79 after probation is completed.

As a Deputy Manager your main responsibilities will include:

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of statutory and procedural frameworks for residential care and communicate this to members of the team.
• Support the Registered Manager with external audits.
• Ensure that staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its children.
• Ensure each child has a care plan which reflects their emotional, care, social, and cultural needs.
• Ensure all new staff receive a thorough induction.
• Report and assist the manager in resolving issues relating to staff motivation, conduct and competencies of staff members.
• Monitor finances and ensure budgets are managed effectively.

Our client is offering a whole range of benefits, including:

• Access to the Blue Light benefits platform for discounts across a range of shops, venues and services.
• Life assurance to the value of 3x your annual salary.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Access to multiple wellbeing initiatives.

To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Tom Wilson.

Not for you? Refer your friends and family and as our way of saying thank you, we will give you a referral bonus.

Ref: 2968

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Principal or Consultant Clinical Psychologist to lead a specialist CYP trauma service.

WFH/Travel:

The post holder will have the choice to work from home or be based in one of their offices in Leigh, Rochdale or Yorkshire. Travel on an ad hoc basis will be required, this is a nationwide service.

About the employer:

This employer delivers bespoke packages to children and young people who have experienced developmental trauma working with children's residential homes, local authorities, supported accommodation providers and educational settings. This employer also provides therapeutic support to organisations to help the development of their trauma informed practice.

Role snapshot:

This role is suitable for a Principal Psychologist looking to step into their first Consultant/8c role or for an already established Consultant Psychologist. This is a full leadership role focussing on developing their National Psychology services assigned to one of their newly established contracts (either residential or local authority). This role is to oversee the embedding of trauma informed therapeutic services. This employer is known for their centre of excellence in the field of developmental trauma and attachment.

This employer has a strong growth plan, a clear strategy and vision that is shaped by their employees, this is a great opportunity to impact a growing national service.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 3 – 5 days per week can be considered

Salary - £60,000 - £80,000 FTE

Experience required:

Those applying will have leadership and management experience along with a clinical background of working with complex CYP services such as CAMHS, children’s residential and/or YOT services. HCPC registration is mandatory.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

In addition, you will be working with Lena Antoniou, a healthcare recruitment consultant with 19 years of experience, 13 years of which recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies and therefore offering specialist knowledge and a passion for this industry. Lena can offer support and advice with CV writing, bespoke interview preparation and tips along with sound knowledge of the employer, the role, and their ethos.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

REF: 2967

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Principal or Consultant Clinical Psychologist to lead a specialist CYP trauma service.

WFH/Travel:

The post holder will have the choice to work from home or be based in one of their offices in Leigh, Rochdale or Yorkshire. Travel on an ad hoc basis will be required, this is a nationwide service.

About the employer:

This employer delivers bespoke packages to children and young people who have experienced developmental trauma working with children's residential homes, local authorities, supported accommodation providers and educational settings. This employer also provides therapeutic support to organisations to help the development of their trauma informed practice.

Role snapshot:

This role is suitable for a Principal Psychologist looking to step into their first Consultant/8c role or for an already established Consultant Psychologist. This is a full leadership role focussing on developing their National Psychology services assigned to one of their newly established contracts (either residential or local authority). This role is to oversee the embedding of trauma informed therapeutic services. This employer is known for their centre of excellence in the field of developmental trauma and attachment.

This employer has a strong growth plan, a clear strategy and vision that is shaped by their employees, this is a great opportunity to impact a growing national service.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 3 – 5 days per week can be considered

Salary - £60,000 - £80,000 FTE

Experience required:

Those applying will have leadership and management experience along with a clinical background of working with complex CYP services such as CAMHS, children’s residential and/or YOT services. HCPC registration is mandatory.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

In addition, you will be working with Lena Antoniou, a healthcare recruitment consultant with 19 years of experience, 13 years of which recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies and therefore offering specialist knowledge and a passion for this industry. Lena can offer support and advice with CV writing, bespoke interview preparation and tips along with sound knowledge of the employer, the role, and their ethos.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

REF: 2967

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Creative Therapist or Psychotherapist to work within a specialist school across Croydon.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be joining a therapeutic team working with approximately 2-3 specialist schools in the Croydon area. The post holder will hold their own clinical caseload providing therapeutic advice and guidance to the team with regards to young people in an educational setting.

Contract type – permanent and term time (39 weeks)

Hours – full time

Salary - £34,308 (full time term time salary)

Experience required:

Psychotherapists, Art, Music & Play Therapists applying will have experience working in specialist schools along with registration/accreditation with the HCPC, BACP, BABCP or UKCP.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

In addition, you will be working with Lena Antoniou, a healthcare recruitment consultant with 19 years of experience, 13 years of which recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies and therefore offering specialist knowledge and a passion for this industry. Lena can offer support and advice with CV writing, bespoke interview preparationand tips along with sound knowledge of the employer, the role, and their ethos.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

Reference ID: 2965

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Creative Therapist or Psychotherapist to work within a specialist school across Croydon.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be joining a therapeutic team working with approximately 2-3 specialist schools in the Croydon area. The post holder will hold their own clinical caseload providing therapeutic advice and guidance to the team with regards to young people in an educational setting.

Contract type – permanent and term time (39 weeks)

Hours – full time

Salary - £34,308 (full time term time salary)

Experience required:

Psychotherapists, Art, Music & Play Therapists applying will have experience working in specialist schools along with registration/accreditation with the HCPC, BACP, BABCP or UKCP.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

In addition, you will be working with Lena Antoniou, a healthcare recruitment consultant with 19 years of experience, 13 years of which recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies and therefore offering specialist knowledge and a passion for this industry. Lena can offer support and advice with CV writing, bespoke interview preparationand tips along with sound knowledge of the employer, the role, and their ethos.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

Reference ID: 2965

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for an Educational Psychologist to work within a specialist autism school in North London who are Ofsted rated “outstanding”.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be joining this reputable charity who work with autistic children and young people within educational settings. The post holder will join an integrated service which includes OT’s, Speech & Language Therapists and Positive Behavioural Support specialists.

The post holder will work holistically supporting PBS’ and TA’s offering advice and guidance as to the best models of practice. This role also includes a heavy research component.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – both part time and full time will be considered

Salary - up to £59,000 FTE

Experience required:

Educational Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration and extensive experience working with autism and learning disabilities.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

In addition, you will be working with Lena Antoniou, a healthcare recruitment consultant with 19 years of experience, 13 years of which recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies and therefore offering specialist knowledge and a passion for this industry. Lena can offer support and advice with CV writing, bespoke interview preparationand tips along with sound knowledge of the employer, the role, and their ethos.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

Reference ID: 2964

Shire Healthcare are partnering with a specialist CYP care provider for complex needs, looking for an accredited Counsellor to work in North Wales.

Role snapshot:

The successful candidate will join an Integrated Therapies Team who work with children and young people (ages 10-18) providing assessments ( psychometric and risk) and psychological interventions (including DBT) on both a 1-2-1 and group basis.

This is a newly established service who support service users with a number of complex interpersonal, behavioural and emotional issues including those who have experienced significant trauma.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 3 days per week

Salary - £40,000 - £44,000 FTE

Experience required:

Counsellors applying will have accreditation with the BACP, UKCP or BABCP and will have previous experience working with children and young people presenting with complex needs, specifically trauma.

Due to the nature of the role, a car owner/driver is required.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

In addition, you will be working with Lena Antoniou, a healthcare recruitment consultant with 19 years of experience, 13 years of which recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies and therefore offering specialist knowledge and a passion for this industry. Lena can offer support and advice with CV writing, bespoke interview preparation and tips along with sound knowledge of the employer, the role, and their ethos.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

Reference ID: 2933