Vacancies

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for an Associate Clinical Director (Psychologist) to work within a hybrid role (heavily WFH) for a nationwide provider of trauma informed Children’s Residential Services.

Role snapshot:

This is a newly created post for an Associate Clinical Director to support the current Clinical Director with a second line of management. The post holder will be managing their own diary with mostly working from home and travelling to services across the UK when deemed necessary.

The successful candidate will have a strategic minded approach in supporting each service reach their best potential, the candidate appointed will therefore help lead and inspire services across England and Wales. This is a managerial and strategic role currently, there is an opportunity for the post holder to hold a small clinical caseload in the future.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – full time

Salary – up to £70,000 FTE plus £3600 car allowance

Experience required:

Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration along with:

- Clinical supervision training

- Assessment and service development experience

- Line management experience

- A forensic background and experience working in children residential services

- Experience working in a senior role within a large-scale company with multiple locations

Due to the nature of the role a car owner/driver 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 20 years of experience, 14 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: 3566821

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Psychotherapist to work within a hybrid role (WFH and travel to Preston) across children’s residential homes.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will cover approx. 7 EBD homes in Preston for service users age 5-18. The post holder will work remotely, and visit each home offering monthly consultations along with some 121 work with the children and young people.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 3 days per week, (22.5 hrs p/w)

Salary – up to £38,000 FTE

Experience required:

Psychotherapists applying will have accreditation or registration with the relevant governing body (HCPC, UKCP, BACP) along with trauma training or extensive experience working with CYP trauma. Due to the nature of the role, a car owner/driver 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 20 years of experience, 14 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: 3566796

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Creative Therapist to work within a hybrid role (WFH and travel to Preston) across children’s residential homes.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will cover approx. 7 EBD homes in Preston for service users age 5-18. The post holder will work remotely, and visit each home offering monthly consultations along with some 121 work with the children and young people.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 3 days per week, (22.5 hrs p/w)

Salary – up to £38,000 FTE

Experience required:

Creative Therapists applying will have accreditation or registration with the relevant governing body along with trauma training or extensive experience working with CYP trauma. Due to the nature of the role, a car owner/driver 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 20 years of experience, 14 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: 3566796

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Counsellor to work within a hybrid role (WFH and travel to Preston) across children’s residential homes.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will cover approx. 7 EBD homes in Preston for service users age 5-18. The post holder will work remotely, and visit each home offering monthly consultations along with some 121 work with the children and young people.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 3 days per week, (22.5 hrs p/w)

Salary – up to £38,000 FTE

Experience required:

Counsellor applying will have accreditation or registration with the relevant governing body (HCPC, UKCP, BACP) along with trauma training or extensive experience working with CYP trauma. Due to the nature of the role, a car owner/driver 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 20 years of experience, 14 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: 3566796

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Psychologist to work within a specialist educational setting based in Leicestershire.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be working for an employer who have clinical services within educational and care settings for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. The successful candidate will be joining the school-based therapy team working with children in a primary school aged 5-11 years old , presenting with Autism, learning disabilities, SEMH needs or communication difficulties.

Your role forms part of the multi-disciplinary clinical team - The successful candidate will deliver clinical assessment and formulation, and offer 1-2-1 interventions. You will also support and consult educational and residential colleagues to ensure they are providing therapeutic environments for service users and effective care.

Contract type – permanent and term time only

Hours – Full time

Salary - £62,750 - £73,650 FTE (52 week contract equivalent salary, term-time contract/salaries offered too!)

Experience required:

Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration along with experience working with young people with SEMH needs / Autism in educational settings.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced 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.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today and one of our consultants will be in touch.

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

REF: 3566020

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 Exeter, Devon. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with social, 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 168 hours per month. Previous experience is not essential, so if you are looking to start your career as a Residential Children’s Worker, our client can promise a nurturing, supportive and fun working environment. 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 £13.50 - £14.00 per hour plus sleep ins paid at £50.

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:

• Real opportunities to progress into Senior roles
• fully funded training and qualifications
• Free meals at work
• Free parking

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

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

Reference: 3565670

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Family Therapist to work within an adult EDU based in Bristol who have an overall CQC rating of “Good.”

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be providing systemic family therapy to patients receiving inpatient and outpatient care for eating disorders. The post holder will conduct systemic assessments and interventions to service users and their families. The role will include attending ward rounds, CPA's, MDT assessments, team formulation and care planning.

This is a great opportunity for Family Therapists who haven't worked in eating disorders but keen to do so, those with an interest in this field are being considered.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 3-5 days per week will be considered.

Salary - £47,000 - 53,500 FTE

Experience required:

Candidates applying will have completed their family and systemic psychotherapy training and will have registration with both the UKCP and AFT. Previous experience working in eating disorders is not 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 20 years of experience, 14 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: 3564104

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a HCPC reg. Psychologist to work within a private adult mental health service in Bristol, CQC rated “Good”.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be working across private inpatients and an outpatient clinic.

You will deliver psychological assessment, formulation and therapy (121 and group based). You will also collaborate with other MDT members to ensure you are delivering high quality care.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – part time but full time will be considered

Salary - £48,250 - £58,250 FTE

Experience required:

Clinical and Counselling Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration along with previous experience working for private mental health services, ideally both inpatients and outpatients.

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 20 years of experience, 14 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: 3423955

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Clinical Team Manager to support children, young people and families in the community in Norwich.

*hybrid 3 days minimum on-site, 2 days working from home*

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will lead , develop and supervise an MDT team of 10 clinicians. You will collaborate with external stakeholders, ensure smooth running of operations and support those aged 4-18 years old experiencing social, emotional and behavioural challenges.

There is an expectation to deliver parent-led interventions and family-based support, support with case management and fulfil designated safeguarding lead responsibilities.

You will also contribute to service developments, and deliver therapeutic interventions, consultations and signposting referrals when required.

Contract type – permanent , full-time

Hours – 37.5 hours per week, 9am - 5pm, Monday-Friday

Salary - £42,600 FTE

Experience required:

Candidates applying will hoild a qualification in a relevant profession alongisde membership with a governing body (BACP/UKCP/NCPS/BAPT/HCPC or equivalent.) You will be accredited or working towards accreditation, hold a minimum of 2 years working with children/young people therapeutically, managing a complex caseload, and hold experience leading and supervising within an MDT team.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced 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.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today and one of our consultants will be in touch.

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

Shire Healthcare are working with a leading provider of specialist care and education recruiting for a Psychologist to be based in Durham.

About the employer:

This employer is an independent leading provider of specialist care and education. They work with children and young people in either an educational and/or residential setting who present a complexity of needs including developmental trauma, neuro-developmental conditions, autism, ADHD, and special educational needs.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed be joining an MDT working with children and young people (ages 5-18) as well as supporting educational and residential colleagues to provide engaging care. The post holder will conduct assessments, formulations and deliver 121 interventions to service users.

You will provide consultation, training and workshops while contributing to service development initiatives.

Contract type – permanent (52 week working contract) - term time will be considered

Hours – full time, part time applicants will be considered

Salary - £62,700 - £73,600 FTE

Experience required:

Candidates applying will be registered Psychologists with the HCPC, along with having previous experience working with children and young people with complex needs such as autism, ADHD, SEMH and /or 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.

We 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: 3504590

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a PWP to work within a high secure Forensic service in Durham.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be joining a well-established integrated care mental health team who deliver step 1 interventions in line with IAPT, to service users in a high secure prison. Caseload numbers of approx 20.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – full time

Salary - £31,000- £34,000 FTE

Experience required:

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners applying will be fully qualified along with having BABCP or BPS registration. Post qualification experience working in an IAPT service 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.

We 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: 3539932

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Psychologist to work within a specialist CYP residential service in Merseyside.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will lead a team who work across various children’s home for those who present with complex needs including learning disabilities and/or ASD. The post holder will provide leadership and strategic direction to the in house Psychology service.

The successful candidate will have a key role in leadership and strategic direction of the Psychology service including being responsible for financial and staffing resources. The post holder will also have a small clinical caseload.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – both part time and full time will be considered

Salary - up to £70,000 FTE

Experience required:

Psychologists applying will have previous experience working within SEMH/SEN and/or children’s residential services. HCPC registration 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 20 years of experience, 14 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: 3558808

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for an Assistant Psychologist to support in the West Midlands county with looked after children in residential settings.

*A clean, full driving license is mandatory for this role*

*There is a split between home and on-site work*

Role snapshot:

You will be a part of the Clinical Services team, delivering bespoke assessments, and treatment across young people and families.

The post holder will monitor risk, create risk management places, review care plans and arrange team around the child meetings.

You will also contribute to frameworks, service developments, liaise with referrers, deliver specialist training and supervise practitioners (all relevant training will be provided!)

Contract type – permanent

Hours – Full time ideally

Salary - £40,000 - £45,000 FTE

Experience required:

Those applying will hold relevant registration/accreditation and have experience of working in children/young people residential services, therapeutically.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced 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.

We are a well-respected provider of Psychological Therapy staffing solutions and support the majority of providers across the country.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today and one of our consultants will be in touch.

REF: 3555779

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Deputy Manager based in Bradford. 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 40 hours per week. Previous experience in a senior or managerial role is not essential although all applicants must have an NVQ level 3 in Residential childcare.

This is a Monday - Friday role working from 9am-5pm.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying £36,000 - £42,000 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:

• Progression opportunities.
• Paid enrolment onto Level 5 in Leadership and Management.
• Market leading training.

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

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

REF: 3554260

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a HCPC registered Psychologist to work within a specialist inpatients service in Hertfordshire who have an overall CQC rating of “Good.”

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be joining an MDT working across acute and psychiatric intensive care, secure services (low and medium) and a community focused rehabilitation ward. The post holder will conduct psychological assessments and tailor therapeutic intervention plans.

Contract type – permanent, part-time

Hours – 4 days per week (30 hours), will consider job share of x2 Psychologists doing 2 days per week (15 hours)

Salary - £38,600 pro-rata salary (£48,250)

Experience required:

Candidates applying will have HCPC registration as a Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist along with previous experience working with complex mental health in settings such as inpatient wards, rehabs, acute or high- risk services.

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.

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: 3554048