Vacancies

We are working exclusively with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Newmarket, Suffolk.

If successful, you will be overseeing a service that will provide support to children presenting with mental health challenges.

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

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying £65,000- £75,000 plus bonus scheme.

As a Registered Manager, your main responsibilities will include:

• Ensure each child has a care plan which reflects their emotional, care, education, social, therapeutic, and cultural needs.
• Play a key role in all external audits.
• Allocate each young person a Key Worker who is responsible for the implementation of their care plan.
• Build relationships with parents, carers, and other professionals in relation to the support provided to each child.
• Manage budgets effectively and in line with company policy.
• Ensure staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its residents.
• Ensure new staff receive an induction and that each member of staff has a personal development plan.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the statutory and procedural framework for residential care and communicate this to the wider team.
• Overall responsibility for the service and the main point of contact for third-party organisations and governing bodies.

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

• Competitive bonus scheme
• Increased annual leave
• Increased employer pension

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

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

Ref: 3524365

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Team Leader based in Durham. 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 48 hours per week plus 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 between £32,500 - £36,000 per year inclusive of sleep-ins.

As a Team Leader 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.
• Paid enrolment onto Level 5 qualifications.
• Pension scheme.
• 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: 3524366

Shire are now working in partnership with a provider of children services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children's Worker based in Chevington, just outside Bury St Edmunds.

If successful, you will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing support to children within a 2* bed children's home presenting with learning disabilties. *

The hourly rate: £13.90 - £14.37 per hour + £65.00 per sleep in. (Sleeps are 6-8 per month)

Shifts are 16.5 hours shifts including a sleep: 9:30am - 11:00pm, sleep, 7:00am-10:00am.

Full UK driving license and Level 3 Residential Childcare are compulsory.

As a Senior Residential Children’s 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

Applicants should have the following:

• Previous experience of working with young people
• Hold NVQ Diploma level 3 in children’s workforce or equivalent
• Hold a Full UK drivers licence

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: 3524044

Shire Healthcare are partnering with a specialist CYP care provider for complex needs, looking for a Psychotherapist 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 team support service users with a number of complex interpersonal, behavioural and emotional issues including those who have experienced significant trauma.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 37.5 Hours pw (subject to applications, part time may be considered)

Salary - £47,760 FTE

Experience required:

Psychotherapists 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 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: 3523541

Shire Healthcare are partnering with a specialist CYP care provider for complex needs, looking for a Practitioner Psychologist 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 team support service users with a number of complex interpersonal, behavioural and emotional issues including those who have experienced significant trauma.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 37.5 Hours pw (subject to applications, part time may be considered)

Salary - £55,360 FTE

Experience required:

Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration as a Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist 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 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: 3523541

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a CBT Therapist to work across inpatient and outpatient services in East Sussex, CQC rated “Good.”

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be joining an MDT and working across inpatient services to adult service users. The post holder will deliver CBT group and 121 based therapy to those who present with depression, anxiety and PTSD.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – Full time

Salary - £39,140 FTE

Experience required:

Candidates applying will have BABCP accreditation.

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 Vicky Stark, a healthcare recruitment consultant with 11 years of experience, recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies.

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: 3494073

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for an Art Therapist to work across a CAMHS and Adult inpatient service in East Sussex, a hospital who have an overall CQC rating of “Good.”

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be working with services for ages 5-11 and working age adults with complex mental health needs. The post holder will provide person centred assessments and evidence based therapeutic interventions for those who present with anxiety, depression and PTSD. The post holder will host Art Therapy groups, help develop group therapy programmes, and support with staff wellbeing and support groups, clinical supervision and reflective practice.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 22.5 hours per week

Salary - £23,484

Experience required:

Art Therapists applying will have HCPC registration along with post qualifications experience working as an Art Therapist within CAMHS 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.

In addition, you will be working with Vicky Stark, a healthcare recruitment consultant with 11 years of experience recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies.

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: 3514886

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a HCPC reg Psychologist to work within an adult mental health service, CQC rated Good, in Southeast London.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be joining an MDT working across inpatients, outpatients and day patients providing 121 and group therapy (including relapse prevention therapy groups) to adult service users. Therapies delivered will include CBT, CBT-e, DBT, Schema therapy and EMDR. There will be an opportunity for the post holder to supervise a Trainee Psychologist and qualified Psychologists.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 4 days

Salary – up to £58,250 FTE

Experience required:

Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist along with post qualification experience working in adult mental health services. Those who are EMDR or Schema Therapy qualified will be at an advantage.

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 Vicky Stark, a healthcare recruitment consultant with 11 years of experience recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies.

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: 3522118

Shire are now working in partnership with a provider of children services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children's Worker based in Dunstable, Bedfordshire.

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

The hourly rate: £13.17 - £14.80 per hour + £43.75 per sleep in.

Full UK driving license and Level 3 Residential Childcare are compulsory.

As a Senior Residential Children’s 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

Applicants should have the following:

• Previous experience of working with young people
• Hold NVQ Diploma level 3 in children’s workforce or equivalent
• Hold a Full UK drivers licence

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: 3522064

We are supporting a specialist provider based in Camberley, Surrey with their permanent recruitment. We are currently looking for a Waking Night Support Worker to work within a residential setting to provide support to adults with learning disabilities.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week paying £12.75 - £12.99 per hour. Previous experience is essential as a Support Worker working with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour and our client can promise a nurturing, supportive and fun working environment. If you are already an established Support Worker, our client may be able to offer progression into a Senior Role as and when the time is right.

As a Support Worker your main responsibilities will include:

• Support service users in accordance with their needs and wishes as detailed in their person-centred support plans.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the Safeguarding of Adults and to recognise and report any disclosure, suspicion or evidence of harm, risk of harm, abuse, or neglect.
• Accurately complete documentation that forms part of their support plans and notes.
• Support the service users in staying active, healthy, and as independent as possible.
• Attend training, including induction training, team meetings and individual supervisions.

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

• Progression to Senior roles
• Chance to join a fun, caring and supportive work environment.
• Length of service awards
• Access to health and wellbeing programs

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: 3519943

We are supporting a specialist provider based in Camberley, Surrey with their permanent recruitment. We are currently looking for a Support Worker to work within a residential setting to provide support to adults with learning disabilities.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week paying £12.75 - £12.99 per hour. Previous experience is essential as a Support Worker working with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour and our client can promise a nurturing, supportive and fun working environment. If you are already an established Support Worker, our client may be able to offer progression into a Senior Role as and when the time is right.

As a Support Worker your main responsibilities will include:

• Support service users in accordance with their needs and wishes as detailed in their person-centred support plans.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the Safeguarding of Adults and to recognise and report any disclosure, suspicion or evidence of harm, risk of harm, abuse, or neglect.
• Accurately complete documentation that forms part of their support plans and notes.
• Support the service users in staying active, healthy, and as independent as possible.
• Attend training, including induction training, team meetings and individual supervisions.
• Support people in all aspects of their daily living, such as shopping, cooking and domestic.

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

• Progression to Senior roles
• Chance to join a fun, caring and supportive work environment.
• Length of service awards
• Access to health and wellbeing programs

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: 3519941

We are supporting a specialist provider based in Camberley, Surrey with their permanent recruitment. We are currently looking for a Senior Support Worker to work within a residential setting to provide support to adults with learning difficulties.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week. Previous experience is essential and ideally you will hold a level 3 in Health and Social Care. Our client can promise a nurturing and supportive environment so If you are already an established Senior Support Worker, our client may be able to offer progression into a managerial role.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £13.50 - £13.99.

As a Senior Support Worker your main responsibilities will include:

• Manage the medication system, ordering through to administration.
• Ensure care plans and risk assessments are accurate and up to date and meet the needs of the individual.
• Supervise and lead a team of support workers, carrying out supervisions and appraisals if required.
• Support service users in accordance with their needs and wishes as detailed in their person-centred support plans.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the Safeguarding of Adults and to recognise and report any disclosure, suspicion or evidence of harm, risk of harm, abuse, or neglect.
• Support service users to remain as active and healthy as possible.
• Attend training, including induction training, team meetings and individual supervisions.
• Support service users in all aspects of their daily living, such as shopping, cooking and domestic.
• Support service users to live an active lifestyle.

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

• Enrolment onto a level 4 or 5 qualification
• Real opportunities to progress
• Brilliant overtime rates
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free Meals on Shift
• Ample parking outside

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

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

Ref: 3519942

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Head of Clinical Services (accredited Psychotherapist) to work for a very reputable and specialist charity for survivors of Torture - based in Glasgow.

Role snapshot:

Reporting to the Associate Director of Clinical Services, the candidate appointed will leading and managing a service in Glasgow who have a team of Psychologists, care coordinators, a centre coordinator, clinical administrators and a legal and welfare team.

The post holder will be a key to driving the innovation of this centre piloting new models of rehabilitation provision for survivors of torture (within NICE guidelines).

The role will include designing, piloting and developing policies, income generation/secure grants, manage and lead the clinical team.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 32 hours per week

Salary - £68,735 FTE with annual salary reviews and the opportunity to move up the scale reaching £79,732 FTE

Experience required:

Psychotherapists applying will have BABCP or BACP accreditation and:

- Extensive experience working with complex PTSD

- Experience working with refugees and people seeking asylum

- Experience of leading and managing clinical teams within a community or healthcare setting

- The ability to work innovatively

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: 3519841

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Head of Clinical Services (Practitioner Psychologist) to work for a very reputable and specialist charity for survivors of Torture - based in Glasgow.

Role snapshot:

Reporting to the Associate Director of Clinical Services, the candidate appointed will leading and managing a service in Glasgow who have a team of Psychologists, care coordinators, a centre coordinator, clinical administrators and a legal and welfare team.

The post holder will be a key to driving the innovation of this centre piloting new models of rehabilitation provision for survivors of torture (within NICE guidelines).

The role will include designing, piloting and developing policies, income generation/secure grants, manage and lead the clinical team.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 32 hours per week

Salary - £68,735 FTE with annual salary reviews and the opportunity to move up the scale reaching £79,732 FTE

Experience required:

Clinical, Counselling and Forensic Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration and:

- Extensive experience working with complex PTSD

- Experience working with refugees and people seeking asylum

- Experience of leading and managing clinical teams within a community or healthcare setting

- The ability to work innovatively

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: 3519841

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Sutton. If successful, you will be overseeing a service that provides support to children with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties within a NEW children's home.

This is a permanent position working Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm. This role is open to experienced Registered Managers or Deputy Managers ready to take the next step.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying £55,000 - £60,000 plus bonuses.

As a Registered Manager your main responsibilities will include:

• Assist with registration process for the home, working closely with the Senior management team
• Ensure each child has a care plan which reflects their emotional, care, education, social, therapeutic, and cultural needs.
• Play a key role in all external audits.
• Allocate each young person a Key Worker who is responsible for the implementation of their care plan.
• Build relationships with parents, carers, and other professionals in relation to the support provided to each child.
• Manage budgets effectively and in line with company policy.
• Ensure staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its residents.
• Ensure new staff receive an induction and that each member of staff has a personal development plan.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the statutory and procedural framework for residential care and communicate this to the wider team.
• Overall responsibility for the service and the main point of contact for third-party organisations and governing bodies.

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

• Flexible remote working opportunities
• Competitive bonus scheme
• Chance to join a growing company
• Clear progression opportunites
• Increasing annual leave entitlement

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.

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