Vacancies

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a CBT Therapist to work within a specialist CYP trauma service based in Leigh and covering surrounding areas.

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:

The essence of the role will be working with external organizations, including schools and educational settings, offering consultations, reflective practice, direct therapeutic input, assessments, and training. The post holder will also provide psychological assessments, formulation and interventions to children, young people and their families.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help develop this therapy service contributing to the wider company’s centre of excellence in the field of developmental trauma and attachment.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 3 – 5 days per week can be considered

Salary - £30,000 - £45,000 FTE

Experience required:

Due to the infancy of this new service, those applying will have experience of working with young people with complex presentations such as CAMHS, LAC or YOS. BABCP accreditation, or working towards, 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 18 years of experience, 12 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: 2700

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Drama Therapist to work within a specialist CYP trauma service based in Leigh and covering surrounding areas.

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:

The essence of the role will be working with external organizations, including schools and educational settings, offering consultations, reflective practice, direct therapeutic input, assessments, and training. The post holder will also provide psychological assessments, formulation and interventions to children, young people and their families.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help develop this therapy service contributing to the wider company’s centre of excellence in the field of developmental trauma and attachment.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 3 – 5 days per week can be considered

Salary - £30,000 - £45,000 FTE

Experience required:

Due to the infancy of this new service, those applying will have experience of working with young people with complex presentations such as CAMHS, LAC or YOS. 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 18 years of experience, 12 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: 2700

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Play Therapist to work within a specialist CYP trauma service based in Leigh and covering surrounding areas.

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:

The essence of the role will be working with external organizations, including schools and educational settings, offering consultations, reflective practice, direct therapeutic input, assessments, and training. The post holder will also provide psychological assessments, formulation and interventions to children, young people and their families.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help develop this therapy service contributing to the wider company’s centre of excellence in the field of developmental trauma and attachment.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 3 – 5 days per week can be considered

Salary - £30,000 - £45,000 FTE

Experience required:

Due to the infancy of this new service, those applying will have experience of working with young people with complex presentations such as CAMHS, LAC or YOS. PTUK and PSA 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 18 years of experience, 12 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: 2700

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Systemic Family Psychotherapist to work within a paediatric NHS service in Nottingham.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will work within a multi-disciplinary team, to support care for children who have health complications relative to their weight.

The successful post holder will deliver assessments and interventions of systemic psychotherapy, manage a clinical caseload, undertake multi-agency work and contribute to service developments, audit, and policy.

Contract type – fixed term contract until 31.3.2025 with the potential to extend for a further 12 months

Hours – part-time,1.5 days per week (Thursday afternoon and Friday all day) 11 hours 15 minutes

Salary - £50,950 - £57,350 FTE

Experience required:

Candidates applying will hold UKCP registration as a Systemic Psychotherapist, along with experience working with children/young people , CAMHS or high risk young people.

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: 2699

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 Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with emotional, social 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 37 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 and your level 3 NVQ. 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 £28,600 per year plus sleep ins paid at £70. Total earnings up to £35,000.

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:

• Real progression opportunities into management roles
• A chance to join a top provider of children's services
• Enrolment onto your Level 5 NVQ

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: 2697

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

If successful, you will be overseeing a BRAND NEW service that will provide support to 4 children with EBD. As this is a new service you will be fully involved in the refurbishment of the home and recruitment of the wider staff team.

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 £45,000- £50,000 plus bonuses.

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:

• Flexible remote working opportunities
• Competitive bonus scheme
• Genuine opportunity to progress to a dual RM.

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: 2698

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Clinical Supervisor (CBT Therapist) to work within a CYP service in East London.

Role snapshot:

The post holder will be working for a mental health support team who offer early interventions to children and young people with mild to moderate mental health presentations within educational settings.

The candidate appointed will be responsible in coordinating the day-to-day running of the team at an operational level and to provide supervision of the intervention work of the Educational Mental Health Practitioners. The post holder will have their own clinical caseload alongside providing supervision to staff.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – full time, subject to applications part time may be considered.

Salary - £49,200 - £55,500 FTE

Experience required:

CBT Therapists applying will have BABCP accreditation, significate CYP experience (either in a CAMHS or educational setting) and experience supervising staff. A graduate diploma in the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Supervision is require OR willingness to undertake the one year Post Graduate Diploma alongside the role will be considered.

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: 2658

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 Stafford, Staffordshire. 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 39 hours per week with additional sleeps 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 up to £30,000 - £32,000 per year

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:

• Attendance and Christmas bonus
• Enrolment onto your level 5
• Free Parking
• Progression Opportunities
• Referral Scheme

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

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

REF: 2695

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 Stafford, Staffordshire. 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 39 hours per week plus additional sleep-ins. 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 £27,000 – £29,000 per year.

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:

• Attendance and Christmas bonus
• Enrolment onto your level 4 or 5
• Free Parking
• Progression Opportunities
• Referral Scheme

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

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

REF: 2694

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Clinical Psychologist to join a neuro inpatients service in South Wales.

Role snapshot:
The candidate appointed will be joining a well-established MDT who provide integrated care and treatment for adult service users with complex neuropsychiatric conditions, typically with associated challenging behaviour. Presentations may include dementia, Huntingtons disease, alcohol-related brain damage, and acquired brain injury.

The successful candidate will deliver psychological input within a neuropsychology and dementia context, but there will also be an opportunity to work with severe and enduring mental health, forensic histories and learning disabilities.

Contract type – permanent
Hours – both part time and full time will be considered.
Salary - £44,400- £58,200 FTE

Experience required:
Psychologists applying will have experience working within a neuropsychological service or older peoples services. HCPC registration is required, those due to qualify in 2024 are encouraged to apply.

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: 2693

We are supporting a specialist provider based in Farnborough, Hampshire 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 and physical 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 up £28,500.00 per year.

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 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:2685

We are working with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Dual Registered Manager based in Anfield, Merseyside. If successful, you will be overseeing two beautiful solo bed services that provide support to children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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 £45,000- £55,000 plus bonuses.

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:

• Flexible remote working opportunities
• Join an established company with a really qualified and experienced leadership team
• 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 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: 2685

Shire 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 Chorley, Lancashire. Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 40 hours per week within a specialist children's home. You would be required to work 8-10 sleeps per month as well which are paid on top. An experienced Senior can be expected to earn up to £36,500 per year.

If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with EBD within a service that supports up to 3 children. The home is rated Good by Ofsted.

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

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

• Career progression opportunities
• Enhanced overtime rate
• Committed to the continuous development of all staff
• NVQ level 5 enrolment
• Free meals on shift and brilliant sleep in facilities.

Ideally, applicants should have the following:

• Previous experience of working with young people
• Experience of successfully managing a small staff team
• Hold NVQ Diploma level 3 in Residential Childcare 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: 2687

Shire 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 Winsford, Cheshire. Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 40 hours per week within a specialist children's home. You would be required to work 8-10 sleeps per month as well which are paid on top. An experienced Senior can be expected to earn up to £36,500 per year.

If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with EBD within a service that supports up to 3 children. The home is rated Good by Ofsted.

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

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

• Career progression opportunities
• Enhanced overtime rate
• Committed to the continuous development of all staff
• NVQ level 5 enrolment
• Free meals on shift and brilliant sleep in facilities.

Ideally, applicants should have the following:

• Previous experience of working with young people
• Experience of successfully managing a small staff team
• Hold NVQ Diploma level 3 in Residential Childcare 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: 2686

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Preston, Lancashire. If successful, you will be overseeing a service that provides support to three children with emotional behavioural difficulties. You would be joining an established organisation that already owns a handful of successful children's homes.

This is a permanent position working Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm (Flexible) with an opportunity to work from home. This role is open to experienced Registered Managers with good or above Ofsted inspections.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £45,000 - £57,000 per year.

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:

• Flexible remote working opportunities
• Join an established company with a really qualified and experienced leadership team
• Competitive bonus scheme
• Increased annual leave
• Free meals on shift

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: 2688