Vacancies

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist to work in specialist educational setting in Stoke-on-Trent, and Wilmslow.

Role summary

The candidate appointed will be working with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. Students may present with communication difficulties, learning difficulties and autism.

The post holder will carry out assessments and create individual plans and therapeutic interventions, write reports, and deliver training to staff, parents and other agencies.

Contract type - permanent

Hours – 32 hours p/w, part-time, ideally across 4 days, but open to discussion
Semi flexible remote working options can be discussed.

Salary - £45,250 - £61,750 FTE DOE

Experience required:

Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration as a Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist along with experience working with children/young people, SEN and/or mental health (whether during doctoral training or post qualifying).

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: 2434

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist to work in specialist educational setting in East Cheshire.

Role summary

The candidate appointed will be working with children and young people (ages 5-19) with special educational needs and disabilities. Students may present with communication difficulties, learning difficulties and autism.

The post holder will carry out assessments and create individual plans and therapeutic interventions.

Contract type - permanent

Hours – 2 days per week (16 hours pw)

Salary - £45,200 - £61,900 FTE

Experience required:

Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration as a Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist along with experience working with ASD and complex needs (whether during doctoral training or post qualifying).

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 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: 2434

We are working with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Sefton, Merseyside. If successful, you will be overseeing a home that provides support to two children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).

This is a brand new service so you will be involved in the recruiting and registering process with Ofsted. You will be supported by a Director with over 15 years of experience in residential childcare and is incredibly child-focused.

This is a permanent position working Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm with an option of flexible working hours and working from home 1 day per week. 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 £42,000- £44,000 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 qualified and experienced leadership team
• Competitive bonus scheme
• Opportunity for a Deputy Manager to secure their first manager role

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: 2435

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Watford, Hertfordshire.

If successful, you will be overseeing a 3 bed service that provides support to children with EBD within a 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 up to £50,000 per annum.

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:

• Achievable bonus scheme.
• On call allowance.
• Opportunity to progress to a Dual Registered Manager.

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: 2430

Shire Healthcare are looking for a Psychologist to work on a low secure unit based in East Derbyshire with an overall CQC rating of Outstanding.

Role snapshot:

As a Psychologist, you will be joining an MDT working with adult service users presenting with mental health and learning difficulties. You will be responsible for providing high quality clincial assessments and support with the delivery of a full ward programme including facilitating groups/individual therapy sessions, risk assessments and management. Therapies will include using CBT and DBT. You will also have the opportunity to work creatively and flexibly to positively develop the service further.

Contract type – Permanent

Hours – 15 – 18.75 hours per week (2 to 2.5 days)

Salary - £45,000 - £50,000 FTE

Experience required:

The service is looking for a HCPC registered Psychologist with experience or an interest in learning disability / mental health forensic services.

Next Steps:

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're interested in discussing the role in further detail, please contact Jessica Pyke on 01707 802381 or email jessica.pyke@shire-hcs.co.uk

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

REF: 2432

We are supporting a specialist provider based near Sale, Greater Manchester with their permanent recruitment. We are currently looking for a Head of Residential Care to oversee the management of residential settings that provide support to adults with learning disabilities and physical disabilities. The successful applicant will provide strong leadership and management to the Service Managers of the residential services.

This is a permanent position working 37.5 hours per week. Previous experience as a Registered Manager, Area Manager or Head of care is desirable and you must have completed your level 5 in Leadership and management.

The company currently support close to 200 adults and all the services rated Good in all areas by the CQC. Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying up to £45,500 per year.

As a Head of Care your responsibilities will include:

• Contribute to the strategic planning, governance, and ongoing quality improvement, financial and performance management of operational care services.
• Responsible for achieving some of the key objectives of the company
• Develop and maintain key relationships with external partners
• Ensure regulatory and professional standards are adhered to within CQC
• To ensure managers are managing and have the required staff resources available to enable the charity to provide a reliable, safe, and consistent service

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

• Increased annual leave with service
• Life insurance
• Extensive training opportunities
• Staff wellbeing schemes
• Mileage paid for

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: 2431

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a CBT Therapist to work within an adult wellbeing service in South Manchester who have an overall CQC rating of “Good.”

**Hybrid working available**

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be facilitating group and 121 based therapy for adults who present with anxiety and depression. The post holder will also conduct telephone assessment work for co-operate clients delivering a small CBT caseload.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – Full time

Salary - £38,000 - £48,000 FTE

Experience required:

Candidates applying will have completed a post graduate diploma in CBT along with BABCP accreditation. Those working towards accreditation are welcome 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 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 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: 2429

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Staines-upon-Thames. If successful, you will be overseeing a service that provides support to children with learning difficulties within a 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 up to £65,000 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
• Private Healthcare

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.

Ref: 2428

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a HCPC registered Psychologist to work within a newly established eating disorder service in West Sussex.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be joining a newly established inpatients service for young adults ages 18-25 who present with an eating disorder. The recovery process will focus on providing therapeutic care to help them back into the community.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – both part time and full time will be considered.

Salary - Up to £55,000 FTE

Experience required:

Clinical, Counselling and Forensic Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration and previous experience working with eating disorders.

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, an experienced Psychological Therapies recruitment consultant with 10 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: 1880

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for an experienced Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist to work within an eating disorders service in South Worcestershire who have an overall CQC rating of “Good.”

*VISA Sponsorship Provided*

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be working across inpatient and day patient services for adolescent and young adults who present with an eating disorder including Bulimia Nervosa, Anorexia Nervosa and Avoidant Restive Food Intake Disorder.

The post holder will provide assessments and treatment. Therapeutic interventions may include brief, medium or long-term psychotherapy.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – full time and part time will be considered

Salary - Up to £65,000 FTE DOE

Experience required:

Clinical, Counselling and Forensic Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration and experience working with eating disorders.

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: 2427

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Clinical Psychologist to work within a specialist LD/ASD service in South Cumbria who have an overall CQC rating of “Good.”

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be working across two sites joining an MDT who work with adult service users who present with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and challenging behaviours.

The post holder will provide assessmentsand therapeutic interventions(both 121 and group based) as well as risk assessment and management.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – Both part time and full time are being considered

Salary - £51,500 - £65,000 FTE

Experience required:

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

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 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: 2426

We are working in partnership with a provider of a residential and nursing service and have a permanent opportunity for a Registered Nurse based in Crawley, West Sussex.

If successful, you will be working with 60 residents providing high-quality care to our elderly service users with conditions such as Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson’s or other clinical diagnoses.

This is a permanent, part time position working 24.5 hours across 2 shifts.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying £22.60 per hour.

Essential Criteria:

• NMC registered nurse.
• Experience working in elderly care, including caring for patients with Alzheimer's and other dementia-related conditions.
• Knowledge of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations and standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work independently and use own initiative.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

As a Registered Nurse your main responsibilities will include:

• Providing emotional support to service users and their families.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
• Working within the Care Quality Commission (CQC) guidelines to ensure high standards of care.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Participating in the induction and ongoing training of new staff members.
• Assessing patients' health and care needs and developing care plans.
• Administering medication and monitoring services users response.
• Providing nursing care, including wound care and palliative care.
• Liaising with other healthcare professionals to coordinate personalised care.
• Supporting service users with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and toileting.

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

• Excellent Career opportunities.
• GP online - providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app.
• Over the last 12 months our employees have received over £1000 each in tax free bonuses!
• Paid annual leave 35 days per year (based on hours) inclusive of bank holidays.
• Company Sick Pay.
• Enhanced payrates for bank holidays.

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.

Ref: 2425

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 Sunderland. 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 40 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 £13.00- £13.50 per hour plus 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.
• Paid enrolment onto Level 3 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: 2424

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 Middlesbrough. 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 37.5 hours per week plus 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 between £12.00 - £12.50 per hour plus sleep-ins.

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:

• Progression opportunities.
• Meals on shift.
• Market leading training.
• Paid enrolment onto Level 3 qualifications.

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: 2423

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to work within an adult mental health service in North London.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be working mostly across a private acute inpatient ward as well as hold a small caseload of private and cooperate outpatients within a speciality of choice. Service users may present with OCD, trauma, anxiety, depression and ADHD.

The post holder will formulate treatment plans, offer assessments and therapeutic interventions.

DBT, EMDR and/or ADOS training will be offered through a well-supported CPD programme.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – both part time and full time will be considered.

Salary - £44,000 FTE

Experience required:

Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist.

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.

Reference ID: 2418