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Dual Registered Manager – Children’s Residential

Location: New Brighton, Wirral
Salary: £70,000 + £5,000–£10,000 annual KPI bonus

Shire are working in partnership with a children’s residential provider to recruit an experienced Dual Registered Manager for two children’s homes in New Brighton.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager to take responsibility for two small residential services, with genuine autonomy to shape their culture, development and future success.

The Role

As Dual Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, management and performance of two children’s homes, ensuring high-quality care and positive outcomes for the young people.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the day-to-day management and development of two children’s homes.
• Ensuring each young person receives individualised care tailored to their emotional, educational, social, cultural and health needs.
• Overseeing placement and care plans and ensuring they are regularly reviewed and updated.
• Providing strong leadership, supervision and support to the staff teams.
• Maintaining appropriate staffing levels and developing stable, skilled and motivated teams.
• Building effective relationships with families, local authorities and external professionals.
• Ensuring both homes remain compliant with Ofsted regulations, legislation and best practice.
• Maintaining high standards across safeguarding, quality assurance and service delivery.
• Managing resources and budgets effectively.
• Supporting the continued development and growth of the services.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager within children’s residential care.
• Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or currently working towards this.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and children’s residential care legislation.
• Proven leadership and people-management experience.
• Ability to oversee and maintain high standards across two residential services.
• Ideally based within a reasonable commute of New Brighton and the surrounding Wirral area.

Benefits

• £70,000 salary
• £5,000–£10,000 annual KPI-led bonus
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company pension
• Additional leave with length of service

Referral Bonus

Know someone who could be suitable? If you're registered with Shire Healthcare and refer a friend or colleague who is successfully placed, you could receive a cash referral bonus.

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Ref: 3373018

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

If successful, you will be working as part of a team in a 3 bed children's residential home supporting children presenting with learning disabilities.

Pay: up to £34,300 per annum + £50 per sleep.

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

• To attend staff meetings and supervisions.
• To be accountable for any decision made in regard to the welfare of the young people and staff members during the shifts that you lead.
• To discuss with the Manager any concerns with staffing matters.
• To ensure that all staff members are kept up to date with changes to procedures.
• Providing support with reference to person centred support plans.
• Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm
• Respect the confidentiality of information received at all times.
• Continuous commit to professional development
• To be willing to cover other homes when required
• Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals

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

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

Ideally applicants should have the following:

• Previous experience of working with young people
• Experience of successfully leading a small team
• Hold NVQ Diploma level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent
• Hold a Full UK drivers 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: 3648706

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

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

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying up to £41,300 (Inclusive of sleep ins)

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

• To attend staff meetings and supervisions.
• To be accountable for any decision made in regard to the welfare of the young people and staff members during the shifts that you lead.
• To discuss with the Manager any concerns with staffing matters.
• To ensure that all staff members are kept up to date with changes to procedures.
• Providing support with reference to person centred support plans.
• Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm
• Respect the confidentiality of information received at all times.
• Continuous commit to professional development
• To be willing to cover other homes when required
• Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals

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

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

Applicants should have the following:

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

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!

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

Ref: 3647155

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 Kettering, Northamptonshire.

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

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying up to £38,200 (Inclusive of 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:

• Opportunity to progress
• Comfortable sleeping-in facilities
• Committed to the continuous development of all staff

Requirements:

• Full UK driving license.
• Level 3 Residential Childcare (preferred)
• Previous experience of working with young people

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

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

REF: 3647149

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

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

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying up to £41,300 (Inclusive of sleep ins)

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

• To attend staff meetings and supervisions.
• To be accountable for any decision made in regard to the welfare of the young people and staff members during the shifts that you lead.
• To discuss with the Manager any concerns with staffing matters.
• To ensure that all staff members are kept up to date with changes to procedures.
• Providing support with reference to person centred support plans.
• Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm
• Respect the confidentiality of information received at all times.
• Continuous commit to professional development
• To be willing to cover other homes when required
• Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals

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

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

Applicants should have the following:

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

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!

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

Ref: 3647160

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 Leicester, Leicestershire.

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

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying up to £38,200 (Inclusive of 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:

• Opportunity to progress
• Comfortable sleeping-in facilities
• Committed to the continuous development of all staff

Requirements:

• Full UK driving license.
• Level 3 Residential Childcare (preferred)
• Previous experience of working with young people

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

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

REF: 3646916

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

If successful, you will be overseeing a home that provides support to children with EBD.

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 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:

• Bonus scheme
• Work from home opportunities
• Enrolment and funding to required qualifications.

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

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

Ref: 3093451

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Deputy Manager based in Kidderminster.* 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 essential and all applicants must have a Level 3 in Residential childcare or equivalent.

Salary up to £45,000 (inclusive of sleeps)

As a Deputy Manager your main responsibilities will include:

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

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

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

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

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

Ref: 3647857

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 Kidderminster If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with Emotional and Behavioural difficulties within a children's home. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress.

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

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying up to £39,000 (Inclusive of sleeps)

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

• Attend staff meetings and supervisions.
• Be accountable for any decision made regarding the welfare of the children and staff members during the shifts that you lead.
• Discuss with the Manager any concerns with staffing matters.
• Ensure that all staff members are kept up to date with changes to procedures.
• Provide support using a person centred approach.
• Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm.
• Continuous commitment to professional development.
• To be willing to cover other homes when required.
• Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals.

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

• Progression Opportunities
• Enrolment onto level 3 or 5
• Additional annual leave
• Paid Birthday off
• Free Parking
• Health and Wellbeing Scheme

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

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

REF: 3647858

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

This is a permanent position working 40 hours 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 up to 58k

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:

• Great opportunity for Deputy Manager looking to take a step up
• Causal dress
• Free parking
• Chance to join a growing company

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

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

Ref - 3647856

Job Description:

Shire Healthcare are working with a leading provider of specialist residential care and education to recruit an HCPC Registered Psychologist for a therapeutic service supporting children and young people across Nuneaton.

About the employer:

This specialist provider supports children and young people with complex emotional, behavioural and developmental needs. Their multidisciplinary teams deliver trauma-informed therapeutic support within psychologically informed environments to help young people recover from adversity and build resilience.

Role snapshot:

The successful candidate will provide psychological assessments, formulations and interventions for children and young people with complex presentations, including developmental trauma, autism, learning disabilities and SEMH needs. You will also provide consultation, reflective practice and training to teams, while supporting trauma-informed care and service development.

Contract type – Permanent

Hours – Part-Time (1–2 days per week)

Salary – £70,000 FTE (Pro Rata)

Experience required:

Applicants must hold a Doctorate in Clinical, Counselling, Forensic or Educational Psychology and be HCPC registered. Experience working with children and young people with complex needs, including trauma, neurodevelopmental conditions and SEMH presentations, is essential. Experience within residential care, education or similar settings is desirable.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As a specialist recruiter within Psychological Therapies, Shire Healthcare provides expert support throughout your job search, with dedicated sector knowledge from Teddy Carter-Leay.

If you are interested in this role, please apply today.

Not for you? Refer someone suitable and receive a referral bonus.

REF: 3647028

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

If successful, you will be working as part of a team in a children's residential home.

This is a permanent position working shift work.

Our client will consider Senior's looking to step up but they must have deputised at times.

Level 3 / 4 Residential childcare and Full UK driving License is compulsory.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying a basic salary of £34,100 per annum.

As a Deputy Manager your main responsibilities will include:

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

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

• Genuine opportunities to progress to a Registered Manager
• Opportunity to work towards a level 5 Leadership and Management.
• Work alongside and support a passionate Registered Manager

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

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

Ref: 3207309

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 Heanor, Derbyshire.

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

This is a permanent position working 39 hours per week plus sleep-ins.

Rate of pay: £28,400 - £30,700 per year including £50 per sleep-in.

Shifts: 7:30am - 10pm plus sleeps.

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:

• Opportunity to progress
• Comfortable sleeping-in facilities
• Committed to the continuous development of all staff

Requirements:

• Full UK driving license.
• Level 3 Residential Childcare (preferred)
• Previous experience of working with young people

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

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

REF: 3646977

Job Description:

Shire Healthcare are recruiting to a Clinical Director to join a growing charity supporting children and families in London. You will be working across schools and community settings. This is a home based role with an expectation to travel to sites in London when required.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will drive and lead the strategy of governance and practice across the charity. The charity is in a period of growth and is looking to appoint a Clinical Director who will play a pivotal role in shaping the clinical approach and delivering strategic clinical leadership across the organisation. The candidate appointed will lead and develop MDT working across services, lead MDT meetings. You will champion high standards of multidisciplinary practice, leading and developing the clinical workforce, providing clinical oversight and support, driving improvement and innovation. The role balances both strategic and operational responsibilities

Contract type – permanent

Hours – full time

Salary - £60,000 - £65,000 fte

Professions considered:

Professional qualification in a discipline such as: Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Child Psychotherapy as well as relevant professional body registration

Experience required:

Due to the seniority of the role, those applying will have background working in Children’s SEMH, SEN settings. In addition, have previous experience working at a similar level for a large organisation.

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 and therefore offering specialist knowledge and a passion for this industry.

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: 3646099

Job Description:

Shire Healthcare are working with a leading provider of specialist residential care to recruit a Psychotherapist for a therapeutic children's service based in Herefordshire.

About the employer:

This employer is a specialist provider of residential care and education for children and young people with complex emotional, behavioural and mental health needs. Their multidisciplinary teams deliver trauma-informed therapeutic support to help young people recover from adverse childhood experiences and achieve positive long-term outcomes.

Role snapshot:

The successful candidate will provide specialist psychotherapy to children and young people aged 10–18 who have experienced significant trauma and present with complex emotional and behavioural needs. Alongside direct therapeutic work, you will complete assessments and formulations, contribute to multidisciplinary care planning, provide consultation to education and residential teams, participate in DBT consultation meetings and support the continued development of trauma-informed practice across the service.

Contract type – Permanent

Hours – Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

Salary – £47,763 per annum

Experience required:

Applicants must hold a postgraduate qualification in a recognised talking therapy and be registered with BACP, BABCP, UKCP or another recognised professional body, working towards full accreditation. Experience working therapeutically with children and young people who have experienced developmental trauma, attachment difficulties and complex emotional needs is essential. Experience of DBT and/or EMDR is desirable but not essential.

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 Teddy Carter-Leay, an experienced consultant who specialises solely within Psychological Therapies, providing dedicated sector expertise and a strong passion for the field.

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: 3646045