Vacancies

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services to recruit a Senior Residential Children’s Worker for their home in Wigan, Greater Manchester. You will be part of a dedicated team supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) within a nurturing residential environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive employer offering genuine career development and progression pathways, with the potential to move into a Deputy Manager position in the near future.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead shifts and ensure the welfare and safety of young people and staff at all times.
• Participate in staff meetings and supervisions.
• Support with staff performance and ensure the team are updated on procedural changes.
• Deliver person-centred support in line with individual care plans.
• Safeguard vulnerable children and report any concerns appropriately.
• Liaise with parents, carers, and other professionals.
• Ensure confidentiality and professionalism are maintained at all times.
• Be flexible to cover other homes when required.
• Commit to ongoing professional development and training.

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Experience within the children’s residential care sector.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits include:

• Genuine career progression opportunities.
• Funded Level 5 qualification.
• Enhanced overtime rate.
• Free meals on shift.
• Ongoing training and professional development.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, apply today to speak with one of our specialist Residential Consultants for more information.

Not for you? Refer a friend, family member or colleague and receive a cash bonus as our way of saying thank you.

Ref: 3527177

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services to recruit a Senior Residential Children’s Worker for their home in Warrington, Cheshire. You will be part of a dedicated team supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) within a nurturing residential environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive employer offering genuine career development and progression pathways, with the potential to move into a Deputy Manager position in the near future.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead shifts and ensure the welfare and safety of young people and staff at all times.
• Participate in staff meetings and supervisions.
• Support with staff performance and ensure the team are updated on procedural changes.
• Deliver person-centred support in line with individual care plans.
• Safeguard vulnerable children and report any concerns appropriately.
• Liaise with parents, carers, and other professionals.
• Ensure confidentiality and professionalism are maintained at all times.
• Be flexible to cover other homes when required.
• Commit to ongoing professional development and training.

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Experience within the children’s residential care sector.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits include:

• Genuine career progression opportunities.
• Funded Level 5 qualification.
• Enhanced overtime rate.
• Free meals on shift.
• Ongoing training and professional development.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, apply today to speak with one of our specialist Residential Consultants for more information.

Not for you? Refer a friend, family member or colleague and receive a cash bonus as our way of saying thank you.

Ref: 3527177

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 Shirebrook, Derbyshire.

If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with EBD 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. This will be shift work with one or two sleep in's per week.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £12.71 - £13.28 per hour + £50 per sleep in.

Hours: 10:00am - 11:00pm then sleep in.

Full UK driving license is required.

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:

• 28 days annual leave.
• Clear progression pathway to a Senior.
• Fun, easy going employers.

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: 3527230

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 Shirebrook, Derbyshire.

If successful, you will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing support children presenting with EBD.

The hourly rate: £15.19 per hour + £50.00 per sleep in.

The hours are from 10am - 11pm plus a sleep in. Sleep's are on average 9 per month.

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 license

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.

Ref: 3527257

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 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 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.

Ref: 3513969

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Waking Night role based in Heanor, Derbyshire.

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

This is a permanent position working 30 -40 hours per week on average.

Rate of pay: £12.31 - £13.00 per hour

Overtime rate: £15.38 per hour

Shift time: 10 pm - 8 am

Rota: 3 to 4 nights per week.

Previous experience working with children is essential.

NO SPONSORSHIP OFFERED.

As a Waking Night 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 a healthy sleeping routine for the young people.
• 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.
• Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals.

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

• Paid enrollment on to Level 3 residential childcare.
• Good, supportive employers.
• Progression pathway to Seniors / Team leaders.

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: 3502307

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

Please do not apply if you require sponsorship as we do not have a licence to sponsor.

This is a permanent position working 37 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 £31,500 - £33,500 per year 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:

• Overtime opportunities.
• Free meals on shift
• Progression opportunities.
• Paid enrolment onto Level 4.

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: 3505458

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

If successful, you will be working as part of a team in a 2 bed children's residential home supporting children presenting with EBD.

Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 per annum.

This is a permanent position working 4 days per week (2 days are 8am - 8pm and the other 2 days are 12noon - 8pm) 1 weekend on 1 weekend off.

On call: 1 week in every 2. Paid at £100.

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

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:

• On call additional payments.
• 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 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: 3505343

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Redhill, Surrey. 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 £45,000 - £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.

Ref: 3505531

We are working in partnership with a provider of young people's services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Support Worker based in Croydon, London. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to young people with emotional, social and behavioural difficulties within a supported accommodation service. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress.

This is a permanent full time position . Previous experience as a senior is essential and you will need previous experience supporting children or young people 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 between £25,000 - £27,000 per year and the role is Monday to Friday 40 hours per week.

As a Senior Support Worker your responsibilities will include:

• Attend staff meetings and supervisions.
• Be accountable for any decision made regarding the welfare of the young people 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 young people 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
• Access and support to qualifications
• A chance to join a growing provider of young people's services
• Length of service awards

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:
3505529

We are working in partnership with a provider of young people's services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Support Worker based in Guildford, Surrey. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to young people with emotional, social and behavioural difficulties within a supported accommodation service. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress.

This is a permanent full time position . Previous experience as a senior is essential and you will need previous experience supporting children or young people 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 between £25,000 - £27,000 per year and the role is Monday to Friday 40 hours per week.

As a Senior Support Worker your responsibilities will include:

• Attend staff meetings and supervisions.
• Be accountable for any decision made regarding the welfare of the young people 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 young people 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
• Access and support to qualifications
• A chance to join a growing provider of young people's services
• Length of service awards

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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