Vacancies

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services to recruit a Residential Children’s Worker for their home in Walkden, 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 a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive employer that offers genuine career progression. If you are already an experienced Residential Children’s Worker, you may also have the opportunity to progress into a Senior role in the near future.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver person-centred care and support to young people.
• Encourage and support children to maintain family and friendship links.
• Promote integration with the local community through clubs and activities.
• Support children with all aspects of daily living and routines.
• Safeguard and protect vulnerable children, reporting concerns appropriately.
• Liaise effectively with parents, carers, and external professionals.
• Be flexible to cover other homes when required.
• Commit to continuous professional development.

Requirements:

• Previous experience within the care or educational sector.
• Full UK driving licence (Desirable)
• Passionate about supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes.

Benefits include:

• Enrolment onto a funded Level 3 qualification.
• Free meals on shift.
• Enhanced overtime rate.
• Compressed working week.
• Clear progression opportunities.

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

Not for you? Refer a friend or colleague and receive a referral bonus as our way of saying thank you.

Ref: 3470863

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

If successful, you will be overseeing a 4 bed home that provides support to children with learning disabilties.

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 between £50,000 - £60,000 per annum + £3,500 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:

• Achievable bonus scheme.
• 34 days holiday.
• On call 1 in 5 weeks

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: 3470209

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

If successful, you will be overseeing a 2 bed home that provides support to a child 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 £45,000 - £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:

• Management from an experienced Responsible Individual.
• Freedom to recruit your own deputy manager.
• Long term progression pathway.

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: 3468476

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 Wellingborough, Northamptonshire.

If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to 2 children with EBD within a children's home.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week.

Pay: £13.46 per hour with sleep in's paid at £55.00.

Shifts: 8am – 9pm or 8am – 11pm followed by a sleep then 7:30am – 8pm the next day.

Sleep in's are typically 1 per week.

DRIVING LICENSE ESSENTIAL.

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:

• Employee assistance programme.
• Perk box - high street discounts.
• 28 days holiday.

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: 3468243

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Deputy Manager based in Locks Heath, Hampshire. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with Learning Disabilities 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. Previous experience in a senior or managerial role is essential and all applicants must have an NVQ level 3 in residential childcare.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying up to £42,000.

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:

• Real career progression with funded training
• Competitive bonus scheme
• Free parking
• Free meals

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: 3468200

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Deputy Manager based in Enfield. 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 managerial role is not essential although all applicants must have an NVQ level 3 in residential childcare.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying up to £40,000.

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:

• Real career progression with funded training
• Competitive bonus scheme
• A chance to join a growing provider of children's services

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: 3094782

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 Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.

Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 40 hours per week within a specialist service.

The hourly rate is £14.50 per hour.

3 shifts per week - 7:45am - 9:30pm.

Weekend shifts every other weekend.

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
• 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
• Hold NVQ Diploma level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent

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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: 3460327

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Milton Keynes. If successful, you will be overseeing a service that provides support to children with social, emotional, and behavioural 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 £45,000 - £50,000 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:

• Competitive bonus scheme
• Real progression opportunities
• Increasing annual leave entitlement
• Birthday off

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: 3458185

We are proud to be partnering with a leading provider of children’s services to recruit a Residential Children’s Worker for their home based in Oldham, Greater Manchester. You will join a passionate and dedicated team supporting children with learning disabilities in a warm, nurturing residential environment. The home itself is well-established and settled, with many of the young people having lived there for an extended period, creating a stable and supportive atmosphere for both staff and residents.

What we’re are ideally looking for:

• Experience supporting children with EBD and/or learning disabilities
• Full UK driving licence (desirable, not essential)
• Flexibility to work shifts, including sleep-ins
• Willingness to work towards and completed a level 4 in Residential Childcare

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver person-centred support tailored to individual needs
• Encourage and support children to maintain family and friendship links
• Promote integration with the local community through clubs and activities
• Support children with all aspects of daily living
• Safeguard and protect vulnerable children, reporting concerns appropriately
• Participate in continuous professional development and training
• Be willing to provide cover at other homes where required
• Work in partnership with parents, carers, and professionals

Benefits include:

• Funded enrolment onto level 4 or above qualifications
• Free meals on shift
• Overtime pay rates
• Compressed working week available
• Clear progression pathways

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, apply today for a confidential conversation with our Residential specialist, Kieran.

Not the right role for you? Refer a friend and receive a referral bonus as our way of saying thank you.

Ref: 3458111

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Holmfirth. 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 and on-call duties when required. 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 between £50,000 - £65,000 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:

• Joining bonus.
• Enrolment onto Level 5 qualifications.
• Progression opportunities.

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: 3458159

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Trainee Deputy Manager based in Goole. 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 38 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 £33,000 - £38,000 per year inclusive of 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.
• Onsite parking.
• Referral programme.
• Casual dress.

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: 3457430

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 Bishop Auckland. 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 39 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 £30,000 - £40,000 per year inclusive of 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.
• Company pension.
• Onsite parking.
• Referral programme.
• Casual dress.

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: 3456488

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Team Leader based in Redhill,Surrey. 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 essential and you will need previous experience supporting children in a residential setting along with your Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare. 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 £32,000 - £36,000 per year plus sleep-ins paid at £60.

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:

• Annual leave that increases with service.
• Enrolment onto a level 5 qualification.
• Progression opportunities

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

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

REF: 3456527

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 Redhill, Surrey. 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 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 in Residential Childcare. 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 £28,000 - £32,000 per year plus sleep ins paid at £60 per sleep.

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
• Training and qualifications provided

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: 3456526

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

If successful, you will be managing a 4 bed home that provides support to children presenting 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 £50,000 per annum + bonus scheme worth £6,900 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:

• 31 days annual leave.
• In house therapist for both children and staff.
• Paid enrollment for qualifications.

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: 3455613