Vacancies

We have an exciting opportunity for a Responsible Individual / Head of operations overseeing 4 children's residential homes and a supported living service in both Essex and Kent.

Our client is a forward thinking, innovative provider of children’s services and offers all employees a rewarding, dynamic working environment. This position is a permanent, full-time position (40 hours per week). This is a hybrid role so working from home will be part of this.

The client will not consider self employed consultants for this role.

The basic salary will be between £65,000 to £85,000 for the right candidate plus bonuses.

The successful applicant will oversee 4 children's residential homes and a supported living service as the Responsible Individual and provide support to Registered Managers that run the services day to day. This role is a full-time role.

This role is open to experienced Area Managers and Responsible Individuals who have completed their level 5 and have previous good or outstanding inspections. Previous experience in mentoring other managers is essential.

As a Responsible Individual, your main responsibilities will include:

• Be the Responsible Individual and act on behalf of the organisation to ensure all requirements are met.
• To oversee the management of placements within all the services.
• Managing the annual budget effectively.
• Ensuring that staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its residents.
• Maintaining up to date knowledge of the statutory and procedural framework for residential care and communicating this to the wider team.
• Providing leadership and supervision to the wider leadership team.

In return, our client is offering a range of benefits, including:

• Flexible working from home pattern up to 2 or 3 times per week.
• Performance led bonus'
• Annual Leave that increases with service.
• Grow alongside an outstanding new provider.

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

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!

Ref: 1730

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Tilbury, Essex. If successful, you will be overseeing a 4 bed service that provides support to children presenting with EBD within a children's home.

This is a permanent position working Monday to 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 £47,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience / qualifications.

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:

• Paid enrollment on to Level 5 in Leadership and management.
• Clear progression pathway to Senior Registered manager.
• Achievable bonus scheme.

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: 1731

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Deputy Manager based in Ipswich, Suffolk. 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 40 hours per week. 3 days in the office and 2 shifts per week. Previous experience in a senior or 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 between £30,000 - £32,000 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:

• Good clear progression pathway to registered manager role.
• Market leading training and induction.
• Employer well being package.

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: 1726

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

This is a permanent position working ideally Monday to 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 £45,000 per annum 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:

• Paid enrollment on to Level 5 in Leadership and management.
• Supportive and experience Senior leadership team.
• Employee wellbeing programme.

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: 1724

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 Hertford, Hertfordshire. 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 hours per week plus 6 sleep ins per month.

Previous experience as a senior is not essential, although you will need your Level 3 / 4 in Residential Childcare or equivalent. 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 £15.67 - £17.10 per hour + £40 per sleep in.

DRIVING LICENSE AND ACCESS TO OWN VEHICLE IS COMPULSORY.

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:

• Increase hourly rate after 10pm.
• Good company pension.
• Good career path to management.

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: 1720

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 Baldock, Hertfordshire. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with mental health difficulties and 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 hours per week. 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 £12.27 per hour + £40 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:

• Increase payment for unsociable hours.
• Good pension payments.
• 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: 1719

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Fareham, Hampshire. If successful, you will be overseeing a service that provides support to children with learning disabilities 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 £40,000 - £50,000.

As a Registered Manager your main responsibilities will include:

• Ensure each child has a care plan which reflects their emotional, care, education, social, therapeutic, and cultural needs.
• Play a key role in all external audits.
• Allocate each young person a Key Worker who is responsible for the implementation of their care plan.
• Build relationships with parents, carers, and other professionals in relation to the support provided to each child.
• Manage budgets effectively and in line with company policy.
• Ensure staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its residents.
• Ensure new staff receive an induction and that each member of staff has a personal development plan.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the statutory and procedural framework for residential care and communicate this to the wider team.
• Overall responsibility for the service and the main point of contact for third-party organisations and governing bodies.

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

• Flexible remote working opportunities
• Competitive bonus scheme

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: 1713

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

If successful, you will be overseeing a BRAND NEW service that provides support to children with learning disabilities within a 7 bed children's home.

This is a permanent position working Monday to 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:

• Achievable bonus scheme.
• Overseas company trips.
• Chance to open your own new service.

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: 1712

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Whalley Range, Greater Manchester. 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 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. 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 £60,000 per annum plus an excellent bonus structure.

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:

• Staff wellbeing days
• Increased annual leave
• Company private pension
• Enrolment onto a level 5 or 7 qualification
• Progression opportunities
• Excellent bonus scheme

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

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

Ref: 1711

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Tutbry, Staffordshire. Our client is a forward thinking, innovative provider of children’s services and offers all employees a rewarding, dynamic working environment. This position is a permanent, full-time position. The basic salary can go up to £48,000 for the right candidate plus a bonus on top.

The successful applicant will manage the home and staff team providing support to children presenting with emotional and behavioural difficulties. This service can support a maximum of 3 children.

This role is open to both experienced Registered Managers but also Deputy Managers that are looking to progress.

As a Registered Manager, your main responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring each young child has a care plan which reflects his or her emotional, care, education, social, therapeutic and cultural needs
• Regularly reviewing and updating the placement plan
• Allocating each young person a Key Worker who is responsible for the implementation of the care plan
• Building relationships with parents, carers and other professionals in relation to the support provided to each child
• Manging budgets effectively
• Ensuring that staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its residents
• Ensuring new staff receive an induction and that each member of staff has a personal development plan
• Maintaining up to date knowledge of the statutory and procedural framework for residential care and communicating this to the wider team
• Providing leadership and supervision to the wider team

In return, our client is offering a range of benefits, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Relocation Package
• Annual Leave that increases with service
• Flexible working hours (start/finish times)
• Grow alongside an outstanding new provider

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!

Ref: 1714

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Manager based in St Helens, Merseyside. Our client is a forward thinking, innovative provider of children’s services and offers all employees a rewarding, dynamic working environment. This position is a permanent, full-time position. The basic salary can go up to £50,000 for the right candidate plus a bonus on top.

The successful applicant will manage the home and staff team providing support to children presenting with emotional and behavioural difficulties. This service can support a maximum of 2 children.

This role is open to both experienced Registered Managers but also Deputy Managers that are looking to progress.

As a Registered Manager, your main responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring each young child has a care plan which reflects his or her emotional, care, education, social, therapeutic and cultural needs
• Regularly reviewing and updating the placement plan
• Allocating each young person a Key Worker who is responsible for the implementation of the care plan
• Building relationships with parents, carers and other professionals in relation to the support provided to each child
• Manging budgets effectively
• Ensuring that staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its residents
• Ensuring new staff receive an induction and that each member of staff has a personal development plan
• Maintaining up to date knowledge of the statutory and procedural framework for residential care and communicating this to the wider team
• Providing leadership and supervision to the wider team

In return, our client is offering a range of benefits, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Relocation Package
• Annual Leave that increases with service
• Flexible working hours (start/finish times)
• Grow alongside an outstanding new provider

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!

Ref: 1708

We have an exciting opportunity for a Responsible Individual working across 2 children's residential homes based on the Hertfordshire / Essex Boarder.

Our client is a forward thinking, innovative provider of children’s services and offers all employees a rewarding, dynamic working environment. This position is a permanent, full-time position (40 hours per week).

The basic salary can go up to £65,000 for the right candidate plus bonuses.

The successful applicant will oversee 2 children's residential homes as the Responsible Individual and provide support to Registered Managers that run the services day to day. This role is a full-time role.

One of the two children's homes is due to open imminently and has a full staffing team.

This role is open to experienced Registered Managers, Area Managers and Responsible Individuals who have completed their level 5 and have previous good or outstanding inspections. Previous experience in mentoring other managers would be beneficial.

As a Responsible Individual, your main responsibilities will include:

• Be the Responsible Individual for 2 children's EBD homes and act on behalf of the organisation to ensure all requirements are met.
• To oversee the management of placements within all the services.
• Managing the annual budget effectively.
• Ensuring that staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its residents.
• Maintaining up to date knowledge of the statutory and procedural framework for residential care and communicating this to the wider team.
• Providing leadership and supervision to the wider leadership team.

In return, our client is offering a range of benefits, including:

• Flexible working from home pattern up to 2 or 3 times per week.
• Performance led bonus'
• Annual Leave that increases with service.
• Grow alongside an outstanding new provider.

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

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!

Ref: 1707

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 Solihull, West Midlands. 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 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 Up to £30,000 per year.

As a Residential Children's Worker your responsibilities will include:

• Provide support using a person centred approach.
• Support the children to maintain and develop relationships with friends and family.
• Encourage the children to integrate with the local community by attending clubs or day centres.
• Support the children in all aspects of their daily living.
• Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm.
• Continuous commitment to professional development.
• To be willing to cover other homes when required.
• Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals.

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

• Enrolment onto a level 3 qualification
• Free meals on shift
• Overtime rate
• Opportunity to progress

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

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

Ref: 1706

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 Solihull, West Midlands. Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 40 hours per week within a specialist children's home. You would be required to work 7-10 sleeps per month as well which are paid on top. An experienced Senior can be expected to earn up to £32,500 per year.

If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with EBD.

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

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

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

• Career progression opportunities
• Comfortable sleeping-in facilities
• Committed to the continuous development of all staff
• NVQ level 5 enrolment
• Caring for Carers supervisions

Ideally applicants should have the following:

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

Not for you? If you are registered with Shire and recommend a friend, family member or colleague, you will be eligible for a cash bonus payment!

Apply today for more information or to speak to a specialist Consultant

Ref: 1706

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 Huddersfield. 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 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 £25,000 - £27,500 per year inclusive of 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:

• Use of company car.
• Paid enrolment onto Level 3 in Residential Childcare.
• Market leading training and induction.

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: 1703