Vacancies

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 Cannock. Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 40 hours per week within a specialist service. You would be required to work 8-10 sleeps per month as well which are paid on top. An experienced Senior can be expected to earn up to £33,500 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:

• Opportunity to progress to a Deputy Manager
• Condensed working hours
• Comfortable sleeping-in facilities
• Committed to the continuous development of all staff
• NVQ level 3 and 5 training

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: 1523

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 Wolverhampton. Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 40 hours per week within a specialist service. You would be required to work 8-10 sleeps per month as well which are paid on top. An experienced Senior can be expected to earn up to £33,500 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:

• Opportunity to progress to a Deputy Manager
• Condensed working hours
• Comfortable sleeping-in facilities
• Committed to the continuous development of all staff
• NVQ level 3 and 5 training

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: 1522

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Gloucester. Our client is a forward thinking, innovative provider of children’s services and offer all employees a rewarding, dynamic working environment. This position is a permanent, full-time position, working Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm with occasional on-call duties.

The successful applicant will be able to manage the home and staff team providing support to children presenting with EBD and complex care needs. The new home is able to support a maximum of 4 children.

Previous experience of inspections as a Registered Manger would be an advantage but not essential.

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
• Managing 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:

• Access to ‘Perk Box’ which allows employees to get discounts of free offers on hundreds of well-known high street brands
• Flexible working hours
• Additional annual leave
• This is a great opportunity for a Registered Manager to join a growing company

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: 1518

Shire are now working in partnership with a leading provider of children services and have a permanent opportunity for a Residential Children's Worker based in Gloucester. Our client is offering applicants a full-time position within a unique therapeutic service.

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 and have genuine opportunities to progress.

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

• Providing support with reference to person centred support plans.
• Support service users to maintain and develop relationships with friends and family.
• Encourage service users to integrate with the local community by attending clubs or day centres.
• Support people in all aspects of their daily living
• 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:

• Real opportunity to progress within the company
• Comfortable sleeping-in facilities
• Committed to the continuous development of all staff
• Paid enrolment onto NVQ level 4

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today and one of our consultants will be in touch.

Reference: 1515

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 Burnley. 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 6-8 sleeps per month as well which are paid on top. An experienced Senior can be expected to earn up to £31,500 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: 1513

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Manager in Ibstock, Leicestershire.

This position is a permanent, full-time position.

Basic salary of up to £51,000 plus an achievable bonus scheme.

Providing support to children presenting with emotional and behavioral difficulties.

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

• Bonus scheme of up to £3,000
• A REAL opportunity to progress as the company grows
• Flexible working hours

Our client will accept Deputy managers looking for their first home manager position if suitable.

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!

Please submit your CV if you would like more information.

REF: 1509

We are recruiting for both Senior and Residential Children's Workers based in Ibstock and Measham, Leicestershire.

- Full time

- 40 hours per week

- £11.00 - £12.00 per week

- Sleep ins required paid at £70 per sleep

- 10 shifts per month equally 3 shifts week 1 and 2 shifts week 2.

Providing support to children with EBD and Challenging Behaviour within a children's home. If you are looking for a genuine supportive employer please get in touch!

As a Children's Support Worker your responsibilities will include the below plus many more.

• Support people in all aspects of their daily living
• Continuous commit to professional development

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

• 28 days annual leave
• Paid enrolment onto NVQ level 3

For more information, please apply to speak with our specialist consultant Tom Wilson.

REF: 1510

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

The successful applicant will manage a 3 bed home home and staff team providing support to children presenting with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

This role is open to Registered Managers who have completed or working towards their level 5 and have previous good or outstanding inspections.

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:

• Private healthcare
• Bonus scheme
• Relocation Package
• Annual Leave Service Award
• Flexible working hours (start/finish times)
• Grow alongside a 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: 1499

Shire are now working in partnership with a leading provider of children services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children’s Worker based in Audenshaw, Manchester. Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 40 hours per week within a unique specialist service. You will be joining a small but growing company that are extremely child focused.

If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with EBD and challenging behaviour. Please note 24 hour shifts and sleep-ins are required for this post.

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:

• Enhanced weekend rate
• Market leading health care insurance
• NEST pension
• Real opportunities to progress
• Annual leave which increases with service
• Committed to the continuous development of all staff

Ideally applicants should have the following:

• Previous experience of working with young people
• Experience of successfully managing a small team of staff
• Hold NVQ Diploma level 3 in children’s workforce 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!

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

Ref: 1485

Shire are now working in partnership with a leading provider of children services and have a permanent opportunity for a Residential Children’s Worker based in Audenshaw, Manchester. Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 40 hours per week within a unique specialist service. You will be joining a small but growing company that are extremely child focused.

If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with EBD and challenging behaviour. Please note 24 hour shifts and sleep-ins are required for this post.

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

• Providing support with reference to person centred support plans.
• Support service users to maintain and develop relationships with friends and family.
• Support the children in all aspects of their daily living
• 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:

• Enhanced weekend rate
• Market leading health care insurance
• NEST pension
• Real opportunities to progress
• Annual leave which increases with service
• Committed to the continuous development of all staff

Ideally applicants should have the following:

• Previous experience of working with young people
• Car driver is desirable
• Willingness to work towards a level 3
• Able to work weekends and sleep ins

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: 1485

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 Burton on Trent. Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 40 hours per week within a specialist service. You would be required to work 6-8 sleeps per month as well which are paid on top. An experienced Senior can be expected to earn up to £46,000 per year!

If successful, you will be working within a crisis intervention short term service that supports children that may have recently had another placement breakdown. My clients understand this role comes with unique challenges so are offering an attractive package in hopes to attract experience candidates.

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:

• Private health insurance
• Enhanced disclosure costs
• Comfortable sleeping-in facilities
• Committed to the continuous development of all staff
• NVQ level 5 training

Ideally applicants should have the following:

• Previous experience of working with young people
• Experience of successfully managing a small team of staff
• 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: 1410

Shire are now working in partnership with a provider of children services and have a permanent opportunity for a Residential Children’s Worker based in Burton on Trent. Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 40 hours per week within a specialist service. You would be required to work 5-7 sleeps per month which are paid on top of your salary. An experienced Residential Children's Worker can be expected to earn up to £40,000 per year.

If successful, you will be working within a crisis intervention short term service that supports children that may have recently had another placement breakdown. My clients understand this role comes with unique challenges so are offering an attractive package in hopes to attract experience candidates.

As a 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:

• Market leading salaries
• Brilliant opportunities to progress
• Comfortable sleeping-in facilities
• Committed to the continuous development of all staff
• Enrolment onto a Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Ideally applicants should have the following:

• Previous experience of working with the care sector
• Hold a Full UK drivers licence
• Be aged 21 or above

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 member of our team.

Ref: 1446

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Bornemouth. Our client is a forward thinking, innovative provider of children’s services and offer all employees a rewarding, dynamic working environment. This position is a permanent, full-time position. Basic salary of up to £45,000 plus bonuses.

The successful applicant will manage a home and staff team providing support to children presenting with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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
• Managing 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
• Annual Leave Service Award
• Flexible working hours (start/finish times)
• This is a great opportunity for a Registered Manager to join a caring provider of children’s residential services.

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: 1476

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Manager working in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire.

The home supports children presenting with EBD and challenging behaviour.

Our client is a forward thinking, innovative provider of children’s services and offer all employees a rewarding, dynamic working environment. This position is a permanent, full-time position, working a mixture of office hours and shifts. The salary is up to £45,000.

40 hours per week

Monday to Friday – 9.00am – 5.00pm

The successful applicant will assist manage the home and staff team providing support to children presenting with EBD.

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
• Managing 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

Some of the key benefits are below:

• Flexible benefits - buy / sell annual leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• High street discounts.
• Amazing training opportunities.
• Committed to the continuous development of all staff.

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: 1481

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Manager working in Porton, Wiltshire.

The home supports children presenting with EBD and challenging behaviour.

Our client is a forward thinking, innovative provider of children’s services and offer all employees a rewarding, dynamic working environment. This position is a permanent, full-time position, working a mixture of office hours and shifts. The salary is up to £45,000.

40 hours per week

Monday to Friday – 9.00am – 5.00pm

The successful applicant will assist manage the home and staff team providing support to children presenting with EBD.

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
• Managing 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

Some of the key benefits are below:

• Flexible benefits - buy / sell annual leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• High street discounts.
• Amazing training opportunities.
• Committed to the continuous development of all staff.

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: 1482