Vacancies

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 £30,000 per year.

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

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

Shire are now working in partnership with a provider of children services and have a permanent opportunity for a Waking Night 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 will need to be able to work 3 to 4 nights per week. An experienced Waking Night Residential Children's Worker can be expected to earn up to £27,500 per year.

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

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: 1449

Shire are now working in partnership with a family run provider of children services and have a permanent opportunity for a Residential Children's Worker based in Leicester.

Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 160 hours per month within a unique therapeutic service.

£11.00 - £12.00 per hour

Please note this role will include sleep-ins, this will be paid £45 per sleep on top of your hourly rate.

If successful, you will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing support to children with emotional and behavioral difficulties within a children's home. If you are looking for a genuine supportive employer please get in touch!

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

• Providing support with reference to person centered 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 other activates.
• 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 / carers and other professionals.

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

• Enhanced overtime rate plus 28 days annual leave.
• Enhanced disclosure costs.
• Free Parking.
• Comfortable sleeping-in facilities.
• Committed to the continuous development of all staff.
• Paid enrolment onto NVQ level 3.

REF: 1440

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

If successful, you will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing support to children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties within a children's home. The current Registered Manager of the home has been with the company for over a decade and has previously received outstanding Ofsted rating. 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 3

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: 1434

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Chesterfield.

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 manage the home and staff team providing support to children presenting with EBD and complex care needs. The home is able to support a maximum of 2 child. As this is a small home it is a perfect role for an experienced Registered Manager or Deputy Manager looking to take the next step.

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

As a Registered Manager, your main responsibilities will include:

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

1. Access to ‘Perk Box’ which allows employees to get discounts of free offers on hundreds of well-known high street brands
2. Free meals on shift for residential roles
3. Flexible working hours
4. Oppotunity to progress to Dual Manager
5. Annual Leave Service Award
6. This is a great opportunity for a Registered Manager to join a small but growing family run 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: 1426

We are currently supporting a respected provider of children’s residential services in Kettering with their permanent Residential Children’s Worker vacancies.

We have multiple Residential Children’s Worker and Senior roles available working within a small residential setting providing care and support to children with learning disabilities and autism. Day shifts are available and our client will only consider full-time applicants. Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £10.20 - £11.45 per hour.

These are permanent roles working 42 hours per week with an option of additional hours. Previous experience is not essential, so if you are looking to start your career as a Residential Children’s Worker, we promise you a nurturing, supportive and fun working environment.

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

• Support people in accordance with their needs and wishes as detailed in their person centred support plans.
• To take part in an induction process. Ensure that you are aware of the Business and legal policies and procedures, and work within them. Accurately complete documentation that forms part of the their support plans and notes.
• To be alert to the signs of distress and abuse, and to ensure that the children and adults are monitored and protected
• Contribute to the normal development of the children and adults through the provision of a healthy life style
• Be aware of the children’s and adults leisure and recreational needs and preferences within Business policies and guidelines.
• Retain relevant information, that requires daily attention such as children logs and incident files.

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

• Fully paid induction and training (NVQ Level 3).
• Ample training and development opportunities.
• Pension scheme.
• Free parking.
• Free meals.

Ref:1417

Shire are now working in partnership with a leading provider of children services and have a permanent opportunity for a Residential Children's Worker - Waking nights based in Hadleigh, Suffolk. Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week. Shifts are:

8:00pm - 8:30am

If successful, you will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team 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 Residential Children's Worker working waking nights 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:

• Enhanced overtime rate plus 28 days annual leave
• Enhanced disclosure costs
• Free Parking
• Comfortable sleeping-in facilities
• Committed to the continuous development of all staff
• Paid enrolment onto NVQ level 3

INDRESE

REF:1420

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Sheffield. Our client is new found company that aim to be forward thinking and innovative provider of children’s services. They will offer all employees a rewarding, dynamic working environment. This position is a permanent, full-time position. Basic salary can go up to £65,000 for the right candidate plus a bonus scheme on top.

The successful applicant will open and then manage a new home providing support to children presenting with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

This role is open to experienced Registered Managers who have completed 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:

• Bonus scheme
• Relocation Package
• Annual Leave Service Award
• Flexible working hours (start/finish times)
• Grow alongside a 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: 1422

We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Manager based in Burton on Trent. 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 to Friday 9-5. Starting salary is between £32,000 to £38,000 plus a bonus.

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

Previous experience as a Deputy Manger would be an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities of a Deputy Manager:

• Maintaining up to date knowledge of statutory and procedural frameworks for residential care and communicating this to members of the team
• Ensuring that staffing levels and competences meet the requirements of the home and its residents
• Ensuring each young person has a plan which reflects all of their needs
• Ensuring all new staff receive a thorough induction
• Report and assist the manager in revolving issues relating to staff motivation, conduct and competences of staff members
• Monitoring finances and ensuring budgets are managed effectively

Why this role:

• Opportunity to work alongside a passionate manager
• Relocation Package
• Enhanced disclosure costs
• Amazing training opportunities
• Committed to the continuous development of all staff
• Career path to become a Registered Manager

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: 1409

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 £33,000 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:

• 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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Burton on Trent. 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 £65,000 for the right candidate plus a bonus scheme on top.

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

This role is open to experienced Registered Managers who have completed 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:

• 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: 1408

Shire are now working in partnership with a leading provider of children services and have a permanent opportunity for Residential Children's Workers based in Redditch, Worcestershire . Our client is offering applicants a full-time positions, 37.5 hours per week.

If successful, you will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing support to children with emotional and behavioural difficulties within a children's home. If you are looking for a genuine supportive employer please get in touch!

Please note the salary advertised is excluding any additional hours or potential sleep ins.

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 3

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.