Vacancies

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Team Leader based in Cannock. 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 as well as sleep-ins. Previous experience as a Team Leader 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 £33,000 - £37,000 per year.

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:

• Signing on Bonus
• Enrollment onto Level 5
• Free Parking
• Free meals on shift

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

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

REF: 3095132

Shire Healthcare are working with a leading provider of specialist care and education recruiting for a Counsellor to be based in South Yorkshire.

About the employer:

This employer is an independent leading provider of specialist care and education. They work with children and young people in either an educational and/or residential setting who present a complexity of needs including developmental trauma, neuro-developmental conditions, autism, ADHD, and special educational needs.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed be joining an MDT working with pupils and residents (8-18 yrs old) in a school and residential. The post holder will provide therapeutic living and learning environments, based on clinical assessments and formulation, offering individualised interventions to young people. Presentations may include developmental trauma, neurodevelopmental conductions and SEN.

Contract type – permanent (52 week working)

Hours – full time (part time applicants may be considered)

Salary - £36,500 - £44,100FTE

Experience required:

Candidates applying will be registered or accredited with the relevant governing body such as the BACP or HCPC, along with having previous experience working with children and young people with complex needs such as autism, ADHD, SEMH and /or learning disabilities. Those working towards accreditation will be considered.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

In addition, you will be working with Lena Antoniou, a healthcare recruitment consultant with 20 years of experience, 14 years of which recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies and therefore offering specialist knowledge and a passion for this industry. Lena can offer support and advice with CV writing, bespoke interview preparation and tips along with sound knowledge of the employer, the role, and their ethos.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

REF: 3371987

Shire Healthcare are working with a leading provider of specialist care and education recruiting for a Psychotherapist to be based in South Yorkshire.

About the employer:

This employer is an independent leading provider of specialist care and education. They work with children and young people in either an educational and/or residential setting who present a complexity of needs including developmental trauma, neuro-developmental conditions, autism, ADHD, and special educational needs.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed be joining an MDT working with pupils and residents (8-18 yrs old) in a school and residential. The post holder will provide therapeutic living and learning environments, based on clinical assessments and formulation, offering individualised interventions to young people. Presentations may include developmental trauma, neurodevelopmental conductions and SEN.

Contract type – permanent (52 week working)

Hours – full time (part time applicants may be considered)

Salary - £36,500 - £44,100FTE

Experience required:

Candidates applying will be registered or accredited with the relevant governing body such as the BACP or HCPC, along with having previous experience working with children and young people with complex needs such as autism, ADHD, SEMH and /or learning disabilities. Those working towards accreditation will be considered.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

In addition, you will be working with Lena Antoniou, a healthcare recruitment consultant with 20 years of experience, 14 years of which recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies and therefore offering specialist knowledge and a passion for this industry. Lena can offer support and advice with CV writing, bespoke interview preparation and tips along with sound knowledge of the employer, the role, and their ethos.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

REF: 3371987

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Enfield. 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 £50,000 - £55,000 plus bonuses.

As a Registered Manager your main responsibilities will include:

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

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

• Flexible remote working opportunities
• Competitive bonus scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Increasing annual leave entitlement

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

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

Ref: 3369900

We are supporting a specialist provider based in Ipswich, Suffolk with their permanent recruitment. We are currently looking for a Head of Care to work within a rehabilitation centre to provide support to adults with brain injuries.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week. To apply for this role you must have a valid Nursing Qualification and active PIN, experience managing nursing teams and an understanding of acquired brain injury and other neurological degenerative conditions.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying up to £52,500 per year.

As a Head of Care your responsibilities will include (for a full Job description please ask at the contact details below):

• Ensure each adult has a care plan which reflects their emotional, care, social, and cultural needs.
• Play a key role in all external audits.
• Build relationships with parents, carers and other professionals to strengthen the support available for each service user.
• 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 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:

• Free on-site parking
• Group life insurance coverage
• 38 days annual leave
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Company-contributed pension scheme
• Recognition for long service and staff achievements
• Ongoing training and professional development

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: 3369791

We are supporting a specialist provider based in Ipswich, Suffolk with their permanent recruitment. We are currently looking for a CQC Service Manager to work within a rehabilitation centre to provide support to adults with brain injuries.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week. To apply for this role you must have a valid Nursing Qualification, active PIN and a relevant Level 5, experience managing nursing teams and an understanding of acquired brain injury and other neurological degenerative conditions.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying up to £62,000 per year.

As a CQC Service Manager your responsibilities will include (for a full Job description please ask at the contact details below):

• Take overall responsibility for the effective leadership and day-to-day management of the service, ensuring the delivery of consistently high-quality care and treatment that is tailored to the individual needs of those we support.
• Provide strategic direction and operational oversight to a multidisciplinary team, aligning service delivery with the companies overarching aims and strategic plan, while maintaining a strong focus on person-centred outcomes.
• Ensure the service meets and exceeds all regulatory and legislative requirements, including achieving and sustaining full compliance with the expectations of the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This includes securing and maintaining registration as the CQC Registered Manager for the service.

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

• Free on-site parking
• Group life insurance coverage
• 38 days annual leave
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Company-contributed pension scheme
• Recognition for long service and staff achievements
• Ongoing training and professional development

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: 3369787

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 Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 39 hours per week within a unique therapeutic service. Total earnings per year will be between £32,500 to £33,500 (Inclusive of sleeps)

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. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer and have genuine opportunities to progress.

The ideal candidate will have a full UK driving licence, lives locally and have completed or close to completing a level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent

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
• Work alongside an experienced Registered Manager
• Free meals on shift
• Future progression opportunities
• Comfortable sleeping-in facilities
• Committed to the continuous development of all staff

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

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

Reference: 3369707

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Deputy Manager based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. 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 39 hours per week. Previous experience in a senior or managerial role is essential and all applicants must have a Level 3 in Residential childcare or equivalent.

Total earnings will be between £36,500 to £38,500 per year.

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:

• Work alongside an experienced, long standing Registered Manager
• Opportunity to work towards a level 5 qualification
• Free meals on shift
• Overtime rate
• Increase annual leave with length of service

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

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

Ref: 3369599

We have an exciting opportunity for a Responsible Individual based in Birmingham. 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 £60,000 for the right candidate plus bonuses.

As the Responsible individual you will be overseeing one home on a full time basis. The goal will be to grow to two homes when the time is right.

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 but no essential.

As a Responsible Individual, your main responsibilities will include:

• Be the RI for children's 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:

• Additional annual leave
• Flexible working hours (start/finish times)
• Hybrid working
• Grow earnings as the company expands

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 : 3369024

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Team Leader based in Shrewsbury. 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 working 40 hours per week with additional 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.

As a Team Leader your responsibilities will include:

• Attend staff meetings and supervisions.
• Be accountable for any decision made regarding the welfare of the children and staff members during the shifts that you lead.
• Discuss with the Manager any concerns with staffing matters.
• Ensure that all staff members are kept up to date with changes to procedures.
• Provide support using a person centred approach.
• Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm.
• Continuous commitment to professional development.
• To be willing to cover other homes when required.
• Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals.

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

• Progression Opportunities
• Enrolment onto level 3 or 5
• Free Parking
• Health and Wellbeing Scheme

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

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

REF: 3331598

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a HCPC registered Psychologist to join a specialist trauma informed CYP service for a Care and Education service provider.

*Hybrid role, car-driver mandatory*

*Site visits within a 90 minute radius in and around Cambridgeshire.*

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be working with children and young people who have complex emotional and behavioural needs and may display challenging behaviours. The post holder will provide reflective and supportive therapeutic practice within children’s homes across Cambridgeshire. This will include consultation, assessment, formulation and therapy planning, including direct work with young people.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 3 days per week will be considered.

Salary - £45,000 - £63,000 FTE

Experience required:

Clinical, Counselling, Educational and Forensic Psychologists applying will hold HCPC registration and previous experience working with LAC/CYP residential services, trauma informed service or have previously worked in a forensic service.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

Reference ID: 3361141

We are supporting a specialist provider based in Nottingham with their permanent recruitment. We are currently looking for a Registered Manager to work within a residential setting to provide support to adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying up to £41,000 per annum.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week.

Previous experience as a registered manager is essential. Candidates need to be at least working towards their Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management.

As a Registered Manager your responsibilities will include:

• To take overall responsibility for the effective management of all aspects of the service, thereby ensuring the provision of the highest quality standards of diagnosis specific care and treatment, driven by the needs of the individual.
• Play a key role in all external audits.
• To market the service to all potential commissioners and referrers with the key aim of creating new business opportunities.
• Mange budgets effectively and in line with company policy.
• Ensure staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its residents.
• To ensure all Service Users have received and been involved in their assessment, support plans, person centred plans and ongoing reviews.
• 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.
• To take a lead role, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, in the provision of the review process, ensuring review reports are of a professional standard and collated in a timely manner

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

• Company pension.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Extensive Induction Programme. .
• Competitive annual leave - increases with length of service up to an extra week.

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: 3344716

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Deputy Manager based in Birmingham, 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 years 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 £35,000 - £37,000.

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:

• Health and wellbeing scheme
• Free parking
• Free meals on shift
• Enrolment onto Level 5

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

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

REF: 3095103

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 Shrewbury. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with learning 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 £26,157 - £28,000 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:

• Bonus scheme
• Level 3 Enrolment
• Health and wellbeing support
• Private medical insurance
• Referral Scheme
• Causal Dress
• Free Parking

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

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

REF: 3331596

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 Goole. 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 37 hours per week plus sleep-ins. Previous experience is not essential, so if you are looking to start your career as a Residential Children’s Worker, our client can promise a nurturing, supportive and fun working environment. If you are already an established Residential Children’s Worker, our client may be able to offer progression into a Senior Role as and when the time is right.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £30,000 - £34,000 per year inclusive of 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:

• Progression opportunities.
• Meals on shift.
• Market leading training.
• Paid enrolment onto Level 3 qualifications.

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: 3331447