Vacancies

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 Alfreton, Derbyshire.

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

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week plus sleep-ins.

Rate of pay: £33,100 - £34,100 per year including £65 per sleep-in (Minimum 5 sleep-ins per month)

Shifts: 7:30am - 11pm plus 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:

• Opportunity to progress
• Comfortable sleeping-in facilities
• Committed to the continuous development of all staff

Requirements:

• Full UK driving license.
• Level 3 Residential Childcare
• Previous experience of working with young people

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

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

REF: 3622429

We are supporting a forward-thinking, innovative children’s residential provider who are seeking a strong Registered Manager to oversee a 4 bed EBD home in Bacup. This is a great opportunity to lead an established service within a dynamic and supportive organisation.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Leading the day-to-day management of a home.
• Ensuring each young person has an individualised care plan reflecting their emotional, educational, social, cultural, therapeutic and health needs.
• Regularly reviewing and updating placement plans.
• Allocating Key Workers and overseeing the effective delivery of care plans.
• Building strong working relationships with families, carers, local authorities and external professionals.
• Overseeing budgets and ensuring cost-effective service delivery.
• Ensuring staffing levels and staff competencies meet the needs of the young people.
• Ensuring all new staff receive a full induction and ongoing personal development plan.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legislation, regulations and best practice in residential childcare.
• Providing strong leadership, professional supervision and support to the staff team.

Benefits

• Generous bonus scheme
• 33 Days annual leave
• Flexible working hours (start/finish times)
• Opportunity to grow within a small, ambitious provider
• Autonomy to shape the ongoing culture and development of the home

Referral Bonus

Not the right role for you? If you are registered with Shire and refer a friend or colleague, you could receive a cash bonus for every successful referral.

Ref: 3622464

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

If successful, you will be overseeing a brand new 2 bed residential service that will provide support to children with EBD.

This is a permanent position working Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm. This role is open to experienced Registered Managers and experience Deputy's looking to take a step up.

Alongside countless benefits and opportunities, our client is paying up to £60,000 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:

• Bonus scheme
• Monday to Friday shift pattern
• Supportive directors

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

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

Ref: 3622420

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Dual Registered Manager based in Burton Upon Trent, Straffordshire. If successful, you will be overseeing a service that provides support to children with Emotional and behavioural difficulties within a children's home.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week as well as on call duties. 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 £60,000 per year inclusive of a bonus.

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:

• Relocation package
• Bonus scheme
• Level 7 training options
• Health and wellbeing support
• Private medical insurance
• Referral Scheme

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: 3622378

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 Walsall 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 working 56 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.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying up to £38,683(Inclusive of sleeps)

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

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

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

• Progression Opportunities
• Enrolment onto level 3 or 5
• Additional annual leave
• Paid Birthday off
• 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: 3622365

Shire Healthcare are working with a reputable and leading provider of specialist care and education recruiting for a Psychological Therapist to be based in residential childrens home in Oxfordshire.

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 who work with residents (7-17 yrs old). This role will be based across specialist 6 bed children's home working with mixed boys and girls. The post holder will be working across care and educational settings helping to develop trauma informed practice.

Contract type – permanent (52 week working)

Hours – 4 days per week

Term time salary - £43,453 - £52,493 FTE

Experience required:

Candidates applying will have HCPC registration or BACP accreditation along with experience working with young people who present with neurodevelopmental needs such as Autism, SEMH, ADHD and learning disabilities. Those who are 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 Vicky Stark, a healthcare recruitment consultant with 11 years of experience, recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies and therefore offering specialist knowledge and a passion for this industry.

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: 3620994

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Residential Children's Support Worker based in Erdington (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 up to 48 hours per week plus sleep ins. 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 £32,000 (Inclusive of sleep ins)

As a Residential Children's Support 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:

• Condensed working week
• Brilliant internal progression opportunities
• Opportunity to complete a level 5 qualification
• Free meals on shift

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: 3455609

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Waking Night Residential Children's Worker based in Horsham, West Sussex. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with emotional and behavioural difficulties and/or learning disabilities within a children's home. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week on a waking night basis. Previous experience is essential, so if you are looking to progress 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 £28,000 - £29,000 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:

• Overtime opportunities.
• Company car.
• Progression opportunities.
• Paid enrolment onto Level 3.

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: 3620214

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 Horsham, West Sussex. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with emotional, behavioural difficulties and/or Learning Disabilities within a children's home. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week plus sleep ins. Previous experience as a senior is not essential, although you will need previous experience supporting children in a residential setting and your level 3 NVQ. 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 £30,000 - £38,000 per year including sleep ins.

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

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

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

• Real progression opportunities into management roles
• A chance to join a top provider of children's services
• Training and qualifications provided

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

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

Reference: 3620212

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 Shipley. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties within a children's home. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week plus sleep-ins. Previous experience 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 £26,000 - £32,000 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:

• Overtime opportunities.
• Progression opportunities.
• Paid enrolment onto Level 3.

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: 3620119

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 Shipley. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with emotional and behavioural difficulties within a children's home. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week plus sleep-ins. Previous experience as a senior is not essential, although you will need previous experience supporting children in a residential setting. If you are looking to start your progress in your career, our client can promise a nurturing, supportive and fun working environment.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £30,000 - £35,000 per year inclusive of sleep-ins

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

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

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

• Progression opportunities.
• Paid enrolment onto Level 3 qualifications.
• Pension scheme.
• Market leading training.

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: 3607328

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Deputy Manager based in Gateshead. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with emotional and behavioural difficulties and learning disabilities within a children's home. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress.

This is a permanent position working 44 hours 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 £35,000 - £40,000 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:

• Progression opportunities.
• Paid enrolment onto Level 5 in Leadership and Management.
• Market leading training.
• Company pension.

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: 3619332

Shire Healthcare are working with a leading specialist education and care provider recruiting for a Psychological Therapist to be based at a specialist school in Rugby.

About the employer:
This employer provides specialist education and care for children and young people with complex needs including developmental trauma, autism, ADHD, SEMH and other neurodevelopmental conditions.

Role snapshot:
The candidate appointed will join a multidisciplinary clinical team working across an Ofsted-rated Good specialist school. The role involves supporting trauma-informed practice across education and care settings, delivering therapeutic interventions, and contributing to assessment, formulation and care planning for children and young people with complex needs.

Contract type – permanent
Hours – full time (part time applicants will be considered)
Salary - £37,500 - £45,250 (including paid school holidays, not pro rata) + excellent benefits

Experience required:
Candidates will be qualified mental health professionals (e.g. Psychotherapist, Counsellor or equivalent) eligible for membership of BACP or a similar professional body. Experience working with children and young people with complex needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH and developmental trauma, is essential.

Why Shire Healthcare?
As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and ensure a bespoke recruitment experience tailored to your skills and experience.

In addition, you will be working with Teddy Carter-Leay,a healthcare recruitment consultant specialising in Psychological Therapies recruitment, offering dedicated support, sector knowledge and a strong understanding of the market.

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

Not for you? Refer those who meet the criteria and receive a referral bonus as a thank you.

REF:3619274

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

Salary up to £45,000 (inclusive of sleeps)

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:

• Genuine opportunities to progress to a Registered Manager
• Opportunity to work towards a level 5 qualification
• Free meals on shift
• Overtime rate
• Increase annual leave with length of service
• Work alongside and support a passionate Registered Manager

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: 3618476

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

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week. This role is open to experienced Registered Managers or Deputy Managers ready to take the next step.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying £45,000 - £55,000 per year.

As a Registered Manager your main responsibilities will include:

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

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

• Pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Healthcare package.
• Paid enrolment onto 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: 3618398