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 Pudsey. 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 - £30,000 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: 3702204

We are working in partnership with a well established children’s care provider to recruit a Senior Residential Children’s Worker for their home in Rochdale. The home can support up to two young people (EBD).

You will play a key role within a supportive team, with clear progression routes and the opportunity to step into a Deputy Manager position in the near future.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead shifts, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of young people and staff
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care in line with individual care plans
• Support and guide junior staff, promoting best practice across the team
• Contribute to staff meetings, supervisions, and ongoing development
• Safeguard young people and respond appropriately to any concerns
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, and external professionals
• Maintain accurate records and uphold strict confidentiality standards
• Support across other homes where required

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Experience within children’s residential care (EBD preferred)
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills

What’s on Offer

• Clear and genuine career progression pathways
• Funded Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification
• Enhanced overtime rates
• Free meals during shifts
• Ongoing training and professional development

Interested?

If you’re looking to take the next step in your career and make a real difference in the lives of young people, apply today and we will be in contact.

Know someone suitable?
Refer a friend, family member or colleague and receive a cash bonus as our way of saying thank you.

Ref: 3702063

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s residential services to recruit a Deputy Manager for their home in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. You will be joining a passionate and dedicated team supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) within a nurturing residential setting.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive employer that promotes genuine progression, with clear routes towards Registered Manager and access to Level 5 qualifications.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of statutory and procedural frameworks for residential childcare, sharing knowledge with the team.
• Ensure each child has an individual care plan addressing emotional, social, and cultural needs.
• Oversee staffing levels, rotas, and training to meet the needs of the home.
• Lead and motivate staff, addressing conduct and competency issues in line with policy.
• Contribute to external audits and inspections.
• Support with budget management and financial oversight.
• Ensure all new staff receive a thorough induction and ongoing development.

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a senior or managerial role within a children’s residential setting.
• A passion for supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes.
• Driving licence is essential.

Benefits include:

• Genuine opportunities to progress to Registered Manager.
• Funded Level 5 qualification.
• Free meals on shift.
• Enhanced overtime rates.
• Increased annual leave with length of service.
• Work alongside a passionate and experienced Registered Manager.

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

Not for you? Refer a friend or colleague and receive a referral bonus as our way of saying thank you.

Ref: 3702097

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Registered Manager based in King's Lynn, Norfolk.

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 up to £50,500 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
• Pension scheme
• Enrolment and funding to required qualifications.

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: 3589347

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Psychologist to work across CYP residential home in Hertforshire.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be delivering a comprehensive therapeutic service to children and young people in a residential setting. This is a specialist home where the Psychologist will provide intensive 121 support prior to the child finding a longer term placement. The post holder will be responsible to construct and deliver a therapeutic care plan and consequently provide individual trauma informed interventions, formulations, assessments and attachment work.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 3 days per week (24hours per week)

Salary - £67,500 FTE

Experience required:

Psychologists applying will have previous experience working with children and young people with high-risk presentations such as self-harm. Registration with the HCPC is required.

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.

Reference ID: 3699465

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Clinical Psychologist to join a rehabilitation service in South Wales.

Role snapshot:
The candidate appointed will be joining an MDT who work within a specialist residential step-down rehabilitation service for adult service users who present with ASD, learning disabilities and/or acquired brain injury. Many of the service users have a long history of inpatient care, some of which may have a forensic history.

The post holder will provide specialist psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions which will include a person centred approach, CBT and positive behaviour support.

Contract type – permanent
Hours – both part time and full time will be considered.
Salary - £66,582 -£79,504 FTE

Experience required:
Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration as a Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist along with experience working with complex mental health.

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:3698235

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Chartered Psychologist to work across specialist residential services in Preston and Bolton, North West England.

Role snapshot:

The successful candidate will provide specialist psychological assessments, formulations and therapeutic interventions for children, young people and adults with complex needs, including trauma, attachment difficulties, autism and challenging behaviours.

You will manage a small caseload, working alongside a multidisciplinary team to develop individualised care plans, provide psychological consultation and support residential staff.

Contract type – Permanent

Hours – Full-time, 37 hours per week (Monday–Friday)

Salary – £49k–£58.5k per annum

Location – Preston and Bolton, North West

Experience required:

• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist and/or BPS Chartered status.
• Experience supporting individuals with trauma, attachment difficulties, autism or complex needs.
• Experience delivering psychological assessments, formulations and therapeutic interventions.
• Knowledge of psychological approaches such as CBT, DBT or EMDR.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and providing professional consultation.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and clinical risk management.

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 Teddy Carter-Leay, an experienced consultant who specialises solely within Psychological Therapies, providing dedicated sector expertise and a strong passion for the field.

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

Not for you? Refer someone who meets the criteria and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

REF: 3698206

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Support Worker within a supported accommodation setting based in Carlisle. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to 16-18 year olds with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties within an OFSTED regulated service. 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 £14.50 - £15.00 per hour plus 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: 3697620

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

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, SEMH and special educational needs.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be joining an MDT working with children and young people as well as supporting educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments. The post holder will conduct assessments, formulations and deliver individualised interventions to service users.

You will provide consultation, training and workshops while supporting educational and residential teams to deliver clinically informed care.

Contract type – permanent, including paid school holidays

Hours – 3 days per week

Salary – £56,222 - £65,980 (including paid school holidays)

Experience required:

Candidates applying will be qualified Clinical, Educational, Forensic or Counselling Psychologists registered with the HCPC, along with having previous experience working with children and young people with complex needs such as autism, ADHD, SEMH and/or special educational needs.

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 Teddy Carter-Leay, an experienced consultant who specialises solely within Psychological Therapies, providing dedicated sector expertise and a strong passion for the field.

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

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Senior Psychologist to work within a specialist educational setting based in Hertfordshire.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be working for an employer who have clinical services within educational and care settings for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. The successful candidate will be joining the school-based therapy team working with children/adolescents aged 5-16 presenting with Autism, learning disabilities, SEMH needs or communication difficulties.

Your role forms part of the multi-disciplinary clinical team - The successful candidate will deliver clinical assessment and formulation, and offer 1-2-1 interventions. You will also support and consult educational and residential colleagues to ensure they are providing therapeutic environments for service users and effective care.

Contract type – permanent and term time only

Hours – 2 days per week

Salary - £58,408 - £61,166 FTE

Experience required:

Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration (we welcome applications from Clinical, Counselling, Forensic and Educational Psychologists) along with experience working with young people with SEMH needs / Autism , preferably in educational or similar settings.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced 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 over 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 and one of our consultants will be in touch.

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

REF: 3696403

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Psychologist to work within a specialist educational setting based in Leicestershire.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be working for an employer who have clinical services within educational and care settings for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. The successful candidate will be joining the school-based therapy team working with children/adolescents aged 8-18 presenting with Autism, learning disabilities, SEMH needs or communication difficulties.

Your role forms part of the multi-disciplinary clinical team - The successful candidate will deliver clinical assessment and formulation, and offer 1-2-1 interventions. You will also support and consult educational and residential colleagues to ensure they are providing therapeutic environments for service users and effective care.

Contract type – 6 month fixed term contract

Hours – Full time

Salary - £65,077 - £76,372 FTE

Experience required:

Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration along with experience working with young people with SEMH needs / Autism in educational settings.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced 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 over 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 and one of our consultants will be in touch.

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

REF: 3696388

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 Wembley. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with emotional, social 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 36 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 £15.00 - £18.00 per hour plus sleep ins paid at £70

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
• On-site parking
• Length of service awards

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: 3696135

We are supporting a specialist provider based in the North East with their permanent recruitment. We are currently looking for an Operations Manager to oversee multiple CQC registered residential/nursing services that provide support to adults with dementia, mental health and other complex needs.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week and on-call duties when required. Previous experience as a Registered Manager is essential and you must have or be working towards your level 5.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £65,000 - £70,000 per year.

As a Operations Manager your responsibilities will include:

• 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.
• Mange 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:

• Company pension
• Training package.
• Bonuses for length of service.
• Employee assistance programme

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: 3695389

We are supporting a specialist provider based in Middlesbrough with their permanent recruitment. We are currently looking for a Registered Manager to work within a residential/nursing setting to provide support to adults with mental health and other complex needs. The successful applicant will have overall responsibility for the service.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week. Previous experience as a Registered Manager is essential and you must have or be working towards your level 5.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying £60,000 per year.

As a Registered Manager your responsibilities will include:

• 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.
• Mange 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:

• Progression opportunities.
• Company pension.
• 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: 3695383

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

If successful, you will be overseeing a brand new solo bed children's residential 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 up to £46,700 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
• Pension scheme
• Enrolment and funding to required qualifications.

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: 3694513