Vacancies

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Northallerton. If successful, you will be overseeing a service that provides support to children with and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties within a residential childcare setting.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week and on-call duties if required. 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 between £55,000 - £65,000 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:

• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Excellent health and wellbeing benefits.
• Company pension scheme.
• Progression Opportunities.

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: 3639132

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 Leicester, Leicestershire.

If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children presenting with LD within a children's home.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying up to £38,400 (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:

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

Requirements:

• Full UK driving license.
• Level 3 Residential Childcare (preferred)
• 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: 3473191

Shire are working in partnership with a provider of children's services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children’s Support Worker based in Derby, Derbyshire.

Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 40 hours per week plus sleep-ins within a specialist service.

Potential to earn up to £38,500 per annum including sleep-ins.

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

• To attend staff meetings and supervisions.
• To be accountable for any decision made in regard to the welfare of the young people and staff members during the shifts that you lead.
• To discuss with the Manager any concerns with staffing matters.
• To ensure that all staff members are kept up to date with changes to procedures.
• Providing support with reference to person centred support plans.
• Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm
• Respect the confidentiality of information received at all times.
• Continuous commit to professional development
• To be willing to cover other homes when required
• Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals

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

• Opportunity to progress
• Comfortable sleeping-in facilities
• Committed to the continuous development of all staff
• Enrollment on to Level 5 Leadership and management.

Applicants should have the following:

• Previous experience of working with young people
• Experience of successfully leading a small team
• Full UK driving license.
• Hold NVQ Diploma level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Not for you? If you are registered with Shire and recommend a friend, family member or colleague, you will be eligible for a cash bonus payment!

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

Ref: 3246207

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Deputy Manager based in Grantham, Lincolnshire.

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 £43,000 (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: 3638990

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Deputy Manager based in Plaistow, East London. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children and parents within a family assessment centre. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress.

This is a permanent position working 37.5 hours per week. Previous experience in a senior or managerial role in a similar setting is essential and all applicants must have an NVQ level 3 in childcare and/or an appropriate degree/diploma in Social Work.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying £33,000 - £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 Centre Manager with external audits.
• Ensure that staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the centre.
• Ensure each family 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:

• Real career progression with funded training
• Competitive bonus scheme
• Free Parking

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: 3638962

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Family Support Worker based in Plaistow, East London. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children and parent's within a family assessment centre. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress.

This is a permanent position working on average 37.5 hours per week.

Our client can promise a nurturing, supportive and fun working environment. If you are already an established Family Support 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 £25,000 per year.

As a Family Support Worker your responsibilities will include:

• Provide support using a person centred approach.
• Support the children and parents to maintain and develop relationships with friends and family.
• Encourage the children and parents to integrate with the local community by attending clubs or day centres.
• Support the children and parents 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:

• Paid enrollment on Level 3 Residential childcare.
• Clear progression pathway.
• Continuous and consistent in house training.

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: 3638961

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Waking Night role based in Ollerton, Nottinghamshire.

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

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week.

Salary between £30,500 - £32,500 per annum.

Shift time: 10 pm - 8 am.

Previous experience working in a waking night role within residential children's care is essential.

NO SPONSORSHIP OFFERED and Full UK driving license is required.

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 a healthy sleeping routine for the young people.
• 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.
• Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals.

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

• Paid enrollment on to Level 3 residential childcare.
• Good, supportive employers.
• Progression pathway to Seniors / Team leaders.

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: 3638205

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Practitioner Psychologist to work within an adult inpatient service in Hertfordshire.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be joining a well-established multi-disciplinary team, including Psychologists. You will work with adult service users across acute inpatient wards in a hospital environment who are experiencing complex and enduring mental health needs. Your caseload will include working with males and females.

The candidate will play an active part in strengthening team working by contributing to staff training, sharing psychological knowledge and supporting the development of effective clinical practice.

The post holder will provide psychological assessments and interventions and adapted brief CBT for patients in the acute phase of their illness.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – Full time.

Salary - up to £66,625 FTE

Experience required:

Clinical,and Forensic Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration and experience working with complex mental health needs, autism and personality disorders. Those with inpatient experience will be at an advantage.

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 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.

Reference ID: 3634941

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

If successful, you will be managing a brand new home that provides support to children with EBD.

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.

Our client is paying up to £60,000 per annum dependent on experience.

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:

• Performance related bonuses
• WFH opportunities
• 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: 3634845

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

If successful, you will be managing a 4 bed home that provides support to children with EBD.

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.

Our client is paying up to £60,000 per annum dependent on experience.

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:

• Performance related bonuses
• WFH opportunities
• 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: 3634843

Shire Healthcare are working with a reputable provider of specialist care and education recruiting for a Therapy Manager to be based in a specialist college.

About the employer:

This employer is an independent specialist college and charity. They work with young people in either an educational setting who present a complexity of needs including learning and communication difficulties and special educational needs.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed be leading the MDT as the Therapy Manager. You will bring proven experience in providing operational leadership across multidisciplinary clinical teams, fostering a collaborative, reflective, and evidence-informed culture while ensuring the highest standards of clinical governance and safeguarding. With a strong track record of working in partnership with education teams and external stakeholders, you will be instrumental in driving positive outcomes, embedding inclusive practice, and delivering high-quality therapeutic support across the organisation.

As a registered therapy professional, you have successfully led multidisciplinary teams and are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with additional needs, using a strategic and person-centred approach to service delivery

Contract type – permanent and term time

Hours – Full time

Salary - ££46,630.96-£48,348.03 per year

Experience required:

Candidates applying will have:

• Recognised Therapy Degree or equivalent
• Registered Member of the relevant professional body (BACP etc.)

Along with previous experience working with children and young people with complex 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 Vicky Stark a specialist Psychological Therapies recruitment consultant with 11 years of experience recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies.

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:3634065

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

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week. Previous experience as a senior or Deputy manager role is essential.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying £35,000

As a Deputy Manager your main responsibilities will include:

• Provide support to the Registered Manager and development of the home.
• Support the Registered Manager with external audits.
• To ensure care plans, guidelines and risk assessments are accurate and reflective of the individual’s needs.
• Hold the responsibility of the home in the managers absence.
• To supervise and lead a team of support workers, carrying out supervisions and appraisals.
• To support service users in accordance with their needs and wishes as detailed in their person-centred support plans.
• To demonstrate a commitment to the Safeguarding of Adults and to recognise and report any disclosure, suspicion or evidence of harm, risk of harm, abuse or neglect.
• Support the service users in staying active, healthy, and as independent as possible.

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

• Progression opportunities.
• Paid enrolment onto additional qualifications.
• Market leading training.

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: 3621706

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children's Worker in Grantham, Lincolnshire.

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

This is a permanent position that includes sleep in's.

Previous experience as a senior is not essential. 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 £35,800 - £37,800 including 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:

• Real career progression with funded training
• Blue Light Card
• Free meals on shift

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: 3633164

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Crawley, West Sussex. If successful, you will be overseeing a service that provides support to children with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties within a NEW children's home.

This is a permanent position working Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm. This role is open to experienced Registered Managers.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying Up to £53,000 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
• On site parking
• Progression opportunities within a growing company

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: 3632454

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Deputy Manager based in Crawley, West Sussex. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties within a NEW 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 an NVQ level 3 in childcare.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying £35,000 - £40,000

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:

• Real career progression with funded training
• Competitive bonus scheme
• Free Parking

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: 3632456