Vacancies

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Deputy Manager based in Newton Abbot, Devon. 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 42 hours per week. Previous experience in a senior or managerial role is essential andall applicants must have an NVQ level 3 in childcare.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying £36,000 - £38,000 including sleep ins

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: 3030

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Newton Abbot, Devon. 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 Up to £45,000.

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
• Free meals on site
• Private Healthcare
• 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: 3029

Shire are now working in partnership with a leading provider of children services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children's Worker based in the Ashford, Kent. Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 39 and 45 hours per week.

If successful, you will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing support to children with emotional and behavioural difficulties within a children's home rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted.

The salary ranges from £34,000 - £36,000 per annum dependent on experience.

Sleep in's are paid at £52.50 per sleep in.

If successful, you will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing support to children with EBD and challenging behaviour. Please note 24 hour shifts and sleep-ins are required for this post.

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

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

Ideally applicants should have the following:

• Previous experience of working with young people
• Hold NVQ Diploma level 3 in children’s workforce or equivalent
• Hold a Full UK drivers licence

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

Apply today for more information or to speak to a specialist Consultant

Ref: 3022

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 Ashord, Kent. 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 39 - 45 hours per week. 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 £30,000 - £34,000.

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:

• Real opportunities to progress into Senior roles
• Chance to work in an 'Outstanding' rated environment by Ofsted
• Health cashback scheme
• Employee assistance program

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: 3023

We have an exciting opportunity for a Responsible Individual based in Ilford.

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 £70,000 for the right candidate plus bonuses.

As this is a Operations Manager/Responsible Individual role you would be expected to travel to the 4 homes in Ilford. It is a hybrid role and therefore your hours will be a mixture of working from home and within the 4 services.

The successful applicant will oversee four Registered Managers who all individually manager an Ofsted-rated home.

This role is open to experienced Senior 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.

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
• Profit Share

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 : 3024

We are supporting a specialist provider based in Hull with their permanent recruitment. We are currently looking for a Assistant Manager to work within a residential setting to provide support to adults with brain injuries and physical disabilities.

This is a permanent position working 35 hours per week. Previous experience in a senior or managerial role is not essential although all applicants must have an NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying £30,000 - £35,000 per year.

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 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: 3018

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

If successful, you will be overseeing a SOLO bed children's that provides support to children with EBD within a children's home.

This is a permanent position working Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. .

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying up to £50,000 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:

• 33 days annual leave inclusive of BH.
• Clear progression pathway to dual registered manager.
• Life assurance package.

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: 3016

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

If successful, you will be overseeing a 4 bed home that provides support to children with EBD within a children's home.

This is a permanent position working Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm but these hours are flexible. 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 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:

• Clear progression plan.
• Freedom to recruit your own team.

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: 3012

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 Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. 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.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £33,000 to £40,000 per year.

This is a permanent position working 36 hours per week. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within the residential childcare sector and have already completed a level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare.

If you are already an established Senior, our client may be able to offer progression into a Deputy Manager Role in the near future.

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

• To attend staff meetings and supervisions.
• To be accountable for any decision made in regard to the welfare of the young people and staff members during the shifts that you lead.
• To discuss with the Manager any concerns with staffing matters.
• To ensure that all staff members are kept up to date with changes to procedures.
• Providing support with reference to person-centred support plans.
• Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm
• Respect the confidentiality of information received at all times.
• Continuous 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:

• Career progression opportunities
• Committed to the continuous development of all staff
• NVQ Level 5 enrolment
• Enhanced overtime rate
• Free Meals on shift
• Loyalty and Performance Bonuses

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

Apply today for more information or to speak to a specialist Consultant

Ref: 3011

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Deputy Manager based in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. 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.

Total earnings will be between £37,000 to £42,000 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:

• 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 Kieran.

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

Ref: 3010

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. 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. The basic salary on offer is between £50,000 - £60,000.

The successful applicant will manage the home and staff team providing support to children presenting with emotional and behavioural difficulties. This new service will support up to three children.

This role is open to both experienced Registered Managers but also experienced Deputy Managers who are looking to progress.

As a Registered Manager, your main responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring each young child has a care plan which reflects his or her emotional, care, education, social, therapeutic and cultural needs
• Regularly reviewing and updating the placement plan
• Allocating each young person a Key Worker who is responsible for the implementation of the care plan
• Building relationships with parents, carers and other professionals in relation to the support provided to each child
• Mangaing budgets effectively
• Ensuring that staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its residents
• Ensuring new staff receive an induction and that each member of staff has a personal development plan
• Maintaining up to date knowledge of the statutory and procedural framework for residential care and communicating this to the wider team
• Providing leadership and supervision to the wider team

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

• Bonus scheme
• Relocation Package
• Annual Leave that increases with service
• Flexible working hours (start/finish times)
• Grow alongside an outstanding new provider

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

Ref: 2211

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 Oldham, Greater Manchester. 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 36 or 44 hours per week. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within the care sector and hold a driving licence. 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 to £34,000 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:

• Enrolment onto a level 3 or 4 qualification
• Free meals on shift
• Overtime rate
• Compressed working week
• Opportunity to progress

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

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

Ref: 3013

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 Oldham, Greater Manchester. 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.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £33,000 to £40,000 per year.

This is a permanent position working 36 hours per week. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within the residential childcare sector and have already completed a level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare.

If you are already an established Senior, our client may be able to offer progression into a Deputy Manager Role in the near future.

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

• To attend staff meetings and supervisions.
• To be accountable for any decision made in regard to the welfare of the young people and staff members during the shifts that you lead.
• To discuss with the Manager any concerns with staffing matters.
• To ensure that all staff members are kept up to date with changes to procedures.
• Providing support with reference to person-centred support plans.
• Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm
• Respect the confidentiality of information received at all times.
• Continuous 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:

• Career progression opportunities
• Committed to the continuous development of all staff
• NVQ Level 5 enrolment
• Enhanced overtime rate
• Free Meals on shift

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

Apply today for more information or to speak to a specialist Consultant

Ref: 3014

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Bradford. If successful, you will be overseeing a service that provides support to children with emotional and behavioural difficulties and other complex needs 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 - £60,000 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: 3007

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Leeds. If successful, you will be overseeing a service that provides support to children with emotional and behavioural difficulties and other complex needs 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 £50,000 - £60,000 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: 3006