Vacancies

We are supporting a specialist provider based in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire with their permanent recruitment. We are currently looking for a Service Manager to lead a supported living service supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and complex care requirements.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week. Previous experience in a Service Manager or supervisory role within supported living, residential care, or learning disability services is essential. A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) is essential, with a commitment to ongoing professional development.

The service supports adults to live as independently as possible within their local community, promoting person-centred care and positive outcomes.

Alongside excellent benefits and career progression opportunities, our client is paying £31,200 per annum.

As a Service Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing leadership and day-to-day management of the service, ensuring high standards of care and support are maintained.
• Leading, motivating, and developing a team of support staff through regular supervision, training, and performance management.
• Ensuring support plans are person-centred and tailored to each individual's needs, goals, and aspirations.
• Promoting independence, choice, dignity, and inclusion for all people supported.
• Managing staffing levels, rotas, and recruitment requirements to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
• Monitoring budgets and resources effectively in line with company policies and procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Building positive relationships with families, professionals, commissioners, and external agencies.
• Supporting quality assurance processes and driving continuous service improvement.
• Taking overall responsibility for the operational performance of the service.

Our client is offering a range of benefits, including:

• Pension scheme
• Enrolment and funding to required qualifications.
• Good, supportive employers.

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 provide a referral bonus.

REF: 3694458

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 Woolsthorpe, Lincolnshire.

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

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying up to £37,200 (Inclusive of 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 within residential childcare
• 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: 3693839

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 Selston, Nottinghamshire.

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

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying up to £37,200 (Inclusive of 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 within residential childcare
• 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: 3693838

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 Tuxford, Nottinghamshire.

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

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying up to £37,200 (Inclusive of 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 within residential childcare
• 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: 3693819

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Durham. 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 - £70,000 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: 3693870

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a HCPC reg. Psychologist to join a specialist inpatient CAMHS service in south Hertfordshire.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be working with children and young people (ages 8-18) based in an inpatientcare who present with eating disorders.

The post holder will be joining a well-established MDT and will participate in the assessment and triage of referrals, providing initial assessments for service users referred to the service. Deliver high-quality direct clinical interventions, including psychological assessments and therapeutic treatments, alongside indirect interventions such as consultation, clinical advice and evaluation, exercising autonomous clinical judgement.

The post holder will work therapeutically with service users presenting with complex mental health needs, undertaking comprehensive assessments using a broad range of structured psychometric assessments and semi-structured clinical interview methods.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – both part time and full time will be considered.

Salary - up to £55,000 FTE

Experience required:

Candidates applying will hold HCPC registration as a Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist and will have experience working with children and young people with eating disorders.

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: 3691794

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Responsible Individual based in Doncaster. If successful, you will be overseeing multiple services that provides support to children with and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties and learning disabilities within residential childcare settings.

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 £60,000 - £65,000 per year.

As a Responsible Individual 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.
• Manage budgets effectively and in line with company policy.
• 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.
• Company car.

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: 3691850

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 Matlock, Derbyshire.

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

This is a permanent position working 37.5 hours per week plus sleep in's.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £29,600 - £30,900 including 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

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: 3689326

We are recruiting for a Waking Night Residential Children's Support Worker to join a residential children's home in Sefton, supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in residential childcare environment who wants to develop a career supporting children and young people.

The Role

You will provide person-centred support to young people during waking night shifts within an Ofsted-regulated residential children's home, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and emotional needs are met throughout the night.

Your role will include:

• Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of young people throughout the night
• Building positive and trusting relationships with young people
• Providing emotional and practical support when required
• Responding appropriately to any incidents or concerns during the night
• Completing relevant records, observations and handovers
• Promoting safeguarding and maintaining a safe, calm and supportive environment
• Supporting with morning routines and preparing young people for the day ahead

Who We're Looking For

Previous children's residential experience is desirable. Both qualified and unqualified candidates will be considered, although ideally you will have at least one year of relevant care experience.

You must be comfortable working waking night shifts and have a good understanding of safeguarding and supporting vulnerable young people. A driving licence is essential.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply today for a confidential conversation with our Residential specialist, Kieran.

Not the right role for you? Refer a friend and receive a referral bonus as our way of saying thank you.

Ref: 3688456

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to work within an NHS Talking Therapies service in the West Midlands.

Role snapshot:

This is a hybrid role, offering 4 days per week working from home and 1 day per week on-site in Birmingham.

The successful candidate will join a well-established NHS Talking Therapies service, combining a small clinical caseload with supervision, case management, trainee support and team leadership. The role involves supporting qualified PWPs and trainees through clinical supervision, shadowing, role plays and quality audits, while working closely with the Clinical Lead to maintain high standards of care and service delivery.

Contract type – 12 month fixed-term

Hours – full time (37.5 hours)

Location – Hybrid: 4 days remote, 1 day on-site in Birmingham

Salary – £37,111.60 pro rata per annum

Experience required:

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners applying will be qualified PWPs with experience working in a primary care setting. Experience delivering supervision and case management to PWPs is essential, alongside experience of routine outcome monitoring and carrying out risk assessments within the scope of practice.

The successful candidate will also have a thorough understanding of anxiety and depression within primary care, experience managing their own caseload and meeting service targets, and the ability to support trainee development and clinical decision-making.

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 tailored support throughout the recruitment process.

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 receive a referral bonus as our way of saying thank you.

Reference ID: 3657697

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 Middlesbrough. 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 38 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 £15.00 - £15.60 per hour plus sleep-ins.

As a Residential Children's Worker your responsibilities will include:

• Provide support using a person centred approach.
• Support the children to maintain and develop relationships with friends and family.
• Encourage the children to integrate with the local community by attending clubs or day centres.
• Support the children in all aspects of their daily living.
• Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm.
• Continuous commitment to professional development.
• To be willing to cover other homes when required.
• Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals.

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

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

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

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

REF: 3686713

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 Bowburn. 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 38 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 £15.00 - £15.60 per hour plus sleep-ins.

As a Residential Children's Worker your responsibilities will include:

• Provide support using a person centred approach.
• Support the children to maintain and develop relationships with friends and family.
• Encourage the children to integrate with the local community by attending clubs or day centres.
• Support the children in all aspects of their daily living.
• Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm.
• Continuous commitment to professional development.
• To be willing to cover other homes when required.
• Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals.

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

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

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

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

REF: 3686713

We are recruiting for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a well established Residential Family Centre in Chorley.

The service provides residential parenting assessments and support for parents and their children, giving families the opportunity to remain together while their parenting capacity and ability to safely care for their children is assessed.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Social Worker/Registered Manager looking to take on a senior leadership position with a high level of autonomy.

The service

The Residential Family Centre supports typically supports families for two to three months.

Families may have a range of complex needs, including mental health difficulties, substance misuse, domestic abuse, exploitation, learning needs and previous involvement with children's social care.

The role

As Registered Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the leadership and management of the centre, ensuring families receive a high quality service and that regulatory standards are maintained.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supporting the staff team
• Overseeing residential parenting assessments
• Completing and contributing towards parenting capacity assessments
• Producing high quality reports for court proceedings
• Giving evidence within court where required
• Maintaining safeguarding and regulatory standards
• Driving improvements across the service
• Working closely with local authorities and other professionals
• Supporting the continued development of the centre

Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must:

• Hold a BA (Hons) or MA in Social Work
• Be registered with Social Work England
• Have strong safeguarding knowledge and experience
• Hold a Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification, or be willing to complete this

Previous experience within Family Court proceedings, parenting assessments or a Residential Family Centre would be particularly beneficial.

What's on offer?

• Salary of up to £65,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm
• Flexibility around childcare and personal commitments where possible
• Ability to work from home for administration days when required
• On call approximately once every 3–4 weeks
• Annual leave
• Workplace pension
• Full-time, permanent position

If you are an experienced Social Worker or Registered Manager looking for a leadership opportunity within a Residential Family Centre, please apply with your CV.

Ref: 3686732

We are supporting a specialist provider based in Loughborough, Leicestershire with their permanent recruitment. We are currently looking for a Service Manager to lead a supported living service supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and complex care requirements.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week. Previous experience in a Service Manager or supervisory role within supported living, residential care, or learning disability services is essential. A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) is essential, with a commitment to ongoing professional development.

The service supports adults to live as independently as possible within their local community, promoting person-centred care and positive outcomes.

Alongside excellent benefits and career progression opportunities, our client is paying £31,200 per annum.

As a Service Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing leadership and day-to-day management of the service, ensuring high standards of care and support are maintained.
• Leading, motivating, and developing a team of support staff through regular supervision, training, and performance management.
• Ensuring support plans are person-centred and tailored to each individual's needs, goals, and aspirations.
• Promoting independence, choice, dignity, and inclusion for all people supported.
• Managing staffing levels, rotas, and recruitment requirements to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
• Monitoring budgets and resources effectively in line with company policies and procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Building positive relationships with families, professionals, commissioners, and external agencies.
• Supporting quality assurance processes and driving continuous service improvement.
• Taking overall responsibility for the operational performance of the service.

Our client is offering a range of benefits, including:

• Pension scheme
• Enrolment and funding to required qualifications.
• Good, supportive employers.

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 provide a referral bonus.

REF: 3686754

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 two solo services supporting children with emotional behavioural difficulties. You would be joining an established organisation that already owns a number of successful children's homes across the country.

This is a permanent position working Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm (with flexibility) and on-call duties when required.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying £59,000 - £65,000.

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 opportunities.
• Join an established company with a qualified and experienced leadership team
• Competitive bonus scheme

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

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

REF: 3686695