Vacancies

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a HCPC registered Psychologist to join a looked after children's service in Rochdale (Your main base could be Leigh if preferred.)

Role snapshot:

The successful candidate will provide assessments, formulations and interventions to the service users.

The post holder will provide consultation, and training/development support to residential and educational staff. This role will also include providing supervision, and supporting service developments. You will also liaise with external agencies for assessments and ongoing therapeutic care.

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: full time (part-time may be considered)

Salary: £46,000 - £60,000 FTE DOE

Experience required:

Candidates applying will hold HCPC registration either as a Clinical, Counselling OR Forensic Psychologist, and have experience supporting children or young people presenting with complex needs.

You MUST hold a UK Drivers license, as the role will require travel to other residential children's homes (expenses covered.)

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.

We are a well-respected provider of Psychological Therapy staffing solutions and support the majority of providers across the country.

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.

REF: 2819

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 Prescot, Merseyside. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with learning difficulties and autism within a children's home.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £30,000 to £34,000 per year. The hourly rate ranges from £13.00 to £13.80 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within the residential childcare sector and working towards/already completed a level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare.

If you are already an established Residential Children’s Worker, our client may be able to offer progression into a Senior Role in the near future.

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 sector relevant qualifications
• Free meals on shift
• Overtime available
• Compressed working week
• Opportunity to progress with a growing company

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: 2812

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 Prescot, Merseyside. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with learning difficulties and autism within a children's home.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £33,000 to £40,000 per year. The hourly rate ranges from £14.25 to £15.50 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within the residential childcare sector and 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: 2813

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 Prescot, Merseyside. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with learning difficulties and autism within a children's home.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying up to £33,913 per year. The hourly rate ranges from £13.00 to £13.80 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within the residential childcare sector and working towards/already completed a level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare.

If you are already an established Residential Children’s Worker, our client may be able to offer progression into a Senior Role in the near future.

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 sector relevant qualifications
• Free meals on shift
• Overtime available
• Compressed working week
• Opportunity to progress with a growing company

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: 2812

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Deputy Manager based in Swinton, 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 40 hours per week plus sleep ins. Previous experience in a senior or managerial role is essential and all applicants must have an NVQ level 3 in Residential childcare or equivalent.

With sleep-ins included the total earnings will be between £34,000 - £36,000 a 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: 2816

We are supporting a specialist provider based in Hull with their permanent recruitment. We are currently looking for a Area Manager to work within a residential setting to provide support to adults with learning disabilities. The successful applicant will have overall responsibility for multiple services.

This is a permanent position working 37.5 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.

The role will include overseeing 5 residential services, providing support to the home manager for each service. All of the services are rated "Good" by the CQC.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £32,000 - £37,000 per year.

As a Area 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: 2807

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

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week plus sleep-ins. Previous experience in a senior or managerial role is not essential although all applicants must have an NVQ level 3 in Residential childcare.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £14.50 - £15.50 per hour plus 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:

• 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: 2805

Shire are now working in partnership with a provider of children's services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children’s Worker based in Rowlands Gill. Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 40 hours per week within a specialist service. You would be required to work 8-10 sleeps per month as well which are paid on top. An experienced Senior can be expected to earn between £33,000 - £40,000 per year.

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

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

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

• Opportunity to progress to a Deputy Manager
• Condensed working hours
• Comfortable sleeping-in facilities
• Committed to the continuous development of all staff
• NVQ level 4 and 5 training

Ideally applicants should have the following:

• Previous experience of working with young people
• Experience in successfully leading a small team
• Hold NVQ Diploma level 3 in Residential Childcare 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: 2802

Shire are now working in partnership with a provider of children's services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children’s Worker based in Ryton. Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 40 hours per week within a specialist service. You would be required to work 8-10 sleeps per month as well which are paid on top. An experienced Senior can be expected to earn between £33,000 - £40,000 per year.

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

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

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

• Opportunity to progress to a Deputy Manager
• Condensed working hours
• Comfortable sleeping-in facilities
• Committed to the continuous development of all staff
• NVQ level 4 and 5 training

Ideally applicants should have the following:

• Previous experience of working with young people
• Experience in successfully leading a small team
• Hold NVQ Diploma level 3 in Residential Childcare 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: 2801

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Deputy Manager based in Gateshead. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with emotional and behavioural difficulties 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 not essential although all applicants must have an NVQ level 3 in Residential childcare.

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

As a Deputy Manager your main responsibilities will include:

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of statutory and procedural frameworks for residential care and communicate this to members of the team.
• Support the Registered Manager with external audits.
• Ensure that staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its children.
• Ensure each child has a care plan which reflects their emotional, care, social, and cultural needs.
• Ensure all new staff receive a thorough induction.
• Report and assist the manager in resolving issues relating to staff motivation, conduct and competencies of staff members.
• Monitor finances and ensure budgets are managed effectively.

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

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

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

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

REF: 2800

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Clinical Psychologist to work within a new specialist adult inpatient service in West Sussex.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be working in an inpatient service for adult service users with eating disorders and complex mental health needs. The successful candidate will be working as part of an MDT providing risk assessments, formulating plans and implementing psychological interventions for individuals and groups.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – Full time

Salary - up to £55,000 FTE

Experience required:

HCPC registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologists with experience working with complex mental health and eating disorders. Experience working with patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder, neurodivergence, trauma and personality disorders is also desirable

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.

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.

Reference ID: 2799

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Educational Psychologist to work within a specialist service in Surrey.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be working in an educational settingfor children and young people with mental health presentations. The successful candidate will be providing assessments, formulating plans and implementing psychological interventions for individuals and group as well as offering training and support to school staff, supporting families and supervising trainee EP's.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – full time

Salary - £46,525 - £56,540 FTE

Experience required:

Educational Psychologists with experience working with children in schools and/or looked after children experience.

Valid UK drivers licence is required for this role as travel between sites is expected.

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.

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.

Reference ID: 3095225

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 Walkden, 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 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 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: 2797

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 Walkden, 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 apermanent position working 36 hours per week. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within the residential childcare sector and 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: 2798

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

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week. Previous experience in a senior or managerial role is not essential although all applicants must have an NVQ level 3 in Residential childcare.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying £32,000 - £36,000 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:

• Office hours-based role limited shifts and sleep-ins
• Progression to Registered Manager in one year
• Free parking
• Free meals on shift

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

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

REF: 2791