Vacancies

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Residential Childcare 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 40 hours per week plus sleep-ins. Previous experience is not essential, so if you are looking to start your career as a Residential Children’s Worker, our client can promise a nurturing, supportive and fun working environment. If you are already an established Residential Children’s Worker, our client may be able to offer progression into a Senior Role as and when the time is right.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £30,000 - £34,000 per year inclusive of sleep-ins.

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

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

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

• 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: 2486

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 Great Wyrley, 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 plus additional sleep-ins. Previous experience as a senior is not essential, although you will need previous experience supporting children in a residential setting. If you are looking to start your progress in your career, our client can promise a nurturing, supportive and fun working environment.

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

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:

• Free meals on shift
• Ample opportunities to progress within the company
• Enrolment on to a level 5 qualification
• Enhanced overtime rate

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.

Reference: 2471

We are supporting a specialist provider based in Guildford, Surrey with their permanent recruitment. We are currently looking for a Registered Manager to work within a residential rehab setting to provide support to adults with substance addiction. The successful applicant will have overall responsibility for the service.

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

The service can support a maximum of 20 service users and is currently rated "Good" by the CQC.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying £45,000 - £55,000.

As a Registered Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Ensure each adult has a care plan which reflects their emotional, care, social, and cultural needs.
• Contribute to the design, quality and maintenance of the therapeutic recovery programme and service delivery.
• Play a key role in all external audits.
• Managing the day-to-day operations of the service including the rota/timetabling system, care management of clients and the facilities management of the building
• Mange budgets effectively and in line with company policy.
• Ensure staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the service and its clients.
• Ensure new staff receive an induction and that each member of staff has a personal development plan.
• 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:

• Development and progression opportunities
• Chance to work with a leading provider of adult rehabilitation
• Employee Benefits and Discounts
• Wellness Programme
• Free on site parking

To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our specialist consultant 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: 2483

We are supporting a specialist provider based in Worthing, West Sussex with their permanent recruitment. We are currently looking for a Registered Manager to work within a residential rehab setting to provide support to adults with substance addiction. The successful applicant will have overall responsibility for the service.

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

The service can support a maximum of 14 service users and is currently rated "Good" by the CQC.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying £40,000 - £48,000.

As a Registered Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Ensure each adult has a care plan which reflects their emotional, care, social, and cultural needs.
• Contribute to the design, quality and maintenance of the therapeutic recovery programme and service delivery.
• Play a key role in all external audits.
• Managing the day-to-day operations of the service including the rota/timetabling system, care management of clients and the facilities management of the building
• Mange budgets effectively and in line with company policy.
• Ensure staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the service and its clients.
• Ensure new staff receive an induction and that each member of staff has a personal development plan.
• 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:

• Development and progression opportunities
• Chance to work with a leading provider of adult rehabilitation
• Employee Benefits and Discounts
• Wellness Programme
• Free on site parking

To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our specialist consultant 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: 2482

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to work for a step 4 adult mental health services in Basildon and Brentwood.

*Hybrid working available*

Role summary

The candidate appointed will be joining an adult step 4 service working with complex mental health presentations including trauma and personality disorder cases. The successful candidate will conduct assessments, including risk assessments, and deliver therapeutic interventions (12-16 sessions) on a 121 and group basis. Interventions may include CAT, EMDR, CBT, IPT, DIT, MBT and DBT.

Contract type - permanent

Hours – full time (minimum of 3 days per week will be considered)

Salary - £45,700 - £52,000 FTE

Experience required:

Candidates applying will have HCPC registration as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist, along with additional sound experience in either Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), cognitive behaviour therapy for psychosis (CBT-P), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Mentalisation Based Therapy (MBT) or Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Experience working in adult secondary care services is required.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

In addition, you will be working with Lena Antoniou, a healthcare recruitment consultant with 18 years of experience, 12 years of which recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies and therefore offering specialist knowledge and a passion for this industry. Lena can offer support and advice with CV writing, bespoke interview preparation and tips along with sound knowledge of the employer, the role, and their ethos.

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: 2172

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Bacup, Lancashire. Our client is a forward thinking, innovative provider of residential children’s services and offers all employees a rewarding, dynamic working environment. This position is a permanent, full-time position. The basic salary can go up to £65,000 for the right candidate plus bonuses.

The successful applicant will manage a home and staff team providing support to three children presenting with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The home is yet to open so you will be involved in the wider recruitment and registration of the home.

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
• Manging 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
• Annual Leave that increases with service
• Flexible working hours (start/finish times)
• Grow alongside a small provider with ambitious goals.
• Regular salary increases

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: 2454

Shire are working in partnership with a provider of children services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children’s Worker based in Burnley, Lancashire. Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 40 hours per week within a specialist children's home. You would be required to work 4-8 sleeps per month as well which are paid on top. An experienced Senior can be expected to earn up to £33,750 per year.

If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to three children with emotional and behavioural difficulties

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:

• Career progression opportunities
• Brilliant sleeping-in facilities
• Committed to the continuous development of all staff
• NVQ level 4 or 5 enrolment
• Overtime available

Ideally, applicants should have the following:

• Previous experience of working with young people
• Experience in successfully leading a small staff team
• Hold NVQ Diploma level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent
• A Driving licence is desirable but not essential.

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: 2455

Shire are working in partnership with a provider of children services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children’s Worker based in Preston, Lancashire. Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 40 hours per week within a specialist children's home. You would be required to work 4-8 sleeps per month as well which are paid on top. An experienced Senior can be expected to earn between £33,000 to £40,000 per year.

If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to four children with emotional and behavioural difficulties

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:

• Career progression opportunities
• Brilliant sleeping-in facilities
• Committed to the continuous development of all staff
• NVQ level 4 or 5 enrolment
• Overtime available

Ideally, applicants should have the following:

• Previous experience of working with young people
• Experience in successfully leading a small staff team
• Hold NVQ Diploma level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent
• A Driving licence is desirable but not essential.

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: 2456

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 Preston, Lancashire. 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. 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 (2 on, 4 off)
• 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: 2457

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 Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.

Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week within a specialist service.

The hourly rate is £13.50 + £50.00 per sleep in.
On average each staff work 8-10 sleeps per month.

Shifts will be 7:30am - 10:30pm plus sleep.

1 day on, 2 day off rota.

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

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

Ideally applicants should have the following:

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

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: 2453

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Clinical Psychologist to work within a specialist school based in the West Midlands.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be working for an employer who have clinical services within educational and care settings for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. The successful candidate will be joining school-based therapy team who work with children ages 5-19 with ASD and/or SEMH needs and communication and social associated difficulties.

This is a new post created to help develop and embed the psychology input within this school. Supported by an assistant Psychologist, the post holder will work collaboratively with school staff to deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our young people with a systemic approach.

Contract type – permanent and term time.

Hours – 4 days per week

Salary - £40,000 - £72,400 FTE

Experience required:

Clinical Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration along with experience working with young people with SEMH needs and ASD.

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.

REF: 2289

We are working in partnership with a provider of a residential and nursing service and have a permanent opportunity for a Deputy Manager based in Bourne, Lincolnshire.

If successful, you will assist leading an 88 bed service that provides support to adults and delivers specialist care and nursing services.

This is a permanent, full time role.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying up to £50,000 per annum (£24.00 per hour)

Essential Criteria:

• Qualified Nurse with a valid PIN.

As a Deputy Manager your main responsibilities will include:

• Commitment to delivering high quality care.
• Qualified Nurse with active pin - RGN/RMN/RNLD.
• Previous managerial experience in a social care setting.
• Strong working knowledge of regulatory standards.
• The ability to successfully lead, develop, nurture and support your team.
• Fine-tuned decision making skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Flexibility and strong “can do” attitude.
• Commitment to developing meaningful activities and community links.

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

• A rewarding job, full of variety and opportunities for career development.
• Brilliant, ongoing training to help you achieve more.
• Support of an experienced and friendly team of colleagues.
• A range of salary sacrifice benefits, cashback rewards and pension options.
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.

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: 2443

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

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week. 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 £30,000 - £35,000.

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

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: 2442

Shire Healthcare are recruiting a HCPC registered Psychologist to join and support an adult Acute/PICU service in Nottinghamshire.

Role snapshot:

The post holder will deliver assessments and risk assessments for complex cases. Develop formulations and provide 1-2-1 and group therapy interventions.

The role will involve undertaking clinical supervision across the team, and delivering training to staff across wider teams.

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours , full time (part-time may be considered)

Salary: Up to £55,000 FTE DOE

Experience required:

Candidates applying will hold HCPC registration as a Psychologist - It would be desirable for applicants to have experience of working within Acute or PICU settings, however we also welcome applications from those with an interest/passion in working with complex mental health.

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.

Ref: 2439

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

If successful, you will be overseeing a BRAND NEW 4 bed service 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 up to £60,000 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:

• Working with a very experienced Responsible Individual.
• 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: 2437