Vacancies

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

If successful, you will be overseeing 2 homes that are both 2 bed EBD settings.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £60,000 - £80,000 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:

• Bonus Scheme.
• Brilliant induction process followed by great training.
• Supportive employer who invests in their staff.

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: 3482832

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

If successful, you will be overseeing a 4 bed home that provides support to a child 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 £52,000 - £56,500 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:

• Management from an experienced Responsible Individual.
• Freedom to recruit your own deputy manager.
• Long term progression pathway.

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: 3480067

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services to recruit a Senior Residential Children’s Worker for their home in Runcorn, Cheshire. You will be part of a dedicated team supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) within a nurturing residential environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive employer offering genuine career development and progression pathways, with the potential to move into a Deputy Manager position in the near future.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead shifts and ensure the welfare and safety of young people and staff at all times.
• Participate in staff meetings and supervisions.
• Support with staff performance and ensure the team are updated on procedural changes.
• Deliver person-centred support in line with individual care plans.
• Safeguard vulnerable children and report any concerns appropriately.
• Liaise with parents, carers, and other professionals.
• Ensure confidentiality and professionalism are maintained at all times.
• Be flexible to cover other homes when required.
• Commit to ongoing professional development and training.

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare or working towards.
• Experience within the children’s residential care sector.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits include:

• Genuine career progression opportunities.
• Funded Level 5 qualification.
• Enhanced overtime rate.
• Free meals on shift.
• Ongoing training and professional development.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, apply today to speak with one of our specialist Residential Consultants for more information.

Not for you? Refer a friend, family member or colleague and receive a cash bonus as our way of saying thank you.

Ref: 3477372

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services to recruit a Residential Children’s Worker for their home in Runcorn, Cheshire. You will be part of a dedicated team supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) within a nurturing residential environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive employer that offers genuine career progression. If you are already an experienced Residential Children’s Worker, you may also have the opportunity to progress into a Senior role in the near future.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver person-centred care and support to young people.
• Encourage and support children to maintain family and friendship links.
• Promote integration with the local community through clubs and activities.
• Support children with all aspects of daily living and routines.
• Safeguard and protect vulnerable children, reporting concerns appropriately.
• Liaise effectively with parents, carers, and external professionals.
• Be flexible to cover other homes when required.
• Commit to continuous professional development.

Requirements:

• Previous experience within the care or education sector.
• Full UK driving licence (Desirable)
• Passionate about supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes.

Benefits include:

• Enrolment onto a funded Level 3 qualification.
• Free meals on shift.
• Enhanced overtime rate.
• Compressed working week.
• Clear progression opportunities.

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

Not for you? Refer a friend or colleague and receive a referral bonus as our way of saying thank you.

Ref: 3477370

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s residential services to recruit a Team Leader for their home in Huyton, Merseyside. You will be joining a passionate and dedicated team supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) within a nurturing residential setting.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive employer that promotes genuine progression, with clear routes towards Registered Manager and access to Level 5 qualifications.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the Manager in the day-to-day running of the home.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of statutory and procedural frameworks for residential childcare, sharing knowledge with the team.
• Ensure each child has an individual care plan addressing emotional, social, and cultural needs.
• Oversee staffing levels, rotas, and training to meet the needs of the home.
• Lead and motivate staff, addressing conduct and competency issues in line with policy.
• Contribute to external audits and inspections.
• Support with budget management and financial oversight.
• Ensure all new staff receive a thorough induction and ongoing development.

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a senior or managerial role within a children’s residential setting.
• A passion for supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes.

Benefits include:

• Genuine opportunities to progress to Registered Manager.
• Funded Level 5 qualification.
• Free meals on shift.
• Enhanced overtime rates.
• Increased annual leave with length of service.
• Work alongside a passionate and experienced Registered Manager.

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

Not for you? Refer a friend or colleague and receive a referral bonus as our way of saying thank you.

Ref: 3477345

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s residential services to recruit a Deputy Manager for their home in Wirral, Merseyside. You will be joining a passionate and dedicated team supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) within a nurturing residential setting.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive employer that promotes genuine progression, with clear routes towards Registered Manager and access to Level 5 qualifications.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of statutory and procedural frameworks for residential childcare, sharing knowledge with the team.
• Ensure each child has an individual care plan addressing emotional, social, and cultural needs.
• Oversee staffing levels, rotas, and training to meet the needs of the home.
• Lead and motivate staff, addressing conduct and competency issues in line with policy.
• Contribute to external audits and inspections.
• Support with budget management and financial oversight.
• Ensure all new staff receive a thorough induction and ongoing development.

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a senior or managerial role within a children’s residential setting.
• A passion for supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes.

Benefits include:

• Genuine opportunities to progress to Registered Manager.
• Funded Level 5 qualification.
• Free meals on shift.
• Enhanced overtime rates.
• Increased annual leave with length of service.
• Work alongside a passionate and experienced Registered Manager.

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

Not for you? Refer a friend or colleague and receive a referral bonus as our way of saying thank you.

Ref: 3477337

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services to recruit a Senior Residential Children’s Worker for their home in Whalley Range, Greater Manchester. You will be part of a dedicated team supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) within a nurturing residential environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive employer offering genuine career development and progression pathways, with the potential to move into a Deputy Manager position in the near future.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead shifts and ensure the welfare and safety of young people and staff at all times.
• Participate in staff meetings and supervisions.
• Support with staff performance and ensure the team are updated on procedural changes.
• Deliver person-centred support in line with individual care plans.
• Safeguard vulnerable children and report any concerns appropriately.
• Liaise with parents, carers, and other professionals.
• Ensure confidentiality and professionalism are maintained at all times.
• Be flexible to cover other homes when required.
• Commit to ongoing professional development and training.

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Experience within the children’s residential care sector.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits include:

• Genuine career progression opportunities.
• Funded Level 5 qualification.
• Enhanced overtime rate.
• Free meals on shift.
• Ongoing training and professional development.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, apply today to speak with one of our specialist Residential Consultants for more information.

Not for you? Refer a friend, family member or colleague and receive a cash bonus as our way of saying thank you.

Ref: 3477323

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

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week and on-call duties when 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 £47,000 - £55,000 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:

• Refer a friend bonus.
• Enrolment onto Level 5 qualifications.
• 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: 3476539

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

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week and on-call duties when 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 £47,000 - £55,000 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:

• Refer a friend bonus.
• Enrolment onto Level 5 qualifications.
• 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: 3476546

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

If successful, you will be working as part of a team in a BRAND NEW 3 bed children's residential home supporting children presenting with EBD.

This is a permanent position working a mixture of 9am - 5pm and shift work.

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum.

Level 3 / 4 Residential childcare and Full UK driving License is compulsory.

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 Leadership and Management.
• 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 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: 3207249

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 Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire.

Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 40 hours per week on average within a BRAND NEW 3 bed residential EBD home.

Hourly rate: £14.00 - £15.00 per hour + £50 per sleep in.

FULL UK DRIVING LICENSE AND LEVEL 3 RESINDEITAL CHILDCARE IS ESSENTIAL!

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.

Applicants should have the following:

• Previous experience of working with young people
• 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!

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

Ref: 3207250

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 Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire.

If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with EBD within a BRAND NEW 3 bed children's home.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week as well as sleep in's.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £12.50 - £13.50 per hour plus £50 per sleep in.

DRIVING LICENSE ESSENTIAL.

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:

• Employee assistance programme.
• Perk box - high street discounts.
• 28 days holiday.

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: 3207251

Shire are now working in partnership with a leading provider of children services and have a permanent opportunity for a Residential Children's Worker - Waking nights based in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire.

Contracted Hours: 4 shifts per week working 11:00 pm – 9:30am

Hourly rate: £12.50 - £13.50 per hour

Essential criteria: UK driving license and experience working with children.

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

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

• Providing support with reference to person centred support plans.
• Encourage service to have a healthy sleeping routine.
• Support people in all aspects of their daily living.
• 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:

• 28 days annual leave
• Ongoing training & professional development
• Mental health and wellbeing support (counselling & coaching)

REF: 3095456

Shire are now working in partnership with a leading provider of children services and have a permanent opportunity for a Residential Children's Worker - Waking nights based in Clacton on Sea, Essex.

Contracted Hours: 36 - 48 hours per week (3 or 4 shifts)

Hourly rate: £14.50 - £15.50 per hour

Essential criteria: Level 3 Residential Childcare and experience in a children's residential home.

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

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

• Providing support with reference to person centred support plans.
• Encourage service to have a healthy sleeping routine.
• Support people in all aspects of their daily living.
• 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:

• 28 days annual leave
• Ongoing training & professional development
• Mental health and wellbeing support (counselling & coaching)

REF: 3476432

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

If successful, you will be working as part of a team in a BRAND NEW 4* bed children's residential home* supporting children presenting with learning disabilities.

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum.

This is a permanent position working Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm. This role has an ON CALL requirement every other week.

Level 3 / 4 Residential childcare and Full UK driving License is compulsory.

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:

• On call additional payments.
• Opportunity to work towards a level 5 Leadership and Management.
• 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 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.

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