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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 Bedlington. 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 plus 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 £30,000 - £35,000 per year inclusive of sleep-ins.

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:

• Progression opportunities.
• Company pension.
• Onsite parking.
• Referral programme.
• Casual dress.

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: 3145

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Deputy Manager based in Swadlincote, Derbyshire. 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 a permanent position working 40 hours per week. Previous experience in a senior or managerial role is essential and all applicants must have a Level 3 in Residential childcare or equivalent.

Hourly rate: £15.40 per hour + £60.00 per sleep in.

Total earnings will be around £7,000 per annum.

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 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: 3144

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 Hatfield, 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: £13.00 - £14.00 per hour + £50 per sleep in.

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

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.

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: 3143

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Psychological Therapist (BACP/UKCP/NCPS/BABCP) to work within a specialist CYP residential service to be based in/ around Warwickshire.

*car driver mandatory and mileage paid*

*home based with travel required, maximum 1 hour from your home address if based in Warwickshire*

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be delivering assessments and therapeutic interventions to children and young people, and developing trauma informed practice. You will also offer consultations, reflective practice, and deliver training. Additionally, you will attend and contribute to peer supervision, and complete care planning/input into routine assessment.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help develop this therapy service contributing to the wider company’s centre of excellence in the field of developmental trauma and attachment.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 3 – 5 days per week can be considered

Salary - £30,000 - £45,000 FTE

Experience required:

The ideal candidate will be accredited or working towards accreditation with the BACP/UKCP/NCPS/BABCP and have experience of working with young people with complex presentations eg a CAMHS, LAC or YOS. It's desirable that you hold experience in therapeutic models such as DBT, CFT, DDP and/or mentalisation based therapy.

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.

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.

REF: 3142

Shire Healthcare are working with a leading provider of specialist care and education recruiting for a Psychological Therapist to be based in Co Durham.

About the employer:

This employer is an independent leading provider of specialist care and education. They work with children and young people in either an educational and/or residential setting who present a complexity of needs including developmental trauma, neuro-developmental conditions, autism, ADHD, and special educational needs.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed be joining an MDT who work with pupils and residents (5-18 yrs old). This role will be based across specialist schools, children’s homes and integrated provisions. This specific role is based within a school who are Ofsted rated as Good provider. The post holder will be working across care and educational settings helping to develop trauma informed practice.

Contract type – permanent (52 week working)

Hours – full time (part time applicants will be considered)

Term time salary - £42,100 - £50,900 FTE

Experience required:

Candidates applying will have HCPC, UKCP registration or BACP accreditation along with experience working with young people who present with neurodevelopmental needs such as Autism, SEMH, ADHD and learning disabilities. Those who are working towards accreditation will be considered.

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 19 years of experience, 13 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.

REF: 3139

Shire Healthcare are working with a leading provider of specialist care and education recruiting for a HCPC registered Psychologist to be based in Surrey.

About the employer:

This employer is an independent leading provider of specialist care and education. They work with children and young people in either an educational and/or residential setting who present a complexity of needs including developmental trauma, neuro-developmental conditions, autism, ADHD, and special educational needs.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed be joining an MDT and will conduct clinical assessments and provide specialist and evidence based psychological interventions in either a 121 or group setting to pupils and residents (6-16 yrs old). This role will be based across specialist schools, children’s homes and integrated provisions. This specific role is based within a school who are Ofsted rated as Good provider.

Contract type – permanent (52 weeks)

Hours – full time, subject to applications part time may be considered

Term time salary - £66,500 - 70,000 FTE

Experience required:

Candidates applying will have HCPC registration as a Clinical, Counselling, Forensic or Educational Psychologist along with previous experience working with children and young people with complex needs such as ASD, autism, and/or trauma.

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 19 years of experience, 13 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.

REF: 1863

Shire Healthcare are working with a leading provider of specialist care and education recruiting for a HCPC registered Psychologist to be based in NW Manchester.

About the employer:

This employer is an independent leading provider of specialist care and education. They work with children and young people in either an educational and/or residential setting who present a complexity of needs including developmental trauma, neuro-developmental conditions, autism, ADHD, and special educational needs.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed be joining an MDT and will conduct clinical assessments and provide specialist and evidence based psychological interventions in either a 121 or group setting to pupils and residents (7-18 yrs old). This role will be based across specialist schools, children’s homes and integrated provisions.

Contract type – permanent (52 week working)

Hours – full time (part time applicants will be considered)

Salary - £71,500 - £75,600 FTE

Experience required:

Candidates applying will have HCPC registration as a Clinical, Counselling, Forensic or Educational Psychologist along with previous experience working with children and young people with complex needs such as ASD, autism and/or trauma.

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 19 years of experience, 13 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.

REF: 3138

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Psychological Therapist to work from home with travel required to Hitchin and Bedford.

About the employer:

This employer delivers bespoke packages to children and young people who have experienced developmental trauma working with children's residential homes, local authorities, supported accommodation providers and educational settings. This employer also provides therapeutic support to organisations to help the development of their trauma informed practice.

Role snapshot:

The essence of the role will be working with external organizations, including schools and educational settings, offering consultations, reflective practice, some direct therapeutic input, assessments, and training. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help develop and lead this therapy service contributing to the wider company’s centre of excellence in the field of developmental trauma and attachment. A large proportion of this role will be working from home.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 3 – 5 days per week can be considered

Salary - £50,000 - £60,000 FTE

Experience required:

Those applying will have experience of working CYP residential/ LAC services and systems working. Registration/accreditation with the relevant governing body is mandatory.

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 19 years of experience, 13 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.

REF: 3137

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a HCPC reg Psychologist to work from home with travel required to Hitchin and Bedford.

About the employer:

This employer delivers bespoke packages to children and young people who have experienced developmental trauma working with children's residential homes, local authorities, supported accommodation providers and educational settings. This employer also provides therapeutic support to organisations to help the development of their trauma informed practice.

Role snapshot:

The essence of the role will be working with external organizations, including schools and educational settings, offering consultations, reflective practice, some direct therapeutic input, assessments, and training. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help develop and lead this therapy service contributing to the wider company’s centre of excellence in the field of developmental trauma and attachment. A large proportion of this role will be working from home.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 3 – 5 days per week can be considered

Salary - £50,000 - £60,000 FTE

Experience required:

Those applying will have experience of working CYP residential/ LAC services and systems working. HCPC registration is mandatory.

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 19 years of experience, 13 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.

REF: 3137

We are supporting a specialist provider based in Newcastle with their permanent recruitment. We are currently looking for a Senior Support Worker to work within a supported accommodation setting to provide support to adults with learning disabilities and mental heath needs.

This is a permanent position working 37 hours per week. Previous experience is essential but an NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care is desirable. Our client can promise a nurturing and supportive environment so If you are already an established Senior Support Worker, our client may be able to offer progression into a managerial role.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £14.00 - £15.00 per hour.

As a Senior Support Worker your main responsibilities will include:

• Manage the medication system, ordering through to administration.
• Ensure care plans and risk assessments are accurate and up to date and meet the needs of the individual.
• Supervise and lead a team of support workers, carrying out supervisions and appraisals if required.
• Support service users in accordance with their needs and wishes as detailed in their person-centred support plans.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the Safeguarding of Adults and to recognise and report any disclosure, suspicion or evidence of harm, risk of harm, abuse, or neglect.
• Support service users to remain as active and healthy as possible.
• Attend training, including induction training, team meetings and individual supervisions.
• Support service users in all aspects of their daily living, such as shopping, cooking and domestic.
• Support service users to live an active lifestyle.

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

• Progression opportunities.
• Enhanced hourly rate for overtime.
• Paid enrolment onto additional 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: 3141

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Newcastle. 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 35 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 £45,000 - £50,000 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:

• Car leasing scheme.
• Progression opportunities.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Excellent health and wellbeing benefits.
• Company pension scheme.

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: 3136

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

This is a permanent position working Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm. This role is open to experienced Registered Managers or Deputy Managers ready to take the next step.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying up to £65,000 plus bonuses.

As a Registered Manager your main responsibilities will include:

• Assist with registration process for the home, working closely with the Senior management team
• Ensure each child has a care plan which reflects their emotional, care, education, social, therapeutic, and cultural needs.
• Play a key role in all external audits.
• Allocate each young person a Key Worker who is responsible for the implementation of their care plan.
• Build relationships with parents, carers, and other professionals in relation to the support provided to each child.
• Manage budgets effectively and in line with company policy.
• Ensure staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its residents.
• Ensure new staff receive an induction and that each member of staff has a personal development plan.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the statutory and procedural framework for residential care and communicate this to the wider team.
• Overall responsibility for the service and the main point of contact for third-party organisations and governing bodies.

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

• Flexible remote working opportunities
• Competitive bonus scheme
• Progression chances with a growing company

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

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

Ref: 3140

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Deputy Hospital Manager based in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. If successful, you will be overseeing the service and working closely with the Clinical Director.

This is a permanent position working Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm with minimal on call responsibility. This role is open professionals with a nursing background and have experience working at a Ward Manager level or above.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying £70,000 plus per year.

As a Deputy Hospital Manager your main responsibilities will include:

• Be responsible for the Business, Clinical and Support Services aspects of the hospital
• Ensure the highest level of patient care is being provided throughout the service
• Work closely with the hospital director and MDT.
• Share responsibility for the financial viability of the hospital
• Work with the management team to always maintain a safe and effective operation
• Ensures compliance with CQC standards and leads on notifications of incidents
• Works jointly with the hospital director in maintaining positive relationships with commissioners, clinical teams on NHS wards and community teams to obtain business and keep hospital occupancy full.

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

• Flexible working opportunities
• Join an established company with a really qualified and experienced leadership team
• Increased annual leave
• Birthday off as standard
• Subsidized lunch
• Pension scheme

To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our 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: 3135

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

Our client is a forward thinking, innovative provider of children’s services and offers all employees a rewarding, dynamic working environment. This position is a permanent, full-time position (40 hours per week). The basic salary can go up to £65,000 for the right candidate plus bonuses.

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

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

This role is open to experienced Senior Registered Managers, Area Managers and Responsible Individuals who have completed their level 5 and have previous good or outstanding inspections. Previous experience in mentoring other managers would be beneficial.

As a Responsible Individual, your main responsibilities will include:

• Be the RI for children's homes and act on behalf of the organisation to ensure all requirements are met.
• To oversee the management of placements within all the services
• Managing the annual budget effectively
• Ensuring that staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its residents
• Maintaining up to date knowledge of the statutory and procedural framework for residential care and communicating this to the wider team
• Providing leadership and supervision to the wider leadership team

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

• Additional annual leave
• Flexible working hours (start/finish times)
• Hybrid working
• Profit Share

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

REF : 3134

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

If successful, you will be overseeing a 1 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 but these hours are flexible. Working from home is also allowed.

This role is open to experienced Registered Managers or Deputy Managers ready to take the next step.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying £45,000 - £50,000 per annum.

As a Registered Manager your main responsibilities will include:

• Ensure each child has a care plan which reflects their emotional, care, education, social, therapeutic, and cultural needs.
• Play a key role in all external audits.
• Allocate each young person a Key Worker who is responsible for the implementation of their care plan.
• Build relationships with parents, carers, and other professionals in relation to the support provided to each child.
• Manage budgets effectively and in line with company policy.
• Ensure staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its residents.
• Ensure new staff receive an induction and that each member of staff has a personal development plan.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the statutory and procedural framework for residential care and communicate this to the wider team.
• Overall responsibility for the service and the main point of contact for third-party organisations and governing bodies.

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

• 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: 3132