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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 £36,000 - £43,000 per year inclusive of 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: 3669307

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Residential Children's Worker based near Loddon, Norfolk.

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

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying up to £31,100 (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:

• Opportunity to progress
• Comfortable sleeping-in facilities
• Committed to the continuous development of all staff

Requirements:

• Full UK driving license.
• Level 3 Residential Childcare (preferred)
• Previous experience of working with young people

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

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

REF: 3095017

We are recruiting for a Residential Children’s Support Worker to join a specialist residential home supporting children and young people with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in care, support work, SEN education or a similar environment who wants to develop a career supporting young people.

The Role

You will provide person centred support to children and young people who may have:

• Autism and complex learning disabilities
• Limited or non-verbal communication
• Other complex health and care needs

Your role will include supporting young people with daily routines, activities, communication, independence and personal care.

Who We’re Looking For

Previous children’s residential experience is not essential.

We are interested in candidates with experience from backgrounds including:

• Residential childcare
• Learning disability or autism services
• Adult social care
• SEN / Teaching Assistant roles
• Healthcare
• Personal experience supporting someone with autism or learning disabilities

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

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

We are recruiting for a Senior Residential Children’s Support Worker to join a specialist residential home supporting children and young people with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced care professional looking to take the next step in their career and take on additional responsibility within a supportive residential environment.

The Role

As a Senior Residential Children’s Support Worker, you will provide person centred support to children and young people who may have:

• Autism and complex learning disabilities
• Limited or non-verbal communication
• Other complex health and care needs

Alongside providing direct support with daily routines, activities, communication, independence and personal care, you will act as a senior member of the team, supporting colleagues and helping to maintain high standards of care.

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for candidates with previous experience within care, support or a similar environment. For this role you must have completed a Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner or equivalent.

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

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

Ref: 3667107

We are recruiting for a Waking Night Residential Children’s Support Worker to join a specialist residential home supporting children and young people with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in care, support work, SEN education or a similar environment who wants to develop a career supporting young people.

The Role

You will provide person centred support to children and young people who may have:

• Autism and complex learning disabilities
• Limited or non-verbal communication
• Other complex health and care needs

Your role will include supporting young people with daily routines, activities, communication, independence and personal care.

Who We’re Looking For

Previous children’s residential experience is not essential.

We are interested in candidates with experience from backgrounds including:

• Residential childcare
• Learning disability or autism services
• Adult social care
• SEN / Teaching Assistant roles
• Healthcare
• Personal experience supporting someone with autism or learning disabilities

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

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

Ref: 3667108

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

If successful, you will be managing a home that provides support to children with EBD.

This is a permanent position working Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. This role is open to experienced Registered Managers.

Our client is paying up to £65,000 per annum dependent on experience.

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
• Pension scheme
• WFH opportunities

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

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

Ref: 3667019

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

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

Pay: £39,300 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 Jack.

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

Ref: 3667005

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

If successful, you will be managing a 4 bed home that provides support to children with EBD.

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.

Our client is paying up to £63,000 per annum dependent on experience.

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:

• Performance related bonuses
• Company pension scheme
• Enrolment and funding to required qualifications.

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

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

Ref: 3666062

Shire are working in partnership with a provider of children's services and have a permanent opportunity for a Team Leader based in Southend-on-Sea.

Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 40 hours per week plus sleep-ins within a specialist service.

Salary up to £33,600 per annum + £47 per sleep-in.

As a Senior residential Children’s Support Worker your responsibilities will include:

• To attend staff meetings and supervisions.
• To be accountable for any decision made in regard to the welfare of the young people and staff members during the shifts that you lead.
• To discuss with the Manager any concerns with staffing matters.
• To ensure that all staff members are kept up to date with changes to procedures.
• Providing support with reference to person centred support plans.
• Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm
• Respect the confidentiality of information received at all times.
• Continuous commit to professional development
• To be willing to cover other homes when required
• Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals

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

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

Applicants should have the following:

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

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

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

Ref: 3665960

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 Southend-on-Sea.

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

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying up to £29,100 per annum + £47 per sleep-in.

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

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

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

• Opportunity to progress
• Comfortable sleeping-in facilities
• Committed to the continuous development of all staff

Requirements:

• Full UK driving license.
• Level 3 Residential Childcare (preferred)
• Previous experience of working with young people

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

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

REF: 3094391

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Clinical Lead to work within an NHS Talking Therapies service in Birmingham & Solihull.

Role snapshot:

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

The successful candidate will lead and line manage a team of CBT High Intensity Practitioners and Trainees, providing clinical supervision, case management, wellbeing and performance support. The role also includes maintaining a small clinical caseload, overseeing clinical governance, caseload audits, allocations and service KPIs, alongside supporting trainee development and wider service improvement.

Contract type – 12 month fixed-term

Hours – full-time

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

Salary – £48,250 per annum

Experience required:

Applicants will be qualified CBT High Intensity Practitioners with experience delivering within an NHS Talking Therapies service. Candidates will need previous experience in clinical supervision and case management, alongside knowledge of routine outcome monitoring, risk assessment, safeguarding and working to NHS Talking Therapies KPIs.

Why Shire Healthcare?

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

In addition, you will be working with Teddy Carter-Leay, an experienced consultant who specialises solely within Psychological Therapies, providing dedicated sector expertise and tailored support throughout the recruitment process.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer someone who meets the criteria and receive a referral bonus as our way of saying thank you.

Reference ID: 3665434

We are supporting a specialist provider based in Sheffield with their permanent recruitment. We are currently looking for a Registered Manager to oversee multiple services to provide support to adults with learning disabilities and other complex needs. The successful applicant will have overall responsibility for the service.

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

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

As a Registered 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:

• Progression opportunities.
• Company pension.
• Market leading training.

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: 3665128

Shire Healthcare are working with a leading specialist education and care provider recruiting for a Psychological Therapist to be based at a specialist school in Rugby.

About the employer:
This employer provides specialist education and care for children and young people with complex needs including developmental trauma, autism, ADHD, SEMH and other neurodevelopmental conditions.

Role snapshot:
The candidate appointed will join a multidisciplinary clinical team working across an Ofsted-rated Good specialist school. The role involves supporting trauma-informed practice across education and care settings, delivering therapeutic interventions, and contributing to assessment, formulation and care planning for children and young people with complex needs.

Contract type – permanent
Hours – full time (part time applicants will be considered)
Salary - £37,500 - £45,250 (including paid school holidays, not pro rata) + excellent benefits

Experience required:
Candidates will be qualified mental health professionals (e.g. Psychotherapist, Counsellor or equivalent) eligible for membership of BACP or a similar professional body. Experience working with children and young people with complex needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH and developmental trauma, is essential.

Why Shire Healthcare?
As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and ensure a bespoke recruitment experience tailored to your skills and experience.

In addition, you will be working with Teddy Carter-Leay, a healthcare recruitment consultant specialising in Psychological Therapies recruitment, offering dedicated support, sector knowledge and a strong understanding of the market.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those who meet the criteria and receive a referral bonus as a thank you.

REF:3619274

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

If successful, you will be overseeing a 3 bed home that provides support to children with emotional behavioural difficulties.

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 £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:

• Bonus scheme.
• Work from home opportunities.
• Enrolment and funding to required qualifications.

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

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

Ref: 3664362

Shire are now working in partnership with a leading provider of children services and have a permanent opportunity for a Therapeutic Child Carer based in Welshpool Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 40 hours per week within a unique therapeutic service.

If successful, you will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing support to children who have been sexually harmed or exploited within a children's home. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer and have genuine opportunities to progress.

The salary for this role is up to £32,000 inclusive of sleep ins.

As a Therapeutic Child Carer your responsibilities will include:

To contribute to the maintenance and provision of a high quality therapeutic community residential service for young people.

• Providing support with reference to person centred support plans.
• Support service users to maintain and develop relationships with friends and family.
• Encourage service users to integrate with the local community by attending clubs or day centres.
• 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:

• Real opportunity to progress within the company
• Comfortable sleeping-in facilities
• Committed to the continuous development of all staff

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

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

Reference: 3095020