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Shire Healthcare are recruiting for an Assistant Psychologist to support in the West Midlands county with looked after children in residential settings.

*A clean, full driving license is mandatory for this role*

*There is a split between home and on-site work*

Role snapshot:

You will be a part of the Clinical Services team, delivering bespoke assessments, and treatment across young people and families.

The post holder will monitor risk, create risk management places, review care plans and arrange team around the child meetings.

You will also contribute to frameworks, service developments, liaise with referrers, deliver specialist training and supervise practitioners (all relevant training will be provided!)

Contract type – permanent

Hours – Full time ideally

Salary - £40,000 - £45,000 FTE

Experience required:

Those applying will hold relevant registration/accreditation and have experience of working in children/young people residential services, therapeutically.

Why Shire Healthcare?

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

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

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today and one of our consultants will be in touch.

REF: 3555779

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. Previous experience in a senior or managerial role is not essential although all applicants must have an NVQ level 3 in Residential childcare.

This is a Monday - Friday role working from 9am-5pm.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying £36,000 - £42,000 per year.

As a Deputy Manager your main responsibilities will include:

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

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

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

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: 3554260

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a HCPC registered Psychologist to work within a specialist inpatients service in Hertfordshire who have an overall CQC rating of “Good.”

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be joining an MDT working across acute and psychiatric intensive care, secure services (low and medium) and a community focused rehabilitation ward. The post holder will conduct psychological assessments and tailor therapeutic intervention plans.

Contract type – permanent, part-time

Hours – 4 days per week (30 hours), will consider job share of x2 Psychologists doing 2 days per week (15 hours)

Salary - £38,600 pro-rata salary (£48,250)

Experience required:

Candidates applying will have HCPC registration as a Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist along with previous experience working with complex mental health in settings such as inpatient wards, rehabs, acute or high- risk services.

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: 3554048

The candidate appointed will be working across two sites joining an MDT who work with adult service users who present with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and challenging behaviours.

The post holder will provide assessments and therapeutic interventions(both 121 and group based) as well as risk assessment and management.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – Both part time and full time are being considered

Salary - Up to £70,000 FTE

Experience required:

Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration and experience of working with learning disabilities and autism.

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 20 years of experience, 14 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: 3335643

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

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

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £38,000 - £42,000 per year.

As a Deputy Manager your main responsibilities will include:

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

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

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

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

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

REF: 3553323

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

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

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £38,000 - £42,000 per year.

As a Deputy Manager your main responsibilities will include:

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

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

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

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

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

REF: 3553317

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Shildon. 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 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 £55,000 - £60,000 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:

• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Bonus scheme.
• 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: 3553299

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 Brighouse. 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 37 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 £17.80 - £20.40 per hour plus 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.
• Pension scheme.
• 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: 3553268

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 Brighouse. 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 37 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 £15.50 - £17.50 per hour plus 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:

• Overtime opportunities.
• Progression opportunities.
• Paid enrolment onto Level 3.
• 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: 3553169

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Psychologist to work across a School Foundation in West Yorkshire.

Role snapshot:

This role combines direct therapeutic work, strategic service development, and professional supervision and training. You will work closely with the Head of Therapeutic Practice and Health to lead psychologically informed care across the Foundation and to develop a high-quality, evidence-based therapeutic service.

You will provide assessment, formulation and intervention for complex presentations, while supporting and developing a multidisciplinary workforce through supervision, reflective practice and training.

Contract type – Permanent

Hours – Term Time (39 weeks)

Salary - £52,420 - £58,720 (FTE £60,208 - £67,435)

Experience required:

Be a registered Clinical, Counselling, Forensic or Educational Psychologist with the HCPC

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.

We 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: 3551354

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

This position is 1 day per week at the home. The day rate for this role is £400 - £500 per day.

As the Responsible individual you will be overseeing one NEW home and assisting the current Registered Manager through registration.

This role is open to experienced Registered Managers, Area Managers and Responsible Individuals who have completed their level 5 and have previous good or outstanding inspections.

As a Responsible Individual, your main responsibilities will include:

• Be the RI for children's home and act on behalf of the organisation to ensure all requirements are met.
• To oversee the management of children at the home.
• 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.

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: 3550168

We are supporting a specialist provider based in Millom with their permanent recruitment. We are currently looking for a Registered Manager to work within a residential setting to provide support to adults with dementia 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.

The home can support a maximum of 40 service users. The home is currently rated "Good" by the CQC.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £45,000 - £50,000 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: 3550192

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Psychological Therapist to work as the Outpatient Services Manager based in Edinburgh with occasional travel required to the Scottish Borders.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be joining private mental health provider for adult mental health and addictions treatment within outpatient and inpatient settings. The post holder will be supporting the expansion of the integrated outpatient Psychotherapy and Psychiatry service who offer both online and in person therapy for services users transitioning from their residential programmes.

The successful candidate will provide overall leadership, governance and operational insight for the outpatient’s service which will include both the psychiatric and therapeutic components. The candidate appointed will also hold a small clinical caseload.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – full time

Salary - £47,800 - £55,000 FTE

Experience required:

Psychological Therapy professionals applying will have registration/accreditation with the relevant governing body such as HCPC, BACP, UKCP, BABCP, COSCA. Due to the seniority of the role, it is mandatory that those applying have previous experience providing clinical supervision and in managing outpatient mental health services including digital services. Experience in clinical governance and service improvement is also 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 20 years of experience, 14 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 preparationand 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: 3549279

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for HCPC registered Psychologist to join an upcoming service that delivers community neurorehabilitation.

*Home based with travel required to deliver direct therapy in service users homes*

*Car driver mandatory*

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will deliver neuropsychological rehabilitation within the Midlands service. You will deliver direct specialist psychological assessments and interventions.

The role involves interdisciplinary working, shared formulation and collaborative planning across professions to ensure a client-centred approach.

You will utilise trauma informed approaches to support service users in returning to work/education.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – part-time, 2 or 3 days per week. Wednesdays are mandatory, other days can be flexible

Salary - £65,000 FTE - £75,000 FTE

Experience required:

Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration as a Psychologist along with 4+ years experience in ABI/TBI. It is very desirable if you also have your QICN qualification, and are passionate about community-based work.

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: 3548295

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for an Educational Psychologist to work to join a local authority supporting multiple schools across County Durham.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will work within an MDT and provide psychological assessments to children in various school settings. You will develop individualised support, providing therapeutic intervention. You will risk assess/manage and champion safeguarding. The post holder may also train other professionals within the service.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – both part time and full time will be considered.

Salary - £47,700 - £58,000 FTE+ 3 SPA points

Experience required:

Be a registered Educational Psychologist with the HCPC, or those due to qualify in 2026.

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.

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.

We 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: EPTCL123