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

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £33,000 - £40,000 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.
• Paid enrolment onto Level 3 qualifications.
• 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: 3475511

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Clinical Psychologist to work within a specialist neuropsychology charity in Leeds, CQC rated “Good”

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be joining a well-established MDT working within a neurorehabilitation service for adults and young adults with brain injuries under a neurobehavioral model. The post holder will conduct specialist psychological and neuropsychological assessments, formulate and implement specialist psychological and neuropsychological interventions.

Contract type – permanent

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

Salary - £47,800 - £54,700 FTE

Experience required:

Clinical Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration along with experience working in a neuropsychology service whether it be during doctoral training or post qualification.

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.

Reference ID: 3329462

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Support Worker based in Reading, Berkshire. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to young people with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties within a supported accommodation service. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week. 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 £26,500 - £32,000 (including sleep ins).

As a Support 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:

• Real opportunities to progress into Senior roles
• fully funded training and qualifications
• Free meals at work
• Free parking

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.

Reference: 3474705

We are working in partnership with a provider of young people's services and have a permanent opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Reading, Berkshire. If successful, you will be overseeing a service that provides support to young people with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties within a supported accommodation service.

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 £45,000 - £50,000.

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
• Chance to join a growing company
• Clear progression opportunites
• Increasing annual leave entitlement

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: 3474691

Shire are now working in partnership with a provider of children services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children's Worker based in Mansfield, Nottingham.

If successful, you will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing support to a child within a 1 bed children's home.

The hourly rate: £16.55 - £17.55 per hour + £60 per sleep in. (Sleeps are 2x a month)

The rota will be 1 on 2 off.

Full UK driving license and Level 3 Residential Childcare are compulsory.

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

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

Applicants should have the following:

• Previous experience of working with young people
• Hold NVQ Diploma level 3 in children’s workforce or equivalent
• Hold a Full UK drivers licence

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: 3474595