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We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Cranleigh, Surrey. If successful, you will be overseeing a service that provides support to children with special needs including severe social communication difficulties, complex learning disabilities and some challenging behaviour 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 £46,000 - £54,500 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:

• Competitive bonus scheme
• Chance to join a growing company
• Clear progression opportunites
• Free meals on site
• 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: 3536564

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

If successful, you will be working across 2 children's homes supporting 2 children presenting with EBD.

This is a permanent position working Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.

Pay: £40,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm. (these days will be split over the two homes and both are local to each other)

On call: 1 in 3 rota.

Level 3 / 4 Residential childcare and 2 years supervision experience is a must.

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:

• 28 days annual leave.
• Flexible working hours.
• Additional paid day off for your birthday and for your children's birthday*.

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: 3535532

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Principal Psychologist to work within an adult inpatients service in South Lancashire who have an overall CQC rating of “Good.”

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be joining an MDT who work across rehabilitation and secure wards for adult service users who present with complex mental health and/or personality disorder.

The post holder will work autonomously holding a caseload conducting assessments, formulation and therapy (both 121 and group based), along with supervising staff.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 22.5 hours per week

Salary - £64,750 FTE

Experience required:

Clinical, Counselling and Forensic Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration and extensive experience working complex clients alongside formal training in clinical supervision.

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: 3535630

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 and learning disabilities 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 42 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 role is a mixture of shift work and admin work throughout the week.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £35,000 - £40,000 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.
• Fuel allowance 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: 3533747

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 3 bed children's residential home supporting children presenting with learning disabilities.

This is a permanent position working 2 on 4 off rota with one sleep in per week.

Pay: up to £35,000 per annum + £40 per sleep.

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.

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3530458

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Leeds.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. 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 £50,000 - £65,000 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:

• Pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Healthcare package.
• Paid enrolment onto 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: 3528313

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services to recruit a Senior Residential Children’s Worker for their home in Rochdale, 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: 3527177

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services to recruit a Senior Residential Children’s Worker for their home in Bolton, 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: 3527177

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services to recruit a Senior Residential Children’s Worker for their home in Wigan, 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: 3527177

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services to recruit a Senior Residential Children’s Worker for their home in Preston, Lancashire. 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: 3527177

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services to recruit a Senior Residential Children’s Worker for their home in Nelson, Lancashire. 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: 3527177

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services to recruit a Senior Residential Children’s Worker for their home in Wigan, 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: 3527177

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

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

Key responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare (or 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: 3527177

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 Shirebrook, Derbyshire.

If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with EBD 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 37.5 hours per week. This will be shift work with one or two sleep in's per week.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £12.71 - £13.28 per hour + £50 per sleep in.

Hours: 10:00am - 11:00pm then sleep in.

Full UK driving license is required.

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:

• 28 days annual leave.
• Clear progression pathway to a Senior.
• Fun, easy going employers.

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: 3527230

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 Shirebrook, Derbyshire.

If successful, you will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing support children presenting with EBD.

The hourly rate: £15.19 per hour + £50.00 per sleep in.

The hours are from 10am - 11pm plus a sleep in. Sleep's are on average 9 per month.

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 license

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.

Ref: 3527257