Vacancies

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Practitioner Psychologist to work within Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) homes in Durham.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be joining a multi-disciplinary clinical team supporting residential and educational staff in providing learning and therapeutic living environments. The successful candidate will also hold their own clinical caseload (assessment and therapy based).

Contract type – permanent

Hours – full time (subject to applications, part time will be considered)

Salary - £73,600 - £77,900 FTE

Experience required:

Clinical, Counselling, Educational and Forensic Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration along with experience dealing with CYP trauma, ideally sexual trauma and abuse.

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: 3501562

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for an experienced Psychotherapist/Creative Therapist to work within a specialist trauma charity in Southwest London.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be working as a Senior Psychotherapist and Supervisor for a charity who work with children and adults who present with mental health, trauma, substance misuse and poverty from marginalised communities.

The post holder will hold a small clinical caseload along with recruiting and supervising placement students (Psychotherapy and Creative Therapy professionals. Caseload wise, the successful candidate will be working in various mainstream primary schools (including SEN students).

Contract type – 12 Month FTC and term time (34 weeks)

Hours – 3 days per week, 9-5.30pm

Salary - £36,800 (£50,900 FTE)

Experience required:

Psychotherapists applying will have completed a level 7/8 diploma, a supervision qualification and hold accreditation/registration with the relevant governing body. Extensive experience working in schools, adult mental health and supervision experience.

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: 3500913

We are supporting a specialist provider based in Bradford with their permanent recruitment. We are currently looking for a Deputy Manager to work within a residential setting to provide support to adults with challenging behaviours and other complex needs.

This is a permanent position working 37.5 hours per week. Previous experience in a senior or managerial role is not essential although all applicants must have an NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying £32,000 - £35,000 per year.

As a Deputy Manager your main responsibilities will include:

• Provide support to the Registered Manager and development of the home.
• Support the Registered Manager with external audits.
• To ensure care plans, guidelines and risk assessments are accurate and reflective of the individual’s needs.
• Hold the responsibility of the home in the managers absence.
• To supervise and lead a team of support workers, carrying out supervisions and appraisals.
• To support service users in accordance with their needs and wishes as detailed in their person-centred support plans.
• To demonstrate a commitment to the Safeguarding of Adults and to recognise and report any disclosure, suspicion or evidence of harm, risk of harm, abuse or neglect.
• Support the service users in staying active, healthy, and as independent as possible.

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

• Progressing Opportunities.
• Overtime Opportunities.
• Comprehensive 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: 3500923

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

• Recognition awards.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Excellent health and wellbeing benefits.
• Company pension scheme.

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

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

REF: 3500955

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 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: 3500780

Shire Healthcare are working in partnership with a specialist provider of Neuro Rehab, recruiting to a permanent opportunity for a Principle Clinical Psychologist, based in West Sussex.

About the employer:

This service uses a neuro-behavioural model and provide assessments, treatment and rehabilitation to adult service users with an acquired brain injury.

Role summary

The candidate appointed will be joining an MDT working with adults who have acquired brain injury, complex neurological and challenging behaviours. This role will include:

• Provide strategic, professional leadership
• Specialist neuropsychological assessments.
• Formulate and implement plans of specialist therapeutic interventions
• Work with both neuropsychological and mental health presentations
• Participating in MDT meetings concerned with the delivery and development of clinical services; - Supporting Service Managers/Regional Managers in all aspects of managing the service
• Risk assessment and risk management

Contract type - permanent

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

Salary - £64,455 - £74,896

Experience required:

Due to the specialist and complex nature of the role, applicants applying will have previous and experience working within neurorehabilitation.

Why Shire Healthcare?

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.

You will be working with Vicky Stark a healthcare recruitment consultant with over 10 years experience, recruiting solely within Psychology

3499987

Shire Healthcare are working with a leading provider of specialist care and education recruiting for a CBT Therapist to be based in a specialist learning centre in Oxfordshire.

About the employer:

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

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed be joining a multi-disciplinary team, working within a specialist learning centre, delivering assessments, clinical formulation, therapeutic interventions for children/young people with complex needs. You will also fomulate personalised care plans, build rapport and deliver feedback on progress.

You will also support both educational and residential colleagues, to ensure children are engaged and also deliver training, workshops and consultation.

Contract type – permanent (52 week working)

Hours – 4 days per week

Salary - £43,500 FTE - £52,490 FTE

Experience required:

All Psychological Therapy professionals will hold registration or accreditation with the BABCP and have prior experience working with young people with complex needs/neurodevelopmental conditions/ needs such as SEMH 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.

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: 3500011

Shire Healthcare are working with a leading provider of specialist care and education recruiting for a Creative Therapist to be based in a specialist learning centre in Oxfordshire.

About the employer:

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

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed be joining a multi-disciplinary team, working within a specialist learning centre, delivering assessments, clinical formulation, therapeutic interventions for children/young people with complex needs. You will also fomulate personalised care plans, build rapport and deliver feedback on progress.

You will also support both educational and residential colleagues, to ensure children are engaged and also deliver training, workshops and consultation.

Contract type – permanent (52 week working)

Hours – 4 days per week

Salary - £43,500 FTE - £52,490 FTE

Experience required:

All Psychological Therapy professionals will hold registration or accreditation with the relevant governing body and experience working with young people with complex needs/neurodevelopmental conditions/ needs such as SEMH 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.

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: 3500011

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

About the employer:

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

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed be joining a multi-disciplinary team, working within a specialist learning centre, delivering assessments, clinical formulation, therapeutic interventions for children/young people with complex needs. You will also fomulate personalised care plans, build rapport and deliver feedback on progress.

You will also support both educational and residential colleagues, to ensure children are engaged and also deliver training, workshops and consultation.

Contract type – permanent (52 week working)

Hours – 4 days per week

Salary - £43,500 FTE - £52,490 FTE

Experience required:

All Psychological Therapy professionals will hold registration or accreditation with the relevant governing body and experience working with young people with complex needs/neurodevelopmental conditions/ needs such as SEMH 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.

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: 3500011

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Team Leader based in Walthamstow, E17. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties within a children's home. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week plus sleep ins. Previous experience as a senior is essential and you will need previous experience supporting children in a residential setting as well as your Level 3 or Level 4 NVQ. 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 £31,000 - £34,000 per year plus sleep ins.

As a Team Leader 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:

• Annual leave that increases with service.
• Enrolment onto a level 3/4 qualification.
• Progression opportunities

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

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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REF: 349925

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Practitioner Psychologist to work within a specialist day school in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.

**Work a 4-day working week for full time pay!!**

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will working for a reputable nationwide employer who encourages working life balance by offering full paid contracts whilst working 4 days per week!

The post holder will be joining an education team within a specialist day school, delivering psychological assessments and interventions to pupils ages, 5 – 19, who present with developmental trauma, SEMH needs and/or neurodivergent. This team work with a person-centred approach.

Contract type – permanent and term time

Hours – both part time and full time will be considered

Salary - up to £65,000 FTE

Experience required:

Clinical, Counselling, Educational and Forensic Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration and experience working with CYP with developmental trauma, SEMH needs and/or neurodivergence.

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: 3496545

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Practitioner Psychologist to work within an adult inpatients services in South Hertfordshire.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be joining a well-established MDT, including Psychologists, working with adult service users across acute inpatient wards in a hospital environment. The caseload will include working across their new pathway for young adults presenting with complex trauma.

The post holder will provide psychological assessments and interventions (formulation driven and trauma informed model of care)

Contract type – permanent

Hours – both part time and full time will be considered

Salary - up to £53,000 FTE

Experience required:

Clinical, Counselling and Forensic Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration and experience working with complex mental health with a trauma informed approach. Those with inpatient experience will be at an advantage.

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: 3496465

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 Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.

If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to 2 children presenting with EBD within a children's home.

This is a permanent position working 1 on, 2 off shift pattern. Two contracted sleep-ins per month. Any additional sleep-ins worked will be paid at a rate of £60 per sleep-in..

Salary: £14.67 - £15.63 per hour

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.
• 28 days holiday.
• Full induction programme, including therapeutic training in PACE.

Requirements:

• Full UK driving license.
• Right to work (no sponsorship offered)

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.

3495943

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 Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.

If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to 2 children presenting with EBD within a children's home.

This is a permanent position working 1 on, 2 off shift pattern. Two contracted sleep-ins per month. Any additional sleep-ins worked will be paid at a rate of £60 per sleep-in..

Salary: £14.67 - £15.63 per hour

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.
• 28 days holiday.
• Full induction programme, including therapeutic training in PACE.

Requirements:

• Full UK driving license.
• Right to work (no sponsorship offered)

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: 3495943

Shire Healthcare are working with a reputable and leading provider of specialist care and education recruiting for a HCPC reg. Psychologist to be based from home with travel to sites in Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.

About the employer:

This employer is an independent leading provider of specialist care and education. They work with children, young people in an residential and community setting who present a complexity of needs including developmental trauma.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed be joining an MDT and will oversee assessment, formulation, and evidence-based therapeutic planning for children and young people. They will provide specialist and evidence based psychological interventions and input across the region as well as advise on child trauma, attachment, and recovery. This role will be working from home with travel across residential homes in Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire (usually 1 site visit to each home per month) .

Contract type – 12months FTC

Hours – Full time

Salary - £63000 fte

Experience required:

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

Essential: Knowledge of the impact of developmental trauma and adverse childhood experiences on life trajectories and a full clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Desirable: Other clinical training such as CBT; Systemic Psychotherapy; DBT; DDP; EMDR.

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 Vicky Stark a specialist Psychological Therapies recruitment consultant with 10 years of experience recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies.

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: 3468990