Vacancies

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Principal Psychologist to work within a specialist inpatient service in West Yorkshire.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be working with both adult and older adult service users who present with severe and enduring mental health conditions, challenging behaviours who may also have memory related issues. The post holder will work across a rehab and recovery ward and a neurocognitive dementia service offering bespoke packages of care.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 3 days per week, 9-5 (22.5 hrs p/w)

Salary - £67,546 FTE (£40,528 per annum)

Experience required:

Clinical, Counselling and Forensic Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration and experience working with complex mental health and memory related issues.

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 19 years of experience, 13 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: 3051

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for an Educational Psychologist to work with children and young people presenting with SEMH in a range of schools, across Wolverhampton and Birmingham.

*Work from home with travel required, car driver mandatory*

About the employer:

The successful candidate will be joining a leading provider of therapeutic care and education for children and young people who present with severe emotional and behavioural needs. This can include trauma, neurodiversity, eating disorders, offending behaviour, sexual exploitation and harmful behaviour.

Role snapshot:

The post holder will be working from home and where required will be travelling to services. The successful candidate will provide reflective and supportive therapeutic practice within educational settings, including assessment, formulation and intervention work.

Contract Type - permanent

Hours – Part time, 2.5 days per week

Salary - £45,000 - £63,000 FTE DOE

Experience required:

Candidates applying will have HCPC registration as an Educational Psychologist and experience working with children and young people with complex emotional, behavioural/ neurodiverse needs either during doctoral training or post qualifying. We encourage newly HCPC registered Psychologists to apply!

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 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: 3050

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 Gloucester. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with emotional, social 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 and your level 3 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 between £35,000 - £37,000 per year.

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:

• Real progression opportunities into management roles
• A chance to join a top provider of children's services
• Private Healthcare
• On-site parking
• Meals provided on shift
• Length of service awards

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: 3044

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 Gloucestershire. 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. 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 £26,000 - £31,000.

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:

• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Real opportunities for progression into Senior roles
• 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: 3043

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 Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.

If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with learning disabilities within an 8 bed children's home. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress.

This is a permanent position working 39 hours per week.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £12.60 - £13.30 per hour + £63.00 sleep ins. (Sleep in's will be 2 - 4 per month)

FULL UK DRIVERS LICENSE IS 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:

• Increase payment for unsociable hours.
• Good pension payments.
• Progression pathway to Seniors / Team leaders.

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: 3046

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 Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.

Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 39 hours per week within an 8 bed children's home.

The hourly rate is between £13.60 - £14.40 per hour + £63 per sleep in.
On average each staff work 2 - 4 sleeps per month.

If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with learning disabilties.

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.

Ideally applicants should have the following:

• Previous experience of working with young people
• Experience of successfully leading a small team
• Hold NVQ Diploma level 3 in Residential Childcare 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: 3046

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children's Worker in Luton, Bedfordshire.

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

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week plus sleep ins.

The role is £15.00 per hour.

This role will include sleep-ins , paid at an additional £45.00 per night.

Level 3 residential childcare completed is essential.

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:

• Clear pathway to Deputy manager position.
• Good supportive Registered Manager.
• Good in house training.

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: 3042

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Dual Registered Manager based in Swindon. If successful, you will be overseeing a service that provides support to children with social, emotional and behavioural needs within a children's home.

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

Alongside countless progression opportunities, our client is paying up to £55,000.

As a Dual Registered Manager your main responsibilities will include:

• 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
• Real progression opportunities
• Excellent bonus opportunities
• Chance to work with an exciting, growing company

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: 2639

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Team Leader based in Leeds. 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 37.5 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 £14.00 - £16.00 per hour 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:

• Use of company car.
• Progression opportunities.
• Market leading training and induction.
• Onsite parking.
• Meals on shift.

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: 3033

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

If successful, you will be working as part of a team in a 5 bed children's residential home supporting children presenting with EBD.

This is a permanent position working MONDAY - FRIDAY 9AM - 5PM.

Our client will consider Senior's looking to step up but they must have deputised at times.

Level 3 / 4 Residential childcare is compulsory.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying a basic salary between £30,000 - £35,000 per annum.

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: 3032

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 Newton Abbot, Devon. 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 42 hours per week. 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 £34,000 - £36,000 including 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:

• 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: 3031

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Deputy Manager based in Newton Abbot, Devon. 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 42 hours per week. Previous experience in a senior or managerial role is essential andall applicants must have an NVQ level 3 in childcare.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying £36,000 - £38,000 including sleep ins

As a Deputy Manager your main responsibilities will include:

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

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

• Real career progression with funded training
• Competitive bonus scheme
• 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.

Ref: 3030

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Newton Abbot, Devon. If successful, you will be overseeing a service that provides support to children with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties 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 Up to £45,000.

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
• Free meals on site
• Private Healthcare
• Progression opportunities within a growing company

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: 3029

Shire are now working in partnership with a leading provider of children services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children's Worker based in the Ashford, Kent. Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 39 and 45 hours per week.

If successful, you will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing support to children with emotional and behavioural difficulties within a children's home rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted.

The salary ranges from £34,000 - £36,000 per annum dependent on experience.

Sleep in's are paid at £52.50 per sleep in.

If successful, you will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing support to children with EBD and challenging behaviour. Please note 24 hour shifts and sleep-ins are required for this post.

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

Ideally 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: 3022

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 Ashord, Kent. 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 39 - 45 hours per week. 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 £30,000 - £34,000.

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:

• Real opportunities to progress into Senior roles
• Chance to work in an 'Outstanding' rated environment by Ofsted
• Health cashback scheme
• Employee assistance program

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: 3023