Vacancies

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

If successful, you will be working as part of a team in a brand new 2 BED EBD setting.

This is a permanent position working Monday to 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 and Full UK driving License is compulsory.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying a basic salary ranging between £32,000 - £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: 2756

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Wakefield. 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 £50,000 - £60,000 per year.

As a Registered Manager your main responsibilities will include:

• Ensure each child has a care plan which reflects their emotional, care, education, social, therapeutic, and cultural needs.
• Play a key role in all external audits.
• Allocate each young person a Key Worker who is responsible for the implementation of their care plan.
• Build relationships with parents, carers, and other professionals in relation to the support provided to each child.
• Manage budgets effectively and in line with company policy.
• Ensure staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its residents.
• Ensure new staff receive an induction and that each member of staff has a personal development plan.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the statutory and procedural framework for residential care and communicate this to the wider team.
• Overall responsibility for the service and the main point of contact for third-party organisations and governing bodies.

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

• 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: 2755

We are supporting a specialist provider based in Taunton, Somerset with their permanent recruitment. We are currently looking for a Team Leader to work within a supported living setting to provide support to young adults presenting with Autism.

This position has a 'genuine occupational requirement' covered under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and therefore only applications from females are requested.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week across a mixture of shifts.. Previous experience is essential and you must have your NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care. Our client can promise a nurturing and supportive environment so if you are already an established team leader, our client may be able to offer progression into a managerial role.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying up to £30,000 per year.

As a Team Leader your main responsibilities will include:

• Manage the medication system, ordering through to administration.
• Ensure care plans and risk assessments are accurate and up to date and meet the needs of the individual.
• Supervise and lead a team of support workers, carrying out supervisions and appraisals if required.
• Support service users in accordance with their needs and wishes as detailed in their person-centred support plans.
• 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 service users to remain as active and healthy as possible.
• Attend training, including induction training, team meetings and individual supervisions.
• Support service users in all aspects of their daily living, such as shopping, cooking and domestic.
• Support service users to live an active lifestyle.

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: 2752

We are supporting a specialist provider based in Worcestershire with their permanent recruitment. We are currently looking for a Registered Manager to work within a supporting living setting to provide support to adults with learning difficulties or mental health difficulties. The successful applicant will have overall responsibility for the home.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week. Previous experience as a Registered Manager is essential and you must have or be working towards your level 5.

The service can support a maximum of 5 residents. The service is currently not open and would need a new Manager to go through the registration process.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying £37,000 - £42,000.

As a Registered Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Ensure each adult has a care plan which reflects their emotional, care, social, and cultural needs.
• Play a key role in all external audits.
• Build relationships with parents, carers and other professionals to strengthen the support available for each service user.
• Mange budgets effectively and in line with company policy.
• Ensure staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its residents.
• Ensure new staff receive an induction and that each member of staff has a personal development plan.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the statutory and procedural framework for residential care and communicate this to the wider team.
• Overall responsibility for the service and the main point of contact for third-party organisations and governing bodies.

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

• Opportunity to create a service to your liking
• Supportive upper management
• Progression opportunity
• Free parking

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

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

REF: 2751

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a HCPC registered Psychologist to work within a specialist residential college for autism, based in South Wales.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be joining a Clinical MDT delivering behaviour support and psychological therapy to both residential and day students. The team offer Positive Behaviour support and creative adaptations to therapeutic provision. The post holder will conduct assessment and interventions, therapies offered include ACT, CBT, narrative therapy and CFT

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 3 days per week,

Salary - £44,400 – 58,200 FTE

Experience required:

Clinical, Counselling and Educational Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration along with previous experience working with complex needs and challenging behaviours.

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 18 years of experience, 12 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: 2274

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Registered Manager based close to Henlow, Bedfordshire.

If successful, you will be overseeing a BRAND NEW 2 bed service that provides support to children with EBD 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 between £50,000 - £60,000 per annum + bonus scheme.

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:

• Achievable bonus scheme.
• Good holiday entitlement.
• Clear progression to dual 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: 2748

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Manchester, Greater Manchester. Our client is a forward thinking, innovative provider of children’s services and offers all employees a rewarding, dynamic working environment. This position is a permanent, full-time position. The basic salary can go up to £50,000 for the right candidate plus a very achievable bonus on top. This takes the OTE to £60,000 per year.

The successful applicant will manage the home and staff team providing support to children presenting with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The service can support a maximum of 3 children.

This role is open to both experienced Registered Managers but also Deputy Managers who are looking to progress.

As a Registered Manager, your main responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring each young child has a care plan which reflects his or her emotional, care, education, social, therapeutic and cultural needs
• Regularly reviewing and updating the placement plan
• Allocating each young person a Key Worker who is responsible for the implementation of the care plan
• Building relationships with parents, carers and other professionals in relation to the support provided to each child
• Managing budgets effectively
• Ensuring that staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its residents
• Ensuring new staff receive an induction and that each member of staff has a personal development plan
• Maintaining up to date knowledge of the statutory and procedural framework for residential care and communicating this to the wider team
• Providing leadership and supervision to the wider team

In return, our client is offering a range of benefits, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Relocation Package
• Annual Leave that increases with service
• Flexible working hours (start/finish times)
• Grow alongside an outstanding new provider

Not for you? If you are registered with Shire and recommend a friend, family member or colleague, you will be eligible for a cash bonus payment!

Ref: 2745

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Carlisle. 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: 2744

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 Willington. 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 is not essential, so if you are looking to start your career as a Residential Children’s Worker, our client can promise a nurturing, supportive and fun working environment. If you are already an established Residential Children’s Worker, our client may be able to offer progression into a Senior Role as and when the time is right.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £25,000 - £30,000 per year inclusive of 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:

• Progression opportunities.
• Meals on shift.
• Market leading training.
• Paid enrolment onto Level 3 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: 2574

We are supporting a specialist provider based in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire with their permanent recruitment. We are currently looking for a Service Manager to work within a supported living setting to provide support to learning disabilities, autism, or mental illness.

This is a permanent position working 37.5 hours per week. Previous experience as a Service Manager in a supporting living or residential setting is preferred and you must have a Level 2 in Health and Social Care as a minimum.

The service can support a maximum of 7 residents.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying £28,000 - £30,000 per year.

As a Service Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Ensure each adult has a care plan which reflects their emotional, care, social, and cultural needs.
• Build relationships with parents, carers and other professionals to strengthen the support available for each service user.
• Mange budgets effectively and in line with company policy.
• Be proactive in safeguarding concerns of individuals in your care
• 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:

• Health and wellbeing program
• Additional Leave
• Leadership development program
• Referral Scheme

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

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

REF: 2739

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 Leek, Staffordshire. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with emotional and behavioural difficulties within a children's home. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week. Previous experience 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 £33,000 to £40,000 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:

• Bonus scheme
• Level 5 Enrolment
• Referral Scheme
• Causal Dress
• Free Parking

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

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

REF: 2734

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 Newport, Shropshire. 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 38 hours per week with an average of 5 – 8 sleep-ins per month. 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.

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:

• Bonus Scheme
• Health and wellbeing program
• Level 5 enrolment
• Join a smaller family-run company

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

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

REF: 2737

Shire Healthcare are working in partnership with a reputable charity recruiting for Practitioner Psychologist to work for a substance misuse service based in West Manchester.

Role snapshot:

This is an exciting opportunity for a HCPC registered Psychologist to help develop this newly established service, steering towards a trauma informed approach. The responsibilities of this role will include holding a clinical caseload working with adults with trauma, drug and alcohol addictions and other mental health presentations.

Contract type – 6 month FTC

Hours – between 2-5 days p/w can be considered

Salary - £41,200 - £52,300

Experience required:

Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration as Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist along with previous experience working with substance misuse, trauma, CBT and management/supervision is required.

Why Shire Healthcare?

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

In addition, you will be working with Lena Antoniou, a healthcare recruitment consultant with 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 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: 2732

We are supporting a specialist provider based in Staffordshire with their permanent recruitment. We are currently looking for a Registered Manager to work within a residential setting to provide support to adults with learning difficulties, mental health difficulties, and autism.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week with on call duties. Previous experience as a Registered Manager is essential and you must have or be working towards your level 5.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying £30,000 - £35,000 per year.

As a Registered Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Ensure each adult has a care plan which reflects their emotional, care, social, and cultural needs.
• Play a key role in all external audits.
• Build relationships with parents, carers and other professionals to strengthen the support available for each service user.
• Mange budgets effectively and in line with company policy.
• Ensure staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its residents.
• Ensure new staff receive an induction and that each member of staff has a personal development plan.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the statutory and procedural framework for residential care and communicate this to the wider team.
• Overall responsibility for the service and the main point of contact for third-party organisations and governing bodies.

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

• Bonus Scheme
• Birthday off plus 25 days holiday
• Health and wellbeing scheme
• Discount platforms

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

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

REF: 2730

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a CBT Therapist to work within a specialist CYP residential service based in Birmingham.

This role requires travel to children's homes in / around Birmingham .

*car driver mandatory and mileage paid*

About the employer:

This employer provides therapeutic children’s homes for children and young people who are looked after.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be joining a service working with a small group of children’s homes in and around Birmingham, delivering assessments and therapeutic interventions to develop trauma informed practice. You will also offer consultations, reflective practice, and deliver training.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help develop this therapy service contributing to the wider company’s centre of excellence in the field of developmental trauma and attachment.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 3 – 5 days per week can be considered

Salary - £30,000 - £45,000 FTE

Experience required:

The ideal candidate will be accredited the BABCP and have experience of working with young people with complex presentations eg a CAMHS, LAC or YOS. It's desirable that you hold experience in therapeutic models such as DBT, CFT, DDP and/or mentalisation based therapy.

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: 2728