Jobs

Halliwell continually looks for candidates who are able to grow with us as well as expand and improve our care provision.

We operate a continual development programme that runs parallel with a foundation degree in childcare; working with us will be rewarding through the personal growth of everyone, together.

If you would like more information on any role detailed below or other job opportunities within Halliwell, please contact me on: david.sheffield@halliwellhomes.co.uk or  0161 437 9491

Thank you,

David Sheffield
Resources Manager

Current Available Positions


Residential Support Worker

We are now recruiting for Residential Support Workers for our homes in Hyde and Cheadle Hulme.

Overview:

- We require residential support workers for full-time, part- time and bank work with emotionally, behaviorally and psychologically challenging and complex children.
- We are looking for candidates who are committed not only to providing consistency, support and care for our residents but also to their own development through the training and qualifications provided.
Main Duties:
- Providing physical care, emotional and psychological support and a safe and positive living environment for our residents.
- Helping residents to deal with problems and become independent by teaching daily living skills such as budgeting, living skills and personal hygiene. 
- Providing and supporting residents with leisure and creative opportunities such as trips and leave from the home as well as on social outings.
- Keeping records,  writing reports and effective handover of all relevant information pertaining to the young people and the  operational and administrative running of the home to the next team of staff, as well as assisting in the preparation of review reports for the young people and assessing each resident’s needs and progress.
- Working as part of a team to maintain a stable, happy and caring environment and manage challenging behavior.

Key Skills:
 
Essentials:

- The ability to understand and empathise with the needs of the young people in our homes
- You will also be confident, assertive and a team player.
- Good communication and listening skills.
- Reliable and punctual.
- Willing to undertake training and qualifications.

Advantageous:

- Proven experience in residential child care or a relative role. 
- Experience of working with challenging behavior.
- NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification in childcare or a relative subject.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- A resilient personality with life experience.
- A current driving licence.
- Restraint training.


What We Offer:

- A challenging and rewarding working environment
- Excellent training and career development  
- The opportunity to make a difference in the life of children in care.

Other general requirements:
- All vacancies are subject to a satisfactory  CRB check.
- Applicants must be at least 24 to meet National Minimum Standards.
- Applicants must be able to provide at ten years traceable history and three references which must include your most recent or current employer.


Clinical or Educational CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST

Are you a Clinical or Educational psychologist with an interest in child development?
Are you experienced as or aspire to be a practice leader within multi-disciplinary teams addressing trauma recovery?
Most importantly, do you have a passion for positive psychology and ideally knowledge of the Pillars of Parenting "authentic model of child care".

If so. we are interested in talking to you informally regarding a position within our organisation. Call us on 0777 215 0030 and ask for Mr Andrew Constable.

For further information on our services or open access training events visit our web sitewww.halliwellhomes.co.uk or e-mail us at contact@halliwellhomes.co.uk

Halliwell Homes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal records check via the Criminal Records Bureau. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

 

HEAD TEACHER Required for April 2012 or earlier

Willow House School is part of the Halliwell Group, and offers full time education to young people within residential and fostering settings. Registered for 15 students, the school has just completed its first Ofsted inspection attracting Good to Satisfactory in all areas. We now seek a Head to further develop the educational provision Halliwell offer.

With the continued development of the school and staff team, we wish to appoint a head teacher who has an interest in the psychology of child development and ideally an understanding of the "Pillars of Parenting" model of child care.

You will have:
- Clear evidence of successful classroom practice, curriculum innovation and high expectations of young people from within the looked after system.
- An ability to direct and develop a psychologically based behaviour management ethos and strategy.
- An ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team setting offering senior psychological, therapeutic and social work input.
- A strong desire, energy and vision to build on the school's present achievements within an integrated care setting.

We can offer:
- Training in (and qualification) to the Pillars of Parenting "authentic warmth" psychological model of child care.
- Opportunities for professional development within a multi-disciplinary team.
- The opportunity to make your mark within a school setting supporting "restorative parenting" to young people within the looked after system. 
- The support to publish professional papers and progress into consultancy work over time.

Informal visits to the school or discussions regarding the position are welcome, please contact Andrew Constable (Director) 0777 215 0030 or email: contact@halliwellhomes.co.uk 

Halliwell Homes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal records check via the Criminal Records Bureau. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.



 
 
If you are interested in applying for this position please send your up to date CV to david.sheffield@halliwellhomes.co.uk. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications, if you have not heard from Halliwell within seven working days then you have not been successful in gaining an interview for this role.