What we do

Halcyon Health &amp; Social Care is one of the fastest growing and most successful independent Staffing &amp; Recruitment Agencies in the UK.
We are a young, vibrant, but very experienced, and well-funded Recruitment Agency that is not only unique and disruptive, but also one that truly understands the importance and value in really looking after our team, as well as our clients and candidates.
We believe that success comes more from what you put into the hours and not the hours you put in. We are a family business and advocate that everyone should enjoy a good work-life balance. We treat our consultants as partners, and with respect, and we do everything humanly possible to support and empower them on their journey to their own level of success.

Halcyon Health &amp; Social Care are recruiting for a fantastic opportunity for a Children’s Support Worker to work within a residential home for children with emotional behavioural disorders. Our client has an outstanding reputation for supporting children with disrupted histories through trauma informed practice, social pedagogy, and a person-centred approach, ensuring that the vulnerable young people in their care are given every opportunity to thrive and develop. We are looking for like-minded, dedicated individuals that share the same passion and vision for providing the support and nurture that vulnerable children need to help them achieve emotional stability and develop to their full potential. We are now recruiting for a Residential Children’s Support Worker on a full-time, permanent basis: s alary between 30,461 - 32,818 a year depending on experience. 3-week rolling Rota pattern: two long days a week plus sleep-in shifts as required. What our client is offering in return: The opportunity to study towards your QCF level 3, alongside fantastic career progression within a sector leader organisation. Award winning training. Private Healthcare. Cycle to Work Scheme. Flexible Working. Generous Holiday Entitlement. Access to Perkbox employee rewards and discounts platform. Blue Light Card. As a Therapeutic Support Worker your duties will include: · To be able to acknowledge the abuse the young people have suffered and to be able to see the young person beyond their presenting behaviour. · Day to day parenting responsibilities, as well as cooking, cleaning, shopping trips, planning daily activities, and supporting with schoolwork. · To work towards the effective delivery of a homely, nurturing, and safe environment in which the children and young people can learn self-confidence and self-esteem. · Updating risk assessments and reviewing support plans. · Encouraging personal development through various sessions and working in partnership with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach to individual development. · To serve as a positive role model to all staff in demonstrating good and consistent childcare practice. · To actively support the management of the service in achieving and maintaining an outstanding Ofsted rating and in the continual development of the service. What we are looking for in a Therapeutic Support Worker: · Experience of working with young people in a residential care setting. · Able to engage appropriately with young people and develop rapport. · Able to recognise conflict and challenging behaviour and situations with young people. · Ability to understand and work effectively with complex cases. · Ability to assume responsibility for the operation of the unit/home as required. · Full UK Manual Driving Licence is essential.

Children's Support Worker 32.8K per annum

If you have a genuine passion for the development of young people and delivering excellent care from the heart, we want to hear from you. Halcyon Care (West Midlands) Ltd is proud to partner with a respected family-run Children's Residential services provider, dedicated to providing high-quality care and support services to individuals in need. Our mission is to ensure that every person in our care receives the support they need to live a fulfilling and independent life. As we continue to grow and expand, we are seeking an experienced Registered Manager to join our team and improve our services at our 3-bedded EBD home in Halesowen. The home currently has 2 settled placements, which will only increase once the RM is settled in place. Our home is exactly that - a home for our young people. As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining the welcoming and nurturing nature of our service, enabling our young people to thrive. The house itself is finished to a fantastic standard, providing a spacious and well-maintained environment with 5 bedrooms in total. We also have extra rooms available for staff use. Location: Halesowen, Birmingham Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: starting at 50,000 per annum Job Duties: Oversee all aspects of the home for children. Develop and implement care plans in accordance with regulatory requirements. Supervise and support staff to ensure high-quality care is provided. Maintain accurate records and documentation. Manage financial budgets and resources effectively. Collaborate with external agencies and professionals to provide the best care possible. Required Qualifications: Registered Manager with relevant qualifications. Experience working with children in an EBD setting. Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Education: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services or working towards. Experience: Ideally 3 years' experience in a managerial role within a children's EBD setting. Knowledge and Skills: Understanding of child development and welfare. Proven ability to manage and motivate a team. Strong organisational and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications: Additional training in safeguarding and child protection. Experience with Ofsted inspections. Working Conditions: May require evening and weekend work. Potential exposure to challenging behaviour and emotional situations. Job Type: Permanent Salary: From 50,000.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Health &amp; wellbeing programme On-site parking Supplemental pay types: Bonus scheme Performance bonus Education: Bachelor's (preferred) Experience: Children's services: 3 years (preferred) EBD: 2 years (preferred) Licence/Certification: Level 5 qualification (preferred)

Registered EBD Children's Home Manager - 3 bedded home

Halcyon are recruiting for full time and part time Support Workers for days, sleeps and waking nights. We work with adults and children who have Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health Needs, Substance Misuse, Emotional Behavioural Disorders, and those who are at risk of Homelessness. If you are looking for an agency that truly values, supports, and cares for its staff please call us today - We can provide local shifts in services we hope you will love working in, drivers and non-drivers are equally welcome to apply! Typical shifts run 7am – 230pm / 230pm – 10pm / 10pm – 7am (for waking nights and sleep-ins) You will become part of our incredible support worker team, delivering emotional and practical care to vulnerable adults and children, and improving their lives on a daily basis. We are looking for experienced support workers who want to be a part of an agency that values them, provides consistent work, and understands how to place them into services that match their skill set and experience. Plus, if we find you work in a service that you love so much you decide to join them on a permanent basis, we will be there to help every step of the way. We also offer our support workers exciting things like: · 11.75 - 16 per hour including holiday – where possible, if you are currently on a higher payrate, we will match or exceed it ·Weekly pay ·Full access to Perkbox, giving you thousands of high street discounts, including supermarket shops, gym memberships, eating out and takeaways, days out and holidays! plus online wellbeing workshops and&nbsp; &nbsp;mental health support. ·Free DBS ·Free Training ·Flexible working hours to suit you ·Employee of the month prizes ·Unlimited refer a friend bonus – 100 each! We are committed to ongoing development and support and provide free specialist training courses to develop and support career progression. What we are looking for in our support workers: ·A minimum of 6 months experience as a Support Worker or Health care assistant ·Ability to work a minimum of 20 hours a week (Unless you have weekend availability) ·Reliability and Professionalism . A satisfactory enhanced DBS and Adults Barred List check is required for this role and&nbsp;job&nbsp;offers will be subject to evidence of the successful applicant’s right to work in the UK. &nbsp;We are unable to offer sponsorship

Support Worker

If you are passionate about personal and professional development and have a strong desire to provide exceptional care from the heart, then we want you! We are Halcyon Care (West Midlands) Ltd, a family-run provider of high-quality residential care services for children. Our mission is to empower each individual in our care to live an independent and fulfilling life. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dedicated Deputy Manager with the potential to progress to RM for our 3-bed EBD home in Halesowen. Join our team and help us improve our services - the home already has two settled placements. This is a home, not just a house, and our entire team is committed to maintaining a welcoming and nurturing environment for our young residents to thrive in. The house itself is spacious, well-maintained, and finished to a high standard, with a total of 5 bedrooms and additional staff rooms. Location: Halesowen, Birmingham Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: Starting at 35,000 per annum Job Duties: Assist the Registered Manager in overseeing all aspects of the home for children. Develop and implement care plans in accordance with regulatory requirements. Supervise and support staff to ensure the highest quality of care is provided. Maintain accurate records and documentation. Manage financial budgets and resources effectively. Collaborate with external agencies and professionals to provide the best possible care. Required Qualifications: Current Deputy or Senior carer in an EBD setting. Experience working with children in an EBD setting. Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Education: Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services or working towards. Experience: Ideally 2 years' experience in a children's EBD setting. Knowledge and Skills: Understanding of child development and welfare. Proven ability to manage and motivate a team. Strong organisational and problem-solving skills. Willingness to progress to Registered Manager. Preferred Qualifications: Additional training in safeguarding and child protection. Experience with Ofsted inspections. Working Conditions: Will require on-shift and on-call duties. Potential exposure to challenging behaviour and emotional situations. Job Type: Permanent Pay: From 35,000.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Health &amp; wellbeing programme On-site parking Supplemental pay types: Bonus scheme Performance bonus Education: Bachelor's (preferred) Experience: Children's services: 3 years (preferred) EBD: 2 years (preferred) Licence/Certification: Level 5 qualification (preferred) Work Location: In person