Children's Home Shift Leader

Job Title: Residential Childcare Shift Leader
Sector: Residential Childcare Children's Services Social Care
Location: Weston Super Mare
Salary: 28,500 - 31,500 PLUS sleeps average 5,460 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Shift work Evenings, weekends & sleep-ins

Job Description
We are recruiting an experienced Residential Childcare Shift Leader to work within a residential children's home supporting young people aged 8-18. This is a hands-on leadership role combining direct care, shift management, safeguarding, and keyworker responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality residential childcare and emotional support
• Lead shifts and support the day-to-day running of the children's home
• Build positive and trusting relationships with children and young people
• Promote positive behaviour management and emotional wellbeing
• Support education attendance, appointments, and daily routines
• Act as a positive role model and support independent living skills
• Supervise and support residential support workers on shift
• Act as Keyworker for allocated young people (32+ hours)
• Maintain accurate care records, reports, and daily logs
• Follow safeguarding, child protection, and Health & Safety procedures

Essential Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Previous experience working in a residential children's home
• Experience leading shifts or acting as senior staff member
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confident decision-making and organisational skills
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and care planning

Desirable Skills

• Experience supervising or mentoring staff
• Understanding of Ofsted standards and regulations
• Willingness to undertake standby/on-call duties (additional pay)

Benefits

• Competitive salary with enhancements
• Career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive management and team environment
• Additional payments for standby/on-call duties

How to Apply

For more information or to apply, please contact Louise:

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