Job Title: Residential Childcare Shift Leader Sector: Residential Childcare | Children's Services | Social Care Location: Weston Super Mare Salary: £28,500
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- £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 xxuwjjq 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 : Telephone: Mobile: BRTJP