Job Description
Location: Tottenham
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Shifts: Days, evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
Empower young lives. Take the lead in transformative residential care.
Are you ready to take the next step in your childcare career and lead with purpose? At Liberi Care in Tottenham, we’re looking for a committed and proactive Shift Leader to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to step into a leadership role where you’ll guide your team, support vulnerable children, and contribute to real, lasting change.
You’ll work alongside an experienced management team in a home dedicated to nurturing children aged 10-17 with emotional and behavioural challenges. If you're ready to make a difference and grow as a leader in a values-driven environment, this could be your ideal next move.
About the Role As a Shift Leader, you’ll take charge during shifts—providing structure, supporting colleagues, and ensuring each young person receives compassionate, consistent care. You’ll lead by example, empower your team, and hold key responsibilities aligned with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards.
This is a pivotal role with opportunities for long-term development, hands-on leadership, and meaningful impact.
Key Responsibilities
Young Person-Focused Support
· Oversee and track progress on Placement Plans and Risk Assessments
· Lead regular Keywork sessions with assigned young people
· Encourage young people’s involvement in daily routines and decisions
· Support planning for education, contact arrangements, and care reviews
· Monitor behaviour and use trauma-informed techniques to support emotional regulation
Team Leadership & Supervision
· Lead 8-12 shifts per month (including sleep-ins)
· Deliver clear, effective handovers and task delegation
· Supervise and support a designated team of Support Workers
· Help onboard and guide new and agency staff
· Champion best practices in trauma-informed care and behaviour support
Safeguarding & Behaviour Monitoring
· Report and escalate any disclosures, incidents, or concerns
· Complete detailed reports and support team reflection post-incident
· Identify and address safeguarding risks such as CSE, absconding, or bullying
· Maintain records of interventions, sanctions, and safeguarding logs
· Promote emotional wellbeing and online safety awareness
Record Keeping & Compliance
· Ensure daily logs, medication records, and hygiene documentation are accurate and up to date
· Regularly audit incident reports, keywork notes, and communication records
· Review medication logs (MAR charts) and report any issues
· Maintain assigned responsibilities including petty cash, food stock, and fire logs
Health, Safety & Environment
· Take part in monthly audits and emergency drills
· Conduct checks on safety equipment and communal areas
· Maintain high cleanliness and safety standards on shift
· Report and follow up on maintenance and repair needs
Communication & Reporting
· Contribute to staff meetings and team planning
· Communicate team performance and support needs to the Deputy Manager
· Provide updates on young people to managers and external professionals
Learning, Reflection & Development
· Complete all required training and refresher courses
· Facilitate reflective learning after incidents
· Promote best practices across handovers and team sessions
· Support staff understanding of young people’s care plans and key documentation
Operational Support
· Help coordinate health, education, and social appointments
· Oversee petty cash and record shift spending accurately
· Assist with planning birthdays, outings, and cultural events
· Monitor and maintain household stock levels
What We’re Looking For
· At least 2 years’ experience in residential childcare or a similar setting
· Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or currently working towards)
· Strong communication, leadership, and team coordination skills
· A calm, child-centred, and resilient approach to care
· Confident understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed practices
· Full UK driving licence (preferred)
What We Offer
· Competitive salary plus enhanced rates for sleep-in shifts
· Structured training and clear progression opportunities
· Supportive mentoring from an experienced management team
· A collaborative, child-first working culture
· A chance to help vulnerable children build brighter, more stable futures
If you’re ready to lead by example, support others, and make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.