Shift Leader – Mental Health & Learning Disabilities
Location: South Norfolk
Salary: £15.00 per hour
Hours: Full-Time and Part-Time permanent positions available
Shift Times: 07:45am – 20:00pm
Please note: Own transport is essential. We do not hold licences to support overseas candidates.
About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced and confident Shift Leader to join a specialist residential service supporting adults with severe and enduring mental health conditions, learning disabilities, and cognitive impairments.
As a Shift Leader, you will take operational responsibility for leading each shift, coordinating staff, overseeing medication administration, and ensuring the safe, effective, and consistent delivery of person-centred, therapeutic care in line with individual support plans and risk assessments.
You will act as a role model for professional practice, support the development of support workers, and help create a structured, supportive environment where residents are encouraged to maximise independence, choice, and wellbeing.
Requirements:
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a senior support worker or shift lead role within mental health, learning disabilities, or complex care settings
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to guide and support teams on shift
• A calm, confident, and organised approach to managing challenging situations
• Good understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and person-centred practice
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK without s p o n s o r s h i p
• Full driving licence and access to own transport
• A Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care - if you are experienced and prepared to complete this in your first year of employment, please still apply
Benefits:
• Competitive hourly rate
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive management and clear leadership structure
• Opportunities for career progression
• A stable, values-led service
• A role where you can make a genuine difference to residents’ daily lives
How to Apply:
If this sounds like the right role for you, we’d love to hear from you!
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SNG Healthcare are advertising this role on behalf of our client. Please send your CV today – all applications will be reviewed within 24 hours, and you will receive a response from Maisie McDonnell