Children's Residential Care Shift Leader

3 days ago

Chorley PR, United Kingdom Prospera Group Full time

Shift Leader – Residential Care Home for Young People

Location: Chorley

Hours: Full-time / Shift work (including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins)

Service: Residential Children's Home

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About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Shift Leader to join our dedicated team supporting young people in a nurturing and therapeutic residential care environment.

As a Shift Leader, you will play a key role in leading the team during your shift, ensuring the home runs smoothly and that young people receive the highest standard of care and support. You will act as a role model for staff, promote positive routines and relationships, and maintain a safe and supportive environment.

Main Responsibilities

  • Lead and care staff during allocated shifts.

  • Ensure daily routines and support plans are followed effectively.

  • Complete and review all required paperwork, reports, and records to a high standard.

  • Conduct thorough handovers between shifts to ensure effective communication.

  • Safeguard and promote the welfare and wellbeing of young people at all times.

  • Support and guide staff, providing supervision and mentoring where required.

  • Work closely with the Registered Manager and senior team to uphold the home's policies and ethos.

  • Respond to incidents and emergencies calmly and professionally.

About You

  • Experience working in a residential childcare setting (essential).

  • Minimum Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards it.

  • Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

  • Ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions.

  • A caring, resilient, and child-centred approach.

  • Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and sleep-ins.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and sleep-in allowance.

  • Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities.

  • Supportive management and team culture.

  • Pension scheme and employee wellbeing support.

If you're passionate about making a difference in young people's lives and ready to take the next step in your care career, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £29,669.36-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company car
  • On-site parking

Experience:

  • Residential Care : 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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