Position - Shift Leader - Children's Residential Home

Salary - £35,500 - £36,600 per annum for qualified candidates; this includes 7 to 9 sleep in payments of £60 per night.

Hours - 37.5 per week comprising of 24 hours shifts and double shifts; doubles are 10.30am to 10.30am the following morning. Doubles are 10.30am to 11.00pm

Location - Weston-super Mare

What's in it for you

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Permanent, full-time role

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Sleep-ins, weekends and Bank Holidays included on rota (additional payments apply)

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Clear progression pathway (Level 1 → Level 2 Shift Leader)

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Opportunity to develop towards Level 5 Leadership & Management

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Ongoing training, supervision and professional development

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Supportive, values-led environment focused on nurturing care rather than institutional practice

Where you'll be doing it

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A small, nurturing children's residential home

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Supporting young people aged 8-18

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Community-based setting designed to feel like a family home, not an institution

Your employment contract

This role includes sleep-ins, some weekends and Bank Holidays

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Occasional waking nights may be required

Who you'd be working for

You'd be joining a children's residential provider committed to creating warm, family-style homes where young people feel safe, listened to and supported to thrive.
The focus is on empowerment, independence, emotional wellbeing and positive life outcomes — never institutional care.

What would your responsibilities be

As a Shift Leader, you'll combine hands-on care with leadership responsibility, including:

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Building strong, trusting relationships with young people

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Leading shifts and ensuring the home runs smoothly

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Supporting daily routines, education attendance, appointments and activities

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Promoting independence, life skills and positive behaviour

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Acting as a positive role model through everyday tasks (cooking, cleaning, shopping)

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Safeguarding decision-making and accurate recording

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Medication administration and personal care where required

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Liaising with social workers, families and external professionals

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Supporting, mentoring and supervising less experienced staff

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High-quality record keeping, reports and keyworking documentation

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Ensuring health & safety compliance and a safe living environment

Requirements

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Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) or working towards

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Experience working with children or young people in residential care

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Strong safeguarding knowledge and decision-making skills

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Confident leadership and excellent organisational skills

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Ability to work flexibly across shifts, including sleep-ins

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