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Residential Childcare Shift Leader

United Kingdom, Weston-Super-Mare 28500.00 - 31500.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted January 20, 2026
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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.

Job Responsibility

  • 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

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 care planning

Nice to have

  • Experience supervising or mentoring staff
  • Understanding of Ofsted standards and regulations
  • Willingness to undertake standby/on-call duties (additional pay)

What we offer

  • Competitive salary with enhancements
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Supportive management and team environment
  • Additional payments for standby/on-call duties

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