Shift Leader

• To assist the Registered Manager and other senior staff in creating and maintaining an effective physical and emotional environment for children accommodated, consistent with the Statement of Purpose for the home
• To support the achievement of departmental and divisional objectives as outlined in service plans and to work to relevant Departmental, Professional and National Care Standards/Legislation
• The post holder is accountable to the Registered and Deputy Manager
• These duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The post holder will be expected to become involved in a range of work to enable the service to respond effectively to the changing requirements of the Council and changes affecting the workforce
• Actual hours are as determined by the duty rota and will include evening and weekend working. Time off in lieu of hours worked beyond the rostered commitment is allowed where appropriate
• The post holder is required to take part in the Sleeping-in rota for which an agreed allowance will be paid
• The post is subject to the Council's annualised hours scheme as implemented within the specific work area

DBS Required Yes