Lead Residential Care Worker – Children’s Home

Action for Children; Kenilworth; Presencial; GBP 24.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid leave

Training opportunities

Free parking

Parental packages

Pension with employer contribution

Staff discount portal

Wellbeing day

Descripción de la vacante

Action for Children in Kenilworth is seeking a Residential Support Worker (Shift Leader) to lead shifts in a registered children's home, helping young people with complex needs gain confidence and life skills.

The role is a fixed-term 12-month contract for 37 hours per week, with potential to go permanent. Benefits include professional development, pension contributions, paid leave, and staff discounts as part of a supportive workplace.

Formación

• Experience leading shifts in a care setting is essential.
• Ability to hit the ground running and adapt to changing needs.
• Relevant safeguarding training and understanding of child protection procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Lead shifts to ensure a high-quality service is provided.
• Coordinate responsibilities within the service and prepare reports and information for multi-agency meetings.
• Attend professional meetings, including reviews and court work as required.
• Support and supervise staff in line with policies and procedures.
• Promote a safe, constructive and engaging environment for children and staff.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Shift management

Residential childcare

Safeguarding

Problem solving

Care planning

Educación

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Descripción del empleo

Action for Children in Kenilworth is seeking a Residential Support Worker (Shift Leader) to lead shifts in a registered children's home, helping young people with complex needs gain confidence and life skills.

The role is a fixed-term 12-month contract for 37 hours per week, with potential to go permanent. Benefits include professional development, pension contributions, paid leave, and staff discounts as part of a supportive workplace.