Lead Residential Support Worker — Shift Leader

Action for Children; Almondsbury; Presencial; GBP 24.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Extended leave

Cycle to work

Professional training

Parental leave options

Life assurance

Blue Light Card

Wellbeing day

Descripción de la vacante

Action for Children is seeking a Residential Support Worker (Shift Leader) to create a safe, supportive environment for children and young people. You will lead shifts, coordinate tasks, and support individuals with personal care and daily activities in Russell House, a short-break home.

The role requires strong supervisory skills, the ability to engage with young people, and a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete within 2 years).

Formación

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or recognised equivalent, with completion required within 2 years if not held.
• Ability to engage with young people.
• Experience supervising a team and leading shifts.

Responsabilidades

• Provide case/care planning management, including assessing, reviewing and managing risk.
• Lead shifts with the primary aim of the provision of a high-quality service.
• Co-ordinating responsibilities within the service, with multi agency and producing family information, including analysis and written reports.
• Attendance at professional meetings including reviews, court work etc.
• Supervise a team of support workers.
• Lead by example with the application of Action for Children's policy procedures and professional practice standards and in line with registration requirements.

Conocimientos

Engage with young people

Supervisory skills

Lead a team

Positive attitude

Independent / team work

Educación

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Descripción del empleo

Action for Children is seeking a Residential Support Worker (Shift Leader) to create a safe, supportive environment for children and young people. You will lead shifts, coordinate tasks, and support individuals with personal care and daily activities in Russell House, a short-break home.

The role requires strong supervisory skills, the ability to engage with young people, and a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete within 2 years).