Residential Care Shift Leader for Children & Teens

Action-For-Children; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave (7+ weeks)

Training & development

Flexible parental leave

Life assurance

Blue Light Card discounts

Wellbeing day

Job summary

Action for Children in Abingdon is seeking a Residential Support Worker (Shift Leader) to lead shifts, deliver personalised care, and support wellbeing for children and young people in a residential setting. You will work 37 hours weekly with two shifts, 7am-2.30pm and 2pm-9.30pm, in a permanent role.

You will manage risk, produce reports, and participate in multi‑agency meetings while developing positive relationships with young people and their families.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in care settings and building positive relationships with service users and families.
• Ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with service users and families.
• Ability to address problems individually and in a team setting.
• Demonstrate emotional resilience to respond to the challenging nature of the role.
• Be prepared to complete a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within 2 years of starting.

Responsibilities

• Provide lead case/care planning management, including assessing, reviewing, and managing risk.
• Lead shifts and delegate to other team members.
• Coordinate responsibilities within the service with multi-agency involvement and produce written reports.
• Attend professional meetings including reviews and court work.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Problem solving

Emotional resilience

Team leadership

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Action for Children in Abingdon is seeking a Residential Support Worker (Shift Leader) to lead shifts, deliver personalised care, and support wellbeing for children and young people in a residential setting. You will work 37 hours weekly with two shifts, 7am-2.30pm and 2pm-9.30pm, in a permanent role.

You will manage risk, produce reports, and participate in multi‑agency meetings while developing positive relationships with young people and their families.