Residential Support Worker (Shift Leader)

Action for Children; Almondsbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended leave

Cycle to work

Professional training

Parental leave options

Life assurance

Blue Light Card

Wellbeing day

Job summary

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).

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Engage with young people

Supervisory skills

Lead a team

Positive attitude

Independent / team work

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Role: Residential Support Worker (Shift Leader)

Salary: Up to £26,500.00 per annum

Contract/Hours: Permanent - Full Time – 37 hours a week - shift work is expected between 7am-10pm and some weekends.

Benefits:

• Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave and the option to buy or sell leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Excellent training and the opportunity to undertake professional training for some roles
• Flexible maternity, paternity and adoption packages
• Up to 7% employer contribution and life assurance cover
• Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers
• As part of our commitment to staff wellbeing, you’ll receive a paid annual Wellbeing Day to use however you choose, supporting a healthy balance between work and life.

Why Action for Children?

We are one of the largest children’s charities in the UK and have been making a difference to the lives of the UK’s vulnerable children for over 150 years.

Find out more about Action for Children here: Action for Children and on X , LinkedIn , Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better.

A bit about the role

We’re looking for dedicated Residential Support Workers (Shift Leaders) to join our team. Our Residential Support Workers create a safe and supportive environment for children and young people to grow and develop. You will be supporting with any needs by assisting them with tasks such as personal care and household chores. The level of support will vary depending on the individual needs, focusing on fostering a sense of accomplishment and well-being.

About the service

Russell House is a short break home providing accommodation and support for children and young people have both physical and learning disabilities.

The home provides a warm caring and comfortable environment where young people feel safe and free to gain and develop skills and achieve maximum quality of life.

How you'll help to create brighter futures

• Providecase/care planningmanagement, 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.

Let's talk about you as a Residential Support Worker (Shift Leader), ideally, you will have:

• An understanding on how to engage with young people.
• Supervisory skills and be able to lead a team.
• A positive approach and ‘can do’ attitude.
• The ability to work on your own or as part of a team.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent) or if you do not possess this you must be prepared to complete this within 2 years.

Why Action for Children?

Every child should have a loving home, food, warmth, the chance to grow and learn - the support to cope with life’s challenges. But too many children don’t. By bringing your passion and unique skills and experience, you’ll help us change that where it really matters.

We’ve been driven by love to take action for children for over 150 years, giving them the protection and practical help they need. A lot’s changed since 1869. But what children really need, hasn’t. So as long as children need us, we’ll be here.

Will you join us?

See below for further information about working with us:

Our Commitment to Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism

At Action for Children, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive. We know that racism and discrimination create barriers, and we are taking active steps to challenge these inequalities in our organisation and in the communities we serve.

We strongly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian, or from other racialised and ethnically marginalised communities, as well as disabled people, who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are committed to removing barriers in our recruitment processes and ensuring fair access to opportunities.

We also encourage applications from men, who are under-represented in our Children’s Services roles. We recognise that people hold multiple identities, and we value the richness this brings to our team.

Afc Commitment Statement

Job Description

Make a Difference - A Career in Residential Services