Shift Leader

TN United Kingdom; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team at a children's center, providing essential support for children with learning disabilities and autism. This role involves creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive and enjoy social experiences. The position requires strong leadership skills and a commitment to ensuring the well-being of each child. With a focus on teamwork and communication, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality care while also benefiting from a comprehensive training program and generous leave entitlements. If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

29 Tage Jahresurlaub

Beitragsorientierte Altersvorsorge

Umfassendes Einarbeitungsprogramm

Qualifications

• Fähigkeit, ein Team zu führen und eine sichere Umgebung zu schaffen.
• Bereitschaft zur Weiterbildung in der Medikamentenverwaltung.

Responsibilities

• Arbeiten im Schichtdienst mit zwei Wochenenden pro Monat.
• Unterstützung bei der persönlichen Pflege der Kinder.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Teamarbeit

Zeitmanagement

Fähigkeit zur Führung

Kenntnis der Vorschriften

Education

Diplom Level 4 in der Kinder- und Jugendarbeit

Job description

Job Description

Sunrise Children's Centre offers overnight short breaks for children in West Kent from the age of 5 to 18 years old, who have learning disabilities and/or Autism, and will have some additional support needs. These may include complex health needs, behaviours of concern, and help with everyday tasks. We support children to have fun with friends and peers, learn skills, make choices, and be supported in a safe and nurturing environment, so that they and their families can have a break.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, able to work as part of a busy team, providing high-standard leadership while creating a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for children and young people with varying needs.

You will be required to work a 4-week rolling rota shift pattern, including two weekends per month, and sleep-in duties. You will assist with and carry out personal care.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to lead a shift by example to the team and children/young people.
• Completed the Diploma Level 4 in Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent, or willing to work towards it, applying training and knowledge in practice.
• Excellent time management and an unbiased approach during shifts.
• Willing to undertake training in medication management and keep competencies up to date, ensuring medication is given in compliance with standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work with the team to ensure all children and young people are given opportunities for positive and inclusive social experiences.
• Transparent communication skills.
• Awareness of the Children's Home (England) Regulations 2015 and ability to put them into practice.

What We Offer

• A detailed induction and training programme with ongoing development plans.
• 29 days of annual leave plus bank holiday entitlement.
• Generous contributory pension scheme.

Interviews will be conducted under the Choosing with Care assessment process, which will take place over two days. Candidates are required to attend both days.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This position is considered by KCC to be customer-facing. The Council has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have sufficient command of spoken English/Welsh for effective job performance, as set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.