Shift Leader

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading authority in Wolverhampton seeks a Shift Leader for a new family home to provide exceptional care to children who have faced trauma. This full-time role involves emotional support, team collaboration, and ensuring a safe environment. The position offers competitive pay, training opportunities, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Sleep-in payments of £32.94

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Annual leave of 26 days, increasing to 31 days after 5 years

Pension scheme with contribution options

Sick pay

Employee assistance and discounts

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ recent experience in a residential setting.
• 1 year of supervising staff in a care profession.
• Knowledge of Children’s Home regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people emotionally and practically.
• Collaborate with other shift leaders and management.
• Monitor quality of care and supervise staff.

Skills

Child-focused

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Shift Leader - Family Home

Salary - £35,235 - £39,513 (Grade 6)

Contract type - Full Time, permanent post

Looking for a new opportunity?

Would you like to be part of a team where children come first?

If so, this is the role for you!

We are seeking a responsible, caring, and nurturing individual to join us as a Shift Leader. You will work with a newly established team to provide exceptional care to two Wolverhampton young people who have experienced early childhood trauma in our residential home. Your role will involve supporting our children and young people emotionally and practically, ensuring their safety and well-being.

The City of Wolverhampton Council is beginning an exciting journey with the opening of two new family homes. This presents a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in Social Care. You will be part of a new, innovative team committed to helping children and young people in care lead happy and healthy lives. The work is challenging but rewarding, as you support children and young people in making meaningful changes. Our setting has a strong safeguarding culture with embedded trauma-informed practices, ensuring children feel valued and listened to. We aim for our children and young people in care to experience a safe, loving, and fun family environment. No two days are the same.

You will collaborate with other shift leaders and the management team to safeguard children and young people, providing daily care that meets their health, education, social, psychological, and emotional needs. The Shift Leader will assist in the daily running of the home, monitor the quality of care, and supervise staff to ensure care plans are implemented and positive outcomes are achieved.

Applicants must have at least 2 years’ recent experience working in a residential setting within the last 5 years, and 1 year of supervising staff in a care profession. Knowledge of Children’s Home regulations is essential. The candidate should hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).

Who we are:

We are a new, trauma-informed practice home with innovative ideas!

The City of Wolverhampton Council is an Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ authority with ‘Outstanding’ leadership and management, offering excellent support for your career development.

Our ‘family home’ cares for up to two children and young people. We work as part of a team alongside social workers and other professionals to provide comprehensive care and support for children who have faced adversity.

You will be:

• Willing to work as part of a team, supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes.
• Able and willing to work shifts, including sleep-in shifts.
• Child-focused and passionate about making a difference.
• Understanding of role challenges, committed to providing high-quality care in line with legislation.
• Flexible to work weekends, evenings, bank holidays, and sleep-ins on a rota basis for continuity of care.
• Qualified with an NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (QCF) or equivalent.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Sleep-in payments of £32.94.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Annual leave of 26 days, increasing to 31 days after 5 years.
• Pension scheme with contribution options.
• Sick pay and other benefits such as WV Active membership.
• Access to employee assistance and discounts.

This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

For an informal discussion, please contact Jesika Ryan, Specialist Service Manager, at [e-mail].

Interviews:

Formal panel interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 16th June 2025 (in person).

Children’s panel interviews will be held on Saturday, 14th June 2025 (in person).

For detailed responsibilities and requirements, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.