Shift Leader - Children's Residential Home

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in children's social care is searching for a passionate Shift Leader for a residential home in East Sussex. In this role, you will guide a care team and ensure high standards of safeguarding while supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs. The position offers ongoing training and career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training & development

Career progression opportunities

Supportive, values-led organisation

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Experience in a children's home setting.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support staff during shifts.
• Ensure high standards of care and safeguarding.
• Manage incidents and decision-making in real time.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Child-focus

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

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Shift Leader - Children's Residential Home, east sussex

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Client:

SCR Recruitment Services

Location:

east sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

21.07.2025

Expiry Date:

04.09.2025

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Job Description:

Join a passionate team making a difference in young lives! Were seeking an experienced Shift Leader to support and guide a dedicated care team in a nurturing residential setting for children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

What Youll Do:
? Lead and support staff during shifts
? Ensure high standards of care and safeguarding
? Manage incidents and decision-making in real time
? Promote routines, boundaries, and therapeutic approaches
? Work closely with management to deliver care plans

What Youll Need:
?? Minimum Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
?? Experience in a childrens home setting
?? Strong leadership and communication skills
?? Calm, confident, and child-focused approach

Perks:
? Ongoing training & development
? Career progression opportunities
? Supportive, values-led organisation

The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.

SCR social care is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of vulnerable adults / children as a priority. This is reflected in our pre-employment checks and requirement to verify and check the identity and references of all applicants