Shift Leader - Extra Care

Housing Diversity Network; Essex (MD); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Free DBS checks

Health plan cashback

Blue Light Card access

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Beaumont House in Walton-on-the-Naze is seeking a Shift Leader to inspire the care team and deliver outstanding, person-centred support. The role involves leading shifts, assisting with rota planning and maintaining high standards of care within the Extra Care housing scheme.

You will work with Team Leaders and the Service Manager to ensure compassionate, safe, and responsive support for older adults, with opportunities for development through Orwell Academy and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Experience leading care teams and delivering person-centred support.
• Knowledge of end-of-life care and safeguarding.
• Understanding of CQC Fundamental Standards.
• Strong communication, organisational and leadership abilities.
• Passion for developing others in a care setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support the care team during shifts.
• Assist with rota planning and day-to-day service operations.
• Champion high-quality, person-centred care and best practice.
• Build positive relationships with customers, families and healthcare professionals.
• Complete medication audits, competency assessments and care observations.
• Support safe medication ordering, collection and administration.
• Create a warm, welcoming and homely environment for customers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

People development

Care experience

Education

Level 2 Health & Social Care

Supervisory qualification or plan to achieve

Job description

Shift Leader – Beaumont House, Walton-on-the-Naze

£26,268.09 per annum

38 hours per week; Permanent

Job Ref: BMH023

Working Pattern

This role is based on a 3-week rolling rota, working an average of 4 days per week. Contracted hours will be made up of:

• 2 x 7-hour shifts
• 2 x 12-hour shifts

Lead with Compassion. Make a Difference Every Day.

Are you an experienced care professional ready to take the next step into a leadership role?

At Beaumont House, our Extra Care service supports older people to live independently with dignity, choice and confidence. We're looking for a passionate Shift Leader to inspire and support our care team while helping us deliver outstanding, person-centred care.

What You'll Do

Working alongside the Team Leaders and Service Manager, you will:

• Lead, motivate and support the care team during shifts.
• Assist with rota planning and day-to-day service operations.
• Champion high-quality, person-centred care and best practice.
• Build positive relationships with customers, families and healthcare professionals.
• Complete medication audits, competency assessments and care observations.
• Support safe medication ordering, collection and administration.
• Help create a warm, welcoming and homely environment for customers.

About You

You’ll have:

• Experience supporting older and vulnerable adults in a care setting.
• Knowledge of end‑of‑life care and person‑centred support.
• Understanding of CQC Fundamental Standards.
• Strong communication, organisation and leadership skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting people and developing others.

Why Join Us?

This is your opportunity to play a key role in a service where respect, compassion, teamwork and customer wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do.

About Beaumont House…

Beaumont House is in Walton-on-the-Naze on the old Martello Caravan Park. This small historical coastal town is popular with birdwatchers and is also an interesting area with buildings dating back to medieval times.

Beaumont House is an Extra Care housing scheme, helping you to live independently for as long as possible. It gives you the security and privacy of a home of your own, with a range of shared facilities on the premises and 24-hour care services if you need them. It also offers couples the opportunity to continue living together.

More reasons to apply…

• 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays.
• Reward and recognition awards.
• Free DBS checks.
• Cashback Health plan.
• Access to Blue Light Card – membership fees apply.
• Ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy.
• Wellbeing programme.

Person Specification…

• Level 2 in Health and Social care or above
• Supervisory qualification or commitment to achieve within 18 – 24 months

Interview Date:

To be confirmed

Before applying…

Orwell is committed to safeguarding and safer employment and the principles of empowerment.

Please note Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Adults’ Barred List. All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC).

The definition of new arrival is an applicant who has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years and this includes citizens of the UK who have worked or lived overseas for a continuous period of six months or more.

Apply with Confidence

Orwell is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We believe in creating an accessible and supportive environment, where every team member can thrive and contribute. Join us in our commitment to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and empowers all individuals to reach their full potential. We actively welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal access and opportunity for all.

We know that diverse teams drive innovation and deliver better outcomes. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every requirement. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply anyway. Your unique experiences, perspectives, skills and most importantly your alignment with our culture and values could be exactly what we’re looking for.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed.