Shift Leader
Children's Residential Home | Full-Time | Permanent
Location: Hillingdon, Uxbridge
Salary: £29,120 - £34,120 per annum, depending on experience
Ready to Take the Lead?
You've built your experience supporting young people. Now it's time to use it to lead a team, raise standards and make an even bigger impact.
We're looking for an experienced Senior Support Worker or Residential Support Worker ready to step into a Shift Leader role within our therapeutic, child-focused residential home in Hillingdon.
You'll combine hands-on care with day-to-day leadership, helping your team deliver consistent, high-quality support while ensuring young people experience a safe, structured and nurturing home environment.
This is a role for someone who can lead with confidence, communicate well and keep the needs of young people at the centre of every decision.
What You'll Be Doing
As Shift Leader, you'll play a key role in the smooth running of the home and the development of the team.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and coordinating daily shifts
- Supporting, supervising and motivating colleagues to deliver excellent care
- Providing emotional, practical and consistent support to children and young people
- Contributing to the development, implementation and review of individual care plans
- Maintaining accurate records, reports and documentation
- Promoting safeguarding, wellbeing and positive behaviour support
- Working collaboratively with families, social workers and other professionals
- Acting as a positive role model and helping maintain high standards across the home
- Supporting a safe, structured and nurturing environment where young people can thrive
About You
We're looking for someone who has the experience to lead and the compassion to make a difference.
You'll have:
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (Essential)
- Previous experience working within children's residential care
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
- A calm, resilient and child-centred approach
- The confidence to make decisions and support colleagues during challenging situations
- A genuine commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people
- A full UK driving licence is preferred
Whether you're an established Senior Support Worker or an experienced Residential Support Worker ready for your next challenge, this could be the opportunity to take your career forward.
What We Offer
We want our people to have the support and opportunities they need to succeed.
You'll receive:
- £29,120 - £34,120 salary, depending on experience
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Clear opportunities for career progression
- Support from an experienced management team
- A collaborative and supportive working environment
- Free meals during shifts
- Casual dress policy
- Company pension scheme
- Staff wellbeing support and initiatives
Leadership That Makes a Difference
Being a Shift Leader is about more than organising a rota or overseeing a shift.
It's about setting the standard.
Your leadership can influence the culture of the home, the confidence of your colleagues and, ultimately, the experience of the young people in your care.
You'll be there to support your team when things are challenging, recognise good practice and make sure every young person receives consistent, compassionate support.
Lead the shift. Support the team. Make a difference.
Ready for Your Next Step?
If you're ready to take the next step in your residential childcare career and join a team committed to delivering high-quality care, we'd love to hear from you.
Bring your experience. Bring your leadership. Help create a home where young people can thrive.
Apply today.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £29,120.00-£34,120.00 per year
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Drivers Licence (required)
- NVQ 3 Residential Childcare or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person
