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SalaryAt Moonreach, we deliver residential childcare services in a 3-bed home in Upper Armley for children aged 7 to 18.
We are a family-owned business who have developed a brand recognised and respected for delivering high quality services in all our homes. Since opening in 2010, we have grown steadily and are excited to now be looking for a committed individual with recent, relevant experience to join our team as a Shift Leader.
As a Shift Leader, you will need to have good knowledge and experience of the law and practice relating to children in care and demonstrate the ability to organise and oversee a team of support workers during a shift.
You will have a recognised social care or professional qualification relevant to working with children to at least diploma 3 Residential Childcare (or equivalent) as well as at least two years of experience relevant to residential care.
Specific Requirements
- A level 3 qualification related to working with children.
- Willingness to undertake further training and development to enhance our service delivery
- 2 years of relevant experience
- A demonstrable high level of performance in record keeping and organisational experience
- A well-rounded understanding of the social, cultural, physical and emotional needs of children and young people, particularly those with challenging behaviour
- The ability to motivate young people through social and leisure activities towards developing personal and social skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and objectively in a sometimes-pressured environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Be able to identify your own training and personal development needs.
- Due to current Ofsted regulations, all applicants must be a minimum of 21 years old
If successful, you will be required to work 37.5 hours per week and a minimum of 2 sleep-in shifts.
To apply, please send a CV with a brief outline of why you are applying for the role, and what experience you will bring. Suitable candidates will be required to complete our application form and the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory, enhanced level criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service, verified references, employment checks and evidence of your right to work in the UK.
Salary is based on an hourly rate and fixed payments for two sleep-ins per week.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: from £31,200 (plus overtime OTE) (based on hourly payment and sleep-ins)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £31,200.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- driving (preferred)
- Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Shift Leader Sept 2024
