Job Title: Residential Childcare Shift Leader Sector: Residential Childcare Children''s Services Social Care Location: Weston Super Mare Salary: 28,500 - 31,500 PLUS sleeps average 5,460 per annum Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: Shift work Evenings, weekends and sleep-ins Job Description We are recruiting an experienced Residential Childcare Shift Leader to work within a residential children''s home supporting young people aged 8-18. This is a hands-on leadership role combining direct care, shift management, safeguarding, and keyworker responsibilities. Key ResponsibilitiesProvide high-quality residential childcare and emotional supportLead shifts and support the day-to-day running of the children''s homeBuild positive and trusting relationships with children and young peoplePromote positive behaviour management and emotional wellbeingSupport education attendance, appointments, and daily routinesAct as a positive role model and support independent living skillsSupervise and support residential support workers on shiftAct as Keyworker for allocated young people (32+ hours)Maintain accurate care records, reports, and daily logsFollow safeguarding, child protection, and Health and Safety procedures Essential RequirementsNVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)Previous experience working in a residential children''s homeExperience leading shifts or acting as senior staff memberStrong written and verbal communication skillsConfident decision-making and or