Shift Leader

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, who can lead a small busy team whilst creating a safe, nurturing, fun environment for children and young people of varying needs.

Bluebells in Detling offers overnight short breaks for children in Kent from the age of 5 to 18 years old, who have learning disabilities and/or Autism, and will have some additional support needs. These may include health related needs which are managed by medication, behaviours of concern, or help with every day tasks. We support children to have fun with their friends and peers, to learn skills and make choices within a safe and nurturing environment, so that they, and their families, can have a break., Work that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility! KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work. Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.

To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone who:

• Can lead a shift whilst leading by example to the team and children and young people
• Has completed or be willing to undertake the Diploma Level 4 in Children and Young People and is able to put training and knowledge into practice
• Has excellent time management with a non-bias approach when on shift
• Is willing to undertake training in medication management and keep competencies up to date
• Can work with the team to ensure all children and young people are given the opportunity to gain new positive experiences and social experiences that are inclusive for all
• Can communicate with transparency
• Has awareness of the Children's Home (England) Regulations 2015 and puts these into practice
In return we can offer you:
• A detailed induction and training programme, with an ongoing plan for development
• Annual leave + bank holiday entitlement
• Generous contributory pension scheme
This role includes working some weekends, unsociable hours and sleeping in between shifts, for which you will receive a payment for.