Shift Supervisor – Children's Home

About the role

Beaulieu House, a children's home and short breaks service run by Isle of Wight Council, is looking for a Shift Supervisor. You will lead shifts, support colleagues and ensure every young person receives high-quality, person-centred care. The home supports children and young people with disabilities, complex needs and challenging behaviours, and offers a wide range of activities such as visits to Legoland, Tapnell Farm, the Isle of Wight Zoo and Marwell Zoo.

Key responsibilities

• Lead shifts and give guidance and support to the staff team
• Promote a safe, nurturing and positive environment for young people
• Support daily routines, personal care, medical needs and social activities
• Lead and oversee medication administration
• Supervise, coach and role model best practice for staff
• Plan and run activities tailored to each young person's interests and needs
• Act as a Key Worker, taking part in care planning, reviews and multi-agency meetings
• Complete records, reports and documentation to a high standard
• Help young people develop independence, life skills, confidence and resilience
• Work with families, professionals and colleagues, and take part in the on-call rota

Required profile

• Experience in health, social care, education or residential childcare
• Looking to take the next step in a career and develop leadership skills
• Enjoys supporting young people to develop independence and achieving positive outcomes
• Able to inspire and motivate others while maintaining high standards of care

What we offer

• Grade 6 salary of £26,825 to £28,142 per year plus standby allowance
• Local Government Pension Scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
• Induction, training and funded qualifications and professional development
• Career progression, including the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
• Enhanced pay for evenings, weekends and bank holidays, overtime opportunities
• 32 days annual leave plus public holidays, and staff benefits such as discounted ferry and bus travel, cycle-to-work scheme, staff parking permit and relocation scheme of up to £8,000 for some roles

The home works 52 weeks a year on a responsive rota; staff get rotas six weeks in advance. Early shifts are 07:00–14:30 and late shifts 14:15–22:00, with a mix of early, late, weekend and standby shifts. Interested candidates can arrange an informal discussion or a visit with the Registered Manager.