Shropshire Council

Shift Leader- Children's Services

Shift Leader- Children's Services

Working for the council means putting the children and young people before anything else; the residential growth project is part of achieving this, meaning that we can put achieving outcomes for young people at the fore-front of our service.

The role of a Shift Leader is exciting and fulfilling. You will be responsible for leading a team in the day to day care of the young people ensuring that their needs are met in line with a structured care plan. It can be challenging at times but every day is different and watching a child grow and achieve their full potential can give you a huge sense of pride and achievement.

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description, this should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.
The minimum age requirement for this role is 21.

It is essential that you hold a full driving licence
Successful candidates will be required to provide an enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further information about this role, please see the attached supporting documents. 

Team Name
Residential Services
DBS Required
Yes
Contract Type
Permanent
Weeks Per Year
52.14
Hours Per Week
37
Grade
NJC Grade 8 + 2 Increments Earn up to £38,423.00 PA inclusive of allowances (dependant on qualifications and experience)
Actual Salary
£31,067.00 -£34,314.00.00 Earn up to £38,423.00 inc. allowances
Location/Work base
Shropshire Council Head Office
Location Address
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Required Start Date
ASAP
Interview Date
W/C 21/04/2025
Working Pattern
The post will be working on a 3 week shift rota with sleeping in duties and weekend and Bank Holiday working.
Closing Date
21/04/2025
Ref No
8241
Documents