Shift leader Nights - Portsmouth in Bury

Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act. We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed.

We are looking for a Shift Leader - Awake Night Duty to join our team at Russets. This is an opportunity to lead a small team of care assistants at Russets, looking after the physical, emotional, cultural and social needs of clients at night, including personal care and monitoring care plans. This is a part time role, 10 hours based at Russets Respite Service.

You will lead a team of two-night care assistants (minimum) in looking after the care needs of both residents and respite users in the home. You will lead the shift to ensure the safety and wellbeing of individuals and the overall security of the premises. This will include immediate decision-making, contacting emergency services/GP/out-of-hours services (when necessary) and following appropriate procedures.

Using a person-centred approach; you will look after the physical, emotional, cultural and social needs of clients at night times. This will include personal care and the monitoring of care plans. You will be responsible for all aspects of Health & Safety, administering medication (when required) and demonstrate good working practices during the night shift. You will be responsible for maintaining good and accurate records of all clients and building related issues in order to hand over to a manager/senior at end of shift. You will look after the needs of a diverse group of service users with a wide range of care needs, including challenging behaviour.

You have experience of working with people with a learning disability and have (or are already working towards) an appropriate NVQ Level 3 qualification. You understand Adult Protection Policy and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults. You respect and acknowledge difference whilst empowering service users to make informed choices and respect their needs and wishes in equal measure. You can act calm and focused, have good listening skills, and can make decisions. You can plan, lead, support and collaborate well. You have, or are willing to gain, experience with administration of medication. You can maintain accurate records, liaise with a variety of stakeholders, understand client confidentiality and data protection, and are pro-active in learning and developing yourself.

This role works on a shift pattern/rota every other weekend 21.30pm to 7.30 am averages to 10 hours per week details on which to be confirmed on appointment. You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work/personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful.

We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal. You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. Due to minimum salary requirements, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. For more information, please visit the UK visas and immigration website.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) at Standard/Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You will need to explain any gaps in your career history within the last 5 years - this is essential for all safeguarding roles.