Shift leader Nights

Shift Leader - Awake Night Duty, Russets Respite Service

Salary: Band 7, £31,067 to £35,235 per annum (£16,792 to £19,045 pro-rata for 20 hours) plus 33% shift allowance

20 hours: Part time, every other weekend, 21:30 to 07:30 (averages to 20 hours per week), with additional hours optional to cover absence

The Service:

Russets is a purpose-built service based in Hilsea (Portsmouth) that provides respite care for adults who have learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism and live within the area of Portsmouth. We are fully committed as a team and are involved in all aspects of our resident's lives. It can be mentally and physically strenuous but rewarding for the right person with the right skills and values. We provide person-centred care to our residents and encourage them to make choices as part of helping them maintain their independence as much as possible.

What is the role:

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.

Who is the person:

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.

Please read the job profile for the full details of this role.

About Portsmouth City Council

What we can offer you:

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.

Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council

Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Adults Board safer recruitment procedures.

Additional Information:

Application process: Remember to demonstrate in your cover letter/statement 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.

We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society.

You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.

Closing: 25 June 2025
Previous applicants need not apply.

We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folders.

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800.