We’re recruiting a Shift Leader to join our Residential Children’s Homes service at Milton Keynes City Council. This is a rewarding role where you’ll help provide a safe, supportive and caring environment for children and young people. You’ll lead colleagues during your shift and take responsibility for making decisions that support the safety, wellbeing and individual needs of the children and young people in our care. Our service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so you’ll work as part of a dedicated team providing consistent support to children, young people and their families. You’ll work closely with children, families, colleagues and other professionals to help achieve the best possible outcomes. You’ll also support and develop colleagues, model good practice and help ensure the service maintains high standards of care.
Work Pattern
You’ll work a fortnightly rota across weekdays and weekends. Week One - you’ll work Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Week Two - you’ll work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Shifts vary between early, afternoon and evening working, with start times from 7am and finishes up to 10pm.
Site-Based role
This is a Site-Based role, and you’ll be expected to work from the designated workplace.
Interviews for this role will be held on 26th November 2026. Please note, interviews are held in person.
At Milton Keynes City Council, we aim to make a difference every day. We’re dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We act as one council, and we work hard to create cleaner, safer and healthier communities while tackling inequalities and supporting people to thrive.
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