Job Description

Senior Shift Leader

St James Care

Southampton

37 hours per week, 12 month fixed term contract

Salary Scale: 22 - 23 (26,023 - 26,789 per annum) plus enhancements for unsocial

About Us

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Charity and Housing Association. The Society of St James (SSJ) has been working in Hampshire for over 50 years, delivering high impact, person-centred, accommodation services to adults and young people experiencing homelessness, problematic substance use and mental health problems. We believe that every person is of worth and we are prepared to take risks to house and support the most vulnerable and socially excluded members of society.

The Role

Are you ready to take the next step in your care career within a truly unique setting? St James Care is looking for a

Senior Shift Leader

to join our dedicated leadership team. We are a registered care home that offers a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for individuals living with long-term alcohol-related conditions, dementia, and mental health challenges.

In this key role, you will work alongside the Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, and Team Leaders to lead shifts with confidence, compassion, and professionalism. You'll be a role model for best practice, helping to shape a positive and person-centred culture across the team.

Please note we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

The Ideal Candidate

As

Senior Shift Leader

, you'll play a key role in ensuring that day-to-day care is delivered safely, effectively, and in line with

CQC regulations

. You'll also work closely with external agencies to help maintain the highest standards of care.

Reporting directly to the

Deputy Manager

, you will

line-manage a team of staff

, supporting them to reach their full potential through mentoring, guidance, and active involvement in ongoing staff development.

To succeed in this role, you must be able to demonstrate:

Experience managing staff

in a care environment A strong track record of

providing care to vulnerable individuals

A commitment to

continuous quality improvement

and team development
The role is worked on a

rota basis

, shared with the wider leadership team, and includes:

One weekend in three

Some late shifts

Participation in an

out-of-hours on-call telephone support rota

(additional payment provided)
A

Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification

is essential. You should also be willing to work towards a

Level 4 or Team Leader qualification

as part of your ongoing professional development.

Staff Benefits

We value and recognise our staff, offering some generous benefits, as well as the satisfaction of helping people at risk:

A competitive annual leave entitlement of 25 days rising to 30 days, plus public holiday Flexible working options Buying additional annual leave Comprehensive induction and training Counselling, financial, personal support and health and wellbeing services via our Employee Assistance Programme Company cycle to work scheme Discounted laptops and computers with Jamie's Computers
To apply, please send your CV & cover letter explaining why you would be suitable for the position.

Please note that CV's alone will not be considered during shortlisting.

Application closing date: Friday 10th October 2025

Due to the high number of expected applicants, we do reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier.

Should you not hear from us within 7 days of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job Type: Full-time
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 26,023.00-26,789.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme
Application question(s):

Do you have or are willing to work towards a Care Certificate? Do you have or are willing to work towards Diploma level 2/3 in Health & Social Care?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person