Shift Leader – Rosebank Park, Harwich
Salary: £26,268.09 per annumHours: 38 hours per weekShift Pattern: 3‑week rolling rota ranging from 7 am starts to 10 pm finishes, including weekends and bank holidays.
About the Role
As a Shift Leader at Rosebank Park you will play a vital role in our community. Your responsibilities will be varied and meaningful: you’ll support and guide colleagues, monitor standards, mentor new team members, complete audits, troubleshoot minor IT issues, manage medication safely, and genuinely care about every person in the building. You will also support the team with effective shift planning and rota management, lead by example in delivering high‑quality service, act as a champion for both customers and colleagues, liaise with GPs and social workers, oversee staff competencies related to medication, manage medication ordering and collection, and review daily medication administration records.
Training and Development
There is a significant amount of training involved. You will complete over 20 refresher courses each year and will be supported if you wish to pursue formal qualifications or progress your career through the Orwell Academy.
Person Specification
- Level 2 in Health and Social Care or above
- Supervisory qualification or commitment to achieve one within 18–24 months
Benefits
- 22 days annual leave (pro‑rata) plus bank holidays (bank‑holiday work may be required)
- Reward and recognition awards
- Free DBS checks
- Cashback Health plan
- Access to Blue Light Card – membership fees apply
- Wellbeing programme
- Ongoing training and development with opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy
What You Can Expect From Us
- You will be valued.
- You will be appreciated.
- You will be supported.
- You will feel the impact of your work every day.
About Rosebank Park
Rosebank Park is a modern Extra Care service located in Harwich, a historic coastal town in north‑east Essex. The service is within easy reach of local amenities including shops, cafés, leisure facilities and the town centre. Parking is available onsite and the area offers excellent transport connections with regular local bus services along Main Road to Dovercourt, Parkeston and surrounding areas.
Equal Environment and Opportunities
Orwell Housing Association is a Disability Confident Leader and is committed to creating an accessible and supportive environment where every team member can thrive. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. We believe in building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed.
Application Process
To be considered for this role, you must provide satisfactory right‑to‑work documentation. The position requires an enhanced DBS check and a Statement of Good Conduct for any new arrivals to the UK. If you are a new arrival, please provide the required documents upon successful appointment.
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