As a Children’s Residential Carer (known locally as a Residential Care Officer Level 1), no two days are the same and you will have the pleasure of working with children and young people to prepare them for an independent life.
This role also includes:
Holistic Approach: You’ll work within multidisciplinary teams to meet the needs of children.
Salary: £27,803 - £30,296 plus a sleeping-in payment of £40.76 and mileage reimbursed at 45p per mile. Overtime is paid at time-and-a-half.
Shift Pattern: Full time, permanent, you will have a good work/life balance with a rota split between different shifts, some will include sleeping at the home. Rota’s are given in advance to ensure this balance is met.
We currently have Children’s Residential Carer vacancies at The Beacon (Grantham) and Lincolnshire Secure Unit (Sleaford).
About You
No prior professional care experience is required for this position, as we offer comprehensive training. Qualities we seek include:
* Caring and Playful Demeanour: Children are full of energy and love to explore and play.
* Kindness and Compassion: Essential for creating a secure, nurturing environment.
* Passion for Welfare: An advocate for children’s wellbeing.
* Boundary Settings: Establishing boundaries gently but firmly.
* Qualifications and Skills: Basic IT skills and knowledge/experience of the caring profession, along with a willingness to obtain a QCF qualification in working with children.
A driving licence is desirable but negotiable for some of the homes.
Our Offer
We are offering a competitive salary with an excellent local government pension scheme, along with a comprehensive benefits package, career progression opportunities, and a generous annual leave entitlement.
We provide:
* High-quality induction.
* Training and professional development.
* Therapeutic support enabling children to feel safe.
* A strong leadership team to support you in your new role.
Lincolnshire County Council Children’s Services are one of the best in the country and have an overall Outstanding rating from Ofsted. This is an exciting time to join Children’s Residential Services and help us shape the future of Social Care.
Contact Us
Interviews will be arranged on a flexible basis with candidates who have evidenced in their application that they meet the essential criteria for the role. Please ensure that you select the homes you are interested in working in as part of your application.
Lincolnshire County Council are committed to being an equal opportunity employer, encouraging a supportive and inclusive culture.
It is current policy not to shortlist candidates more than once within a 4-month period who have previously applied for a Residential Care post of the same grade within that time period.
Skilled Worker Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Applications close on the 25th August.
We wish you the best of luck with your application!
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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