Are you looking for a role that’s rewarding and fulfilling, where you get to choose the days and times you work? If you already have experience working with children that would be fantastic, but even if you don’t, if you have a kind and compassionate nature this could be your first step into a career in children’s residential care!
About the Role
We are immensely proud of the work every team member contributes in our homes and we are looking for individuals who not only can fulfil the role, but can work collaboratively with our passionate and dedicated colleagues.
This role, known locally as Relief Residential Care Officer, includes:
1. Flexibility: Choose when you are available to work.
2. Supportive Tasks: You will support in all areas of their life, including activities, hobbies and preparing for an independent life.
3. Teamwork: Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and families.
Salary: £16.90 per hour, additional sleeping in payments of £41.78, mileage reimbursement at 45p per mile.
We currently have Relief Children's Residential Carer vacancies at The Beacon in Grantham.
About You
No professional caring experience is required as comprehensive training will be provided.
We are seeking applications from individuals who find joy in spending time with children and assisting them in maintaining strong connections with their loved ones and friends. You will need to have a kind and caring nature with a passion for supporting children’s welfare. Basic IT skills are required as is a willingness to obtain a QCF qualification in working with children.
A driving licence is desirable but is negotiable for some of the homes.
Our Offer
We value all our Relief Workers and offer:
1. High quality induction
2. Training and professional development
3. Trauma training
4. Therapeutic support enabling children to feel safe
5. 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
If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding any of these vacancies please email: residential.recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk and a member of the Residential Homes Management Team will contact you.
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, we encourage a supportive and inclusive culture and have been accredited as a Disability Confident Employer.
PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.
Applications close on the 27th April.
We hope to hear from you soon!
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.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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