Residential Care Officer Level 2 - Expiring Soon!

Residential Care Officer Level 2 Here at Lincolnshire County Council we are dedicated to providing exceptional care for children and young people and we work hard to create a nurturing and supportive environment in all of our Children's Homes. As a Local Authority our Children's Services has been rated as Outstanding overall by Ofsted. We take pride in our team's work and our Residential Team are looking for experienced individuals who are ready for additional responsibilities to join us as Residential Care Officers (Level 2). About the Role As a Residential Care Officer (Level 2), not only will you work directly with our amazing children and young people but you'll also supervise other Carer's, lead shifts, develop projects and mentor new staff. You'll be preparing our young people for independant living, manage household tasks and maintain resilient relationships with our stakeholders. You'll work a shift pattern including evenings, weekends and nights. A 'sleeping in' payment of £40.76 is paid for each shift you sleep in, mileage is paid at 45p per mile, overtime is paid at time and a half and there is free parking at all our homes. We currently have vacancies for Residential Care Officers (Level 2) in the following Homes: Eastgate in Sleaford and Robin House and Strut House in Lincoln. About the Homes Eastgate's Homes Manager Kelsie says: 'Eastgate is a home built on trust and love, that enables our young people to thrive with us. At Eastgate we support the children to do all the things you would in your family home - attend education, cook a homemade meal, watch a movie, or spend the day out together! Our carers are warm, supportive and compassionate about their role. I couldn't imagine working anywhere else!' Our Interim Homes Manager Heidi describes Strut House: 'Strut House strives to work to a high standard, creatively supporting young people's hopes, aspirations, and dreams. No two days are the same with over 50 young people accessing short breaks at Strut House. As part of the Strut House Team, you will be actively involved in creatively planning and facilitating activities and outings to build and develop strong and positive relationships with our young people. This can range from activities within the home; baking, story time, arts and craft, sensory play, soft play, to outings in the local community; play parks, cafes, shops, historic places of interest and even the seaside.' Helen our Homes Manager at Robin House says: Robin House is a new therapeutic children's home in the heart of Lincoln. Our home provides care, love and support for up to 4 children and aims to support pathways of reunification to family or foster care. The children and the team are heavily supported by the Complex Needs Service to support the therapeutic thread that run through the home. We are proud of the home we have created and are seeking passionate, caring individuals to join us in making lifelong memories for our children. About You We are looking for someone who: Is passionate about care and deeply committed to helping our children and young people grow and develop, socially and emotionally Is willing to develop themselves and undertake a QCF qualification in working with children Can be a keyworker for one of our children Can make informed decisions and has the ability to supervise staff Has the ability to lead a shift and make decisions in the absence of the management team Works well under pressure in a fast paced environment Is able to produce reports and maintain accurate records Has IT skills and experience About our offer Benefits include a competitive salary, generous pension scheme, employee discounts, career development, and generous leave. We provide extensive training and support, ensuring a safe and thriving environment for children. Our Senior Leadership Team is dedicated to providing the best possible service and will supportively encourage your development and growth. Lincolnshire County Council are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and have been accredited as a Disability Confident employer. Contact Us We're keen to hear from individuals who are interested in these roles and we welcome visits to the Homes from prospective applicants. If you would like to arrange a visit or have an informal discussion about these vacancies please contact: For enquiries about Eastgate - Kelsie Tyrell by emailing For enquiries about Robin House - Helen Wallis by emailing For enquiries about Strut House - Heidi Harris by emailing Applications close on 30th June. Interviews will take place on a flexible basis with candidates who have clearly evidenced on their application form that they meet the criteria for the role so please don't delay in submitting your application as this vacancy may close early once sufficient applications are received. Please ensure you select which home you are interested in. Skilled Worker Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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. On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions. 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.