Children's Residential Carer - Children

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.

Do you want to work in a friendly and welcoming environment that has a positive impact on children's lives? Whether you have years of experience or are just starting out, we can help you build a rewarding career in children's residential care., 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 is negotiable, for some of the homes., 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.

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. It is current policy to not 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.

Salary: £29,093 - £31,586 plus a sleeping-in payment of £41.78 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. Take a look at this video to learn more about what our Carer's do and the positive impact this can have on the children in our Homes: Our Home (youtube.com), 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
• Trauma training
• 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. Lincolnshire has been chosen by the Department of Education as one of the three national Families First for Children Pathfinders which will run between September 2023 and 2025. This is an exciting time to join Children's Residential Services and help us shape the future of Social Care.