Children's Residential Carer Level 2
| Posting date: | 30 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,586 to £34,314 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 July 2025 |
| Location: | Spalding, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Lincolnshire County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We’re looking for passionate and experienced individuals to join our dedicated teams at Albion Street in Spalding and Eastgate in Sleaford as Children’s Residential Carers (Level 2).
If you have a background in working with children and experience leading a team, this is your opportunity to grow within a supportive and progressive environment. Our homes are committed to providing high-quality, nurturing care that helps young people thrive.
About the Role
As a Level 2 Children’s Residential Carer (known locally as Residential Care Officer Level 2) your responsibilities will include:
Supervision and Shift Leading
Developing projects and direct work with children
Mentoring new staff and leading practice areas
Chairing professional meetings
Managing household tasks and preparing young people for independent living.
Building and maintaining resilient relationships with stakeholders is also an important part of this role.
Salary: £31,586 - £34,314 plus a sleeping-in payment of £41.78 and mileage reimbursed at 45p per mile. Overtime paid at time-and-a-half. This means that on average you could have the opportunity to earn an extra £5,000 - £10,000 on top of your annual salary.
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. Rotas are given in advance to ensure this balance is met.
Our Homes
Eastgate (Sleaford) - At Eastgate, we're dedicated to enhancing the lives of young people who struggle with emotional and behavioural difficulties by providing a warm, secure, loving and a caring home environment. By fostering emotional growth, imparting life skills, and helping our young people develop their social abilities, we aim to provide the best opportunity in life to every member of the Eastgate family.
Our goal is to provide the best opportunities for everyone by supporting social skills development in our young people, teaching life skills, and promoting emotional growth
If you want a job where every day is different and you want to be a part of a young person's journey in all facets of their lives and see them reach their full potential, this is the job for you.
Our team is passionate, dedicated, and supportive, working together to create a warm, inclusive home where both children and staff can thrive. As an RCO 2, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, child-centred care and supporting children as they move towards greater independence. This is a truly fulfilling role where you’ll also lead and support your team during shifts.
Albion Street prides itself on being a welcoming and inclusive environment. We are committed to nurturing both the development of our team and the wellbeing of the children in our care. Whether you’re looking to advance your career or gain deeper experience in social care, you will find a strong sense of purpose and family here. We value teamwork, respect, and compassion and we’re looking for like-minded individuals to join us.
Albion Street Children’s Home is a place where care, compassion, and dedication come together to create a positive and supportive environment for the children in our care. As an RCO 2, you will work closely, leading your team on duty to provide high-quality, child-centred care that helps children feel safe, respected, and supported. Every day is different here at Albion Street, and your role will be vital in supporting the wrap around support needed for the children’s emotional and practical needs as they grow and develop.
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 (or have a Level 3 QCF qualification if applying to the Secure Unit)
Has the ability to be a key worker, supervise staff, lead shifts and work under pressure
Can produce reports and maintain accurate records and has IT skills and experience
A driving licence is desirable but is 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 can also offer you:
· High-quality induction and ongoing training and development
· Trauma training and therapeutic support
· Strong Leadership Team support
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.
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.
Applications close on the 27th July.
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.
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.
If you have a background in working with children and experience leading a team, this is your opportunity to grow within a supportive and progressive environment. Our homes are committed to providing high-quality, nurturing care that helps young people thrive.
About the Role
As a Level 2 Children’s Residential Carer (known locally as Residential Care Officer Level 2) your responsibilities will include:
Supervision and Shift Leading
Developing projects and direct work with children
Mentoring new staff and leading practice areas
Chairing professional meetings
Managing household tasks and preparing young people for independent living.
Building and maintaining resilient relationships with stakeholders is also an important part of this role.
Salary: £31,586 - £34,314 plus a sleeping-in payment of £41.78 and mileage reimbursed at 45p per mile. Overtime paid at time-and-a-half. This means that on average you could have the opportunity to earn an extra £5,000 - £10,000 on top of your annual salary.
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. Rotas are given in advance to ensure this balance is met.
Our Homes
Eastgate (Sleaford) - At Eastgate, we're dedicated to enhancing the lives of young people who struggle with emotional and behavioural difficulties by providing a warm, secure, loving and a caring home environment. By fostering emotional growth, imparting life skills, and helping our young people develop their social abilities, we aim to provide the best opportunity in life to every member of the Eastgate family.
Our goal is to provide the best opportunities for everyone by supporting social skills development in our young people, teaching life skills, and promoting emotional growth
If you want a job where every day is different and you want to be a part of a young person's journey in all facets of their lives and see them reach their full potential, this is the job for you.
Our team is passionate, dedicated, and supportive, working together to create a warm, inclusive home where both children and staff can thrive. As an RCO 2, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, child-centred care and supporting children as they move towards greater independence. This is a truly fulfilling role where you’ll also lead and support your team during shifts.
Albion Street prides itself on being a welcoming and inclusive environment. We are committed to nurturing both the development of our team and the wellbeing of the children in our care. Whether you’re looking to advance your career or gain deeper experience in social care, you will find a strong sense of purpose and family here. We value teamwork, respect, and compassion and we’re looking for like-minded individuals to join us.
Albion Street Children’s Home is a place where care, compassion, and dedication come together to create a positive and supportive environment for the children in our care. As an RCO 2, you will work closely, leading your team on duty to provide high-quality, child-centred care that helps children feel safe, respected, and supported. Every day is different here at Albion Street, and your role will be vital in supporting the wrap around support needed for the children’s emotional and practical needs as they grow and develop.
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 (or have a Level 3 QCF qualification if applying to the Secure Unit)
Has the ability to be a key worker, supervise staff, lead shifts and work under pressure
Can produce reports and maintain accurate records and has IT skills and experience
A driving licence is desirable but is 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 can also offer you:
· High-quality induction and ongoing training and development
· Trauma training and therapeutic support
· Strong Leadership Team support
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.
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.
Applications close on the 27th July.
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.
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.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.