Residential Care Officer Level 3
| Posting date: | 30 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £37,938 to £41,511 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 July 2025 |
| Location: | Lincoln, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Lincolnshire County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job Introduction
Due to internal promotion we’ve got an exciting opportunity to join the team at Strut House in Lincoln as a Level 3 Residential Care Officer.
About the Role
As a Level 3 Residential Care Officer, you’ll play a vital role within the management team, contributing significantly to the leadership and coordination of shifts supporting up to five children with complex and profound disabilities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the dynamic risk management, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment tailored to the individual needs of each young person accessing short breaks.
This is a varied role that requires adaptability to meet the evolving needs of children and young people. This will involve supporting children who present with high-level behaviours, and complex health needs utilising health training and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) strategies to ensure their safety.
About the Home
Strut House is located North of Lincoln, with easy access to local amenities and free parking. We provide overnight short breaks for children and young people aged 5 - 18 years, with complex and profound disabilities, no two days are the same. We are a purpose built home for up to five children on single storey accommodation with multiple communal areas including a sound and sensory room and soft play facilities on site. We are a small close-knit team who bring a wide variety of skills and expertise, all with the same aim of creating a supportive, therapeutic and homely atmosphere.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
Creative, compassionate, and resilient
Experienced in residential care, with a strong understanding of trauma-informed approaches
A natural leader who can inspire and supervise a team of care professionals
Confident in making informed decisions and allocating resources effectively
Committed to continuous professional development
Essential Requirements:
Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce (or equivalent)
Willingness to undertake a Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management
Good IT literacy and communication skills
About Our Offer
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
A Contributory pension
Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
Flexible working policies
Career progression opportunities
A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
Further details about the benefits of working for Lincolnshire County Council are available here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council
If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role, then please contact; Heidi Harris, Homes Manager via email heidi.harris@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Applications Close on 27th July. Interviews to be held w/c 4th 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.
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.
Due to internal promotion we’ve got an exciting opportunity to join the team at Strut House in Lincoln as a Level 3 Residential Care Officer.
About the Role
As a Level 3 Residential Care Officer, you’ll play a vital role within the management team, contributing significantly to the leadership and coordination of shifts supporting up to five children with complex and profound disabilities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the dynamic risk management, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment tailored to the individual needs of each young person accessing short breaks.
This is a varied role that requires adaptability to meet the evolving needs of children and young people. This will involve supporting children who present with high-level behaviours, and complex health needs utilising health training and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) strategies to ensure their safety.
About the Home
Strut House is located North of Lincoln, with easy access to local amenities and free parking. We provide overnight short breaks for children and young people aged 5 - 18 years, with complex and profound disabilities, no two days are the same. We are a purpose built home for up to five children on single storey accommodation with multiple communal areas including a sound and sensory room and soft play facilities on site. We are a small close-knit team who bring a wide variety of skills and expertise, all with the same aim of creating a supportive, therapeutic and homely atmosphere.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
Creative, compassionate, and resilient
Experienced in residential care, with a strong understanding of trauma-informed approaches
A natural leader who can inspire and supervise a team of care professionals
Confident in making informed decisions and allocating resources effectively
Committed to continuous professional development
Essential Requirements:
Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce (or equivalent)
Willingness to undertake a Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management
Good IT literacy and communication skills
About Our Offer
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
A Contributory pension
Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
Flexible working policies
Career progression opportunities
A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
Further details about the benefits of working for Lincolnshire County Council are available here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council
If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role, then please contact; Heidi Harris, Homes Manager via email heidi.harris@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Applications Close on 27th July. Interviews to be held w/c 4th 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.
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.
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