Residential Care Officer Level 3 (Spalding)
| Posting date: | 07 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £37,938 to £41,511 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 August 2025 |
| Location: | Spalding, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Lincolnshire County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Due to internal promotion we’ve got an exciting opportunity to join the Albion family as a Senior Carer at our Children’s Residential Care Home in Spalding.
About the Role
As a Residential Care Officer Level 3, you’ll play a vital role in creating a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for children and young people who have experienced trauma and adversity. Our homes are built on a foundation of trauma-informed practice, social pedagogy, attachment theory, and therapeutic care models - all designed to support healing and growth.
You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including Complex Needs Mental Health Link Workers, to develop and implement personalised therapeutic care plans that make a real difference.
As a Senior Carer at Albion Street you will be leading a team of 14 Carers as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
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; Craig Bristow-Hudaczek, Homes Manager via email craig.bristow-hudaczek@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Applications Close on 3rd 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.
About the Role
As a Residential Care Officer Level 3, you’ll play a vital role in creating a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for children and young people who have experienced trauma and adversity. Our homes are built on a foundation of trauma-informed practice, social pedagogy, attachment theory, and therapeutic care models - all designed to support healing and growth.
You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including Complex Needs Mental Health Link Workers, to develop and implement personalised therapeutic care plans that make a real difference.
As a Senior Carer at Albion Street you will be leading a team of 14 Carers as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
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; Craig Bristow-Hudaczek, Homes Manager via email craig.bristow-hudaczek@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Applications Close on 3rd 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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