Residential Care Officer Level 1
| Posting date: | 21 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,024 to £32,597 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 September 2025 |
| Location: | Louth, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Lincolnshire County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
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.
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.
This role also includes:
Salary: £30,024 - £32,597 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.
Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements of RQF Level 6.
Riverhead House Residential Home is a specialist residential therapeutic home which provides therapeutic care and support for children. Riverhead House specialises in the care and support of children and young people who present emotional and behavioural difficulties due to early life trauma.
About You - 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.
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 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.
More information about our homes is available in the attached Brochure and you can find out more about the benefits of working for Lincolnshire County Council here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council.
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.
Interviews will be arranged on a flexible basis with candidates who have evidenced in their application that they meet the essential criteria for the role. Interviews may take place before the closing date. Please ensure that you select the homes you are interested in working in as part of your application.
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.
PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.
Applications close on the 14th September 2025
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
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.
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.
This role also includes:
Salary: £30,024 - £32,597 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.
Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements of RQF Level 6.
Riverhead House Residential Home is a specialist residential therapeutic home which provides therapeutic care and support for children. Riverhead House specialises in the care and support of children and young people who present emotional and behavioural difficulties due to early life trauma.
About You - 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.
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 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.
More information about our homes is available in the attached Brochure and you can find out more about the benefits of working for Lincolnshire County Council here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council.
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.
Interviews will be arranged on a flexible basis with candidates who have evidenced in their application that they meet the essential criteria for the role. Interviews may take place before the closing date. Please ensure that you select the homes you are interested in working in as part of your application.
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.
PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.
Applications close on the 14th September 2025
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
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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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.