Relief residential care officer
| Posting date: | 19 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £17.45 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 October 2025 |
| Location: | Boston, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Lincolnshire County Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
As a Relief Children’s Residential Carer at Haven Cottage you will support children and young people in experiencing overnight short breaks away from home.
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
Our Home
Haven Cottage is a short break provision for children with disabilities located in Boston.We support children diagnosed with a wide range of disabilities to access independent experiences away from home in a safe, nurturing and child focused environment.
Our children’s needs are as individual as they are, the care we provide reflects this.
We support with all aspects of personal care, health care and behaviour support in line with very specific and detailed care plans and risk assessments.
Our Team
We are an experienced, child-focused and established team of care workers who all take pride In the service we deliver.
Our staff are encouraged and supported to develop their skills and interests to further enhance our home and the experiences we can offer our children and families.We are passionate about celebrating our children and ensuring that we offer bespoke experiences that encourage and support them learn and grow in a safe and secure environment.
Empowering children to have their voice heard and valued is central to how we deliver care and advocate for our children working as part of a multi-agency service provision.
About You
No prior professional care experience is required for this position, as we offer comprehensive training, qualities we seek include:.
Child centred: Recognising and celebrating individuality.
Reflective: Able to see opportunities for new ways of thinking and working.
Dynamic: Short breaks are a fast paced service delivery, with each day bringing new and exciting challenges.·
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 holistic 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.
Our Offer
We are offering a competitive salary with an excellent local government pension scheme, along with a comprehensive benefits package and career progression opportunities
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
If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding these vacancies please email: vicky.cooke@lincolnshire.gov.uk or call 01522 555003
Applications close on 1st October
Interviews will take place w/c Monday 8th October
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 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
Our Home
Haven Cottage is a short break provision for children with disabilities located in Boston.We support children diagnosed with a wide range of disabilities to access independent experiences away from home in a safe, nurturing and child focused environment.
Our children’s needs are as individual as they are, the care we provide reflects this.
We support with all aspects of personal care, health care and behaviour support in line with very specific and detailed care plans and risk assessments.
Our Team
We are an experienced, child-focused and established team of care workers who all take pride In the service we deliver.
Our staff are encouraged and supported to develop their skills and interests to further enhance our home and the experiences we can offer our children and families.We are passionate about celebrating our children and ensuring that we offer bespoke experiences that encourage and support them learn and grow in a safe and secure environment.
Empowering children to have their voice heard and valued is central to how we deliver care and advocate for our children working as part of a multi-agency service provision.
About You
No prior professional care experience is required for this position, as we offer comprehensive training, qualities we seek include:.
Child centred: Recognising and celebrating individuality.
Reflective: Able to see opportunities for new ways of thinking and working.
Dynamic: Short breaks are a fast paced service delivery, with each day bringing new and exciting challenges.·
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 holistic 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.
Our Offer
We are offering a competitive salary with an excellent local government pension scheme, along with a comprehensive benefits package and career progression opportunities
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
If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding these vacancies please email: vicky.cooke@lincolnshire.gov.uk or call 01522 555003
Applications close on 1st October
Interviews will take place w/c Monday 8th October
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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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.