Residential Care Officer Level 2
| Posting date: | 05 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,597 to £35,412 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 January 2026 |
| Location: | Sleaford, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Lincolnshire County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
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: £32,597 - £35,412 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 Home
Eastgate (Sleaford) - We are proud to offer a rewarding RCO2 opportunity at Eastgate Children’s Home, where every day brings the chance to make a real difference in the lives of our children.
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.
You will be joining a children’s home that values professional growth and personal connection. If you are someone who thrives on making a difference and working as part of a close-knit team, we would love to welcome you to Eastgate.
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 Level 3 QCF qualification in working with children in residential childcare or have a relevant Level 3 QCF qualification
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.
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
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 .
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. This is an exciting time to join Children’s Residential Services and help us shape the future of Social Care!
Contact Us
If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding this vacancy please email: Ric.Hay@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Applications close on 4th January 2026.
We wish you the best of luck with your application!
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.
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.
Please be advised that this position will 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.
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: £32,597 - £35,412 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 Home
Eastgate (Sleaford) - We are proud to offer a rewarding RCO2 opportunity at Eastgate Children’s Home, where every day brings the chance to make a real difference in the lives of our children.
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.
You will be joining a children’s home that values professional growth and personal connection. If you are someone who thrives on making a difference and working as part of a close-knit team, we would love to welcome you to Eastgate.
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 Level 3 QCF qualification in working with children in residential childcare or have a relevant Level 3 QCF qualification
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.
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
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 .
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. This is an exciting time to join Children’s Residential Services and help us shape the future of Social Care!
Contact Us
If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding this vacancy please email: Ric.Hay@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Applications close on 4th January 2026.
We wish you the best of luck with your application!
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.
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.
Please be advised that this position will 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.
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.