Relief Children's Residential Carer
| Posting date: | 16 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,024 to £32,597 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Relief post, £30,024 - £32,597 pro rata for hours worked |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 March 2026 |
| Location: | Lincoln, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Lincolnshire County Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 2053/2253 |
Summary
About the Role
Our Relief Residential Carers play a vital part in making our homes warm, nurturing and fun places for children to grow safely. Locally, this role is known as a Relief Residential Carer and it’s ideal for anyone who wants flexibility alongside purpose.
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.
⭐ What the role includes:
Choose Your Availability
You decide the days and times you're free to work.
Supporting Children in Everyday Life
You’ll help with hobbies, activities, school routines, life skills and building independence, emotional regulation—and all the other moments that help children thrive.
Being Part of a Team
You’ll work closely with our permanent staff, families and multi‑disciplinary professionals to provide consistent, safe and therapeutic care.
Pay & Perks
£17.41 per hour
Sleep‑in payments: £41.78
Mileage reimbursement: 45p per mile
Want a feel for the role? Check out our short video: Our Home
About Our Homes
Our services across Lincolnshire support children and young people of different ages and needs. Each home is unique—but every one shares the same commitment to helping children feel safe, valued and supported.
Our services include:
Mainstream Homes – Spalding, Sleaford, Gainsborough, Lincoln & Louth.
Supported Accommodation – Grantham & Gainsborough, supporting 16–18-year-olds towards independence (12-hour shifts + sleep-in; lone working with regular team support).
Children with Disabilities – Beacon (Grantham) offers long-term care; Haven Cottage (Boston) & Strut House (Lincoln) offer short breaks.
Lincolnshire Secure Unit – Supporting 11–18-year-olds through court or welfare placements with a strong focus on rehabilitation.
We currently have Relief Carer vacancies at Robin House in Lincoln.
About You
You don’t need prior care experience—we provide excellent training and ongoing professional development. What matters most is that you:
genuinely enjoy spending time with children
want to help them feel connected, safe and supported
have a warm, caring nature and a passion for children’s wellbeing
have basic IT skills and are happy to work towards a QCF qualification
ideally hold a driving licence
If you can bring enthusiasm, humour, patience and empathy to your shifts, you’ll fit right in.
What We Offer You
We truly value our Relief Workers and want you to feel supported from day one. You will receive:
A high-quality induction
Ongoing training and professional development
Trauma-informed practice training
Access to therapeutic approaches that help children feel safe
Support from a strong, experienced leadership team
Lincolnshire County Council Children’s Services holds an Outstanding Ofsted rating and is one of three national Families First for Children Pathfinders—making this an exciting time to join and help shape the future of social care.
You can learn more about our homes in the attached brochure and explore our benefits here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council.
Want to Chat?
For an informal conversation about any of our vacancies, please email:
Assistant Manager of Robin House: naomi.wilson@lincolnshire.gov.uk or Homes Manager lauren.batty@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Interviews are arranged flexibly for candidates who meet the essential criteria. Interviews may occur before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
These applications are specifically for Robin House in Lincoln
✍️ Before You Apply
Your personal statement must clearly explain:
why you are applying
how you meet the essential and desirable criteria (see Job Description)
what you feel you can bring to the home, the team and the wider council
Please note:
Candidates aren’t shortlisted more than once within 4 months for roles of the same grade.
The role is subject to a criminal record check.
We operate a talent pool for up to 3 months for similar roles.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to equality, inclusion and safeguarding.
Applications close: 10th March
We look forward to hearing from you—and hopefully welcoming you to our team!
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.
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.
Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.
Our Relief Residential Carers play a vital part in making our homes warm, nurturing and fun places for children to grow safely. Locally, this role is known as a Relief Residential Carer and it’s ideal for anyone who wants flexibility alongside purpose.
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.
⭐ What the role includes:
Choose Your Availability
You decide the days and times you're free to work.
Supporting Children in Everyday Life
You’ll help with hobbies, activities, school routines, life skills and building independence, emotional regulation—and all the other moments that help children thrive.
Being Part of a Team
You’ll work closely with our permanent staff, families and multi‑disciplinary professionals to provide consistent, safe and therapeutic care.
Pay & Perks
£17.41 per hour
Sleep‑in payments: £41.78
Mileage reimbursement: 45p per mile
Want a feel for the role? Check out our short video: Our Home
About Our Homes
Our services across Lincolnshire support children and young people of different ages and needs. Each home is unique—but every one shares the same commitment to helping children feel safe, valued and supported.
Our services include:
Mainstream Homes – Spalding, Sleaford, Gainsborough, Lincoln & Louth.
Supported Accommodation – Grantham & Gainsborough, supporting 16–18-year-olds towards independence (12-hour shifts + sleep-in; lone working with regular team support).
Children with Disabilities – Beacon (Grantham) offers long-term care; Haven Cottage (Boston) & Strut House (Lincoln) offer short breaks.
Lincolnshire Secure Unit – Supporting 11–18-year-olds through court or welfare placements with a strong focus on rehabilitation.
We currently have Relief Carer vacancies at Robin House in Lincoln.
About You
You don’t need prior care experience—we provide excellent training and ongoing professional development. What matters most is that you:
genuinely enjoy spending time with children
want to help them feel connected, safe and supported
have a warm, caring nature and a passion for children’s wellbeing
have basic IT skills and are happy to work towards a QCF qualification
ideally hold a driving licence
If you can bring enthusiasm, humour, patience and empathy to your shifts, you’ll fit right in.
What We Offer You
We truly value our Relief Workers and want you to feel supported from day one. You will receive:
A high-quality induction
Ongoing training and professional development
Trauma-informed practice training
Access to therapeutic approaches that help children feel safe
Support from a strong, experienced leadership team
Lincolnshire County Council Children’s Services holds an Outstanding Ofsted rating and is one of three national Families First for Children Pathfinders—making this an exciting time to join and help shape the future of social care.
You can learn more about our homes in the attached brochure and explore our benefits here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council.
Want to Chat?
For an informal conversation about any of our vacancies, please email:
Assistant Manager of Robin House: naomi.wilson@lincolnshire.gov.uk or Homes Manager lauren.batty@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Interviews are arranged flexibly for candidates who meet the essential criteria. Interviews may occur before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
These applications are specifically for Robin House in Lincoln
✍️ Before You Apply
Your personal statement must clearly explain:
why you are applying
how you meet the essential and desirable criteria (see Job Description)
what you feel you can bring to the home, the team and the wider council
Please note:
Candidates aren’t shortlisted more than once within 4 months for roles of the same grade.
The role is subject to a criminal record check.
We operate a talent pool for up to 3 months for similar roles.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to equality, inclusion and safeguarding.
Applications close: 10th March
We look forward to hearing from you—and hopefully welcoming you to our team!
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.
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.
Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.
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.