Night Support Officer

Job Introduction

Job Title: Night Support Officer

Working Pattern: 4 nights on, 4 nights off shift, pattern equating to 33.25hrs per week.

Salary: £24,796- £25,989 Pro Rata Pay Award Pending

Location: The Beacon, Grantham

Closing Date: 02nd July 2026

An exciting new position is waiting for you at Lincolnshire County Council! We are looking for Night Support Officers to join our team at The Beacon Children’s Home in Grantham.

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.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for Night Support Officer's (NSO's) to work a shift pattern of 4 nights on 4 nights off at the Beacon Children's Home in Grantham which is equivalent to 33.25hrs per week.

The children in our care are aged between 5- 17 years old. As an NSO you will encourage them to sleep, rest or remain peaceful and relaxed. To do this you will engage and communicate effectively with them, supporting their needs during the night should they require it, ensure they are safeguarded, and that their welfare needs are met. In addition to this, you will undertake general housekeeping duties throughout the home.

The NSO's are a crucial part of the 24-hour care offered within the home, you'll work within a small team and be fully supported by a multi skilled team of carers.

Our NSO's also receive

• an enhancement of .33 for all hours worked between 10pm and 6am.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent night shift schedule that allows for daytime flexibility.

About Us

The Beacon is a purpose-built home for eleven children. All children who live in the home have a disability and / or complex health or medical need.

We ensure our employees are well trained in trauma and therapeutic support, enabling the children in our care to feel safe and to thrive, this is something we are really passionate about. Our aim is to create a nurturing home where we support all our children to reach their full potential.

About You

Previous experience within a care profession is not essential for this role, as long as you have a good understanding of caring for children. Our children can present with behaviours that challenge therefore it is important that you are compassionate, have excellent communication skills, and a calm professional demeanour. You will need to have basic IT skills, be able to adapt to different situations and have the motivation to provide the very best care for our children at all times.

You will be joining a successful and experienced team and will be provided with the training and support required to develop into this role. You will be required to complete a Level 3 Children and Young People's Workforce Diploma.

About Our Offer

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

• Access to an excellent local government pension scheme
• A comprehensive benefits package including discount schemes and cycle to work
• Career progression and development opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
• Free parking on site
• Robust induction and training programme
• Access to employee Counselling and Well-being Service

Further details about what we can offer you can be found here: rewards and benefits

Although the closing date is 02nd July 2026, please do not delay in your application, as we will be shortlisting applications and interviewing regularly and reserve the right to bring forward the closing date.

CONTACT US:

If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding this vacancy, please email Maggie Nowland, Interim Homes Manager at: maggie.nowland@lincolnshire.gov.uk or Sal Cooke, Assistant Manager at sal.cooke@lincolnshire.gov.uk or Cheryl Davidson, Assistant Manager at cheryl.davidson@lincolnshire.gov.uk or call 01476 564283.

We wish you the best of luck with your application.

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 on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

Please be advised that this position is 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. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

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.

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.