Sleaford, Lincoln, Louth (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
Enhanced DBS check required
£30,296 - £33,024 plus allowances
37 hours
Are you ready for your next step in a truly inspiring role with clear career progression in one of our progressive and supportive children’s homes? If you have experience working with children and leading a team, then read on to learn more about becoming a Children’s Residential Carer (Level 2)
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: £30,296 - £33,024 plus a sleeping-in payment of £40.76 and mileage reimbursed at 45p per mile. Overtime 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.
Take a look at this video to learn more about what our Carer's do and the positive impact this can have on the children in our Homes: Our Home (youtube.com)
Our Homes
We currently have Children’s Residential Carer Level 2 vacancies at Eastgate (Sleaford), Robin House (Lincoln), Strut House (Lincoln) and Riverhead House (Louth).
Eastgate's Homes Manager Kelsie says:
'Eastgate is a home built on trust and love, that enables our young people to thrive with us. At Eastgate we support the children to do all the things you would in your family home - attend education, cook a homemade meal, watch a movie, or spend the day out together! Our carers are warm, supportive and compassionate about their role. I couldn't imagine working anywhere else!'
Helen our Homes Manager at Robin House says:
'Robin House specialises in providing therapeutic care and support to children with individual needs and strengths, with the aim of supporting their return home to families or to foster care. We work hand in hand with the Complex Needs Service to be able to provide a safe, nurturing environment for our children where they will begin to develop trust in the adults around them. The RCO2 role is an excellent starting block for those wanting to progress within the service and also provide lots of opportunities for having fun and creating life long memories for our children.'
Krayg our Assistant Homes Manager at Riverhead says:
'Riverhead House is a therapeutic children's home, where we work in partnership with the Complex Needs Service to make a difference in the lives of children and families. Our mission is to support the reunification of families by providing a nurturing and caring environment that empowers both children and staff alike. At Riverhead House, every day presents an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families. If you are passionate about providing care, support, and love to those who need it most, we welcome you to be a part of our dedicated and compassionate team.'
Strut's Interim Appointed Homes Manager Heidi says:
'Strut House strives to work to a high standard, creatively supporting young people’s hopes, aspirations, and dreams. No two days are the same with over 50 young people accessing short breaks at Strut House. As part of the Strut House Team, you will be actively involved in creatively planning and facilitating activities and outings to build and develop strong and positive relationships with our young people. This can range from activities within the home; baking, story time, arts and craft, sensory play, soft play, to outings in the local community; play parks, cafes, shops, historic places of interest and even the seaside.'
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 QCF qualification in working with children (or have a Level 3 QCF qualification if applying to the Secure Unit)
- 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 an essential requirement for this role.
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 these vacancies please contact our Homes Managers:
Kelsie Tyrell, Homes Manager at Eastgate, by emailing kelsie.tyrrell@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Helen Wallis, Homes Manager at Robin House, by emailing helen.wallis@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Krayg Lee, Assistant Homes Manager at Riverhead, by emailing krayg.lee2@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Heidi Harris, Interim Appointed Homes Manager at Strut House, by emailing heidi.harris@lincolnshire.gov.uk
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 22nd September.
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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