Children's Residential Carer Level 2

About the Role

Salary and Benefits:

• 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, with a good work/life balance. Rotas are given in advance to ensure this balance is met. Please take a look at the example work rota attached for an idea of shift patterns.

As a Level 2 Children’s Residential Carer, as well as caring for the amazing children in our Home you will:

• Supervise and lead shifts
• Develop projects
• Mentor new staff and lead practice areas
• Represent the Home at multi agency meetings
• Manage household tasks and prepare young people for independent living

The Level 2 Children’s Residential Carer role is an excellent starting block for those wanting to progress within the service and offers plenty of opportunities for having fun and creating lifelong memories for our children.

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)

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
• 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 required for this role.

About 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

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, running 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!

Find out more about the benefits of working for Lincolnshire County Council here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council

Take the next step in your career and make a real difference in the lives of the children at Robin House!

For more information on this role contact our Homes Manager Helen Wallis by emailing helen.wallis@lincolnshire.gov.uk - she will then arrange a confidential and open conversation with you.

Applications close on 8th December

We look forward to hearing from you!

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.