Residential Care Officer Level 2

Residential Care Officer Level 2

Location: The Beacon, Grantham

Working Pattern: Full‑time, shift pattern including sleep‑ins

Salary: £32,597 to £35,412 plus sleep‑ins (£43.12 per night)

Closing Date: 2nd July 2026

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.

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience within a care profession is desirable.
• Good understanding of trauma‑informed practice and child development.
• Compassionate, excellent communication skills and a calm professional demeanour.
• Intermediate IT skills and the motivation to provide the very best care for our children at all times.
• Required: Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce Diploma.
• A driving licence is desirable but not essential.

Qualities we seek

• Caring and playful demeanour: children are full of energy and love to explore and play.
• Kindness and compassion: essential for creating a secure, nurturing environment.
• Passion for welfare: an advocate for children’s well‑being.
• Boundary setting: establishing boundaries, gently but firmly.
• Basic IT skills and knowledge/experience of the caring profession, and willingness to obtain a QCF qualification in working with children.

Benefits

• 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.
• Salary: £32,597 – £35,412.
• Sleep‑ins: £43.12 per night.
• Mileage: 45p per mile.
• Overtime: Time‑and‑a‑half.

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

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.

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