Residential Care Officer Level 1
Working Pattern: Full-time, permanent, shift pattern including weekdays, weekends and bank holidays.
Salary: £30,024 to £32,597 (Pay Award Pending).
Location: Lincolnshire Secure Unit, Sleaford, Lincolnshire.
About the role
Lincolnshire County Council is looking for experienced & creative individuals to join our Residential Care team as a Residential Care Officer Level 1 at Lincolnshire Secure Unit. This twelve‑bedded Local Authority Secure Children’s Home gives the highest level of care and education for young people who are placed here via the courts for Youth Justice or Welfare reasons.
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.
Working as a Residential Care Officer you will join an established and experienced care team in the mentoring of children and young people who can display sometimes extreme challenging behaviour. Our care staff are expected to create a safe environment for the young people, using a trauma‑informed approach to support the best possible outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Encourage and enable children to achieve their maximum potential while respecting their rights and enabling them to assume responsibility for their actions commensurate with their age, ability and aptitude.
- Engage with children and young people to develop new skills, improve their social skills and life choices, while modelling constructive social behaviour and setting boundaries.
- Provide care and control to young people who can display aggressive and challenging behaviour.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Enthusiasm to enjoy the work you do.
- Resilience to bounce back quickly from challenging situations.
- Innovation to develop new activities.
- Flexibility to adapt to change on a daily basis.
- Team ethics – working together to succeed.
- Hard working – required to complete a fully funded QCF3 in residential childcare.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of £30,024 to £32,597 (Pay Award Pending).
- Pension.
- Comprehensive benefits package including discount schemes, cycle to work, civil service sports council membership.
- Professional support and development opportunities.
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, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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