Job Title: Children’s Residential Carer (Residential Care Officer Level 2)Working Pattern: Full time, permanent; rota-based shifts including sleep-insSalary: £32,597 – £35,412 plus £41.78 per sleep-in, 45p per mile mileage, overtime at time-and-a-halfLocation: 33 Northolme, GainsboroughClosing Date: 26th July 2026
Are you ready for your next step into a role with clear career progression? 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) in one of our progressive and supportive children’s homes.
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
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
Salary: £31,586 – £34,314 plus a sleeping‑in payment of £41.78 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.
Our Home
Mainstream Home: Located in Gainsborough, providing care for children aged between primary school and 18 years. Our goal is to create a nurturing environment where children can thrive.
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 essential
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 any of these vacancies please email: gemma.benson@lincolnshire.gov.uk and a member of the Residential Homes Management Team will contact you.
Additional Information
Applications close on the 26th July. We wish you the best of luck with your application!
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.
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 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 may be subject to a criminal record check.
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