Residential Care Officer Level 3 - Children

Residential Care Officer Level 3

Are you ready for the next step in your career? We have two exciting opportunities in our Residential Children's Homes, one in Grantham and one in Louth for a Residential Carer (Level 3) who is enthusiastic and passionate about providing the best care. We are keen to develop our staff and if you want to continue developing your career we’ll support you all the way.

About the Role

This Senior role is offered on a full time (37 hours per week), permanent basis where you will work a shift pattern including evenings, weekends and nights. A ‘sleeping in’ payment of £41.78 is paid for each shift you sleep in, mileage is paid at 45p per mile, overtime is paid at time and a half and there is free parking at all our homes.

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe every child has the right to outstanding care. It’s why our devoted Carers find creative ways to help children and young people with a range of complex disabilities, medical conditions and behavioural problems to learn, grow and flourish. Our Carers understand that as a result of their lived experiences, some of our young people may express themselves in ways that require compassion, patience and understanding and our Carers are given the tools to help navigate these complex emotional dynamics.

Whether our Carers are helping a child or young person to process the information around them or dealing with behaviours that challenge, they embrace the emotional and physical demands of our work with readiness and courage. Join us at the forefront of innovation and help us lead the way.

About the Homes

The Beacon is an 11 bedded Children’s Residential Home situated in the heart of Grantham. Our team find nothing more rewarding than supporting the young people with complex disabilities within our care. Helping to meet their individual needs and build their skills and knowledge preparing them on their journey to adulthood. It is an honour to ensure we provide them with the best possible outcomes in life, using a therapeutic approach. Here at the Beacon, you really feel a sense of home when you walk through the door, not only for the young people but the staff team also. Home Manager Paul says: 'The support and guidance I have received in professional development has been outstanding'

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.

About the Team

You will work alongside experienced Managers and Assistant Managers both in the Home and from across the residential estates, with the opportunity to meet up with colleagues from our other homes to complete training and share best practice. We also have several staff networks and engagement groups that you can get involved in.

The team that you will work alongside are all kind, compassionate, and resilient carers who give children a sense of security and form deep connections with them. They are dependable and responsible role models who work closely together to ensure the children have the best possible outcomes.

Many of our Senior Leaders started their careers as Carer's in Residential Children's Homes. Learn more about what a rewarding career in Children's care looks like in the attached document, where our Service Lead Katie describes her career journey.

About You

We are looking for a creative, empathic and resilient person to join our team. You will need to have knowledge and experience of the caring profession within a residential setting. The successful applicant will have the ability to manage and lead a team of carers who engage with children and young people to enable them to develop new skills and create a safe and stimulating environment.

You will need to display great decision making skills. This role involves discretion in the allocation of tasks, resources and services, using your knowledge skills and experience, based on your interpretation, assessment and evaluation of a situation. Excellent communication skills and the ability to remain calm and professional is essential to be able to effectively communicate your decisions and direction to others.

Successful candidates will hold or be expected to work towards a fully funded Level 3 Children and Young People's Workforce Diploma or equivalent and we will also support you to complete a fully funded Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management. Allocated time is given to you each month to support with your studies.

About Our Offer

There is clear career progression for our Level 3 Residential Carers, many of whom have progressed into Assistant Manager or Management roles and we are happy to support you to do the same if this is a career pathway you choose. We encourage progression and development and will give you the opportunity to manage and supervise a team while you train and learn.

Along with a competitive salary we also offer our employees an excellent government pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement with the option to buy more and comprehensive benefits package with lifestyle discounts on gym memberships, travel shopping and more. Meals are also provided as part of the family when on shift.

In joining us, you will be rewarded with a career defining opportunity to become part of an ambitious and growing service that is committed to staff retention, development and equality.

Further details of what we can offer can be found here: rewards and benefits

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards the vacancy at the Beacon (Grantham) then please contact Paul Tallentire (Home Manager - The Beacon) on 07990 53529, if you would like to discuss the role at Riverhead (Louth) please contact Krayg Lee (Assistant Manager - Riverhead House) on 07825 242788.

Applications close 1st 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.