Job Description

Job Introduction
Children's Residential Carer Level 2
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 .
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.
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 is also an important part of this role.
Salary: 32,597 - 35,412 plus a sleeping-in payment of 43.12 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 Homes
Supported Accommodation: Situated in Grantham and Gainsborough offering independent living in a supportive environment. Carers working here may work alone at times and could be expected to travel between these sites to cover annual leave and absences
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

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: .
Contact Us
If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Amanda Heaphy on
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 (attached) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.
Applications close on 29/10/2025
We wish you the best of luck with your application!
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.
Attached documents
Residential Care Officer RCO2

• Salary 32597 - 35412
• Frequency Annual
• Job Reference 2056/1464
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 26 October, 2025
• Job Category Children's Residential Homes
• Location Grantham, United Kingdom
• Posted on 26 September, 2025

Skills Required