Residential Care Officer Level 2 Louth, United Kingdom £32,597 - £35,412 Permanent Apply By 13 May, 2026 Posted On 15 April, 2026

Lincolnshire County Council

Louth, United Kingdom
Base: £32,597 - £35,412; bonus/equity: sleeping-in...
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Supervision and shift leading
Developing projects with children
Leading practice areas
** Lincolnshire County Council is seeking a Level 2 Residential Care Officer for its Riverhead House Residential Home in Louth, UK. The role involves supervising and supporting children in a nurturing environment, with no prior care experience required, as comprehensive training will be provided. **

Job Summary

  • You will work within multidisciplinary teams to meet the needs of children, providing therapeutic care and support for children who present emotional and behavioural difficulties due to early life trauma.
  • The role involves supervision, shift leading, developing projects with children, mentoring new staff, leading practice areas, managing household tasks, and preparing young people for independent living.
  • Lincolnshire County Council Children's Services has an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and is a national Pathfinder for Families First for Children.

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** Lincolnshire County Council is seeking a Level 2 Residential Care Officer for its Riverhead House Residential Home in Louth, UK. The role involves supervising and supporting children in a nurturing environment, with no prior care experience required, as comprehensive training will be provided. **

Salary

Base: £32,597 - £35,412; Bonus/Equity: Sleeping-in payment of £41.78, overtime at time-and-a-half; Benefits: Mileage at 45p per mile, excellent local government pension scheme, comprehensive benefits package, generous annual leave entitlement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Supervision and shift leading
  • Developing projects with children
  • Leading practice areas
  • Managing household tasks
  • Preparing young people for independent living
  • Building resilient relationships with stakeholders
  • Working within multidisciplinary teams

Nice-to-have

  • Caring and playful demeanor
  • Kindness and compassion
  • Passion for child welfare
  • Gentle but firm boundary setting
  • Willingness to obtain QCF qualification

Key Requirements

  • Basic IT skills
  • Knowledge/experience of caring profession
  • Driving licence desirable but negotiable

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