Residential Care Officer Level 2

Job Overview

As a Level 2 Children's Residential Carer (known locally as Residential Care Officer Level 2), you will provide supervision and shift leadership, develop projects for children, mentor new staff, chair professional meetings, manage household tasks, and prepare young people for independent living.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Working within multidisciplinary teams to meet children’s needs (holistic approach)

Qualities & Skills

• Caring and playful demeanour: supportive of children’s energy and exploration
• Kindness and compassion: essential for creating a secure, nurturing environment
• Passion for welfare: advocacy for children’s wellbeing
• Boundary setting: establishing boundaries gently but firmly

Qualifications & Experience

• Basic IT skills and knowledge of the caring profession
• Willingness to obtain a QCF qualification in working with children
• Driving licence desirable but negotiable
• Fluency in spoken English essential (Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016)
• No prior professional care experience required; comprehensive training provided

Salary and Working Hours

Salary: £32,597 – £35,412 plus a sleeping‑in payment of £41.78 and mileage reimbursed at 45p per mile. Overtime is paid at time‑and‑a‑half. Shift pattern is full‑time, permanent with a rota split between different shifts, some including sleeping at the home. Rota is given in advance to ensure a good work/life balance.

Benefits

• High‑quality induction and training
• Professional development and trauma training
• Therapeutic support for children to feel safe
• Strong leadership team support
• Competitive salary with an excellent local government pension scheme and generous annual leave entitlement

Immigration

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.

Employer Context

Riverhead House Residential Home is a specialist residential therapeutic home providing care and support for children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties due to early life trauma. The home has been recognised with an Outstanding Ofsted outcome.

Employment Policy

Lincolnshire County Council are committed to being an equal opportunity employer, encouraging a supportive and inclusive culture and are accredited as a Disability Confident Employer.

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