Children's Care Officers

We require Residential Care Officers (Level 1 and 2) to join our caring, supportive and creative team at Haven Cottage supporting young people aged 5-18 with varying complex disabilities.

**Could you join our amazing team and make a difference to the children in our care?**

**What you will do**

In this incredibly rewarding job as Residential Care Officer you'll be passionate about care and deeply committed to helping our children grow and develop as individuals in a safe and secure environment. You will have the ability to professionally nurture young people and support their transition into adulthood.

In your role as a residential care officer, you will support young people with day to day tasks, including personal care, developing independence skills, supporting play and socialising with peers and developing communication skills. You will also plan and support outings in the local community.

You will be responsible for medication tasks following full training and observations.

You will also work closely with families as well as other agencies such as education, Social work teams and health professionals to create and action holistic plans that meet the needs of our young people.

Our Level 2's take on additional responsibilities such as regular shift leading, developing projects and mentoring and inspiring new staff.

These positions are offered on a contract of 30 hours a week where you will work a combination of earlies, lates and nights. Haven Cottage is open all year round so weekend and bank holiday work will be included in your rota, we operate an alternate working weekend pattern and an alternate Christmas and New year rota. There are occasions where you may be required to sleep in, if so additional allowance is paid.

**About the home**

Haven Cottage is in Boston, and provides short break care for young people with disabilities. We are a purpose built home with a large secure outside play area.

We provide short breaks for up to 5 young people at a time.

**About you**

We are looking for someone who:

- Is caring and playful, our children have lots of energy and like to explore and play
- Can adapt their approach and communication style quickly in response to the young people’s needs
- Is passionate about the care of children and young people, you will be able to create an environment where children feel safe, nurtured, loved and at home
- Is curious about what a child might need and enthusiastic about helping to meet those needs
- Able to set boundaries in a firm but hugely kind way and learn to use different approaches
- Willing to undertake a QCF qualification in working with children.
- Able to use a computer at a basic level and will have knowledge and/or experience of the caring profession.

**About us**

Our devoted carers live by our core values: kindness, nurture, care, respect, empathy and compassion. When you join us as a Residential Care Officer, you can enjoy generous annual leave and an excellent pension scheme along with exciting learning and development plans to help you achieve your goals. We are offering competitive salaries of £21,269 - £23,953 (pro rata) for Level 1's and £26,466 - £29,174 (pro rata) for Level 2's.

We are one of the largest county councils in the UK and we are ambitious for both the people who work here and the residents of the county.

Steeped in history and brimming with life, Lincolnshire’s historic market towns, vibrant coastal tourism and areas of outstanding natural beauty make it the perfect place for your next career move.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Julie Adams or Vicky Cooke on
01205 361388
- 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._