Children's Residential Practitioner 21497/3537


Company:	Lincolnshire County Council
Salary:	£31,015 to £33,673 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Lincoln, LN5 8LW
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Aug 2026
Closing date:	24 Sept 2026

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Summary

Job Title: Children’s Residential Carer (Residential Care Officer Level 1)

Working Pattern: Full-time, permanent, 37 hours per week; planned rota across a range of shifts, including sleep-in duties

Salary: £31,015 - £33,673 per year

Location: Robin House, Lincoln

Closing Date: 24th September 2026

Robin House

Do you want a career where your warmth, energy and compassion truly matter? A role where your presence can help children feel safe, valued and believed in?

At Robin House, we provide a supportive, nurturing home for children and young people who need stability, care and positive relationships. Whether you’re starting out or bringing valuable life experience with you, we’ll support you to build a meaningful and rewarding career in children’s residential care.

✨ No two days are the same — but every day matters.

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.

About the Role

As a Children’s Residential Carer (known locally as a Residential Care Officer Level 1), you’ll play a vital role in helping children and young people feel safe, supported and prepared for their future.

This is a role with real responsibility and real impact — offering consistency, care and encouragement at the moments children need it most.

What you’ll be doing:

Building strong, trusting relationships with children and young people

Creating a warm, stable and nurturing home environment

Working closely with a multidisciplinary team to meet each child’s individual needs

Supporting children to develop independence, confidence and life skills

Pay & Working Pattern

Salary: £31,015 - £33,673 per year

Sleeping-in payment: £44.54 per sleep

Mileage: Reimbursed at 55p per mile

Overtime: Paid at time-and-a-half

Hours: 37 hours per week, full-time, permanent

Shift pattern:

You’ll work on a planned rota across a range of shifts, some of which include sleeping at the home. Rotas are provided well in advance to support a healthy work/life balance.

What We Offer at Robin House

We are committed to supporting our staff just as strongly as we support our children.

You’ll benefit from:

✅A high-quality induction programme

✅Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

✅Trauma-informed and therapeutic training

✅Access to therapeutic support to help children feel safe and understood

✅A strong, visible leadership team that values, supports and listens to staff

Our Benefits Package

Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll also receive:

“Green Book” Local Government terms and conditions

Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contribution approx. 24%)

Salary sacrifice schemes for cars and cycles

Excellent discount and benefit schemes

Flexible and hybrid working options where appropriate

Generous annual leave — minimum 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more

Free financial wellbeing advice

Ready to Join Robin House?

If you’re ready to be part of a team that truly cares — about children and staff — Robin House could be the place for you.

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work–life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Rianne Sanderson via email Riannex.sanderson@lincolnshire.gov.uk

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 Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

A relocation package may be considered for the successful candidate. More details relating to our Relocation Policy can be found here.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

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