Child Care Officer - Children's Homes and Supported Accommodation


Company:	North East Lincolnshire Council
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Grimsby, DN31 1HU
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Oct 2026
Closing date:	14 Nov 2026

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Summary

Can you make a house feel like a home in a team that feels like a family?

Are you resilient, passionate and enthusiastic about building meaningful relationships with young people?

Ever considered a rewarding career, supporting care experienced young people to achieve their full potential?

Your care could be the difference our children remember

Our children are unique, brilliant and full of personality. Some of the children who live with us love a long walk and a good chat, while other children prefer a cosy movie night with their favourite treats. Some children need support with homework, while other children are fiercely independent but still need reassurance, encouragement, and maybe someone to make them a hot chocolate at the end of a hard day. Some children are sporty and love a kick about at the park, while other children enjoy painting, cooking, creating and trying something new.

All our children are different in their own way, but they all agree on one important thing – it’s the staff who make the biggest difference.

Research informs that children in care may not have had the same experiences or consistent adults in their lives, which is why having a caring, reliable team around them matters so much

Our children’s homes are more than places to live. They are homes filled with love, laughter, trust, safety and belonging. They are places where children can build relationships, feel cared for, be themselves and begin to believe in their future.

To help create homes our children deserve, we are looking for Child Care Officers who are caring, resilient, enthusiastic and committed to making a real difference. We need people who can bring warmth, understanding, patience and energy to a team that works together like a family. This is an incredibly rewarding role.

If you have experience working with children, can be part of a supportive team, would like to help a child through difficult times, celebrate their progress and provide the kind of care that changes lives, we would love to hear from you.

Why join us?

Now is an exciting time to join North East Lincolnshire Children's Homes and Supported Accommodation. We are proud of the difference we make for children every day and of the supportive, ambitious culture we continue to build. We have high aspirations for our children and are committed to giving them the care, stability, love and opportunities they need to thrive in their local community.

What will the role involve?

As a Care Officer in one of our children’s homes, you will be part of a dedicated team providing safe, nurturing and consistent care for children who cannot live with their families.

This role is about much more than routines, it’s about building trusting relationships and helping children feel secure, valued and understood in their everyday lives. No two days are ever the same.

Along with your team you may be:

welcoming children home from school

preparing meals and spending time together

supporting with homework, routines and self-care

listening, guiding and building trusting relationships

helping children enjoy positive experiences, hobbies and childhood memories

supporting children with their access to education, learning and their progress

supporting children through challenges such as bullying, exploring their identity, peer influence and possibly emotional difficulties.

You will be involved in the day‑to‑day running of the home, supporting children with things many of us take for granted. You’ll listen, guide and encourage, offering reassurance when things feel difficult and celebrating progress, however big or small.

Working as part of a close‑knit team, you’ll help create a home environment where children feel safe enough to be themselves, develop confidence, and begin to believe in their future.

You’ll act as a positive role model, advocate for each child’s voice, and work alongside colleagues and partner agencies to make sure every child receives the care and support they deserve.

Working pattern

Our homes operate on a rota basis and include a mix of shifts, such as:

Morning shifts – typically around 8.00am to 3.00pm (times may vary), helping children get ready for school and supporting the day-to-day running of the home

Evening shifts – typically around 2.30pm to 10.30pm, welcoming children home, preparing tea, supporting routines and spending meaningful time together

Sleep-in / overnight shifts – shared across the team on a rotational basis

Weekend working – as part of the rota

This role involves working across all our children’s homes, supporting different teams and caring for all our children, ensuring consistency, stability and strong relationships wherever you work.

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