Children's Senior Residential Practitioner


Company:	Lincolnshire County Council
Salary:	£33,673 to £36,581 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Louth
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	16 Oct 2026
Closing date:	8 Nov 2026

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Summary

Are you ready to take the next step in your career?

Working Pattern: Full time, permanent, rota-based shifts including sleeping-in duties

Salary: £33,673 - £36,580 plus a sleeping-in payment of £44.54

Location: Riverhead House, Louth LN11 0BX

Closing Date: 8th November 2026

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced individual to join our dedicated team at Riverhead House in Louth as a Children’s Senior Residential Practitioner.

If you have a background in working with children and experience leading a team, this is your opportunity to grow within a supportive and progressive environment. Our homes are committed to providing high-quality, nurturing care that helps young people thrive.

Essential requirements

We are looking for someone who: Is passionate about care and deeply committed to helping our children and young people grow and develop, socially and emotionally Is willing to develop themselves and undertake a Level 3 QCF qualification in working with children in residential childcare or have a relevant Level 3 QCF qualification Has the ability to be a key worker, supervise staff, lead shifts and work under pressure Can produce reports and maintain accurate records and has IT skills and experience A driving licence is desirable but not essential.

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