This permanent post is based at Eastgate Children's Home, a Lincolnshire County Council children's residential home, where the role is known locally as Residential Care Officer Level 1. The work centres on caring for children and young people and preparing them for independent living, alongside multidisciplinary colleagues. It is full-time on a rota of shifts, some including sleeping-in at the home, and no prior professional care experience is needed because training is provided. Fluent spoken English is essential.
What the job involves
- Caring for and working with children and young people in residential care
- Preparing children and young people for an independent life
- Working within multidisciplinary teams to meet children's needs
- Working rota shifts, some including sleeping-in duties
Qualifications
- Willingness to work towards a QCF qualification in working with children
Skills & knowledge
- Caring and playful approach with children
- Kindness and compassion
- Passion for children's welfare and advocacy
- Setting boundaries gently but firmly
- Basic IT skills and knowledge
- Ability to converse at ease and give advice in accurate spoken English
Checks & eligibility
- Criminal record check, which may apply
Other
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults
Nice to have
- Experience of the caring profession
- Driving licence, though negotiable for some homes
What’s offered
- Local government pension scheme
- Minimum 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more
- Flexible and hybrid working within a 37-hour week
- Training and professional development, including trauma training
- High quality induction
- Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and cycles
- Discount schemes
- Free financial wellbeing advice
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
