Lincolnshire County Council • Grantham
About this role
Job Title
Residential Care Officer Level 1
Working Pattern
Full‑time, shift pattern including sleep‑ins
Salary
£30,024 - £32,597 Pay Award Pending
Location
The Beacon, Grantham
Closing Date
02nd July 2026
Do you want to work in a friendly and welcoming environment that has a positive impact on children’s lives? Whether you have years of experience or are just starting out, we can help you build a rewarding career in children’s residential care at The Beacon in Grantham.
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 of RQF Level 6.
About us
The Beacon is a purpose-built home for eleven young people. All young people who live in the home have a disability and / or complex health or medical need.
We ensure our employees are well trained in trauma and therapeutic support, enabling the children in our care to feel safe and to thrive, this is something we are really passionate about. Our aim is to create a nurturing home where we support them to reach their full potential.
About You
Previous experience within a care profession is not essential for this role, as long as you have a good understanding of caring for children. Our children can present with behaviours that challenge and it is important that you are compassionate, have excellent communication skills, with a calm professional demeanour. You will need to have basic IT skills, be able to adapt to different situations and have the motivation to provide the very best care for our children at all times.
You will be joining a successful and experienced team, and we will provide you with the training and support required to develop into this role. You will be required to complete a Level 3 Children and Young People's Workforce Diploma.
Shift Pattern
Full time, permanent, you will have a good work/life balance with a rota split between different shifts, some may include sleep in shifts at the home. Rota’s are given in advance to ensure this balance is met.
Qualities we seek include
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Caring and Playful Demeanour
Children are full of energy and love to explore and play.
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Kindness and Compassion
Essential for creating a secure, nurturing environment.
·
Passion for welfare
An advocate for children’s well-being.
·
Boundary Settings
Establishing boundaries, gently but firmly.
Qualifications and Skills
Basic IT skills and knowledge / experience of the caring profession, along with a willingness to obtain a QCF qualification in working with children.
A driving licence is desirable, however not essential.
About our offer
Along with a competitive salary we are offering
Access to an excellent local government pension scheme
A comprehensive benefits package including discount schemes and cycle to work
Career progression and development opportunities
A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
Free parking on site
Robust induction and training programme
Access to employee Counselling and Well being Service
Further details about what we can offer you can be found here: rewards and benefits
Salary & Benefits
£30,024 – £32,597
Sleep‑ins: £43.12 per night
Mileage
45p per mile
Overtime
Time‑and‑a‑half
Although the closing date is the 02nd July 2026, please do not delay applying as we will be shortlisting applications and interviewing regularly and reserve the right to bring forward the closing date.
CONTACT US
If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding this vacancy, please email Maggie Nowland,
Homes Manager at
Maggie.Nowland@lincolnshire.gov.uk, Sal Cooke, Assistant Manager at sal.cooke@lincolnshire.gov.uk or Cheryl Davidson, Assistant Manager at cheryl.davidson@lincolnshire.gov.uk or call 01476 564283.
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