Residential Care Officer Level 1 - Lincolnshire, United Kingdom - Lincolnshire County Council

Lincolnshire County Council

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Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

We are looking for resourceful, innovative individuals who are able to predominantly lone work, to join our team as a Residential Care Officer Level 1.

You will be passionate about ensuring every young person is afforded the support and guidance needed prior to their next step towards independent living.

You will be deeply committed to helping young people across the county to achieve positive outcomes.

Lincolnshire County Council recognises the need for young people who are looked after to have the opportunity to experience independent living in an environment which allows them to develop new skills in a supported manner.

About the home
Rowston close Gainsborough provides supported living accommodation for young people who are looked after by Lincolnshire County Council. The accommodation comprises of two semi-detached houses.

The houses allows for up to five young people to reside, providing an independence programme for a period of up to 2 year or until their 18th birthday.

All residents are aged between sixteen and eighteen and are looked after.

About the team

Our devoted staff live by our core values: and exhibit that they are resourceful, respectful, reflective and professional, and demonstrate empathy and integrity.

When you join us as a Residential Care Officer we will provide you with all the training you'll need to do wonderful work and a robust development plan to help you achieve your goals, helping you to empower the young people who you oversee to take leadership of their own lives.

About the role

Residential Care Officers are required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and a shift pattern of predominantly lone working, including nights, bank holidays and weekends.

About you

Our Offer To You

We are offering a competitive salary along with an extensive benefits package, details of which can be found in the attached (on LCC site) Residential Worker Benefits Document and our rewards and benefits brochure.

In joining us, you will be rewarded with a career defining opportunity to become part of an ambitious and growing service that is committed to staff retention, development and equality.

We will provide you with the training, support and access to expertise and new skills that will enable you to provide the very best care for our children and young people and succeed in your career.

Closing date: 17/09/2023

Interview date: 29/09/2023

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment._

_Fluency Duty_:

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post._