Children's Residential Practioner

Lincolnshire pa.; Grantham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council in Grantham is recruiting a Children’s Residential Practitioner to join The Beacon, a purpose-built home for eleven children who have disabilities and complex health needs. This permanent, full-time role is on-site at Grantham.

You will be supported to develop in a trauma-informed, therapeutic environment. Training includes a Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce Diploma, helping you deliver compassionate care and maintain a safe, nurturing home.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care is not essential.
• Must have good understanding of caring for children.
• Level 3 Diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurturing care for residents and support daily routines.
• Maintain calm, compassionate communication with children.

Skills

IT skills

Excellent communication

Compassionate care

Education

Level 3 Children and Young People's Workforce Diploma

Job description

Children's Residential Practioner

Company: Lincolnshire County Council

Salary: £31,015 to £33,673 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Grantham

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 6 Nov 2026

Closing date: 6 Dec 2026

The Beacon is a purpose-built home for eleven children. All children 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

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.

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.

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