Children's Residential Practitioner

Lincolnshire pa.; East Lindsey; Vor Ort; GBP 31.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

High quality induction

Training and professional development

Trauma training

Therapeutic support for children

Supportive leadership team

Zusammenfassung

Lincolnshire County Council’s Riverhead House in Louth is seeking a Children’s Residential Practitioner. You’ll work with children and young people to support their journey to independent living, within a therapeutic, multi-disciplinary team.

No prior professional care experience is required as comprehensive training is provided. The role includes sleeping-in duties, a rota across shifts, and a focus on wellbeing and safeguarding in an Ofsted-rated Outstanding home.

Qualifikationen

• No prior professional care experience required; comprehensive training provided.
• Willingness to obtain a QCF qualification in working with children.
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to child welfare and safeguarding.

Aufgaben

• Work with children and young people to prepare them for independent living.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet the needs of children.
• Deliver high-quality, child-centred care in a therapeutic setting.
• Support reunification goals and family relationships.

Kenntnisse

Caring demeanor

Playful attitude

Welfare advocacy

Boundary setting

IT skills

Jobbeschreibung

Children's Residential Practitioner

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

Location: Riverhead House, Louth

Salary: £31,015 - £33,673 plus a sleeping-in payment

Closing Date: 15th November 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 Riverhead House Louth

About the Role

As a Children’s Residential Practitioner (known locally as a Residential Care Officer Level 1) no two days are the same and you will have the pleasure of working with children and young people to prepare them for an independent life.

This role also includes:

Holistic Approach: You’ll work within multidisciplinary teams to meet the needs of children.

Salary: £31,015 - £33,673 plus a sleeping-in payment of £44.54 and mileage reimbursed at 45p per mile. Overtime is paid at time-and-a-half.

Shift Pattern: Full time, permanent, you will have a good work/life balance with a rota split between different shifts, some will include sleeping at the home. Rota’s are given in advance to ensure this balance is met.

Our Home

We are proud to offer a rewarding Children’s Residential Practitioner opportunity at Riverhead House in Louth, a therapeutic reunification home dedicated to helping children rebuild and strengthen family relationships in a safe, supportive environment. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, we provide a nurturing, homely setting where children feel valued, cared for, and empowered to achieve positive outcomes.

Our team is passionate, dedicated, and supportive, working together to create a warm and inclusive home where both children and staff can thrive. As a Children’s Residential Practitioner, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, child-centred care, supporting children through their reunification journeys.

At Riverhead House, we take pride in providing therapeutic care that focuses on building trusting relationships, promoting emotional wellbeing, and helping children develop resilience. We are committed to creating a family-style environment where children experience stability, nurture, and a true sense of belonging. Equally, we invest in the development of our staff, offering opportunities for learning, progression, and professional growth within a supportive team culture.

As a Children’s Residential Practitioner, you will work closely with colleagues and partner agencies to provide the wraparound support children need to thrive. Every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful difference, whether supporting a child through challenges, celebrating achievements, or helping families build stronger connections for the future.

If you are looking for a role where you can combine compassion, and therapeutic practice within an Ofsted Outstanding home, we would love to welcome you to Riverhead House, where care, nurture, and dedication are at the heart of everything we do.

About you

No prior professional care experience is required for this position, as we offer comprehensive training. Qualities we seek include:

• Caring and Playful Demeanour: Children are full of energy and love to explore and play
• Kindness and Compassion: Essential for creating a secure, nurturing environment
• Passion for welfare: An advocate for children’s wellbeing
• 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 but is negotiable, for some of the homes.

Our offer

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work–life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.

For this role you'll also receive:

• High quality induction
• Training and professional development
• Trauma training
• Therapeutic support enabling children to feel safe
• A strong leadership team to support you in your new role

Lincolnshire County Council Children’s Services are one of the best in the country and have an overall Outstanding rating from Ofsted. Lincolnshire has been chosen by the Department of Education as one of the three national Families First for Children Pathfinders which will run between September 2023 and 2025. This is an exciting time to join Children’s Residential Services and help us shape the future of Social Care.

Contact Us

If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding any of these vacancies please email [e-mail]

Applications close on 15th November 2026

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

Interviews will be arranged on a flexible basis with candidates who have evidenced in their application that they meet the essential criteria for the role. Interviews may take place before the closing date.

We wish you the best of luck with your application!

Please be advised that this position is subject to a criminal record check.