Children's Residential Carer Level 2 Spalding

Job Introduction

Are You the Fun, Lively Shift Leader Our Albion Street Family is Looking For?

Here at Albion Street in Spalding, we're not your average children's home. We are a close-knit, 6-bedded home that truly feels like a family. We're on a mission to create a warm, inclusive, and supportive space where our young people can thrive.

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Shift Leader (known officially as a Children’s Residential Carer Officer Level 2) to join our dedicated team. If you have a background in working with children and experience leading a team, this is your opportunity to grow within a supportive, fun, and progressive environment.

What You'll Be Doing: Leading the Shift

This isn't just a shift leading role; it's about being the heart of the home. You'll be a leader, a mentor, and a positive role model. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading with positive energy: You'll run the shift, making sure the home is a happy, safe, and vibrant place for our children and your team.
• Building real relationships: This is the most important part! You'll connect with our young people, support them with their emotional and practical needs, and be a trusted adult in their lives.
• Being a team champion: You'll mentor new staff members, supervise your colleagues, and lead on practice, making sure everyone feels valued and part of the Albion Street family.
• Making a difference: You'll get to develop projects, chair professional meetings, and help our young people build the skills they need for independent living.

Who We're Looking For: Is This You?

We're looking for personality and passion, not just a CV. You're the perfect fit if you are:

• Genuinely passionate about care and deeply committed to helping our children grow and develop.
• A natural leader who can supervise staff, lead shifts, and stay calm under pressure.
• A massive team player who loves to build relationships and work as part of a close-knit team.
• Qualified (or ready to be!): You ideally have a Level 3 QCF qualification in residential childcare (or a relevant equivalent), or you're willing to undertake it with our full support.
• Organised: You can produce reports, maintain accurate records, and have good IT skills.
• A driving licence is desirable, but we can be flexible.

The Package: What You Get

We look after our family. We offer a competitive salary, fantastic benefits, and a team that will always have your back.

• Excellent Salary: 32,597 - 35,412 per year.
• Fantastic Earning Potential:You'll also get:
  • £41.78 per sleep-in
  • Overtime paid at time-and-a-half
  • Mileage reimbursed at 45p per mile
  • This means you could earn an extra £5,000 on top of your annual salary!
• Great Work-Life Balance: This is a full-time, permanent role. You'll get your rota in advance (a mix of shifts, including some sleep-ins) so you can plan your life.
• Amazing Support & Training:We are committedto your growth. You'll get:
  • High-quality induction and lots of ongoing training (including trauma informed Practice and therapeutic support).
  • Strong support from a fantastic leadership team.
  • Career progression opportunities.
• Top-Tier Benefits: You'll also receive an excellent local government pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Why Join the Albion Street Family?

We are proud to be part of Lincolnshire County Council Children’s Services.

At Albion Street, we value teamwork, respect, and compassion. You will be joining a children’s home that values professional growth and personal connection. Every day is different, and your role will be vital in providing the high-quality, child-centred care that helps our children feel safe, respected, and supported.

If you thrive on making a real difference and want to be part of a close-knit, supportive "family," we would absolutely love to welcome you to Albion Street.

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we can't wait to hear from you.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states:

1. Why you have applied for this role.
2. How you meet the essential criteria for the job.
3. What you feel you can bring to the Albion Street team.

• Want an informal chat first? We’d love to talk. Please email: stephanie.read@lincolnshire.gov.uk
• Closing Date:12th December 2025
• Interviews: We'll arrange interviews on a flexible basis. This may be before the closing date, so we strongly advise you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment!
  
  

Best of luck with your application!

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.

It is current policy to not shortlist candidates more than once within a 4 month period who have previously applied for a Residential Care post of the same grade within that time period. 

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

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. 

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

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.