Children's Residential Practioner

Job Introduction

Children's Residential Practitioner

Job Title: Children's Residential Practitioner

Working Pattern: Full‑time, shift pattern including sleep‑ins

Salary:  £31,015 - £33,673

Location: The Beacon, Grantham 

Closing Date: 6th  December 2026

About us

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.

Shift Pattern: Full time, permanent

All Children’s Residential Practitioners are currently rostered on a four-week rolling rota, including a balance of Early (E) and Late (L) shifts, working every other weekend, with one three-day weekend built into their rota pattern.

The example rolling rota below is based on each staff member being rostered 148 hours over a four-week period, rather than exactly 37 hours each week. This means that the number and type of shifts can vary from week to week, with the contracted hours averaging 37 hours per week across the four-week rolling rota.

The shift times are:

• Early (E): 7am - 2:30pm
• Late (L): 2pm - 10pm

 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, 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
• 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 Wellbeing Service

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.

Salary & Benefits

• £31,015– £33,673
• Sleep‑ins: £44.54 per night
• Mileage: 55p per mile
• Overtime: Time‑and‑a‑half

Although the closing date is the 06th December 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.  

We wish you the 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.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

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

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

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. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

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.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.