Lancashire County Council
Nights Residential Child Care Worker | North Lancashire
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Nights Residential Child Care Worker
Location: North Lancashire
- Covering homes based in Lancaster & surrounding areas
Salary: £28,142 - £32,061 Per Annum Hours: Full Time (37 Hours per Week)
⚠️ International sponsorship available for this role.
Key Details
- You may be expected to work at homes across North Lancashire
- Enhanced pay rates apply for night and weekend work:
- 25% uplift for hours worked between 11 PM and 8 AM (if you start before 6 AM)
- Up to 33% additional pay for weekend work (if part of the contractual week)
- Note: These enhancements do not apply to shift workers.
- Enhanced pay rates apply for night and weekend work:
About Us
Our Children’s Residential Service is expanding due to the opening of a new home in the area.
We believe that every child deserves expert care and support, with a focus on:
- Developing positive, meaningful, and long-lasting relationships
- Promoting fun, creative activities (both inside and outside the home)
- Supporting children to grow in all areas of life
These children cannot stay with their families due to adverse childhood experiences or trauma. Our Residential Support Workers provide 1:1 support for children around emotions and behaviors. This team also liaises with professionals such as social workers, teachers, police, and health workers to address children’s needs.
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What Night Staff Do
- Ensure safety while the children sleep
- Provide a supportive presence if children wake in the night
- Improve the well-being of children when adult staff are off-duty
What Our Children Say They Need
They want employees who:
- Have time to listen (not personnel to ignore them)
- Can both support and bond with children
- Plan healthy, enjoyable meals
- Spend personal time with them
Support We Provide
Training & Career Development
- Over 50 free courses available for staff
- Assisted funding for relevant qualifications (up to degree level)
- Structured induction program covering all role elements
- Monthly 1:1 reflective meetings with managers for all permanent staff
Wellbeing & Improvement
We offer a Comprehensive Employee Support Offer, frequent networking opportunities for professionals, and help children fully engage.
Staff Benefits
- Membership of Blues and Twos Credit Union
- Blue Light Card allowance
- Discounts at local retailers
Requirements
Ideal candidate will possess:
- Passion for creative problem-solving to help children achieve their full potential
- A challenge mentality – willingness to handle difficult situations and do more than the minimum required
- Forward-thinking mindset – capable of contributing to our future growth plan
- Shared values – supportive, innovative, respectful, team-oriented professionals
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(Status: As seen by the children in the home.)
Application process
To apply for this role, you must provide:
- Your CV/Resume
Queries
If you have questions, contact the Talent Team for a conversation: 📧 Email: talent@lancashire.gov.uk
Timeline
- Closing Date: 31 July 2026
- Interviews: Conducted every Wednesday (no specific booking time is mentioned)
Important Reminder
⚠️ Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) decision is necessary if successful.
- Detailed requirements can be found on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974 and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) page.
Additional Expectation
- Provide a car for work purposes if applicable. (If you do not drive due to a disability, it will be considered depending on specific circumstances communication between you)
Useful Links & Notes
- Full job description & person specification
- Reserve the right to close early if a sufficient number of applications are received prior to the closing date.
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