Lancashire County Council
Residential Child Care Worker | Central Lancashire
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Residential Child Care Worker | Central Lancashire
Residential Child Care Worker
Salary: £28,142 - £32,061 per annum (Permanent, Full-Time, 37 hours/week) + enhancements Location: Central Lancashire – Chorley, Preston, or Lytham Hours: Rotating shift pattern, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in duties Visa Sponsorship: Not available for this role
About the Organisation
We are a Children’s Residential Service expanding across Lancashire with new and enhanced children’s homes. Our mission is to provide exceptional care for children and young people aged 11 to 17, empowering them through supportive, meaningful relationships.
We focus on:
- Eating and sleeping alongside children in care
- Addressing adverse childhood experiences or trauma
- Supporting emotional and behavioural development in a creative, engaging environment
- Collaborating with schools, social workers, police, and health teams.
About the Role
As a Residential Child Care Worker, your responsibility is to provide 24/7 support to young people in our homes, including:
- Cooking, cleaning, and basic household tasks
- Developing 1:1 emotional and behavioural strategies
- Partnering with professionals to address individual needs.
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This role requires rotating shifts—working days, evenings, weekends, and sleep-in duties.
What We Offer You
Professional Growth
- Access to 50+ free courses, with funding available for qualifications up to degree level
- Bespoke induction programme tailored to the role
- Comprehensive support offerings, including:
- Monthly 1:1 reflective discussions with managers
- Employee well-being initiatives
- Networking opportunities with professionals in childcare
Benefits
- Exclusive discounts via our "Blues and Twos Credit Union"
- Blue Light Card membership
- Discounts at local retailers
- Supportive, ambitious management team dedicated to your development
What We’re Looking For
Core Attributes
✅ Passion – A genuine drive to help young people overcome challenges and realise their potential. ✅ Challenge & Commitment – Successfully navigating tough situations with dedication. Tough days happen—emotional resilience is key. ✅ Forward Thinking – Help shape an expandable, innovative service alongside a collaborative team. ✅ Shared Values – Alignment with our core principles:
- Supportive
- Innovative
- Respectful
- Collaborative
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Essential Skills
- Experience (or passion) working with trauma-afflicted young people
- Ability to connect authentically with children
- Flexibility to adapt to different shift patterns
- Commitment to teamwork and long-term relationships
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit:
- A CV
- A Supporting Statement demonstrating how you meet the role’s criteria. Shortlisting may be delayed without this evidence.
Closing Date: 31 July 2026 Interview Dates: Weekly on Wednesdays
This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, requiring a DBS clearance.
For further discussion, email talent@lancashire.gov.uk.
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