Lancashire County Council
Residential Child Care Worker | North Lancashire
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Residential Child Care Worker
Location: North Lancashire – Morecambe and Lancaster Salary: £28,142 – £32,061 per annum (starting salary £28,142, plus enhancements for weekend work, shift work, and sleep-in duty) Type: Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours per week) Visa Sponsorship: Not available for this role
About Our Service Our Children's Residential Service is growing with new children’s homes and changes to existing facilities across the County. We’re seeking passionate, dedicated Residential Child Care Workers to join teams in Morecambe and Lancaster.
We believe in providing positive, meaningful, and lifelong relationships for the children we support. By fostering an environment of creativity and fun – both inside and outside our homes – we aim to help young people develop across all areas of their lives. Our children and young people, aged 11 to 17, come to us due to factors such as adverse childhood experiences or trauma, and we prioritise care tailored to their needs.
About the Role
As a Residential Child Care Worker, your role will include:
- Living, working, and caring at our children’s homes, sharing meals and sleep routines with the children and young people.
- Supporting with household tasks (cleaning, cooking, shopping).
- Developing 1:1 support with children to address emotional well-being, behaviours, and needs through compassionate engagement and teamwork.
- Collaborating with external professionals (social workers, schools, police, health services) to help ensure comprehensive care.
- Operating on a rota system, working days, evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts.
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What We Offer
Career Development
- 50+ free courses to learn new skills.
- Funding for qualifications up to degree level (if desired).
- A structured induction programme covering all role elements.
- Monthly 1:1 reflective sessions with managers.
- Access to a personalised Employee Support Programme.
- Networking opportunities with child care professionals.
Staff Benefits
- Membership of the Lancashire Children’s Residential Services "Blues and Twos" Credit Union.
- Access to a Blue Light Card.
- Discounts from local retailers.
Working Environment
- Supportive, ambitious management with a passion for crafting high-quality care.
- A close-knit team culture to tackle challenges together.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking individuals who embody these attributes:
- Passion: Able to inspire creativity and growth in children – we aren’t pushy about experience, but we require genuine commitment.
- Challenge: Willingness to meet tough emotional and practical demands, with resilience and teamwork as core strengths.
- Forward Thinking: Active involvement in shaping the future of our service.
- Core Values:
- Supportive
- Innovative
- Respectful
- Collaborative
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If you’re driven to build relationships and foster the best possible outcomes for young people facing adversity, this role offers meaningful impact.
How to Apply
For further details about the role, contact our Talent Team at: 📧 talent@lancashire.gov.uk
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit: ✅ A CV ✅ A Supporting Statement evidencing their alignment with criteria for the role. No category shortlisting may take place without proof of meeting criteria.
- Closing Date: 31 July 2026
- Interview Dates: Weekly, held on every Wednesday.
Important Note: Failure to provide an application without the supporting statement could result in a candidate being unable to proceed.
Key Policies & Reminders
- This position is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exception Order).
- Shortlisted successful candidates will be invited to complete a DBS disclosure, which includes a ‘Disclosure’ required for the role.
- Salary pro-rata adjustment applies for all non-full-time positions.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if an adequate number of applications is received.
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