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Residential Child Care Worker | Skelmersdale |
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Residential Child Care Worker | Skelmersdale |
Residential Child Care Worker – Two New Settings, Skelmersdale
Salary: £28,142 - £32,061 per annum (plus enhancements for shift work, weekend working, and sleep-in duty) Hours: Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week) Visa Sponsorship: Not offered for this role
About the Organisation and Role
Our "Where Our Children Live" programme seeks passionate individuals to join our Children’s Residential Service in Skelmersdale. We are launching two innovative settings:
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Pause & Reflect Home – A 2-bedroom residence for young people aged 11–17 in urgent need of short-term care. Placements will be temporary, but the right worker is essential to provide strong, reliable support during this critical period.
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SPACE Hub (Outreach Role) – Requires a driver’s licence and access to a vehicle (not mandatory for the Pause & Reflect Home).
As a Residential Child Care Worker, you will:
- Live in the home with children/young people (11–17 years old)
- Support daily life: cooking, cleaning, and shopping
- Respond to adverse childhood experiences, trauma, or unsafe family situations
- Develop 1:1 relationships to address feelings, behaviours, and emotional needs
- Collaborate with social workers, psychologists, schools, and health professionals
- Be available for shift work, night shifts, and sleep-in duties
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Key Responsibilities
✅ Care & Support
- Provide a stable, nurturing environment for young people who cannot remain at home.
- Help children explore and manage emotions, behaviours, and traumas.
- Respond to complex needs with emotional intelligence and respect.
✅ Relationship-Building
- Build trust and rapport with young people, even during challenging behaviour.
- Work together as part of a team to support the child’s emotional and social development.
✅ Care Coordination
- Liaise with external services (schools, health, police) to advocate for the child’s best interests.
- Help create meaningful links between placements, community resources, and future trajectories.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking individuals who embody these core qualities—regardless of formal experience:
🔥 Passion
- Drive to ensure young people’s aspirations are realised, no matter their challenges.
- Care for more than a job—be your own advocate, creative solution-finder, and proud supporter.
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💡 Enthusiasm & Resilience
- Committed to the tough days—we need support, tolerance, and kindness when challenges arise.
- Work collaboratively with a professional team to navigate complexities together.
🚀 Forward-Thinking Mindset
- Excited to shape the future of our service and help our young people succeed.
For the SPACE Hub role, a valid driver’s licence and use of a vehicle is highly desirable (though the Pause & Reflect Home does not require this).
More About You
- If you’ve ever helped or mentored young people, even informally, we’d love to hear it.
- You must pass enhanced DBS checks and follow the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
- A vehicle may need to be available (or its use addressed through disability access) for certain roles.
Closing Date
Applications will close on 31 July 2026.
Next Steps
📩 Apply Now: Click ["Apply Now"] to complete our application form and attach an up-to-date CV. 📧 Questions? Did we spark your interest? Get in touch with our Talent Engagement Team at: talent@lancashire.gov.uk
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