Lancashire County Council
Senior Residential Child Care Worker | Children's Residential Service | Central Lancashire
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Senior Residential Child Care Worker | Children's Residential Service | Central Lancashire
Senior Residential Child Care Worker
rocksalisary £32,061 - £36,363* Per Annum | Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week | Central Lancashire
Tax-free enhancements included for: shift work, weekend working and sleep-in duty
Visa sponsorship isn’t available for this role.
About the Role
As part of Where Our Children Live, our Residential Service is expanding, with a new home in Morecambe and Lancaster seeking Senior Residential Child Care Workers.
This project forms a core part of our strategy to modernise and grow residential childcare across Lancashire, ensuring safe and supportive homes for children in need.
About Us
We provide a safe, nurturing environment for children in care. Our mission is to foster meaningful, lifelong connections with the young people we support that promote growth in all areas of life—creatively, socially, and emotionally.
As a Senior Residential Child Care Worker, you’ll present a calming, guiding presence for our children while leading care teams and ensuring legal and safeguarding requirements are met.
Your Responsibilities
You’ll:
- Lead by example as a shift leader, providing direction and support
- Champion care, safety, and developmental plans for children with complex needs
- Create and uphold care plans, education strategies, and emotional wellbeing programs
- Mentor staff to uphold high care standards
- Contribute to safeguarding policies, care review processes, and Ofsted inspections
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Note: This role involves a mixed rota, including evening shifts, weekends, and sleep-in duties.
About You
To succeed in this role, you should:
- Have at least 3 years’ experience in children’s social care or residential settings
- Hold a QCF Level 4 qualification or equivalent (NVQ Level 3/4) in Childcare
- Demonstrate expertise in shift leadership, capacity building, and staff mentoring
- Have in-depth knowledge of safeguarding laws and children’s rights
- Be compassionate, resilient, and deeply committed to improving young lives
Why Join Us?
With Lancashire County Council, you can build a career tailored to your needs:
✅ Permanent position with a competitive salary and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme ✅ 26 days of paid leave (rising with tenure) + Bank Holidays + option to buy extra leave ✅ Employee discounts via Vivup (covering travel, tech, retail, and entertainment) ✅ Opportunities to train, develop, and advance in a values-first workplace
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How to Apply
To apply online, press the "Apply Now" button below (link not provided here). Ensure your application includes:
- Your CV
- A Supporting Statement explaining how you meet the role's criteria
Critical: Without evidence of meeting criteria in your Supporting Statement, interview shortlisting may not be possible.
For more information or to schedule an informal discussion, contact the Talent Team: 📩 talent@lancashire.gov.uk
Closing Date: 30 July 2026
Interviews will be held weekly at County Hall, Preston.
We reserve the right to close early if sufficient applications are received.
Important Note: This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will require a DBS Disclosure. Please check our Recruitment Process tab here for details.
Regarding travel for duty, a suitable vehicle must be provided (insured for business use). Alternate arrangements may be possible for applicants with disability-related requirements.
Full Job Description & Person Specification: Download PDF here
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