Lancashire County Council
Senior Residential Child Care Worker | Children's Residential Service | Chorley |
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Senior Residential Child Care Workers and Residential Childcare Workers – Monroe House
About the Role Monroe House is a specialist, trauma-informed children's home in Chorley, supporting young people aged 11–18 years with complex emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs. This full-time, permanent role (37 hours per week) attracts a salary of £32,061 - £36,363 per annum, with additional enhancements for shift work, weekend working, and sleep-in duty.
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Essential Requirements
To join our dedicated team, you will have:
- A strong understanding of trauma, attachment, and child/adolescent mental health
- Awareness of how early experiences impact behaviour, emotional regulation, and relationships
- Knowledge of safeguarding and risk management in complex care settings
- Previous experience working with children or young people with emotional or mental health needs (e.g., residential care, CAMHS, education, or youth work)
- Confidence in calmly managing distress, crisis situations, or dysregulated behaviour safely
- Skills to build trusting, therapeutic relationships with young people who may wary of authority figures
- The ability to thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
- Commitment to reflective practice, continuous learning, and professional development
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Key Responsibilities
Your role as a residential carer will emphasise trauma-informed, therapeutic interventions:
- Provide daily care through a structured, supportive framework
- Cultivate consistent, emotionally ached relationships that prioritise safety and stability
- Contribute to individualised care planning based on psychological and behavioural assessments
- Collaborate closely with clinical colleagues and external professionals (e.g., therapists, psychologists)
- Foster a positive, stable home environment where young people feel valued, respected, and secure
Professional growth & support
Lancashire County Council invests in its staff:
- Specialised induction and training, including Team Teach (deescalation techniques)
- Access to AMBIT and over 50 internal residential-specific training courses
- Funding for Level 3–5 qualifications in Children & Young People
- Regular reflective and clinical supervision
- Dedicated learning spaces for self-directed professional development
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If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in children’s lives, we encourage you to apply.
For inquiries, contact the Monroe House team: 📩 Mel Cooper or Emma McCracken
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Application Process Apply via the Lancashire County Council recruitment portal Include:
- A curriculum vitae (CV)
- A supporting statement clearly evidencing how you meet the role’s criteria (mandatory for shortlisting)
Why Join Us?
Benefits at Lancashire County Council align with a supportive career trajectory:
- Competitive pay + access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- 26 days annual leave (increasing with years of service) + bank holidays
- Option to purchase additional leave
- Staff discounts via Vivup on travel, retail, tech, and more.
Practical Considerations & Closing Notes
- Closing date: 12 August 2024
- Interviews will be held weekly, pending availability.
- Note: The council reserves the right to close applications early if sufficient candidates are received.
Disclosure: If successful, you’ll need to provide a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).
Additional Requirement: Applicants will be required to provide/use a car for job-related duties, with contributions available if you own transportation. Accommodation adjustments can be explored in case of disabilities.
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