Lancashire County Council
Senior Residential Child Care Worker | Skelmersdale |
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Senior Residential Child Care Worker | Skelmersdale |
Description
Salary: £32,061 - £36,363 per annum
Position: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week
Location: Skelmersdale
Plus enhancements for shift work, weekend working and sleep-in duty
Visa Sponsorship: This role cannot offer visa sponsorship
As part of our "Where Our Children Live" programme, we are seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to join our Children's Residential Service, as Senior Residential Child Care Workers.
There Are Two, Exciting, New Settings Due To Open In Skelmersdale, And We're Looking For The Right People To Help Us Launch These Initiatives Which Include
Pause & Reflect Home
About The Role...
As a Senior Residential Child Care Worker, you’ll play a key role in leading and supporting a team of practitioners. You’ll champion the care, safety, and development of children with complex needs, helping to implement care plans, promote education, and support emotional wellbeing.
You’ll also take a central role in inspections, safeguarding, and care planning, while being a role model for best practice, integrity, and compassion. You will support young people and families who have greater vulnerabilities and needs. You will be responsible for leading, motivating, and supervising a team of practitioners during overnight duties, both during the week, and at weekends.
About The Homes...
The Pause & Reflect home is a 2-Bedroom Home which will cater to young people, aged 11 - 17. These young people will be in urgent need of support & accommodation in the absence of any alternatives. While the placements will be short-term, we will need individuals who are committed to providing care during this time and willing to go the extra mile to support the young people during their time at the home.
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About You...
As a Senior Residential Child Care Worker, you will be responsible for leading a team of RCCWs, supporting and caring for the young people in your care.
You Will
- Lead by example, acting as a shift leader.
- Champion the care, safety and development of children with complex needs
- Support and implement care plans, education plans, and emotional wellbeing strategies
- Mentor and guide staff, promoting high standards of practice
- Contribute to safeguarding, inspections, and care planning processes
This role operates on a rota basis, including a mix of days, evenings, weekends and sleep-in shifts.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will:
- Have at least 3 years’ experience in children’s social care or residential settings
- Hold a QCF Level 4 or NVQ Level 3/4 (or equivalent)
- Be confident leading shifts and supervising staff as a Team Leader
- Have strong knowledge of safeguarding and children’s legislation
- Be resilient, compassionate, and committed to improving outcomes for young people
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Why Join Us?
At Lancashire County Council, you can shape a career that works for you. We offer opportunities to grow, develop, and gain further qualifications in a supportive, values-driven organisation.
Our Benefits Include
- Competitive salary + Local Government Pension Scheme
- 26 days annual leave, rising with service + Bank Holidays
- Option to buy additional leave
- Employee discounts via Vivup (retail, travel, tech & more)
Closing Date: 31 July 2026
Interviews: Every Wednesday
Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.
Should you have any questions, please contact our Talent Engagement Team - talent@lancashire.gov.uk - for an informal chat!
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.
You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.
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