Lancashire County Council
Senior Residential Child Care Worker | SPACE Hub | Skelmersdale
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Senior Residential Child Care Worker – SPACE Hub
£32,061 - £36,363 per annum (Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week) Location: Skelmersdale
Plus enhancements for shift work, weekend working and sleep-in duty Note: This role cannot offer visa sponsorship.
About the Role
As part of our "Where Our Children Live" programme, we are seeking dedicated Senior Residential Child Care Workers to join the team at the newly launched SPACE Hub in Skelmersdale.
The SPACE (Supporting and Preventing Additional Care Experiences) hubs offer a community-centred model focused on creating safe and supportive homes for children, young people, and families in Lancashire. The hub comprises four core services:
- Diversion from care – Immediate preventative support to help families avoid care placements.
- Reunification – Supporting children in care to safely return to their families.
- Stabilisation of care arrangements – Strengthening existing placements (e.g., special guardianship, foster care) to prevent avoidable endings.
- Tailored support – Enhancing care arrangements such as Pause and Reflect programmes and protocols for 16–17-year-olds at risk of homelessness.
This initiative represents a collective step forward in early intervention, family preservation, and care stability.
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Key responsibilities as Senior Residential Child Care Worker:
- Lead and support care plans for children with complex needs.
- Champion safety, education, and emotional wellbeing.
- Take a central role in inspections, safeguarding, and care planning.
- Act as a role model for best practice, integrity, and compassion.
- Lead, mentor, and supervise a team during overnight shifts (including weekends and weeknights).
- Embrace a roта-based schedule: mix of evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts.
About You
Ideal candidates are professionals who are empowering parents and enabling vulnerable young people to thrive. We are seeking individuals with:
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in children’s social care or residential settings.
- A QCF Level 4 or NVQ Level 3/4 qualification in a relevant field.
- Confidence in leading rotational teams, mentoring staff, and managing risk.
- Strong knowledge of children’s legislation and safeguarding practices.
If you have a passion for nurturing young lives, we want to hear from you!
Why Join Us?
Lancashire County Council offers robust career development, along with a generous benefits package, including:
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- Salaries higher than the competency rate, with access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (including employer contributions for Additional Voluntary Contributions.
- 26 days holiday (28 days after 4+ years’ service) plus 10 Bank Holiday days.
- Staff discount scheme (via Vivup) for nationwide savings on retail, tech, and travel.
You’ll have opportunities to:
- Carve your career path without limits.
- Make a tangible impact within Lancashire.
How to Apply
To apply, submit:
- A current CV
- A Supporting Statement demonstrating how you meet the role’s criteria.
Important: The panel may not proceed to interview without your supporting statement.
For informal discussions, email talent@lancashire.gov.uk.
Closing date: 31 July 2026 (We reserve the right to close the application earlier if sufficient candidates are received.)
Additional Notes
- The post adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order, requiring a DBS disclosure.
- Business-use car insurance may be provided; exceptions considered for applicants with disabilities unable to drive.
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