Senior Residential Child Care Worker | Children's Residential Service | Central Lancashire

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Job Description

| Salary £32,061 - £36,363* Per Annum| Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week | Central Lancashire

*Plus enhancements for shift work, weekend working and sleep-in duty

Visa Sponsorship - this role cannot offer visa sponsorship

Senior Residential Child Care Worker

As part of the Where Our Children Live program, our Residential Service is expanding. One of our new homes, based in Morecambe and Lancaster is now seeking passionate, dedicated individuals, to join us as Senior Residential Child Care Workers.

This initiative is focused on creating safe, supportive homes for Lancashire children and forms a key part of our wider strategy to modernise and expand residential childcare across the county.

About us...

The Children's Residential Service provide a safe, nurturing environment for children in care. Our children cannot live safely with their family due to a variety of reasons and so our team work tirelessly to meet the needs of children within our homes and generate the best outcomes, while keeping them safe from harm.

We pride ourselves in developing positive, meaningful, and lifelong relationships with our children. With an emphasis on working creatively, we promote lots of fun activities for our children inside and outside the homes and ensure that our children and young person are supported to develop in all areas of life.

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

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)

How to Apply...

To apply for a post, you can apply via the 'Apply Now' button below. Please ensure you attach the following:

• CV
• Supporting Statement

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.

If you would like more information regarding the role, please contact our Talent Team, via email - [email protected], to arrange an informal chat.

Closing Date: 31 August

Interview dates will be on a weekly basis at County Hall Preston

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

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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