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Job Description
Salary: £32,061 - £36,363 per annum (plus enhancements for shift work, weekend working and sleep‑in duty). This is permanent, full time, 37 hours per week. Location: Chorley.
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Senior Residential Child Care Worker
As part of the Where Our Children Live program, our Residential Service is expanding. One of our new homes, located in Chorley, is 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 provides a safe, nurturing environment for children in care. Our team works 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 fun activities for our children inside and outside the homes and ensure that our children and young people are supported to develop in all areas of life.
About the role
You’ll play a key role in leading and supporting a team of Residential Childcare Workers. You’ll champion the care, safety, and development of children with complex needs, help 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.
The home is located in Chorley and consists of three solo flats, within the unit. This role will involve working on a rota basis, working a mix of days, evenings, weekends and sleep‑in shifts.
About you
To be a successful Senior Residential Child Care Worker, we are looking for someone who:
* Has at least 3 years’ experience in children’s social care or residential settings.
* Holds a QCF Level 4 or NVQ Level 3 or 4 in a relevant field.
* Is confident in leading shifts, mentoring staff and managing risk.
* Understands children’s legislation and safeguarding practices.
Why join us
By joining Lancashire County Council you can shape the career path that is right for you with the opportunity to gain personal and professional qualifications. In return for your passion we also offer a generous benefits package:
* Competitive salary and the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and optional additional voluntary contributions.
* Great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave (rising with length of service), plus 8 bank holidays, 2 additional statutory bank holidays and the option to buy additional leave each year.
* Staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup giving access to discounts with a range of UK retailers.
If you would like more information regarding the role, please contact our Talent Team via email at talent@lancashire.gov.uk to arrange an informal chat.
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