Nights Residential Child Care Worker | Children's Residential Service | North Lancashire
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Job Summary
Salary: £28,142 – £32,061 per annum (pro rata if part time). Full-time (37 hours per week) with part-time hours available.
Location: North Lancashire covers homes in Lancaster, Thornton, Preesall & Heysham.
International sponsorship: Not open to international sponsorship.
About Us
Our Children's Residential Service is expanding and we have exciting opportunities within X due to the opening of a new home in the area.
We hold strong views and beliefs that our children deserve the very best care and support. We pride ourselves on 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.
Night Staff Role
Night staff have a significant and important role in our children's homes and work through the night while staff are asleep. Night staff are responsible for ensuring the home is secure during the night and, should the children wake, that they have a friendly face to support them and deal with any issues.
Benefits and Support
We have an ambitious, confident, and motivated management team who are experienced, supportive, and keen to help you learn and grow. We provide over 50 free courses, funded qualifications up to degree level, a detailed induction programme, monthly 1:1 reflective space with managers, a comprehensive Employee Support Offer, and lots of opportunity to network with other professionals that support children.
Staff benefits include access to the "Blues and Twos Credit" Union, membership of Blue Light Card, and various discounts at local retailers.
What We’re Looking For
* Passion: Thinking creatively to ensure that our children are supported to achieve their aspirations (no matter how big or small). We seek passionate practitioners who truly care and want to make a difference.
* Challenge: Dedicated and committed to going the extra mile for our children, being a team player.
* Forward thinking: Join an expanding service with big ideas and aspirational views, contributing to the future of the service for our children.
* Values: Supportive, innovative, respectful, and collaborative, aligned with those integral to our service and organisation.
How to Apply
To apply, please provide CV/Resume.
If you have any questions before applying, we would be delighted to arrange an initial confidential chat. Please contact our Talent Team on talent@lancashire.gov.uk.
Closing Date
7th December 2025.
Additional Information
The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Successful applicants will be required to apply to the DBS for a disclosure. Further information can be found on our "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. We may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.
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