Overview
Description | Salary £28,142 - £32,061 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week | Central Lancashire
Visa Sponsorship – this role is not able to provide visa sponsorship
Role | Residential Child Care Worker
Details
Location: Central Lancashire – Chorley & Preston
Salary: Starting Salary £28,142, plus enhancements*
Contract: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week
Notes: Enhancements payable for weekend work, shift work and sleep-in duty payment
What we are looking for
* Passion – Creative thinking to help children achieve their aspirations; we are looking for practitioners who truly care and want to make a difference to children, young people and families.
* Challenge – Dedicated and committed, willing to go the extra mile for our children; able to work as part of a close professional team.
* Forward thinking – Able to contribute to an expanding service and help shape the future of the service for our children.
* Values – Aligned with values such as being supportive, innovative, respectful and collaborative.
About the role
As a Residential Child Care Worker, you would work from a children\'s home where children and young people aged between 11 and 17 live. You may eat and sleep at the home and undertake basic household tasks – cleaning, cooking, shopping.
Our children cannot live safely with their parent(s) or family for reasons such as adverse childhood experiences or trauma. You will listen and engage in 1:1 work around feelings, emotions and behaviours and liaise with other professionals (social workers, schools, police, health workers) to ensure needs are met.
Please note – this role will involve working on a rota basis, with a mix of Days, Evenings, Weekends and sleep-in shifts.
What you can expect from us
We have an ambitious, confident, and motivated management team who are experienced, supportive, and keen to help you learn and grow. We offer over 50 free courses and funded qualifications up to degree level. We provide a detailed induction programme, monthly 1:1 reflective spaces with managers, a comprehensive Employee Support Offer, and networking opportunities with other professionals supporting children. Benefits include access to Blues and Twos Credit Union, Blue Light Card, and various discounts at local retailers.
Informal discussion
For more information regarding the role, contact our Talent Team via email – talent@lancashire.gov.uk to arrange an informal chat.
Applying
To apply, use the "Apply Now" button below and attach:
* CV
* Supporting Statement
Please ensure you upload and attach 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.
Closing Date: Sunday 1 February 2026
Interview Dates: Weekly, every Wednesday
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.
If you are applying for a part-time position, please note the salary quoted is full-time equivalent; the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
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