Flexible Sessional Care Worker - Children’s Home (Lancs)

Five Rivers Child Care Ltd; Burnley; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in payments

Flexible hours

Training and development

Supportive management

Job summary

Five Rivers Child Care Ltd. is seeking Sessional Residential Care Workers to support children across Lancashire County Council residential homes. The role offers flexible, zero-hours contracts with sleep-in payments and ongoing training, helping young people thrive in a safe, nurturing environment.

You will build relationships, support daily routines, and contribute to care planning. The position emphasizes safeguarding, education participation, and teamwork to ensure positive outcomes for

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for working with children and young people
• Calm, resilient and professional in challenging situations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexible and willing to work across different residential settings
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Understand safeguarding and promoting welfare
• Previous experience in residential childcare, social care, education or youth work is advantageous but not essential

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people in their day-to-day lives
• Build positive, professional relationships based on trust and respect
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and positive outcomes
• Encourage participation in education, hobbies and community activities
• Assist with daily routines, appointments and activities
• Support young people through emotional and behavioural challenges
• Complete accurate records and contribute to care planning
• Work as part of a dedicated team providing consistent, child-centred care

Job description

Five Rivers Child Care Ltd. is seeking Sessional Residential Care Workers to support children across Lancashire County Council residential homes. The role offers flexible, zero-hours contracts with sleep-in payments and ongoing training, helping young people thrive in a safe, nurturing environment.

You will build relationships, support daily routines, and contribute to care planning. The position emphasizes safeguarding, education participation, and teamwork to ensure positive outcomes for