Nighttime Children's Residential Support Worker

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 281,000 - 343,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card discounts

Blues and Twos Credit Union

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is recruiting for a Nights Residential Child Care Worker in Central Lancashire. The role covers homes in Preston, Chorley, Skelmersdale and surrounding areas, with enhanced pay for night and weekend work.

The night team supports children in care, ensuring the home is safe and providing emotional support through 1:1 interactions. A commitment to safeguarding and DBS checks is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people in residential care.
• Commitment to safeguarding and DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide night-time support and ensure the home is secure.
• Engage children in 1:1 conversations about feelings, emotions and behaviours.
• Collaborate with social workers, schools, police and health professionals.

Skills

Night care

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Lancashire County Council is recruiting for a Nights Residential Child Care Worker in Central Lancashire. The role covers homes in Preston, Chorley, Skelmersdale and surrounding areas, with enhanced pay for night and weekend work.

The night team supports children in care, ensuring the home is safe and providing emotional support through 1:1 interactions. A commitment to safeguarding and DBS checks is essential.