Nighttime Residential Child Care Worker – Lancashire

Lancashire County Council; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training courses

Funded qualifications

Employee support

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking Night Residential Child Care Workers to join our North Lancashire homes, covering Lancaster and surrounding areas.

In the night shift you will listen to children, support their feelings, ensure the home is secure, and liaise with social workers and health professionals to meet each child’s needs.

We offer a thorough induction, funded qualifications, and extensive training with access to staff benefits and discounts.

Qualifications

• Passion to support children and families.
• Team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Forward thinking to improve practice.
• Values aligned with child welfare principles.

Responsibilities

• Listen and engage children in 1:1 work around feelings and behaviours.
• Link with social workers, schools, police and health workers to meet needs.
• Keep the home secure and supportive during night hours.
• Provide a friendly presence and respond to issues as they arise.

Skills

Passion

Team player

Creativity

Values-aligned

Job description

Lancashire County Council is seeking Night Residential Child Care Workers to join our North Lancashire homes, covering Lancaster and surrounding areas.

In the night shift you will listen to children, support their feelings, ensure the home is secure, and liaise with social workers and health professionals to meet each child’s needs.

We offer a thorough induction, funded qualifications, and extensive training with access to staff benefits and discounts.