Residential Care Worker - Children's Home - Lancashire

Five Rivers Child Care Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28 days incl. bank hols

Company pension scheme

Employee wellbeing services

Blue Light Care eligibility

Professional supervision

Ongoing training and development

Long service recognition

Cycle to work scheme

Clear career pathways

Refer a friend bonus

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Five Rivers Child Care Ltd is hiring a Residential Care Worker for its children’s home in East Lancashire. The role involves supporting young people aged 10-17 in a therapeutic, trauma-informed setting and delivering day-to-day care, activities, and milestones within a small team.

Training is provided; no prior experience required. Candidates should be patient, resilient and willing to undergo safeguarding checks and DBS screening. Salary is listed as £33,351.50–£33,839 per year.

Qualifications

• Good written, verbal and IT communication skills.
• Full Driving UK Driving Licence (desirable).
• Due to the age of our young people, you must be over the age of 21 to apply for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support young people through day-to-day needs.
• Participate in activities and celebrate milestones.
• Be part of an established team providing care and support to turn children’s lives around.

Skills

Good communication

UK driving licence

Age 21+

Job description

Residential Care Worker - Children's Home - Lancashire

We are recruiting a full-time Residential Care Worker to join our children’s homes based in East Lancashire.

Life Change Care offers a therapeutic environment for young people aged 10-17 upon admission, in a home which can accommodate up to 4 young people. We follow our trauma-informed emotional regulation (TIER) practice model, which is embedded in all our homes, and we are proud to be part of the Five Rivers Family.

As a Residential Care Worker, you will be part of the team providing a supportive, nurturing environment that promotes independence, safety, and well-being. You will support our young people through day-to-day needs, participate in activities, and celebrate milestones. You will be part of an established team providing the care and support needed to turn children’s lives around.

You wont need specific experience for this role as we will train, teach and guide you through everything you need to know to be successful. We are looking for people who want to make a difference to young people and who are patient and resilient when times are challenging.

Key Criteria

• Good written, verbal and IT communication skills
• Full Driving UK Driving Licence (desirable)
• Due to the age of our young people, you must be over the age of 21 to apply for this role

Hours

37.5 hours per week on a rota basis, this includes weekend, evenings and sleep ins

Sleep-ins: you will be expected to complete at least two sleep-ins per week.

Why Life Change Care?

• 28 Days annual leave per year including bank holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee wellbeing services
• Blue Light Care Eligibility
• Professional Supervision
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Long Service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Clear Career Pathways
• Refer a Friend Bonus
• Free onsite parking

LCC Ltd, a subsidiary of Five Rivers, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Residential Care Worker - Children's Home - Lancashire

£33,351.50 to £33,839 pa based to 2 sleeps per week