Residential Care Worker - Children's Home - Lancashire

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

Job summary

A children's care organization in East Lancashire seeks a full-time Residential Care Worker to support young people's daily needs and activities. Training will be provided; candidates should be patient, resilient, and over 21 years old. The position includes participation in sleep-ins and offers competitive benefits like 28 days annual leave and ongoing development opportunities.

Benefits

28 Days annual leave

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

Qualifications

• You must be over the age of 21 to apply for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide a supportive, nurturing environment for young people.
• Support young people with day-to-day needs and participate in activities.
• Complete at least two sleep-ins per week.

Skills

Good written, verbal and IT communication skills

Full UK Driving Licence (desirable)

Job description

Residential Care Worker - Children's Home - Lancashire

Five Rivers Child Care
Lancashire, Lancashire
£33,351.50 - £33,839
Full time
NEWREMOTE

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 won't 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 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

Please do not delay in applying for the role; please complete the application form in full; for more information, please contact our recruitment team on 01722 435750 option 2 or email [email protected]

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.