Residential Child Care Worker Growth & Training

Lancashire County Council; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is hiring Residential Child Care Workers for homes in Chorley & Preston, Central Lancashire. You will work in a children's home caring for 11–17 year olds, eating and sleeping at the home, and performing basic household tasks as part of a dedicated team.

The role involves 1:1 work with children, liaising with social workers, schools, police and health staff to meet each child’s needs. It operates on a rota including days, evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.

Qualifications

• Passion for building relationships with children.
• Team player who will go the extra mile for children.
• Willing to work a rota including days, evenings, weekends and sleep-in shifts.

Responsibilities

• Work from a children's home with children aged 11–17.
• Engage in 1:1 work around feelings, emotions and behaviours.
• Coordinate with other professionals such as social workers, schools, police and health workers.

Job description

Lancashire County Council is hiring Residential Child Care Workers for homes in Chorley & Preston, Central Lancashire. You will work in a children's home caring for 11–17 year olds, eating and sleeping at the home, and performing basic household tasks as part of a dedicated team.

The role involves 1:1 work with children, liaising with social workers, schools, police and health staff to meet each child’s needs. It operates on a rota including days, evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.