Youth Residential Care Specialist: Create Bright Futures

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Lancashire County Council is recruiting Residential Child Care Workers for homes in Padiham, Burnley & Clitheroe. You will live and work at a_children's home, caring for young people aged 11–17 and supporting their daily needs, development and safety.

The role involves a rotating schedule including days, evenings, weekends and sleep-in shifts, with opportunities for professional development and funded qualifications. Salary starts at £28,142 with enhancements.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children and families.
• Ability to engage and support young people aged 11–17.
• Willingness to work a rota including days, evenings, weekends, with sleep-in shifts.

Responsibilities

• Work from a children's home with supervising and caring for children aged 11–17.
• Provide personal care, meals, shopping and household tasks as needed.
• Support 1:1 work around feelings, emotions and behaviours and liaise with social workers, schools and health professionals.

Job description

Lancashire County Council is recruiting Residential Child Care Workers for homes in Padiham, Burnley & Clitheroe. You will live and work at a_children's home, caring for young people aged 11–17 and supporting their daily needs, development and safety.

The role involves a rotating schedule including days, evenings, weekends and sleep-in shifts, with opportunities for professional development and funded qualifications. Salary starts at £28,142 with enhancements.