Senior Residential Child Care Worker | Children's Residential Service | East Lancashire

Job Description

Salary £32,061 - £36,363 per annum* | Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week | East Lancashire

Plus enhancements for shift work, weekend working and sleep-in duty

Visa Sponsorship

this role cannot offer visa sponsorship

Senior Residential Child Care Worker

As part of the Where Our Children Live program, our Residential Service is expanding. This initiative is focused on creating safe, supportive homes for Lancashire children and forms a key part of our wider strategy to modernise and expand residential childcare across the county.

Locations

We have opportunities for dedicated & passionate individuals to join our service as Senior Residential Child Care Workers at homes based in:

• Burnley
• Accrington
• Nelson
• Haslingden

About Us

The Children's Residential Service provide a safe, nurturing environment for children in care. Our children cannot live safely with their family due to a variety of reasons and so our team work tirelessly to meet the needs of children within our homes and generate the best outcomes, while keeping them safe from harm. We pride ourselves in developing positive, meaningful, and lifelong relationships with our children. With an emphasis on working creatively, we promote lots of fun activities for our children inside and outside the homes and ensure that our children and young person are supported to develop in all areas of life.

About The Role

As a Senior Residential Child Care Worker, you will be responsible for leading a team of RCCWs, supporting and caring for the young people in your care.

• Lead by example, acting as a shift leader.
• Champion the care, safety and development of children with complex needs
• Support and implement care plans, education plans, and emotional wellbeing strategies
• Mentor and guide staff, promoting high standards of practice
• Contribute to safeguarding, inspections, and care planning processes

This role operates on a rota basis, including a mix of days, evenings, weekends and sleep-in shifts.

About You

• Have at least 3 years’ experience in children’s social care or residential settings
• Hold a QCF Level 4 or NVQ Level 3/4 (or equivalent)
• Be confident leading shifts and supervising staff as a Team Leader
• Have strong knowledge of safeguarding and children’s legislation
• Be resilient, compassionate, and committed to improving outcomes for young people

Why Join Us

At Lancashire County Council, you can shape a career that works for you. We offer opportunities to grow, develop, and gain further qualifications in a supportive, values-driven organisation.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary + Local Government Pension Scheme
• 26 days annual leave, rising with service + Bank Holidays
• Option to buy additional leave
• Employee discounts via Vivup (retail, travel, tech & more)

If you would like more information regarding the role, please contact our Talent Team, via email – , to arrange an informal chat.

Closing Date

31 August 2026

Interview Date

On a weekly basis, every Wednesday.

Vacancy Closure Policy

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

Legal and Disclosure Requirements

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

Transportation Requirements

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

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