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

Overview

Senior Residential Child Care Worker role within the Children\''s Residential Service, East Lancashire, offered by Lancashire County Council. Salary £31,067 - £35,235 per annum. Permanent, full-time 37 hours per week.Responsibilities

Lead and support a team of Residential Childcare Workers.Champion the care, safety and development of children with complex needs.Implement care plans, promote education, and support emotional wellbeing.Play a central role in inspections, safeguarding, and care planning.Model best practice, integrity and compassion in everyday duties.Qualifications

At least 3 years\'' experience in children\''s social care or residential settings.QCF Level 4 or NVQ Level 3 or 4 in a relevant field.Confident in leading shifts, mentoring staff and managing risk.Understanding of children\''s legislation and safeguarding practices.What We Offer

Generous annual leave: 25 days, rising to 32 days after five years, plus eight bank holidays and two extra statutory days.Comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme.Flexible working arrangements.Health and wellbeing initiatives including Occupational Health Services and Employee Assistance Programme.Family leave policies (maternity, paternity, adoption).Discounts on products and services, including local/national retailers.Free parking and meals/drinks on shift.Stable management team and dedicated Head of Service.Extensive training programme, including funded apprenticeships up to degree level.How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please submit your application today. For an informal chat, contact Lee Byrne at lee.byrne@lancashire.gov.uk.This post is open to those with established right to work in the UK and is not open to international sponsorship. Lancashire County Council employees should apply via the internal vacancies option on Oracle Fusion.The post 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.You may be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. We may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early if we receive sufficient ..... full job details .....