Casual Residential Child Care Worker | Residential Services | Central Lancashire

Casual Residential Child Care Worker | Residential Services | Central Lancashire 3 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants. Casual Residential Child Care Social Worker | £14.59 per hour | Casual various hours to suit International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship. Who are we? Our Children’s Residential Service is expanding with the introduction of four new children’s homes and an Adolescent Support Unit over the next two years. We have exciting opportunities across Lancashire – Heysham, Lancaster, Preston, Chorley, Bamber Bridge, Accrington, Clitheroe, Burnley, Great Harwood, and Skelmersdale. We hold strong views that our children deserve the best care and support. We pride ourselves on developing positive, meaningful, lifelong relationships with our children and promote fun activities inside and outside the homes. About the Role As a Residential Child Care Worker, you will work from a children's home where children and young people aged 11-17 live. You will eat and sleep at the home, undertake basic household tasks such as cleaning, cooking, shopping, and provide 1:1 support addressing feelings, emotions and behaviours. You will liaise with other professionals – social workers, schools, police, and health workers – to ensure children’s needs are met. What our children want from you We encourage our children to participate in all decisions. We seek someone who listens, takes action, can have a laugh with them, makes nice food, and spends time with them. “Someone like me who has time to listen instead of being behind a locked door” – “someone who listens to me but also takes action and who I can have a laugh with – they also need to be able to make nice food” – “someone who spends time with me”. What you can expect from us Our management team is ambitious, supportive, and keen to help you learn and grow. We offer over 50 free courses, funded qualifications up to degree level, a detailed induction programme, monthly 1:1 reflective space with managers, a comprehensive Employee Support Offer, and many networking opportunities. Staff benefits include access to the "Blues and Twos Credit" Union, Membership of Blue Light Card, and various local retailers discounts. What we are looking for Passion – Thinking creatively to support children’s aspirations. Challenge – Dedication, commitment, going the extra mile, and strong teamwork. Forward thinking – Joining us on an expanding journey, shaping the future of the service. Values – Supportive, innovative, respectful, collaborative. Are you interested? We would love to hear from anyone passionate about building relationships with children and supporting them to achieve the best outcomes. There are many ways to register your interest and find out more information. Informal discussion To discuss casual opportunities, email talent@lancashire.gov.uk. Contact Persons NorthTracey Sykes, Senior Manager - Tracey.Sykes1@lancashire.gov.uk - 01772539106 CentralJohn Simpson – John.Simpson3@lancashire.gov.uk – 01772532107 Emma McCracken – emma.mccracken1@lancashire.gov.uk - 01282470957 EastClaire Rose Dudley – claire.dudley@lancashire.gov.uk – 01253741107 Mike Nunn, Senior Manager – Michael.Nunn@lancashire.gov.uk – 01772533628 Applying Apply directly from the job portal. Ensure you upload including a supporting statement proving how you meet the criteria. Without this evidence the panel may not shortlist you for interview. Interviews are conducted on a weekly basis. The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended 2013). Successful applicants will need to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure. Further information can be found on the "Our Recruitment Process" tab. In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on the LCC Vacancies website. We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr