Residential Child Care Worker

| Salary £28,142 - £32,061 per annum* | Permanent, Part-Time 20 Hours Per Week | South Ribble | Evergreen Lodge

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

Visa Sponsorship – this role cannot offer visa sponsorship

Residential Child Care Worker - Nights

The team at Evergreen Lodge Children's Home, are seeking enthusiastic, committed individuals, to join us as a Nights Residential Child Care Worker. This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established children's home.

About us…

The Children's Residential Service provide a safe, nurturing environment for children in care. Evergreen Lodge is part of the Residential Short Break Service and caters for children with varying disabilities. The home is one of three Residential Overnight Breaks Services in Lancashire and has been graded outstanding by OFSTED at fourteen consecutive inspections.

About the role...

Night staff have a significant and important role in our children's homes and work through the night whilst staff are asleep. Night staff are responsible for ensuring the home is secure during the night and, should the children wake, that they have a friendly face to support them and deal with any issues.

This role will involve working on a Rota Basis, working night shifts including weekends. The role is 20 hours per week, which will be equal to working two shifts, between the hours of 9:30PM and 07:30AM.

About you…

While previous experience in a residential setting is desirable, we're looking for passionate, determined individuals to support the needs of our children. To be a successful Residential Child Care Worker, you will have:

• Compassionate individuals who are dedicated to supporting children with disabilities and their families.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

It is key to us that any worker joining the Residential team has the skills, abilities, and outlook that our children tell us they need from us. When asked what they would want from a Residential Child Care Worker in our home, our children ultimately wanted someone who has time to listen, takes action , makes great food and ultimately will spend time with them.

If you have a passion for building relationships with children and supporting them to achieve the best possible outcomes, then we want to hear from you

Why join us?

By joining Lancashire County Council, you can shape the career path that is right for you with the opportunity to gain personal and professional qualifications - Lancashire County Council really is the place where you can have the career you've always wanted.

In return for your passion, we also offer a generous benefits package which includes:

• A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and optional Additional Voluntary Contributions.

• A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, which rises with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays, and have the option to buy additional leave each year.

• Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers, saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.

How to Apply…

To apply for a post, you can apply via the 'Apply Now' button below. Please ensure you attach the following:

• CV

• Supporting Statement

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

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

Closing Date: 7th January 2026

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

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 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.

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

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