Senior Residential Child Care Worker | Children's Residential Service | Skelmersdale
Senior Residential Child Care Worker | Children's Residential Service | Skelmersdale
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£ 31067 - 35235
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Salary 31067 - 35235 Per Annum Permanent Full Time 37 Hours Per Week Skelmersdale West Lancashire
International Sponsorship this role isnotopento international sponsorship
Senior Residential Child Care Worker
Location: Skelmersdale West Lancashire
31067 - 35235
We are currently recruiting
Were pleased to announce the introduction of new Senior Residential Childcare Worker roles within Lancashire County Councils Residential Childrens Services as part of our Where Our Children Live programme.
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.
Are you a passionate and experienced childcare professional ready to take the next step in your career Do you want to be part of a supportive values-driven team that puts children and young people at the heart of everything we do
As a Senior Residential Child Care Worker youll play a key role in leading and supporting a team of Residential Childcare Workers. Youll champion the care safety and development of children with complex needs helping to implement care plans promote education and support emotional wellbeing. Youll also take a central role in inspections safeguarding and care planning while being a role model for best practice integrity and compassion.
In return youll be part of a forward-thinking supportive team that values your voice and your contribution. Youll have access to ongoing training and development opportunities and work in a service thats innovative collaborative and child-focused. Most importantly youll make a genuine impact on the lives of children and young people in Lancashire.
What we are looking for
- Has at least 3 years experience in childrens social care or residential settings.
- Holds a QCF Level 4 or NVQ Level 3 or 4 in a relevant field.
- Confident in leading shifts mentoring staff and managing risk.
- Understands childrens legislation and safeguarding practices.
Why join us
- Generous annual leave allocation 25 days (rising to 32 days after five years service) plus eight days bank holidays and two extra statutory days
- Comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible Working arrangements
- Health and Wellbeing Initiatives including wellness programs and other services includingOccupational Health Services Cycle to work scheme Eyesight test contribution and our Employee Assistance Programme
- Generous annual leave maternity paternity and adoption leave policies.
- Access to various discounts (e.g. Viv Up) on products and services including local businesses national retailers and car purchase schemes.
- Free parking and all meals/drinks included when on shift
- Stable experienced management team and dedicated Head of Service
- Extensive training programme including funded apprenticeships up to degree level
How to apply
Application Process:
If you are interested in applying for this role please submit your application today.
We would be delighted to have an initial confidential chat with you. Please contact Lee Byrne on to arrange an informal chat.
This post is open to those candidates who have an established right to work in the UK and is not open to international sponsorship.
If youre already a Lancashire County Council employee you must apply via the internal vacancies option onOracle Fusion. You can do this by logging into Oracle Fusion and then going to Me - Current Jobs.
The post you are applying for is covered by theRehabilitation 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.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits which can be found here:Work for us - Lancashire County Council
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.
Job Description & Person Specification
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
