Lancashire County Council is looking for a Senior Residential Child Care Worker. It’s a permanent, full-time post based in Preston paying £33,119 to £37,563 a year. Applications close on Monday 30 November 2026.
About the role
Shift leader in the Children's Residential Service, part of the Where Our Children Live expansion. Leads a team of residential child care workers caring for children with complex needs, mentoring staff and contributing to safeguarding and care planning. Based at County Hall, Preston.
About Lancashire County Council
Lancashire County Council is the upper-tier council for Lancashire outside Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen, working alongside twelve district councils including Preston, Lancaster, Burnley, Chorley, South Ribble, West Lancashire, Fylde and Wyre. Based at County Hall in Preston, it runs county-wide services including education, social care, highways, transport, libraries and waste disposal.
What they’re looking for
- At least 3 years' children's social care or residential experience
- QCF Level 4 or NVQ Level 3/4 or equivalent
- Confident leading shifts and supervising staff
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding and children's legislation
- Access to a car, business insurance
What’s on offer
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Option to buy additional leave
- Employee discounts via Vivup
How to apply
You apply directly with Lancashire County Council: the Apply button takes you to their full advert. The closing date is 30 November 2026.
Interested in this role?
You’ll complete your application on Lancashire County Council’s website.
