Lancashire County Council is looking for a Senior Residential Child Care Worker. It’s a permanent, full-time post based in Lytham St Annes paying £33,119 to £37,563 a year. Applications close on Monday 30 November 2026.
About the role
Leads a shift team of residential child care workers in a new children's home in Morecambe or Lancaster, supporting children with complex needs. Part of the Where Our Children Live programme.
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 experience
- QCF Level 4 or NVQ Level 3/4 or equivalent
- Experience leading shifts and supervising staff
- Strong safeguarding and children's legislation knowledge
- Access to a car for work, insured for business use
- Enhanced DBS check required
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.
