Residential Child Care Worker; Nights

Residential Child Care Worker (Nights)

Are you a passionate Residential Child Care Worker looking for your next role? 4

Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for a Residential Child Care Worker to work within Childrens homes across the whole of the county of Lancashire.

Pay Rates: £13.21 - £16.05 Umbrella Rates

Information the Role: Successful candidates will be offered Ad-Hoc Shifts with various shift patterns. The homes are situated across the whole of Lancashire County Council
- Please advise which locations you are interested in when applying.

What you will be doing:

• Monitor the children and young people throughout the night to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Conduct regular checks on the children and the premises to prevent any incidents or emergencies.
• Respond promptly to any disturbances or emergencies, following established protocols and procedures.
• Provide emotional and practical support to the children as needed during the night.
• Offer reassurance and comfort to children who may be anxious or distressed.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of any incidents, observations, and interactions
• Communicate effectively with day staff and other team members to ensure continuity of care and support.
• Report any concerns or issues to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Ensure that the living environment is clean, safe, and conducive to rest and relaxation.
• Perform light housekeeping duties as needed to maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the home.
• Prepare the home for the following day, including setting up for breakfast and other morning routines.
• This list is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive there may be other duties and requirements at the same responsibility level associated with the post.

Skills & Professional Characteristics needed:

• Understanding of child development and the needs of children and young people with emotional, social, and behavioral needs.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents.
• Awareness of health and safety regulations to maintain a safe living environment.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with children, young people, and team members.
• Excellent observational skills to monitor the well-being of the residents and identify any issues promptly.
• Ability to provide emotional support and reassurance to children who may be anxious or distressed.
• Competence in maintaining accurate records and documentation of incidents, observations, and interactions.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in line with established protocols and procedures.

What we offer:

• 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area
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  Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4

Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact out Team on (phone number removed) or email