Residential Child Care Worker (Nights)

Job Description

Residential Child Care Worker (Nights)

Are you a passionate Residential Child Care Worker looking for your next role? 4Recruitment 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
• 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact out Team on 02085149137 or email