Residential Care Worker

Job Advertisement: Residential Care Worker

Position: Residential Care Worker

Location: Children's Home, East Lancashire (Life Change Care / Five Rivers Family)

Salary: £33,351.50 to £33,839 per annum (Based on completing 2 sleep-ins per week)

Contract Type: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week on a rota basis (includes evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins)

About the Role

Could you be the dependable, compassionate role model who helps turn a young person's life around? We are looking for a dedicated Residential Care Worker to join our children's homes in East Lancashire, catering for young people aged 10 to 17 upon admission.

As part of the Life Change Care and Five Rivers family, we operate within a therapeutic, trauma-informed emotional regulation (TIER) practice model. No specific prior experience is necessary—we will train, teach, and guide you through everything you need to succeed. In this role, you will provide a nurturing environment that promotes independence, safety, and wellbeing, supporting young people through daily routines, celebratory milestones, and engaging recreational activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide warm, structured residential care within a trauma-informed, therapeutic framework.

• Support young people with their day-to-day needs, life skills, education, and emotional development.

• Engage young people in fun activities, hobbies, and social events, celebrating their personal milestones and achievements.

• Act as a calm, patient, and resilient role model, helping young people navigate challenging times and build positive coping strategies.

• Complete accurate record-keeping and undertake regular sleep-in duties (at least two per week).

What We Are Looking For

• Age Requirement: Due to the age range of our young people, applicants must be over the age of 21.

• Good written, verbal, and IT communication skills.

• A Full UK Driving Licence is desirable.

• A patient, resilient, and caring attitude with a genuine passion for making a difference in young lives.

Why Join Us?

At Life Change Care and Five Rivers, we look after our people so you can focus on providing exceptional care. Enjoy an incredible range of professional and wellbeing benefits:

• Competitive Salary: £33,351.50 to £33,839 per annum (inclusive of sleep-in duties).

• Generous Leave: 28 days annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays.

• Financial Wellbeing: Company Pension Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme.

• Health & Support: Dedicated employee wellbeing services and professional supervision.

• Perks & Recognition: Blue Light Card eligibility, Refer-a-Friend bonus, long-service awards, clear career pathways, and free onsite parking!