Residential Care Worker - Children's Home

Residential Care Worker - Children's Home - Lancashire

We are recruiting a full-time Residential Care Worker to join our children’s homes based in East Lancashire.

Life Change Care offers a therapeutic environment for young people aged 10-17 upon admission, in a home which can accommodate up to 4 young people. We follow our trauma‑informed emotional regulation (TIER) practice model, which is embedded in all our homes, and we are proud to be part of the Five Rivers Family.

As a Residential Care Worker, you will be part of the team providing a supportive, nurturing environment that promotes independence, safety, and well‑being. You will support our young people through day‑to‑day needs, participate in activities, and celebrate milestones. You will be part of an established team providing the care and support needed to turn children’s lives around.

You won’t need specific experience for this role as we will train, teach and guide you through everything you need to know to be successful. We are looking for people who want to make a difference to young people and who are patient and resilient when times are challenging.

• Good written, verbal and IT communication skills
• Full Driving UK Driving Licence (desirable)
• Due to the age of our young people, you must be over the age of 21 to apply for this role

37.5 hours per week on a rota basis, this includes weekend, evenings and sleep‑ins. Sleep‑ins: you will be expected to complete at least two sleep‑ins per week.

• 28 Days annual leave per year including bank holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee wellbeing services
• Blue Light Care Eligibility
• Professional Supervision
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Long Service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Clear Career Pathways
• Refer a Friend Bonus
• Free onsite parking

Please do not delay in applying for the role; please complete the application form in full; for more information, please contact our recruitment team on option 2 or email

LCC Ltd, a subsidiary of Five Rivers, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

£33,351.50 to £33,839 pa based to 2 sleeps per week