Senior Residential Child Care Worker (Casual)

Contract Type: Casual

Contract Hours: As and When

Salary: Grade G SCP 25 £19.47 per hour

Closing Date: 11th November 2026 at 23:59pm

We are looking for senior workers who are energetic, ambitious and pro active. Seniors who are willing to step in when we are experiencing shortages in staffing. The ideal persons will be committed to our service visions and who will ensure we are delivering the best quality care in a happy home.

We provide overnight short breaks and contingency of care and support for children and their families. We are a Blackpool based, Ofsted regulated Children's Home, supporting children with aged 5-17 with complex needs (learning disabilities, physical and some medical needs).

You will be required to work with the Manager, in leading and supporting a large team of staff to undertake regulated activities as outlined in the short breaks legislations. You will be required to keep accurate records and complete mandatory training as and when required.

We offer an enjoyable place to work, with lots of support and laughter!

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory reference history of at least two years, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of Right to Work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and amendments to the exemptions order, which mean that certain offences are ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed, guidance on the "filtering" of offences can be found at New filtering rules for DBS certificates (from 28 November 2020 onwards) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)