Job Description

| Salary £32,061 - £36,363* Per Annum| Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week | Chorley |

*Plus enhancements for shift work, weekend working and sleep-in duty

Visa Sponsorship – this role cannot offer visa sponsorship

Senior Residential Child Care Workers and Residential Childcare Workers – Monroe House (Lancashire County Council)

Specialist Children’s Home for young people with complex Emotional and Mental Health needs | Chorley | Full‑time | Permanent

Monroe House is a specialist, trauma‑informed children’s home supporting young people aged 11–18 years with complex emotional, behavioural and mental‑health needs. The team is made up of dedicated residential care staff and mental health practitioners.

We are specifically seeking people who bring mental health awareness and therapeutic capability into their practice to join our skilled multi-disciplinary team

You will have

• A strong understanding of trauma, attachment, and child/adolescent mental health
• Awareness of how early experiences impact behaviour, emotional regulation and relationships
• Knowledge of safeguarding and risk management in complex settings
• Experience working with children or young people with emotional or mental health needs, whether in residential care, CAMHS, education, youth work, or health settings
• Experience of managing distress, crisis presentation, or dysregulated behaviour calmly and safely
• Ability to build trusting, therapeutic relationships with young people who may struggle to trust adults
• Calm, resilient and confident in high-pressure situations
• Committed to learning, reflection and continuous development

As a member of the Monroe House team, you will

• Provide day-to-day care through a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach
• Develop consistent, trusting relationships that promote safety and stability
• Contribute to individualised care planning based on psychological formulations
• Work closely with clinical colleagues and external professionals
• Create a home environment where young people feel safe, valued and that they belong

We invest heavily in developing confident, skilled practitioners and provide:

• A comprehensive induction and specialist training (including Team Teach)
• Specialist training such as AMBIT and over 50 internal residential specific training courses
• Funded qualifications (Level 3–5 Children & Young People)
• Regular reflective supervision, clinical supervision, learning spaces and professional development
• Ongoing learning in trauma, mental health and therapeutic care

Apply Now

If you’re interested in the opportunity to make a meaningful difference and bring your skills into a therapeutic, mental health-informed environment, we’d love to hear from you.

For an informal conversation about the role, or to find out more about working at Monroe House, please contact: Mel Cooper or Emma McCracken

To apply, please follow the application process via Lancashire County Council’s recruitment portal.

Why Join Us?

At Lancashire County Council, you can shape a career that works for you. We offer opportunities to grow, develop, and gain further qualifications in a supportive, values-driven organisation.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary + Local Government Pension Scheme
• 26 days annual leave, rising with service + Bank Holidays
• Option to buy additional leave
• Employee discounts via Vivup (retail, travel, tech & more)

How to Apply…

To apply for a post, you can apply via the 'Apply Now' button below. Please ensure you attach the following:

• CV
• Supporting Statement

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

If you would like more information regarding the role, please contact our Talent Team, via email – talent@lancashire.gov.uk, to arrange an informal chat.

Closing Date: 31 July 2026

Interview dates will be on a weekly basis.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

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