Most care work feels like you're fighting against the system: understaffed rotas, low pay, and precious little time to actually make a difference in a young person's life. This isn't one of those jobs. We're looking for someone with real empathy and staying power to join a residential home where you'll genuinely shape outcomes, grow your skills, and work alongside people who get why you chose this in the first place
You'll be working in a small residential home in Lancashire, supporting young people through some of their most difficult years. This isn't institutional care: it's real, relational work where you show up day after day, build trust, and help kids see a different future for themselves. The young people here need consistency and warmth, and that's exactly what you'll bring
The team here invests in their people. You'll get proper induction, ongoing training that actually matters, and supervisors who want to see you develop. Whether this is your first role in care or you're building on years of experience, there's room to grow here and to take on more responsibility as you prove yourself
You'll work full-time or part-time hours depending on what suits you, with flexibility around shift patterns. The home operates across multiple locations (Blackburn, Chorley, Preston), so there may be opportunities to move between sites if you want variety. Most importantly, you'll work with a team that knows the difference between clocking in and actually being present for the young people you support
What you will be doing
- Provide direct daily support and supervision to young people, helping them with personal care, meals, homework and recreation in a homely, structured environment
- Build trusting relationships and model positive behaviour, offering guidance and boundaries that help young people develop resilience and life skills
- Keep detailed, accurate records of incidents, safeguarding concerns, and young people's progress, and communicate clearly with the wider team
- Contribute to the smooth running of the home: cooking, cleaning, laundry, organisation, and the hundred small tasks that make a house feel like a home rather than an institution
Why you will love working here
- Competitive pay for residential care work in Lancashire, with full-time and part-time options available
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training so you can do this work well and build your qualifications
- A small team where you're known and valued, not a faceless shift pattern: supervisors who actually invest in your development and want to see you succeed
- Work across multiple locations (Blackburn, Chorley, Preston) with flexibility to choose where you want to be based
Is this you?
- You're aged 21 or over and bring genuine warmth and patience to challenging situations
- You're reliable and consistent: young people in care need adults who show up, who follow through, and who don't disappear when things get tough
- You have good written and verbal communication skills and you're comfortable keeping records and reporting safeguarding concerns
- You're flexible and practical: you'll muck in with the day-to-day work without waiting to be asked, and you can adapt to the needs of the young people you're supporting
Applications close on 12 October 2026. Great roles like this are filled quickly, so the sooner you apply the better.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.