Job Details

Waking Night Residential Children & Young Peoples Worker

📍 LE3, Braunstone, Leicestershire
£34,142 per annum
£34142 - £37463/annum quals,progression,4-6% pension
Industry: Social Care
Applications: <10
Posted: 13-10-2025
Company: ZG Recruitment
Type: Permanent
Reference: 224192076

Job Description:

Waking Night Residential Children & Young Peoples Worker -  Contextual  safeguarding 

Braunstone area of Leicester, Leicestershire

£26,142.40 - £29,463.72 + Night Shift Premium Allowance (which works  out  approx £8,000 per year)

37 hours per week | 4 on, 4 off | 9:45pm – 8:00am

Are you ready for a new challenge? Do you thrive in a role where you can make a real difference in the lives of children and young people? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a residential emotional well-being home in Braunstone,  Leicestershire as a  Waking Night Residential Children & Young People’s Worker on a full-time, permanent  basis.

About the Home

This small, nurturing residential home supports children and young people aged 8-18  with complex needs and behaviours. With  capacity for up to three  residents,  the  home provides a safe and enriching environment where young people can build friendships, explore new experiences, and develop confidence, independence, and emotional resilience.

Key Responsibilities

As a Waking Night Worker, you will:

What We’re Looking For

To be considered for this role, you must:

About the Service

This service delivers innovative, high-quality residential care for some of  Leicestershire’s most vulnerable children and young people. While your base will be in Braunstone, occasional travel to other homes across the county may be required to support staffing needs.

Pay & Reward

We are committed to ensuring pay and benefits are fair, transparent, and rewarding. Starting salaries are typically appointed between the minimum and mid-point of  the pay  band, providing clear routes for progression based on performance and contribution.

Benefits

We cannot offer a sponsorship for this role.

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