Waking Night Residential Children & Young Peoples Worker

Job Description:

Waking Night Residential Children & Young Peoples Worker - Emotional Well-being Home

Coalville, 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 looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy supporting children and young people and helping them thrive? We have an exciting opportunity to join our emotional well-being residential service as a Waking Night Residential Children & Young People’s Worker, on a full-time, permanent basis in Coalville, Leicestershire.

About the Home

This beautifully designed home supports children and young people aged 8–18 with a complex range of needs and behaviours. With capacity for up to three residents, it provides a safe, nurturing space where young people can build friendships, develop confidence, and strengthen emotional resilience and independence.

Key Responsibilities

As a Waking Night Worker, you will:

Build trusting, nurturing relationships that promote independence and well-being

Work collaboratively with families, carers, and professionals

Support the upkeep of the home, including light household duties

Accurately record and maintain key documentation

Follow safeguarding procedures at all times

Promote a calm, safe, and supportive overnight environment

What We’re Looking For

To be successful, you’ll need:

A valid driver’s licence and access to your own vehicle (due to shift times)

A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, or willingness to achieve this within the required timeframe

Motivation to make a positive difference in young people’s lives

A solid understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Flexibility to work weekends, bank holidays, and occasional daytime training or supervision sessions

Experience in a childcare, education, or support role is desirable, but not essential - if you have the right attitude and a genuine desire to help young people, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Service

This role is part of a wider residential care service delivering innovative, high-quality support for children and young people across Leicestershire. While your main base will be Coalville, you may occasionally travel to other nearby homes to support the wider team.

Pay & Reward

We’re committed to offering fair, transparent, and rewarding pay structures.Starting salaries are typically set between the minimum and mid-point of the band to allow for clear, annual progression based on performance and contribution.

Benefits Include:

26 days annual leave (rising with service) + option to buy up to 5 extra days

Family-friendly leave options (maternity, paternity, adoption)

Service-related sick pay from day one

Pension scheme with matched employer contributions

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Discounts on major retailers, gyms, cinemas & travel

Health cash plan (optional)

Free 24/7 employee assistance programme

Ongoing learning & development opportunities

We do not offer sponsorship for this role.