Residential Children & Young Peoples Worker

BARNARDO'S; Syston; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Buy Your Leave scheme

Service related sick pay

Cycle2work scheme

Season ticket loans

Store discount 20%

Health cash plan

Employee assistance program

Learning and Development offer

Job summary

Barnardo's in Leicestershire is seeking a Residential Children & Young People\'s Worker for a full-time, permanent position based in Syston. You will care for up to 3 service users at a time, supporting their emotional well-being and development.

The role requires safeguarding awareness, flexible sleep-ins and shift work, and a commitment to building resilience in young people. A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is essential or achievable within the given timeframe.

Qualifications

• Must hold the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or be willing to achieve within timeframe.
• Motivated to make a positive difference in young people's lives.
• Understanding of safeguarding and protection of vulnerable children & young people.

Responsibilities

• Build trust and develop nurturing relationships to promote independence and wellbeing.
• Work in partnership with parents/carers and other professionals.
• Contribute to upkeep of the home including cooking and cleaning.
• Document information accurately and keep records up to date.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed.
• Promote a safe environment at all times.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Empathy with children

Flexible shifts

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy working with children & young people and positively impacting their lives? We have an exciting opportunity to join our Emotional Well-being Home as a Residential Children & Young People's Worker,on a full-time permanent basis.

Location of the post: Syston,Leicestershire.

Gwendolyn House, our beautiful home in Syston supports children & young people between 8-18 years who have experienced trauma/significant life events which have negatively impacted their emotional well-being. The service will provide up to 3 service users at any one-time opportunities to enjoy different experiences, establish friendships and develop confidence, independence and support/restore their well-being and mental health.

Some of the responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• To build trust and develop nurturing relationships which promote the service user's independence, wellbeing, strengths, and capabilities.
• To work in partnership and build relationships with parents/carers and other professionals.
• To contribute to the upkeep of the home including cooking, cleaning etc.
• To document information accurately and ensure records are kept up to date.
• To ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to.
• To promote, monitor and maintain a safe environment at all times.

Essential requirements to evidence in your written application:

• Must hold the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare ORbe willing to successfully achieve this within the required timeframe.
• Must be motivated by the opportunity to make a positive difference in young people's lives, creating a safe space and building resilience.
• Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding and protection of vulnerable children & young people.
• Flexibility to commit to sleep-ins and shift work, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Relevant experience working with children & young people is desirable, but not essential with the right attitude and willingness to learn.

Service Overview: Barnardo's, the UK's largest Children's Charity are currently on an exciting and innovative Journey alongside Leicestershire County Council to deliver a range of Children's homes for the most vulnerable children & young people in Leicestershire.

Although this home will be your base location, you must be flexible to travel throughout the locality to cover shifts in our other Leicestershire homes on occasion, should the need arise.

For more information about this role, please contact Leanne Palmer - [e-mail]

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

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Workplace Offer: What it means for you

• The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme
• Service related sick pay from day 1
• Cycle2work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer

*T&C's apply based on contract

• Reference number:23905
• Job Title:Residential Children & Young Peoples Worker
• Location:Syston
• Locality:Leicestershire
• Contract type:Permanent
• Hours:37
• Salary:£26,666 - £27,838
• Closing Date:31 October 2026

Benefits

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Additional Info

• Barnardo's Workplace Offer Visual Summary.pdf (27.58 KB)
• Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy Dec 2024.pdf (164.07 KB)
• Residential Children & Young People's Worker - Leicestershire Residential Services - Job Description and Person Specification.pdf (223.96 KB)
• Candidate Briefing Pack - Leicestershire.pdf (2.15 MB)