Residential Children & Young Peoples Worker Maternity Cover

ZG Recruitment Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's charity in Leicester is looking for a passionate Residential Children & Young Peoples Worker to provide care and support for young individuals with complex needs. This full-time role involves building trusting relationships and monitoring progress while ensuring safeguarding standards. You will receive a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and the opportunity for career development. If you're ready to make a difference in young people's lives, apply today!

Benefits

26 days of annual leave

Access to a pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Health cash plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people is helpful but not essential.
• Willingness to complete Level 3 Diploma if not already qualified.
• Access to own car required.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships and support daily routines.
• Work alongside families and professionals for progress.
• Keep accurate records and maintain safeguarding standards.

Skills

Positive attitude

Resilience

Understanding of safeguarding

Driving

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Residential Children & Young Peoples Worker (Maternity Cover) - Contextual Safeguarding

Leicester, Leicestershire

£26,142.40 - £29,463.72 + Night Shift Premium (approx. £3,000 per year)

Full-time | 3-week rolling rota | Every 3rd week - 1 shift only

Fixed-term until September 2026

Working for one of the largest children’s charities in England with over 800 services and growing.

If you’ve ever wanted a job where you finish the day knowing you’ve made a real difference, this could be it. We’re looking for someone kind, calm under pressure, and passionate about helping young people who need a safe and supportive place to grow. Our Emotional Wellbeing Home in Braunstone, Leicestershire, supports children and young people aged 8‑18 with complex needs and behaviours. We provide care for up to three young people at a time, offering a safe space where they can build friendships, gain confidence, and develop essential life skills.

About The Service

We’re a small, welcoming home for up to three young people at a time. It’s homely, sometimes busy, often heartwarming and always meaningful. You’ll help young people build confidence, learn new skills and discover what’s possible when someone truly believes in them. We work closely with Leicestershire County Council, local schools and families to make sure every child gets the consistent, nurturing support they need.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll build genuine, trusting relationships with young people and support them through their daily routines – from school runs to shared mealtimes and evening conversations. You’ll work alongside families and professionals to help each young person progress, keep accurate records, and maintain safeguarding standards at all times. You’ll also be part of a close, supportive team that looks out for one another and shares a commitment to making every day count.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll ideally hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or be willing to complete it, which we’ll fully fund.

You'll be a driver with access to your own car.

You’ll bring a positive, resilient attitude and a genuine passion for helping young people succeed, along with a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Flexibility is key, as shifts include weekends, sleep‑ins, and bank holidays.

Experience working with children and young people is helpful but not essential.

The right attitude and heart matter most.

Pay and Benefits

The salary for this role is £26,142.40 – £29,463.72 per annum, plus a Night Shift Premium paid at one‑third of the hourly rate (approximately £3,000 per year).

You’ll also have access to a pension scheme with a 4% or 6% employer contribution and the option of salary sacrifice for tax savings.

Service‑related pay progression and a refer‑a‑friend bonus scheme are available, alongside a Cycle to Work scheme and interest‑free travel loans.

Health, Wellbeing and WorkLife Balance

You’ll receive 26 days of annual leave, increasing with service to 30 days, plus 8 public holidays.

There’s the option to buy up to 5 additional days of leave each year.

Our Employee Assistance Programme offers free, 24/7 advice and counselling, and we encourage wellbeing days, reflective practice sessions, and team events.

Hybrid and flexible working are available where appropriate, and you’ll have access to a free health cash plan to claim back on dental, optical, and therapy costs.

Training and Career Development

You’ll receive a fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, along with continuous professional development, regular supervision, and leadership coaching. There are clear opportunities for career progression, plus specialist training in trauma‑informed and family‑centred practice to help you grow in confidence and skill.

Why Join Us

No two days are ever the same, and that’s exactly what makes this role so rewarding. You’ll be part of a passionate, dedicated team that genuinely cares about each other and the young people we support. If you’re ready to help children and families build brighter futures, apply today and start your next rewarding chapter in residential care.