Senior Residential Children & Young Peoples Worker (Mental Health Home)

Senior Residential Children & Young People's Worker - Mental Health Home

Coalville, Leicestershire

£28,360 - £37,531 + Night Shift Premium (approx. £3,000 per year)

Full-time 3-week rolling rota

Long days and sleep ins, allowing you to work 2-3 shifts per week for the first two weeks and 1 shift only on the third week

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

You'll bring warmth, resilience, and structure to a role that truly matters. Leading from within, you'll guide your team, champion best practice, and create the kind of environment where both young people and staff feel supported and inspired.

About The Service

Our beautiful new Mental Health Residential home in Coalville will support children & young people with a range of complex needs, providing a nurturing environment that enables them to continue to recover from the mental health issues that led to their admission to a Tier 4 CAMHS unit. The home will meet the specific needs of children & young people who are ready for discharge and no longer require inpatient mental health services, but are not yet able or ready to return to home or still require a period of time in a therapeutic setting.

What You'll Be Doing

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.

What We're Looking For

Must hold the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or be 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.

At least 1 years supervisory and shift leader experience in a residential care setting.

Pay and Benefits

The salary for this role is £28,360 - £37,531 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 Work-Life 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.