Children's Residential Home - Care Support Worker

Job description

Package Description Be part of something meaningful. Earn up to £15.50 per hour (£14.50 unqualified) in our first children's home, opening March 2026, fully registered with OFSTED as of 5th March, and help shape an expanding not-for-profit service supporting children with complex emotional, behavioural, and learning needs. Our newly furnished home near Wimborne will support two children, with a second home for three children opening shortly after. We are looking for Support Workers who are caring, dependable, and passionate about making a real difference.Why Join Us?At Agincare, we are a family-run organisation that puts people first – both the children we support and the incredible staff who care for them. We're proud of our values, our commitment to quality, and our friendly, supportive work culture.What You'll Receive:From £14.50 per hour + additional for overnight shifts if required.£15.50 per hour if Level 3 in Residential Childcare heldFull-time, average of 40 hours per week with sleep ins as requiredCompany pension schemeRefer-a-friend bonus – up to £1,000*Paid Enhanced DBSBlue Light Discount packageEarly On Demand PayCareer development pathways and trainingStaff recognition and appreciation schemesYour Role as a Support Worker As part of a team wholeheartedly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, you'll provide consistent, compassionate support to children—helping them feel safe, valued, and empowered. You will:Build trusting, positive relationships with children and young peopleSupport daily routines – from school runs and mealtimes to play and bedtimeHelp children learn life skills and build their independenceWork as part of a team to ensure children feel safe, secure, and cared forSupport with care plans, routines, and risk assessments (with training)Handle challenging behaviour calmly and with empathy, using a therapeutic approachTake part in fun, active days – every day is different!Be part of the sleep-in rota, (flexibility is essential)About You We're looking for people who are caring, reliable, and motivated to make a difference. You don't need experience—though if you have it, even better, and it will be reflected in a higher rate of pay. Full training and ongoing support are provided. You will:Have a genuine interest in supporting children with complex needsBe patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligentBe able to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-insBe able to meet the role's practical and emotional demandsHave a positive attitude and a team-player mindsetHold or be committed to completing NVQ Level 3 (or above) in Residential ChildcareHold a driving licence (dual registered home across 2 sites in Wimborne) so travel to both homes may be required.About Agincare Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with more than 5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Children's Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UK's largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations nationwide. As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community. Our children's homes are regulated by Ofsted.Please note: This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions, reprimands, and warnings (including those regarded as 'spent') must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. This role is also subject to enhanced DBS checks and comprehensive vetting procedures in line with safer recruitment standards. We believe in building teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Equal opportunities are at the heart of everything we do.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English