Bank Support Worker - Children's Residential Home

Job description

Package Description: Be part of something meaningful. Earn up to £15.50 per hour (£14.50 unqualified) in our childrens home and help shape an expanding not-for-profit service supporting children with complex emotional , behavioural, and learning needs . We are looking for Bank Support Workers who are caring, dependable , and passionate about making a real difference .

Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.

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. Were proud of our values, our commitment to quality, and our friendly, supportive work culture.
What Youll Receive:
From £14.50 per hour + additional for overnight shifts if required.
£15.50 per hour if Level 3 in Residential Childcare held
Full-time, average of 40 hours per week with sleep ins as required
Company pension scheme
Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000*
Paid Enhanced DBS
Blue Light Discount package
Early On Demand Pay
Career development pathways and training
Staff recognition and appreciation schemes
Your Role as a Support Wo rker
As part of a team wholeheartedly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, youll provide consistent, compassionate support to childrenhelping them feel safe, valued, and empowered.

You will:

Build trusting, positive relationships with children and young people
Support daily routines from school runs and mealtimes to play and bedtime
Help children learn life skills and build their independence
Work as part of a team to ensure children feel safe, secure, and cared for
Support with care plans, routines, and risk assessments (with training)
Handle challenging behaviour calmly and with empathy, using a therapeutic approach
Take part in fun, active days every day is different!
Be part of the sleep-in rota, (flexibility is essential)
About You
Were looking for people who are caring, reliable, and motivated to make a difference. You dont need experience as full training and ongoing support are provided.

You will:

Have a genuine interest in supporting children with complex needs
Be patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligent
Be able to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
Be able to meet the roles practical and emotional demands
Have a positive attitude and a team-player mindset
Hold or be committed to completing NVQ Level 3 (or above) in Residential Childcare
Hold 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 Childrens Services.
Today, Agincare is one of the UKs 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 childrens 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. Xohmjla
We believe in building teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Equal opportunities are at the heart of everything we do.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

South Newton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

11-09-2026

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