Bank Support Worker - Children's Residential Home

Agincare Group; Wimborne; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Refer-a-friend bonus

Paid Enhanced DBS

Early On Demand Pay

Career development pathways

Job summary

Agincare is recruiting for a Bank Support Worker in a Children's Residential Home in Wimborne. You’ll support children with complex needs, helping with daily routines, safety, and emotional wellbeing. Training is provided, and shifts include day, night, and sleep-ins as needed.

The role requires flexibility, reliability, and a caring, team‑spirited approach. NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare and a driving licence are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated care for children with complex needs.
• Willingness to complete NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare.
• Driving to and between sites may be required.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Support daily routines from school to bedtime.
• Help children learn life skills and independence.
• Work as part of a team to keep children safe and cared for.
• Handle challenging behaviour with empathy and a therapeutic approach.

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Flexible

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or above) in Residential Childcare

Driving licence

Tools

None

Job description

Bank Support Worker - Children's Residential Home

Be part of something meaningful. Earn up to £15.50 per hour (£14.50 unqualified) in our children’s 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.

We’re looking for flexible team members who can work a mixture of both day and night shifts to meet the needs of our Children's homes in

Wimborne..

Your Role as a Bank

Support Worker

As part of a team wholeheartedly

committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, you’ll provide consistent,

support to children—helping 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)

We’re looking for people who are caring, reliable, and motivated to make a difference. You don’t 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 role’s practical and
• 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.

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,

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 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
• Early On Demand Pay
• Career development pathways and training
• Staff recognition and appreciation schemes

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.

All of our services are regulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isn’t the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies,