Residential Support Worker - Male Only - Children's Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Overnight shift pay

Level 3 pay uplift

Fully funded NVQ Level 3

Job summary

Agincare Group is hiring a Residential Support Worker (Male Only) for a Children's Home in Wimborne, Dorset. You will support children with learning disabilities in a safe, nurturing environment, building trust and promoting welfare. Training is provided, with potential NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare and flexible contracts available.

Benefits include pension, progression opportunities, enhanced DBS, and paid sleep-ins. Applicants must be prepared for shifts including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Be patient, resilient and emotionally intelligent.
• Be able to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.
• Hold or be committed to completing NVQ Level 3 (or above) in Residential Childcare.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Be part of the sleep-in rota, with an average of 4 sleep-ins per month (flexibility is essential).

Skills

Be patient, resilient, emotionally

Education

NVQ Level 3 Residential Childcare

Job description

Residential Support Worker - Male Only - Children's Services

With our Children's Home now open it's an exciting time to start your career in care and join the founding team of our not-for-profit Children's Residential Home in Wimborne, Dorset.

This service will

support children with learning disabilities, offering a safe, nurturing, and empowering space where every

child is given the opportunity to grow, thrive, and

We’re now seeking a Male

Support

Worker who is

, reliable, and ready to make a real difference in children’s lives

.

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 shift
• £15.50 per hour if Level 3 in Residential Childcare held
• Opportunities for fully funded qualification in Level 3 Residential Childcare
• Full-time, part time and bank contracts available
• 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

Your Role as a

Support Worker

As part of a team wholeheartedly

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

support to children with learning disabilities—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, with an average of 4 sleep-ins per month (flexibility is essential)

We’re looking for people who are caring, reliable, and motivated to make a difference. You don’t need experience – we’ll provide full training and

support. You will:

• Have a genuine interest in

supporting children with learning disabilities

• Be patient, resilient, and

emotionally intelligent

• Be able to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
• Be physically and mentally fit for the role
• 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 (desirable but not essential)
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays

About Agincare

We’re a family-run business that’s been caring and

supporting people since 1986. With over 4,000 team members and more than 100 care locations across England, we’re one of the UK’s largest and most

trusted care providers. Our services include children’s homes, adult care & nursing homes,

supported living, extra care, home care, and live-in

support.

We are proud signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and

actively

support care leavers to live

independently. Care leavers are encouraged to apply and will be offered a guaranteed interview or informal conversation about opportunities at Agincare.

All of our adult services are regulated by our children’s homes 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.

If you’re ready to help build something truly meaningful – and

lead with

compassion,

commitment, and care – we’d love to hear from you.

**Please note: This post is restricted to male applicants only as a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. This is because the role involves providing personal care to a male

child, where it is necessary to preserve their dignity and privacy.*