Bank Residential Children's Support Worker - Bournemouth

Whitetrees Group; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care organization in Bournemouth is seeking dedicated individuals to help young people navigate complex challenges. Responsibilities include creating a safe and warm environment, supporting care planning, and fostering skills development. Ideal candidates will be naturally caring and empathetic, with a commitment to teamwork. The role offers benefits like ongoing career progression and a £500 refer-a-friend bonus.

Benefits

Refer a friend bonus £500 TOB Applies

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Ongoing continuous career progression

Blue Light Card discount eligibility

Enhanced DBS funded

Qualifications

• Naturally caring, patient, and empathetic.
• Calm under pressure with clear boundaries.
• Supportive team player leading with empathy.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage young people to reach their full potential.
• Create a warm, safe home environment that promotes wellbeing.
• Administer medication and manage petty cash responsibly.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage young people to reach their full potential.
• Create a warm, safe and tidy home environment that promotes wellbeing.
• Build trust while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Empower young people to develop skills such as cooking, travel and self-care.
• Support care planning – contribute to risk assessments, positive behaviour plans, and individual goals.
• Keep accurate, reflective records and complete effective shift handovers.
• Administer medication, manage petty cash responsibly and ensure safety checks are completed.
• Drive company vehicles to transport young people to school, appointments, and activities.
• Work collaboratively with your team, attend meetings and training, and follow safeguarding procedures at all times.

Personal Qualities

• Naturally caring, patient and empathetic.
• Calm and grounded, even under pressure, with the ability to set clear, consistent boundaries.
• A supportive team player who leads with empathy and kindness.
• Full company induction, including physical intervention training (NFPS).

Benefits

• Refer a friend bonus £500 TOB Applies.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Ongoing continuous career progression with funded qualifications leading to enhanced pay scales.
• Blue Light Card discount card eligibility.
• Enhanced DBS funded by us.

White Trees Group, part of SureCare Residential Ltd provides safe, supportive homes for young people facing complex challenges. We believe our work goes far beyond keeping young people safe; it's about helping them grow, heal and build brighter futures. The therapeutic support we provide is always trauma-informed, child-centred and relationship-focused. Real change happens through consistent care, thoughtful planning, therapeutic interventions and a committed team working together to make a lasting difference.