BANK Residential Support Worker

Shaw Trust; Bedford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance

Job summary

Homes2Inspire, part of Shaw Trust Group, seeks a Bank Support Worker to assist with safeguarding and daily care for children aged 11–15 in Bedford. The role is on a zero-hours contract with shift flexibility, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.

The successful candidate will support routines, transport, and life skills development while maintaining records and acting as a trusted role model. A caring personality is essential for this busy residential setting.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and patient with a genuine desire to help young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Willingness to work towards QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (fully funded).

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people in our care.
• Support with daily routines, household tasks, and meal preparation.
• Encourage participation in community activities and hobbies.
• Transport young people to school, medical appointments, and activities.
• Act as a positive role model, setting clear boundaries and building trust.
• Help young people develop life skills, including managing finances.
• Maintain accurate records and paperwork.
• Work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins (1–2 per week).

Skills

Compassion

Strong communication

Calm under pressure

Residential childcare knowledge

Education

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (funded)

Job description

Childrens Residential BANK Support Worker

Employer: Homes2Inspire (part of Shaw Trust Group)

Contract: BANK – zero hours contract

Hourly Rate: £14.31 – £15.18 per hour

Sleep Rate: £50.00 per sleep

Location: Bedford – MK40

About Homes2Inspire

Homes2inspire, are part of Shaw Trust Group, a charity dedicated to transforming lives across the UK.

Since opening our first home in 2007, Homes2Inspire has grown to become the UK's largest charity-owned provider of residential children's homes. We support over 150 children across 54 homes and 2 semi-independent leaving care facilities and high-needs foster care provision.

With ambitious growth plans for 2026 / 2027, we are looking for exceptional team members to be part of our exciting journey.

Vacancies:

Harpury House is a 4 bedded children's home based in Bedford – MK40. Supporting children and young people up to the age of 18 – the home provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment by offering emotional and practical support to help children develop life skills and build confidence.

We are currently looking for bank staff to employ on a zero hours contact to cover our permanent members of staff for periods of planned leave, training, sickness absence as well as during our busy periods - days, nights or sleep ins.

The home currently supports children and young people between the ages of 11 – 15, whom are all very active and outgoing and enjoy taking part in activities both in the home as well as out in the community. We are therefore looking for bank support workers who enjoy being busy and active!

The Role:

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people in our care.
• Support with daily routines, household tasks, and meal preparation.
• Encourage participation in community activities and hobbies.
• Transport young people to school, medical appointments, and activities.
• Act as a positive role model, setting clear boundaries and building trust.
• Help young people develop life skills, including managing finances.
• Maintain accurate records and paperwork.
• Work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins (1–2 per week).

What You’ll Bring

• Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Willingness to work towards QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (fully funded).
• Honesty, empathy, and a commitment to being a positive role model.

What We Offer

Hourly rate between £14.31 - £15.18 per hour.

Sleep-in allowance (£50.00 per sleep).

Important Information

Drivers with a FULL UK licence are essential.

Please Note:

All successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted regulatory requirements and Homes2Inspire Safer Recruitment Policy.

Candidate applications will be reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to interview candidates before the advertised closing date of this role