Bank Support Worker - Children's Residential Home

Agincare; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Refer-a-friend bonus

Enhanced DBS

Early pay access

Career development

Staff recognition

Job summary

Agincare in Salisbury is recruiting Bank Support Workers for our Children’s Residential Home. The role offers a bank contract with shifts that include evenings, weekends and sleep-ins, earning £14.50 per hour or higher for Level 3 qualification.

Be part of a supportive team in a not-for-profit service, helping children with complex needs while following care plans and safeguarding practices. Training is provided, and opportunities for progression exist.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or higher is preferred.
• Ability to work flexibly including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.
• Patience, resilience and emotional intelligence are essential.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Support daily routines from school runs to bedtime.
• Help children learn life skills and independence.
• Work as part of a team to keep children safe and cared for.
• Assist with care plans, routines and risk assessments (training provided).
• Handle challenging behaviour calmly using a therapeutic approach.
• Participate in learning through fun, active days and sleep‑ins when required.

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Team-player

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

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Bank Support Worker - Children's Residential Home

Job Reference agincare/TP/514655/13102

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Full Time

Bank contract

From £14.50ph + additional for overnight shifts

Working Hours:

Bank

Location:

Salisbury

Closing Date:

28/10/2026

Department:

Care & Support

Region:

South West

Business Unit:

Children's Services

Job Introduction

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 Salisbury..

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, compassionate 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)

About You

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 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.

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, supportive work culture.

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, www.agincare.com/careers