Bank Support Worker - Children's Residential Home

Agincare Childrens' Services; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Refer-a-friend bonus

Paid Enhanced DBS

Blue Light Discount package

Early On Demand Pay

Career development pathways and培训

Job summary

Agincare Childrens' Services in Wimborne, United Kingdom, is seeking Bank Support Workers for a Children's Residential Home. The role involves supporting children with complex needs, flexible day/night shifts, and potential sleep-ins.

Full training is provided, and progression opportunities exist within a growing not-for-profit service. You should be caring, reliable, and motivated to make a difference, with NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or commitment to obtaining it, and a valid driving

Qualifications

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

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.
• Support with care plans, routines, and risk assessments (with training).
• Handle challenging behaviour calmly and with empathy, using a therapeutic approach.
• Take part in sleep-ins where required.

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Team-player

Emotional intelligence

Patience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Bank Support Worker - Children's Residential Home

Company:

Agincare Childrens' Services

Location:

Wimborne , BH21

Country:

United Kingdom

Job Type:

Permanent

From £14.50ph + additional for overnight shifts

Job Description

Package Description:

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, 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
• Blue Light Discount package
• 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,