Childrens Residential BANK Support Worker - Harpury House

Shaw Trust; Bedford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance

Job summary

Homes2Inspire, part of Shaw Trust Group, is recruiting for a Bank – zero hours Support Worker in Bedford. The role supports children aged 11–15 in a residential setting, with shifts including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and occasional sleep-ins.

A commitment to safeguarding and developing life skills is required. Drivers with a full UK licence are essential, and funded training to achieve QCF Level 3 will be provided.

Qualifications

• Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Willingness to pursue 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

Patience

Calm under pressure

Flexibility

Education

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Childrens Residential BANK Support Worker – Bedford, Bedfordshire – MK40

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 one of the UK’s leading providers of children’s homes, caring for over 150 children across 56 homes and 2 semi-independent leaving care facilities. We are proud to be part of the Shaw Trust Group, a charity dedicated to transforming lives across the UK.

Vacancies

Harpury House is a 4 bedded childrens 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.

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.