Founding Children's Home Support Worker

Agincare Weymouth; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Refer-a-friend bonus

Enhanced DBS

Early On Demand Pay

Job summary

Agincare Weymouth is launching a new not-for-profit Children's Residential Home in Salisbury. We are seeking dedicated Support Workers to join the founding team and help children with learning disabilities feel safe, valued and empowered.

We offer a range of shifts including full-time, part-time and bank contracts. Benefits include a pension, funded Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification, DBS paid for, and a refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required – full training and support provided.
• Hold or be committed to completing NVQ Level 3 (or above) in Residential Childcare.
• Driving licence is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Support daily routines from school runs to mealtimes and bedtime.
• Help children learn life skills and gain independence.
• Work with the team to ensure children feel safe and cared for.
• Assist with care plans, routines, and risk assessments (training provided).
• Respond to challenging behaviour with calm, empathy, and a therapeutic approach.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliability

Teamwork

Flexible

Education

NVQ Level 3 Residential Childcare

Job description

Agincare Weymouth is launching a new not-for-profit Children's Residential Home in Salisbury. We are seeking dedicated Support Workers to join the founding team and help children with learning disabilities feel safe, valued and empowered.

We offer a range of shifts including full-time, part-time and bank contracts. Benefits include a pension, funded Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification, DBS paid for, and a refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000.