Part-time Residential Childcare Worker

Beaufort Care Group; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A childcare service organization is currently hiring a part-time Residential Childcare Support Worker in West End, Southampton. This role involves safeguarding children, providing emotional support, and planning engaging activities. Candidates should be passionate about children's welfare and willing to pursue professional qualifications. The position offers competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and benefits such as a joining bonus and ongoing training.

Benefits

Competitive pay

5.6 weeks holiday pro-rata

Joining bonus £500

Free DBS

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence.
• Proximity to West End.
• Ability to handle challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard children and build positive relationships.
• Support educational and emotional development.
• Plan and coordinate engaging activities.
• Provide a structured, safe home environment.
• Follow regulatory processes.

Skills

Child safeguarding

Effective communication

Emotional support

Activity planning

Practical life skills

Education

Willingness to pursue NVQ Level 4 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Beaufort Care Group is recruiting for a Part-time Residential Childcare Support Worker in West End, Southampton. The role supports looked-after children and forms part of a team in a new children’s home.

Role details

• Location: West End, Southampton
• Hours: 16 hours per week, with overtime and training
• Shifts: usually two per week, afternoons and evenings; 15:00–23:00 (Mon-Fri) or 12:00–22:00 (weekends). Mornings are not required.
• Salary: £24,960 per annum pro rata (actual based on contracted hours £10,790 p.a.), plus overtime
• Roster: 3-week rolling including weekends and Bank Holidays

Responsibilities

• Safeguard children and build strong, positive relationships
• Support educational and emotional development
• Plan and coordinate engaging activities
• Provide a structured, safe home environment
• Follow regulatory processes including care planning and daily records

About you

• Dedicated to child safeguarding
• Empathetic, effective communicator; able to form trusted relationships
• Passionate about children’s welfare
• Resilient and patient; able to handle challenging behaviours
• Proactive and creative in activity planning
• Practical life skills (cooking, cleaning, home management)
• Detail-oriented; competent IT use for documentation
• Essential: valid UK driving licence; proximity to West End; willingness to pursue NVQ Level 4 or equivalent

Benefits

• Competitive pay; rates from £13/hour; increases on probation and NVQ4 qualification; overtime
• Part-time work/life balance; 5.6 weeks holiday pro-rata; joining bonus £500; Blue Light Card; free DBS; referral bonuses; long-service awards up to £2000; company events
• Professional development: induction; qualifications paid; ongoing training; career progression

About Beaufort Care Group

Beaufort Education and Care provides residential childcare services for looked-after children aged 6-18. With over 20 years in the sector, 7 homes and supported living in Dorset, expanding into Hampshire. Specialises in emotional/behavioural difficulties from trauma and abuse; our homes have a family feel; dedicated to therapeutic childcare.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

Beaufort Care Group is committed to safeguarding children and promoting equal opportunities. Candidates will undergo robust background checks including Police and Safeguarding enquiries.