Residential Support Worker – Transform Children’s Lives

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Enhanced DBS

Blue Light Discount package

Early On Demand Pay

Career development pathways and培训

Staff recognition and appreciation

Job summary

Agincare is opening a not-for-profit Children's Residential Home in Wimborne, Dorset, and seeks a compassionate Support Worker to support children with learning disabilities in a safe, nurturing environment.

No prior experience required; full training will be provided. You will build trusting relationships, support daily routines, and help children develop life skills within a supportive team. Sleep-ins (avg. 4/month) are part of the rota.

Qualifications

• We’re looking for people who are caring and reliable.
• You’ll need to be flexible, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.
• Hold or be committed to completing NVQ Level 3 (or above) in Residential Childcare.

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 independence.
• Work with the team to ensure safety and care.
• Assist with care plans, routines and risk assessments (with training).
• Handle challenging behaviour calmly with empathy using a therapeutic approach.
• Participate in activities and sleep-ins as required.

Skills

Caring nature

Reliability

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Agincare is opening a not-for-profit Children's Residential Home in Wimborne, Dorset, and seeks a compassionate Support Worker to support children with learning disabilities in a safe, nurturing environment.

No prior experience required; full training will be provided. You will build trusting relationships, support daily routines, and help children develop life skills within a supportive team. Sleep-ins (avg. 4/month) are part of the rota.