Waking Nights Residential Childcare Worker

Agincare Weymouth; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 41,328,000 - 45,461,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£14.50–£15.50 per hour

Overnight shift premium

Full-time 40 hours/week

Company pension

Refer-a-Friend bonus up to £1,000

Paid Enhanced DBS check

Blue Light Card discounts

Early Pay On Demand

Training & career development

Staff recognition schemes

Job summary

Agincare Weymouth is opening a not-for-profit Children's Residential Home in Wimborne, Dorset, and is recruiting a Waking Nights Support Worker to join the founding team. You will provide compassionate, safe care for up to three children with complex needs, supporting routines and promoting independence.

This full-time role offers hours 40 per week, overnight shifts 10pm-8am, paid DBS, pension, progression training, and a Refer-a-Friend bonus.

Qualifications

• Caring, dependable and passionate about making a difference in children's lives.
• Willingness to complete or work towards NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare.
• Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to shifts, including nights.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, compassionate support to children during waking nights.
• Build positive relationships and support routines, bedtimes and settling.
• Promote independence and life skills; support care plans and risk assessments.

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Team player

Positive attitude

Flexible hours

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Agincare Weymouth is opening a not-for-profit Children's Residential Home in Wimborne, Dorset, and is recruiting a Waking Nights Support Worker to join the founding team. You will provide compassionate, safe care for up to three children with complex needs, supporting routines and promoting independence.

This full-time role offers hours 40 per week, overnight shifts 10pm-8am, paid DBS, pension, progression training, and a Refer-a-Friend bonus.