Waking Nights Residential Support Worker

Agincare Group; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£14.50 per hour

£15.50 per hour with Level 3

Overnight shift pay

Company pension

Refer-a-Friend bonus up to £1,000

Enhanced DBS check

Blue Light Card discounts

Early Pay On Demand

Training and career development

Staff recognition

Job summary

Agincare is opening a brand-new children's home in Wimborne, Dorset, and seeks caring, dependable people to join as Waking Nights Support Workers. You will be part of the founding team, helping up to three children thrive in a safe, nurturing environment.

Shifts are 10:00pm–8:00am with full training, DBS checks, and ongoing career development. Pay starts at £14.50/h, rising to £15.50/h with Level 3 qualification, plus benefits and referral bonuses.

Qualifications

• Care experience or passion for supporting children with complex needs preferred; full training provided.
• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or willingness to work towards it.
• Hold a full UK driving licence; travel between dual-registered homes may be required.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Support evening, bedtime, and settling routines.
• Promote independence and life skills.
• Support care plans, daily routines, and risk assessments with training provided.

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Teamwork

Flexible

Positive attitude

Patience

Emotionally intelligent

Education

NVQ Level 3 Residential Childcare

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Agincare is opening a brand-new children's home in Wimborne, Dorset, and seeks caring, dependable people to join as Waking Nights Support Workers. You will be part of the founding team, helping up to three children thrive in a safe, nurturing environment.

Shifts are 10:00pm–8:00am with full training, DBS checks, and ongoing career development. Pay starts at £14.50/h, rising to £15.50/h with Level 3 qualification, plus benefits and referral bonuses.