Children's Residential Bank Support Worker

Job summary

Package Description:

We’re offering a truly unique opportunity to launch your career in care—joining the founding team of a brand-new, not-for-profit Children’s Residential Home in Wimborne.

This is your chance to be part of something from the very beginning, shaping a warm, supportive environment for children with learning disabilities. 

Our home will be a place where children feel safe, valued, and empowered—a place where they can grow in confidence, develop independence, and truly feel they belong.

We’re looking for Support Workers who bring compassion, reliability, and a genuine passion for making a difference. If you’re ready to build meaningful relationships and have a lasting impact on young lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

At Agincare, we are a family-run organisation that puts people first – both the children we support and the incredible staff who care for them.

• From £14.50 per hour + additional for overnight shift
• £15.50 per hour if Level 3 in Residential Childcare held
• Opportunities for fully funded qualification in Level 3 Residential Childcare
• Full-time, part time and bank contracts available
• Company pension scheme
• Refer-a-friend bonus – up to £1,000*
• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Blue Light Discount package
• Early On Demand Pay
• Career development pathways and training
• Staff recognition and appreciation schemes

Your Role as a Support Worker

As part of a team wholeheartedly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, you’ll provide consistent, compassionatesupport to children with learning disabilities—helping them feel safe, valued, and empowered. You will:

• Build trusting, positive relationships with children and young people
• Support daily routines – from school runs and mealtimes to play and bedtime
• Help children learn life skills and build their independence
• Work as part of a team to ensure children feel safe, secure, and cared for
• Support with care plans, routines, and risk assessments (with training)
• Handle challenging behaviour calmly and with empathy, using a therapeutic approach
• Take part in fun, active days – every day is different!
• Be part of the sleep-in rota, with an average of 4 sleep-ins per month (flexibility is essential)

About You

We’re looking for people who are caring, reliable, and motivated to make a difference. You don’t need experience – we’ll provide full training and support. You will:

• Have a genuine interest in supporting children with learning disabilities
• Be patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligent
• Be able to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
• Be physically and mentally fit for the role
• Have a positive attitude and a team-player mindset
• Hold or be committed to completing NVQ Level 3 (or above) in Residential Childcare
• Hold a driving licence (desirable but not essential)
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays

About Agincare

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