At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with learning disabilities, helping them thrive in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join Agincare, a family-run organisation dedicated to quality care and support.
- Benefits: Earn from £14.50 per hour, with opportunities for training and career development.
- Other info: Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, with great staff recognition schemes.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: No experience needed; just a caring attitude and willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 14.5 - 14.5 £ per hour.
With the opening of our brand-new children's home just around the corner, now is an exciting time to start your career in care and join the founding team of our not-for-profit Children's Residential Home in Wimborne, Dorset. This service will support children with learning disabilities, offering a safe, nurturing, and empowering space where every child is given the opportunity to grow, thrive, and feel at home.
We are now seeking Support Workers who are compassionate, reliable, and ready to make a real difference in children's lives.
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. We are proud of our values, our commitment to quality, and our friendly, supportive work culture.
What You'll Receive:
- 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, compassionate support 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 are 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
We are a family-run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,000 team members and more than 100 care locations across England, we are one of the UK's largest and most trusted care providers. Our services include children's homes, adult care.
Residential Support Worker - Children's Services employer: Agincare Group
Agincare is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to join the founding team of a brand-new children's residential home in Wimborne, Dorset. With a strong commitment to quality care and a supportive, family-run culture, employees benefit from competitive pay, fully funded training opportunities, and a range of employee recognition schemes, all while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children with learning disabilities.
