Residential Childcare Worker; children's home

Role:
Residential Childcare Support Worker

Location:

Bournemouth

Salary:
From £32,846 per annum, inclusive of enhancements

Hours:

37 hours per week, plus 10 sleep-in shifts per month and overtime opportunities

Roster: 3 week rolling roster to include weekends and Bank holidays

• Shared Ownership:
  You’re not just joining a company - you’re becoming part of an Employee‑Owned Trust that we all benefit from
• Competitive Pay:
  Great opportunity to earn, with potential to increase your salary upon successful probation and achievement of NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People and Families Practitioner qualification (or equivalent), PLUS sleep-in and over‑time rates
• Employee Benefits:
  
  5.6 weeks holiday rising with service; £500 joining bonus (T&Cs apply);
  Blue Light Card; free DBS; referral bonuses; long service awards to a maximum of £2000; and company events
• Professional Development:
  Comprehensive and fully paid induction; relevant, professional qualifications paid for by us; continuous skills and knowledge training; plus opportunities for career advancement in the childcare industry with an expanding company

As a Residential Childcare Support Worker, you will perform a vital role in our children's lives, working as part of a team, and being a responsible, trusted ‘parent figure’ for looked‑after children.

Your responsibilities include:

• Building strong, positive relationships with children who have experienced traumatic and difficult backgrounds
• Supporting their educational and emotional development, helping them to heal and thrive
• Plan and co‑ordinate engaging, fun activities, encouraging the children’s leisure interests
• Ensure a structured, safe, comfortable home environment
• Follow regulatory processes using IT, good administration and record keeping

To succeed as a Residential Childcare Support Worker, we’re looking for candidates who are:

• Dedicated to child safeguarding
• Empathetic and effective communicators, able to form trusted, meaningful relationships with children
• Passionate about making a positive difference in children’s welfare
• Resilient and patient, capable of handling challenging behaviours
• Proactive and creative in activity planning
• Capable of practical ‘life skills’ including cooking, cleaning and good home management
• Detail‑oriented and competent users of IT, to ensure that every child’s needs are met and documented in line with regulatory expectations and standards

• A valid UK driving licence and a willingness to travel as part of the role, including surrounding areas of Bournemouth and Head Office in Ringwood.
• Willingness to pursue relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People & Families Practitioner.

For over 20 years, Beaufort Care Group has been a leading provider of residential childcare services for looked‑after children aged 6-18. Specialising in emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), our established and reputable children’s homes all have a cosy ‘family feel’ and are dedicated to offering high‑quality, therapeutic childcare, ensuring each child's individual needs are met in a nurturing and supportive environment.

• Delivering quality care
• Supporting staff development
• Maintaining high occupancy standards
• Driving growth and innovation

Beaufort Care Group is fully committed to safeguarding children and promoting equal opportunities. Candidates will be subject to a thorough application and recruitment process, with successful applicants undergoing robust background checks including Police and Safeguarding enquiries to ensure the safety and well‑being of the children in our care.