Part-time Residential Childcare Worker; children's home

Role: Part-time Residential Childcare Support Worker

Location: Bournemouth

Salary: £26,246 per annum, pro rata (actual based on contracted hours is £11,350 p/a), plus overtime

Hours: 16 + hours per week, plus overtime. Two shifts per week, shift times usually start at 15:00 or 17:00 and finish at 23:00, Monday to Friday, and weekend shifts on the roster are 12:00 to 22:00. Mornings are not required. Additional paid hours are required for training and overtime on occasion, therefore flexibility to work in excess of the contracted 16 hours per week is required.

Roster: Currently a 3-week rolling roster is in place to include weekends and Bank holidays as normal working days. This position is unsuitable as a second job due to rostering.

• 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 pay rates from £13.00 per hour, increasing upon successful probation and achievement of NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People and Families Practitioner qualification (or equivalent), PLUS over-time rates
• Employee Benefits:
  
  Part-time work/life balance with an average of 2 shifts on/5 off; 5.6 weeks holiday (pro-rata), 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 Part-time Residential Childcare 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.

• 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‑coordinate 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 Part-time 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 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.