Family support worker Work, Jobs in Dorset (with Salaries)

Children's Residential Support Worker - Therapeutic parent
Glow Futures —Parkstone
- £32,093 - £36,096 a year
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Care experience
- Working with children
- Free parking
- Paid training
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1d
Children's Support Worker
Sequel Support —Bournemouth
- Up to £34,834.80 a year
- Overtime
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Driving
- Free parking
- Referral programme
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Female Support Worker
ILS Case Management —Blandford Forum
- £16 - £17 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Human resources
- School
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Support Worker - Eilat
Accomplish —Charminster
- £14.05 - £14.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Military
- Cooking
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
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Family Support Worker
Dingley's Promise —Poole
- £12.21 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
- Sick pay
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23h
Family Time Support Worker
Somerset Council —Yeovil
- £25,989 - £28,142 a year
- Care experience
- Administrative experience
- IT
- Annual leave
7d
Family Support Worker
Aspirations Academies Trust —Bournemouth
- £25,634 - £27,807 a year
- Part-time
- Working with children
- In-person
- School
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Support Worker
The Agincare Group —Dorchester
- £13.20 an hour
- Nursing home
- Referral programme
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1d
Support Worker
Autonomy Life Limited —Castle Cary
- £14.25 - £14.75 an hour
- Part-time
- Cooking
- In-person
- Care plans
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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12d
Senior Care & Support Assistant
Care South —Dorchester
- £13.80 an hour
- Call to connect
- Medication administration
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- Employee assistance programme
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Senior Family Support Practitioner
Connecting Families —Bournemouth
- From £14 an hour
- Part-time
- Working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
- Free parking
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5d
Health Care Support Worker - Blandform Forum (Complex Care) - must drive
TP Care at Homes Ltd —Blandford Forum
- £15 an hour
- Temporary
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Care plans
- Free parking
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1d
Support Worker
Cera Care —Poundbury
- £12.95 - £13.45 an hour
- Weekend availability
- No experience needed
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Care Supervisor
McCarthy & Stone —Dorchester
- £12.24 - £15.75 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
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9d
Loneliness companion (personal care) flexible hours
Right at Home Bournemouth and Poole —Bournemouth
- From £14.40 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Support Worker (Enablement Practitioner) - (CNPO82)
PBS4 —Poole
- £15.68 - £15.69 an hour
- Paid training
- Annual leave
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1d
Part-Time Youth Support Worker
Gloucester Family Care Limited —Yeovil
- £13.33 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Store discount
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Live-in Care Assistant - Female only
The Agincare Group —Weymouth
- £710 - £1,000 a week
- Travel
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
12d
Support Worker
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust —Dorchester
- £15,456 - £16,485 a year
- Part-time
- Care plans
10d
Field Care Supervisor
Cera Care —Poundbury
- £13,426.21 a year
- Part-time
- IT
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount

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Children's Residential Support Worker - Therapeutic parent

Glow Futures
Parkstone

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time | Full-time
£32,093 - £36,096 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Free parking
Casual dress
Paid training
Discounted or free food
Company pension

Qualifications

Childcare
Driving Licence
Care experience
Social work
Working with children
Driving
Care plans
Communication skills

Full job description

Job Summary
We are seeking Therapeutic Parents (Residential Children's Workers) to join our team. Glow Futures is a specialist children’s home provider based in Poole, Dorset, offering therapeutic care for children aged 4 to 11 years. We support young children who have experienced trauma, particularly within caregiving relationships, through highly nurturing, family-style homes registered with Ofsted. Glow Futures is owned and run by experienced social work qualified Directors, with previous experience in managing successful children's social care businesses. You will be working for a highly regarded, knowledgeable and experienced team.

We have 2 homes in Poole. Each home cares for up to two children, creating a safe, stable, and intimate environment where healing and growth can flourish. Our Glow Therapeutic Re-Parenting Pathway provides assessment, intervention, and transition planning, with the ultimate goal of helping children move into long-term family life—through foster care, adoption, kinship, or reunification.

Our GLOW model is at the heart of everything we do:Growth – supporting emotional, psychological, and developmental healingLove – providing safe, caring, and attachment-informed environmentsOpportunity – helping children rediscover choice, trust, and hopeWellbeing – prioritising mental health, safety, and holistic care

Salary: depends on qualifications, ranging from £13.50 - £15.00 per hour + sleep in payment of £50 per night. This averages £33,000 - £36,000 pa

The Role

We are particularly looking for people who have experience working with children in foster care, residential care, education settings (preferably a qualification Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent). Most importantly the applicant will want to be part of a team who want to make a real difference to younger children in care, and be passionate about providing an abundance of love, care and good parenting to help the children learn how special, worthy and tremendous they are!

The full time shift pattern is 2 days on and 4 days off (sleep in). This is a set 6 week rolling shift pattern, with sleep in shifts, an average 38.5 hours per week working shifts.

PART TIME ROLES ALSO AVAILABLE.

You will act as a consistent, nurturing figure for children who have experienced trauma, providing daily care and emotional support within a small, family-style setting. We will also consider part time applicants working at least 1 sleep in shift per week.

As part of our multi-disciplinary team, you will work closely with social workers, psychologists, therapists, and teachers to deliver personalised care plans. Reflective practice and trauma-informed approaches are embedded in our daily routines, ensuring that every interaction contributes to a child’s recovery journey.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, therapeutic care within a nurturing home environment.
Build trusting relationships with children, using the PACE model (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy).
Support children with daily routines, hobbies, education, and enrichment activities.
Work collaboratively with a clinical team to deliver tailored therapeutic interventions.
Participate in reflective practice sessions and ongoing training.
Contribute to detailed assessments, care planning, and transition planning.
Maintain a safe, stable, and supportive environment that promotes healing and resilience.

About You

We’re looking for individuals who are resilient, compassionate, and motivated by the desire to make a lasting difference in children’s lives.

Essential:

Experience working with children or young people, ideally those with social, emotional, or mental health needs.
A commitment to trauma-informed practice and child-centred care.
Emotional resilience and ability to stay calm under pressure.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.
A Driving Licence
Over 21 years of age

Desirable:

Qualifications in Residential Childcare (or equivalent social work, teaching, health and social care)
Experience of therapeutic or trauma-informed models such as DDP or PACE.
Knowledge of SEMH, attachment, autism, or ADHD.

What We Offer

A warm, supportive team culture rooted in reflective practice.
Ongoing training and professional development, including trauma-informed care.
Competitive salary and sleep-in allowance.
Clear progression pathways and opportunities to grow within the organisation.
The chance to be part of an innovative, specialist model that is truly transforming children’s lives.

Join Us

At Glow Futures, you won’t just be starting a job—you’ll be joining a mission to help children move beyond survival and into a future of hope, trust, and belonging.

Pay: £32,093.00-£36,096.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Free parking
Paid training

Application question(s):

Do you hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent
Do you have a driving licence?

Work Location: In person

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