Role: Residential Childcare Support Worker
Location: Southampton & Eastleigh areas
Salary: From £32,846 per annum, inclusive of enhancements
Hours: Full-time, 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
Average of 3 long shifts and sleeps per week = 24.5 hours x 3
Why work with us?
- 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
About the Role
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
About you
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
Essential must haves
A valid UK driving licence and a willingness to travel as part of the role, including areas of Southampton, Eastleigh and Head Office in Ringwood.
Willingness to pursue relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People & Families Practitioner.
More About Beaufort Care Group
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.
Our focus remains clear:
- Delivering quality care
- Supporting staff development
- Maintaining high occupancy standards
- Driving growth and innovation
Commitment to Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities
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.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £32,846.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Please note, we cannot provide Certificates of Sponsorship (skilled worker VISA's). If you require this, please do not continue with your application. Thank you.
- Are you looking for part time or full time employment?
- For the purpose of meeting Children's Home Regulations and for driving company vehicles, are you 21 or older?
- Please note shift patterns for full-time contracts - average of 3 long shifts and sleeps per week = 24.5 hours x 3
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- UK driving licence and own transport (required)
- NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children & Young People (or equivalent)? (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
