Bank Support Worker Residential Children’s Home
Location: Winchester, Hampshire
Salary: £13.08–£14.87 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications) Plus Sleep-ins paid at £50 per night.
Holiday Pay: Accrued holiday pay included
Job Type: Bank / Casual Worker
At Sagewood House, we're creating a warm, stable home for up to 3 children with emotional and behavioural needs. We are building a dedicated team who share our values and commitment to providing our children with the best possible care.
Our management team bring years of experience and a warm, empathetic, and highly motivated approach -dedicated to creating a nurturing, supportive home for both the children and the staff who care for them.
Working Pattern
- Day shifts (07:30–22:30) or night shifts (22:00 - 08:00) and sleep-ins (£50 per night)
- Opportunities for additional hours and regular ongoing shifts
- Ideal for candidates seeking flexibility or additional work alongside other commitments
- Flexibility and reliability are essential, particularly at short notice
What You’ll Be Doing
- Provide a safe, stable, and nurturing environment for children with emotional and behavioural needs, including autism.
- Build positive, trusting relationships using trauma-informed approaches (PACE).
- Support children with daily routines, including school runs, meals, activities, and bedtimes.
- Promote independence and help children develop essential life skills through everyday experiences.
- Respond to challenging behaviour calmly and consistently, using agreed strategies.
- Act as a key worker and contribute to personalised care planning.
- Keep accurate records and documentation in line with Ofsted standards.
- Support the day-to-day running of the home, including shared practical tasks.
- Stay up to date with safeguarding, policies, and relevant legislation.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for caring, dependable individuals who bring empathy, curiosity, and a calm, consistent approach to their work. If you’re passionate about supporting children, enjoy being part of a close-knit team, and are committed to helping young people grow and thrive, we’d love to hear from you.
You’ll need:
- To be working towards or be willing to work towards completing Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
- At least 1 years’ experience working with children
- Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of and children young people
- A good understanding and a strong interest in safeguarding, child development, and trauma-informed care
- Full, valid UK driving licence and willingness to drive for work purposes (preferable)
- All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visa applications for this role.
What We Offer
- Flexible working opportunities
- Sleep-in payments of £50 per night
- Regular reflective supervision and wellbeing support
- Ongoing training and fully funded qualifications (including PACE and Level 3 Diploma)
- Opportunities for progression into permanent or senior roles
- Supportive, trauma-informed environment with strong leadership
- Recommend a friend bonus scheme
- Recognition awards and long service bonuses
- Free on-site parking
- Blue Light Card eligibility
- Beautifully refurbished, comfortable workplace
- A unique opportunity to be part of our initial core team
- Supportive working environment with a small-scale provider dedicated to high-quality care and staff well-being
- Positive, values-led management team
Our Approach
At Sagewood House, we are grounded in the principles of trauma-informed care, creating consistency, emotional safety, and trust for children who have experienced early adversity. Our practice is underpinned by the PACE model – Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy – and we invest in developing our team to provide exceptional care.
We know that supporting children with complex needs takes resilience, skill, and teamwork. That’s why we offer a strong induction, high-quality training, and a reflective, collaborative work environment. We strive to ensure our staff feel confident, supported, and equipped, so they can provide the best possible care for the children at Sagewood House.
Safeguarding Statement
Sagewood House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, identity verification, and references (including from your most recent employer).
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Pay: £13.08-£14.87 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you need us (the employer) to give you visa sponsorship to work in the UK?
Experience:
- working with children in the UK: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
