Role: Part-time Residential Childcare Support Worker (Children’s homes)
Location: Bournemouth, Ringwood, Southampton and surrounding areas
Salary: £13.67 per hour / £26,246 per annum, pro rata – actual salary 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. Flexibility to work in excess of the contracted 16 hours per week is required for training and overtime purposes.
Roster: Currently a 3-week rolling roster is in place to include weekends and Bank holidays as normal working days.
Please note: This position is unsuitable as a second job due to rostering and mornings are not required.
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 pay rates from £13.67 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
About the Role
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.
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 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
Essential must haves
A valid UK driving licence and a willingness to travel as part of the role, including areas of Bournemouth, Ringwood, Ferndown or Southampton 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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Interested? Write to us at: [email protected]
