Children's Residential Support Worker Waking Nights

With the opening of our brand-new children's home just around the corner, now is an exciting time to start your career in care and join the founding team of our not-for-profit Children's Residential Home in Wimborne, Dorset.Our newly furnished home near Wimborne will support up to three children, providing a safe, nurturing environment where they can thrive. We are looking for caring, dependable, and passionate individuals who want to make a genuine difference in children's lives.Why Join Agincare?At Agincare, we're a family-run organisation that puts people first – both the children we support and the dedicated colleagues who care for them. We're proud of our values, our commitment to quality, and our supportive, friendly culture.What You'll Receive£14.50 per hour£15.50 per hour with a Level 3 qualification in Residential ChildcareAdditional payments for overnight shifts where applicableFull-time contract averaging 40 hours per weekCompany pension schemeWaking Nights shifts: 10:00pm – 8:00amRefer-a-Friend bonus of up to £1,000*Paid Enhanced DBS checkBlue Light Card discountsEarly Pay On DemandOngoing training and career development opportunitiesStaff recognition and appreciation schemesYour Role as a Waking Nights Support WorkerAs part of a team committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, you will provide consistent, compassionate support that helps children feel safe, valued, and empowered.Your responsibilities will include:Building positive and trusting relationships with children and young peopleSupporting evening, bedtime, and settling routinesPromoting independence and helping children develop essential life skillsWorking collaboratively with colleagues to provide a safe, nurturing environmentSupporting care plans, daily routines, and risk assessments (full training provided)Monitoring children's wellbeing throughout the nightCarrying out hourly welfare and administrative checksCompleting light domestic duties to maintain a comfortable and welcoming home environmentAbout YouWe're looking for people who are caring, reliable, and motivated to make a positive impact. Previous experience is welcomed and reflected in a higher rate of pay, but it's not essential, as full training and ongoing support will be provided.You'll ideally:Have a genuine passion for supporting children with complex needsBe patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligentHave a positive attitude and enjoy working as part of a teamBe able to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and overnight shiftsBe capable of meeting the practical and emotional demands of the roleHold, or be willing to work towards, an NVQ Level 3 (or above) in Residential ChildcareHold a full UK driving licence, as travel between our dual-registered homes in Wimborne may occasionally be requiredHave a minimum of 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UKAbout AgincareAgincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with more than 5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Children’s Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UK’s largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations nationwide.As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community.All of our services are regulated by the CQC and Agincare is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isn’t the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers