Childcare Support Worker
Company: Beaufort Care Group
Location: Bournemouth and surrounding areas
Pay rate: £11.55 per hour, increasing to £12.12 post-probation with relevant NVQ certification. Sleep-in rate at £55 per sleeping shift
Full and part-time hours: Contracts offered as 16 or 37 hours per week, plus overtime opportunities. There are 2-3 additional sleeping shifts per week for full-time workers.
Roster: 3 to 4 week rolling roster to include some weekends and Bank holidays
About Beaufort Care Group
Beaufort Education and Care is a leading provider of residential childcare services for looked-after children aged 8-16, based in Bournemouth and surrounding areas. 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.
About the Role
Whether full-time or part-time, becoming a Residential Childcare Support Worker will see you perform a vital role in our children's lives, working as part of a team and acting as a trusted parental figure for looked-after children.
Your responsibilities include:
Building strong, positive relationships with children who have had difficult backgrounds and experiencesSupporting their educational and emotional development
Planning and co-ordinating engaging and fun activities
Ensuring a structured and safe home environment
This role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in children’s welfare and committed to providing exceptional residential childcare.
About you
To succeed as a Residential Childcare Support Worker, we’re looking for candidates who are:
Dedicated to child safeguardingEmpathetic and effective communicators with a passion for working with children
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, proximity to Bournemouth, Ferndown, Ringwood and a willingness to pursue relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People & Families Practitioner.
Why work with us
Competitive Pay: Starting at £11.55 per hour, with potential to increase upon successful qualification, plus sleep-in and over-time ratesEmployee Benefits: 5.6 weeks holiday (pro-rata), £500 joining bonus (T&Cs apply), Blue Light Card, free DBS, referral bonuses, and company events
Professional Development: Comprehensive, fully paid induction, continuous training, and opportunities for career advancement in the childcare industry
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.
Apply today
Make a positive impact on children’s lives and join our dedicated childcare team at Beaufort Care Group!