Part-time Childcare Support Worker
Company: Beaufort Care Group
Location: Bournemouth & surrounding areas
Salary: £24,960 per annum, pro rata (actual based on contracted hours is £10,790 p/a), plus overtime
Hours: 16 hours per week, plus overtime. Usually two shifts per week, shift times are 15:00-23:00 (M-F) and 11:00-23:00 (weekends)
Roster: 4 week rolling roster to include an alternate weekend day and Bank holidays.
Why work with us
Competitive Pay: Great opportunity to earn, with pay rates from £13.00 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 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 backgroundsSupporting 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 safeguardingEmpathetic 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, proximity to Bournemouth, Ferndown and Ringwood, with a willingness to pursue relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People & Families Practitioner.
More About Beaufort Care Group
Beaufort Education and Care is a leading provider of residential childcare services for looked-after children aged 6-18, based in Ringwood, Bournemouth and surrounding areas. 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.
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.