Part-time Childcare Support Worker
Beaufort Education and Care Bournemouth
Role: Part-time Residential Childcare Support Worker
Company: Beaufort Care Group
Location: Bournemouth & surrounding areas
Salary: £22,176 per annum, pro rata (actual based on contracted hours £9,587 p/a)
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: 3 week rolling roster to include an alternate weekend day and Bank holidays.
Why work with us
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 8-16, 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
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £11.55 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 16 per week
Company: Beaufort Care Group
Location: Bournemouth & surrounding areas
Salary: £22,176 per annum, pro rata (actual based on contracted hours £9,587 p/a)
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: 3 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 £11.55 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; 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 backgrounds
- Supporting their educational and emotional development, helping them to heal and thrive
- Planning and co-ordinating engaging, fun activities, encouraging the children’s leisure interests
- Ensuring a structured, safe, comfortable home environment
- Following regulatory processes which includes good administration and recording of information
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
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 8-16, 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.
INDBEAJob Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £11.55 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 16 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Are you looking for part time or full time employment?
- For the purpose of driving company vehicles, are you 21 or older?
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- driving licence and own transport (required)
- NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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