Job Description
Job summary
Package Description: Be part of something meaningful. Earn up to £15.50 per hour (£14.50 unqualified) in our childrens home and help shape an expanding not-for-profit service supporting children with complex emotional, behavioural, and learning needs. We are looking for Bank Support Workers who are caring, dependable, and passionate about making a real difference. Were looking for flexible team members who can work a mixture of both day and night shifts to meet the needs of our Children's homes in Wimborne.. Your Role as a Bank Support Worker As part of a team wholeheartedly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, youll provide consistent, compassionate support to childrenhelping them feel safe, valued, and empowered. You will: Build trusting, positive relationships with children and young people Support daily routines from school runs and mealtimes to play and bedtime Help children learn life skills and build their independence Work as part of a team to ensure children feel safe, secure, and cared for Support with care plans, routines, and risk assessments (with training) Handle challenging behaviour calmly and with empathy, using a therapeutic approach Take part in fun, active days every day is different! Be part of the sleep-in rota, (flexibility is essential) About You Were looking for people who are caring, reliable, and motivated to make a difference. You dont need experience as full training and ongoing support are provided. You will: Have a genuine interest in supporting children with complex needs Be patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligent Be able to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins Be able to meet the roles practical and emotional demands Have a positive attitude and a team-player mindset Hold or be committed to completing NVQ Level 3 (or above) in Residential Childcare Hold a driving licence (dual registered home across 2 sites in Wimborne) so travel to both homes may be required.
Main duties of the job
The role of a Bank Support Worker at Agincare Childrens' Services involves supporting children with complex emotional, behavioural, and learning needs. The position requires building positive relationships with the children, supporting their daily routines, including school runs and mealtimes, and helping them develop life skills. Flexibility is essential as the role includes working both day and night shifts, including sleep-ins. Experience is not necessary as full training and ongoing support are provided. Candidates should have a genuine interest in supporting children, be patient, resilient, and have a positive attitude. A driving license is required due to the dual registered home across two sites in Wimborne.