Role: Residential Childcare Support Worker
Company: Beaufort Care Group
Location: Ringwood & surrounding areas
Salary: £28,776 per annum (based on £11.55 per hour, plus sleep-in rate at £55 per shift)
Hours: 37 hours per week, plus 10 sleep-in shifts per month and overtime opportunities
Roster: 4 week rolling roster to include some weekends and Bank holidays
Why work with us

• Competitive Pay: Great opportunity to earn, with potential to increase your salary upon successful probation and achievement of NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People and Families Practitioner qualification (or equivalent), PLUS sleep-in and over-time rates
• Employee Benefits: 5.6 weeks holiday rising with service; £500 joining bonus (T&Cs apply); Blue Light Card; free DBS; referral bonuses; 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 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 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

Essential must haves
A valid UK driving licence, proximity to Ringwood, Bournemouth and Ferndown 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.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,776.00 per year
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