Role: Residential 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
Hours: 37 hours per week, plus 2-3 sleeping shifts per week, with potential for additional overtime
Roster: 3 week rolling roster to include some weekends and Bank holidays
About Beaufort Care Group
Beaufort Care Group 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 care, ensuring each child's individual needs are met in a nurturing and supportive environment.
About the Role
As a Residential Childcare Support Worker, you will take on a vital role in our children's lives, working as part of a team and acting as a trusted parental figure.
Your responsibilities include:

• Building strong, positive relationships with children
• Supporting their educational development
• Planning and executing 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 care.
About you
At Beaufort Care Group, we prioritise personal qualities over experience. We’re looking for candidates who are:

• Dedicated to child safeguarding
• 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
• Empathetic and detail-oriented, ensuring that every child’s needs are met and documented

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 rates
• Employee 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 team at Beaufort Care Group!
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £11.55 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 37 per week
Additional pay:

• Signing bonus

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