Care Industry jobs in Bournemouth BH4

Role: Residential Childcare Support Worker

Location: Bournemouth, Southbourne and surrounding areas

Salary: From £32,846 per annum, inclusive of enhancements

Hours: 37 hours per week, plus 10 sleep-in shifts per month and overtime opportunities

Average of 3 long shifts and sleeps per week = 24.5 hours x 3

Roster: 3 week rolling roster to include weekends and Bank holidays

Why work with us?

• Shared Ownership: You’re not just joining a company - you’re becoming part of an Employee-Owned Trust that we all benefit from
• 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; 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 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
• 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 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 and a willingness to travel as part of the role, including areas of Bournemouth, Ringwood, Ferndown, and Head Office in Ringwood.

Willingness to pursue relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People & Families Practitioner.

More About Beaufort Care Group

For over 20 years, Beaufort Care Group has been a leading provider of residential childcare services for looked-after children aged 6-18. 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.

Our focus remains clear:

• Delivering quality care
• Supporting staff development
• Maintaining high occupancy standards
• Driving growth and innovation

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: From £32,846.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• Are you looking for part time or full time employment?
• Please note we are unable to offer Certificates of Sponsorship (skilled worker VISA). If you require this, please do not continue the application process, thank you.
• For the purpose of meeting Children's Home Regulations and for driving company vehicles, are you 21 or older?
• Please note shift patterns for full-time contracts - average of 3 long shifts and sleeps per week = 24.5 hours x 3

Experience:

• Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children & Young People (preferred)
• UK driving licence and own transport (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person