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Children's Support Worker
Bournemouth
Up to £34,834.80 a year
Permanent

Job details

Up to £34,834.80 a year
Pay rise, Referral programme, Free parking, Company car, Discounted or free food, Casual dress, Company events, On-site parking
Permanent
Overtime, Weekend availability
Bournemouth

Full job description

Support Worker - Children’s Residential Care

Full‑time Permanent £13.50–£14 per hr + Sleep‑ins (£63/night)

Potential earnings up to £34,834.80/year

Transform Young Lives at Rainbow Lodge & Mayfield Lodge

Please note: You must hold a full UK driving licence (12+ months) to apply and working rights in UK.

Please note: Candidates must already be fully eligible to work in the UK without employer support.

Mayfield Lodge and Rainbow Lodge are unique 3 and 2 bedroom children's homes in Bournemouth, supporting children with learning disabilities, Autism and or other behavioural needs. We are dedicated to making them feel safe, not just in their homes but also in the surrounding areas.

Pay & Benefits:

  • Qualified (L3): £14/hr
  • Non‑qualified: £13.50/hr
  • Sleep‑ins: £63/night
  • Enhanced overtime & bank holiday rates
  • Loyalty pay rises at 1 year and 3 years
  • Funded training & career progression
  • Casual dress, meals on shift, company shift car
  • Blue Light Card eligibility
  • Staff recognition, events & referral programme

If you’re confident, active, and passionate about helping children grow, this role could be the perfect fit.

We have multiple hours available within our 2 homes, one example of this would be:

Work Pattern (37.5 hrs/week):3‑week rolling rota:

  • Week 1: 2 shifts
  • Week 2: 2 shifts
  • Week 3: 3 shifts
  • Work 1 in 3 weekends Typical shift: 7:00am – 7:30am (with sleep‑in)

Our homes:

Expect days filled with:

  • Forest walks, outdoor exploring, Video games, bowling, and theme parks, etc
  • Building confidence, independence, and resilience
  • Using the PACE model to support emotional and behavioural needs
  • Helping them navigate challenges with patience and creativity

This home suits Support Workers who are energetic, resilient, and able to balance fun with firm, child‑centred boundaries.

As a Support Worker, you will:

  • Provide day‑to‑day care, encouragement, and structure
  • Act as a positive role model and guide through routines
  • Support emotional and behavioural needs using PACE
  • Safeguard each child’s welfare and maintain clear records
  • Help the boys develop life skills, confidence, and resilience
  • Work as part of a supportive, collaborative team
  • Assist with all personal care
  • Assist with household chores
  • Maintain dignity, privacy, and a respectful, child‑centred approach always

These tasks are shared across the team and help maintain a stable, nurturing environment.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Full UK driving licence (held for 12+ months)
  • Experience working with children
  • Level 3 Diploma/NVQ in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards)
  • Confidence, patience and strong communication skills
  • Ability to stay calm, consistent and child‑focused
  • A genuine passion for helping children thrive

Mayfield Lodge is a fun, engaging and family-style home where consistency, kindness and connection are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for caring, patient, and compassionate Support Workers to join our team, a warm and nurturing children's home supporting three girls aged 11, 14 and 14 with autism, learning disabilities and communication needs.

Rainbow Lodge is a warm, energetic children’s home in Bournemouth, supporting two boys aged 11 and 12 with autism, learning disabilities and trauma‑related needs. They’re fully verbal, active, curious and full of personality: typical high‑energy boys with SEN needs who thrive with structure, patience and positive role modelling.

Join Us

If you’re ready to make a real difference every day we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to join the team!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: Up to £34,834.80 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Discounted or free food
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Application question(s):

  • Do you hold an NVQ Level 3 in residential childcare (or equivalent)?

Experience:

  • Children's Support Work: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Full UK Driving Licence (held for 1 year as a minimum) (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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