Job summary

Package Description: With our Children's Home now open it's an exciting time to start your career in care and join the founding team of our not-for-profit Children's Residential Home in Wimborne, Dorset. This service will support children with learning disabilities, offering a safe, nurturing, and empowering space where every child is given the opportunity to grow, thrive, and feel at home. Were now seeking a Support Worker who is compassionate, reliable, and ready to make a real difference in childrens lives. Why Join Us? At Agincare, we are a family-run organisation that puts people first both the children we support and the incredible staff who care for them. Were proud of our values, our commitment to quality, and our friendly, supportive work culture. What Youll Receive: From £14.50 per hour + additional for overnight shift £15.50 per hour if Level 3 in Residential Childcare held Opportunities for fully funded qualification in Level 3 Residential Childcare Full-time, part time and bank contracts available Company pension scheme Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000* Paid

Main duties of the job

The role of a Residential Support Worker at Agincare Children's Services in Wimborne entails providing care and support to children with learning disabilities in a not-for-profit Children's Residential Home. The focus is on creating a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment for the children to grow and thrive. Key responsibilities include supporting daily routines, helping children build life skills and independence, handling challenging behavior with empathy, and being part of a sleep-in rota. The role requires compassion, reliability, and a genuine interest in making a difference in children's lives. No prior experience is necessary as full training will be provided. The job offers a competitive hourly rate, with additional earnings for overnight shifts and opportunities for career development through funded qualifications.

Details

• Date posted: 04 November 2026
• Closing date: 03 December 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.50 to £15.50 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1571120312
• Job locations: Agincare Childrens' Services, Wimborne, BH21 1TY, United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

With our Children's Home now open it's an exciting time to start your career in care and join the founding team of our not-for-profit Children's Residential Home in Wimborne, Dorset.

This service will support children with learning disabilities, offering a safe, nurturing, and empowering space where every child is given the opportunity to grow, thrive, and feel at home.

Were now seeking a SupportWorker who iscompassionate, reliable, and ready to make a real difference in childrens lives.

Why Join Us?

At Agincare, we are a family-run organisation that puts people first both the children we support and the incredible staff who care for them. Were proud of our values, our commitment to quality, and our friendly, supportive work culture.

What Youll Receive:

• From £14.50 per hour + additional for overnight shift
• £15.50 per hour if Level 3 in Residential Childcare held
• Opportunities for fully funded qualification in Level 3 Residential Childcare
• Full-time, part time and bank contracts available
• Company pension scheme
• Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000*
• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Blue Light Discount package
• Early On Demand Pay
• Career development pathways and training
• Staff recognition and appreciation schemes

Your Role as a Support Worker

As part of a team wholeheartedly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, youll provide consistent, compassionate support to children with learning disabilitieshelping 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, with an average of 4 sleep-ins per month (flexibility is essential)

About You

Were looking for people who are caring, reliable, and motivated to make a difference. You dont need experience well provide full training and support. You will:

• Have a genuine interest in supporting children with learning disabilities
• Be patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligent
• Be able to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
• Be physically and mentally fit for the role
• 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 (desirable but not essential)
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays

About Agincare

Were a family-run business thats been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,000 team members and more than 100 care locations across England, were one of the UKs largest and most trusted care providers. Our services include childrens homes, adult care & nursing homes, supported living, extra care, home care, and live-in support.

We are proud signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and actively support care leavers to live independently. Care leavers are encouraged to apply and will be offered a guaranteed interview or informal conversation about opportunities at Agincare.

All of our adult services are regulated by our childrens homes by Ofsted.Please note:This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions, reprimands, and warnings (including those regarded as spent) must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. This role is also subject to enhanced DBS checks and comprehensive vetting procedures in line with safer recruitment standards.

We believe in building teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Equal opportunities are at the heart of everything we do.

If youre ready to help build something truly meaningful and lead with compassion, commitment, and care wed love to hear from you.Apply now and be part of something special.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A genuine interest in supporting children with learning disabilities is required, and candidates should be patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligent. While no prior experience is needed, the ability to work flexibly, including nights and weekends, is essential. A commitment to completing NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or above) is expected, and holding a driving license is desirable but not necessary.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

About us

Agincare is a family-run business established in 1986, providing care and support services across England. With over 4,000 team members and more than 100 care locations, it's one of the UK's largest and most trusted care providers. Agincare values its commitment to quality care, putting people first, and fostering a supportive work culture. The organisation's services include children's homes, adult care and nursing homes, supported living, extra care, home care, and live-in support. Agincare is also a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, actively supporting care leavers to live independently. The company is committed to diversity and equal opportunities, aiming to build teams that reflect the communities they serve.

Employer details

• Employer name: Agincare
• Address: Agincare Childrens' Services, Wimborne, BH21 1TY, United Kingdom
• Employer's website: https://www.agincare.com/