About this role
Job summary Join Agincare Childrens' Services as a Bank Support Worker at our newly established children's residential home in Wimborne. You will play a critical role in supporting children with complex emotional, behavioural, and learning needs. With the home fully registered with OFSTED and scheduled to open in March 2026, this is a unique opportunity to be involved from the beginning. Be part of a keenly values-driven non-profit organization where both the workforce and children are a central focus. Enjoy flexible scheduling, competitive hourly rates, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, family-run environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity for career growth and development, providing training and pathways to improve your qualifications while working in a compassionate and inclusive culture.
Main duties of the job Be part of something meaningful at Agincare Childrens' Services, working in the first childrens home set to open in March 2026. Earn up to £15.50/hour and help support two children, with a second home for three children soon to follow. The position is ideal for caring, dependable, and passionate individuals. At Agincare, employees are appreciated and respected, contributing to a positive and friendly work culture. Benefits include competitive pay, a company pension, and a potential bonus through a refer-a-friend scheme. Responsibilities comprise building positive relationships, managing daily routines, and helping children learn life skills to achieve independence. Candidates should be flexible to work varied hours including overnights, if necessary.
About us Agincare Childrens' Services is part of Agincare, a family-owned care provider celebrating 40 years of service. Operating over 170 locations nationwide, Agincare is one of the UK's largest care providers. Specializing in a range of care services, from home care to supported living, the company recently expanded into not-for-profit Childrens Services. Known for their commitment to quality care, diversity, and equal opportunities, Agincare supports both the armed forces and care leavers through guaranteed interview opportunities. Driven by strong family values and a mission to ensure inclusive and compassionate service, Agincare is continuously expanding its footprint in communities across the UK.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
Be part of something meaningful. Earn up to £15.50 per hour (£14.50 unqualified) in our first childrens home, opening March 2026, fully registered with OFSTED as of 5th March, and help shape an expanding notforprofit service supporting children with complex emotional, behavioural, and learning needs.Our newly furnished home near Wimborne will support two children, with a second home for three children opening shortly after.We are looking for Bank Support Workers who are caring, dependable, and passionate about making a real difference.
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, ourcommitment to quality, and our friendly,supportive work culture.
What Youll Receive:
From £14.50 per hour + additional for overnight shifts if required. £15.50 per hour if Level 3 in Residential Childcare held Full-time, average of 40 hours per week with sleep ins as required 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 schemesYour 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 childrenhelping 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 childrenfeel safe, secure, and cared for Support with care plans, routines, and risk assessments (with training) Handle challenging behaviour calmly and withempathy, using a therapeutic approach Take part in fun,active days every day is different! Be part of the sleep-in rota, (flexibility is essential)About You
Were looking for people who are caring, reliable, and motivated to make a difference. You dont need experience as full training and ongoingsupport are provided. You will:
Have a genuine interest insupporting children with complex needs Be patient, resilient, andemotionally intelligent Be able to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins Be able to meet the roles practical andemotional demands Have a positive attitude and a team-player mindset Hold or becommitted to completing NVQ Level 3 (or above) in Residential Childcare Hold a driving licence (dual registered home across 2 sites in Wimborne) so travel to both homes may be required.About Agincare
Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities.As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with more than 5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services.
Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations nationwide.As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation.We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community.
Our childrens homes are regulated 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
No prior experience is required as full training is provided. Candidates are expected to display a genuine interest in supporting children with complex needs and fulfill the role's emotional and practical demands. A commitment to completing NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare and having a driving license are necessary, given the dual registered home across two sites in Wimborne. Flexibility in working hours, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins, is essential.
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.
Employer details Employer name Agincare
Address Agincare Childrens' Services
Wimborne
BH21 6RQ
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)