About this role
Job summary Package Description: Were delighted to present a rare and meaningful opportunity to start or advance your career in care by joining the founding team of a brand-new, not-for-profit Childrens Residential Home in Salisbury, Wiltshire. This children's home will be dedicated to supporting children with learning disabilities offering a safe, nurturing and empowering home where every child can grow, flourish and feel truly valued. We are now looking for compassionate and dependable Waking Night Support Workers who are ready to make a genuine and lasting difference in the lives of children. What Makes Us Different? At Agincare, were a family-run organisation that places people at the centre of everything we do, both the children we care for and the incredible teams who support them. Were proud of our strong values, our focus on quality and the friendly, supportive culture weve built. Why Youll Love Working With Us: Pay from £14.50 per hour £15.50 per hour if Level 3 in Residential Childcare
Main duties of the job Were now looking for compassionate and dependable Waking Night Support Workers ready to make a genuine and lasting difference in the lives of children with learning disabilities. The role involves building trusting relationships with children, supporting their daily routines, helping them learn life skills, and ensuring they feel safe and cared for. Youll work as part of a team, support with care plans, routines, and risk assessments, and engage in light domestic duties. Agincare is a family-run organisation committed to quality and values, offering genuine career development pathways and training. Full training and support are provided, and experience is not required.
About us Agincare Childrens' Services is a family-run business that has been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 5,000 team members and more than 170 care locations across England, Agincare is one of the UKs largest and most trusted care providers. Their services include childrens homes, adult care and nursing homes, supported living, extra care, home care, and live-in support. Agincare is proud to sign the Care Leaver Covenant and actively supports care leavers in living independently. All adult services and childrens homes are regulated by Ofsted.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
Were delighted to present a rare and meaningful opportunity to start or advance your career in care by joining the founding team of a brand-new, not-for-profit Childrens Residential Home in Salisbury, Wiltshire.
This children's home will be dedicated to supporting children with learning disabilities offering a safe, nurturing and empowering home where every child can grow, flourish and feel truly valued.We are now looking for compassionate and dependable Waking Night Support Workers who are ready to make a genuine and lasting difference in the lives of children.
What Makes Us Different?At Agincare, were a family-run organisation that places people at the centre of everything we do, both the children we care for and the incredible teams who support them. Were proud of our strong values, our focus on quality and the friendly, supportive culture weve built.
Why Youll Love Working With Us: Pay from £14.50 per hour £15.50 per hour if Level 3 in Residential Childcare is held Genuine career development pathways and professional training and qualifications Waking Nights Shifts: 10.00pm 8:00am Full-time and part-time roles available Company pension scheme Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000* Paid Enhanced DBS Blue Light Discount package Early On Demand Pay Staff recognition and appreciation schemesYour Role as a Waking Nights Support WorkerAs 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 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) Supporting with Night time/settling routine and Hourly Admin checks Light Domestic DutiesAbout YouWere 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 flexible, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins Be physically and mentally fit for the role Bring a positive attitude and enjoy working within a team Hold or be committed to completing NVQ Level 3 (or above) in Residential Childcare Hold a driving licence (desirable but not essential) Hold a minimum of 12 months left of your Right to work Available to start from the end of July 2026About AgincareWere a family-run business thats been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 5,000 team members and more than 170 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.
Were committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we support. Equal opportunities are central to who we are.If youve got a kind heart and are ready to help create something meaningful and lead with compassion, commitment, and care, wed love to hear from you.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Have a genuine interest in supporting children with learning disabilities. Be patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligent. Be flexible, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins. Bring a positive attitude and enjoy working in a team. Hold or be committed to completing NVQ Level 3 (or above) in Residential Childcare.
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
Wiltshire
SP2 7EN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)