Full job descriptionPackage Description: We’re offering a truly unique opportunity to launch your career in care—joining the founding team of a brand-new, not-for-profit Children’s Residential Home in Wimborne.
This is your chance to be part of something from the very beginning, shaping a warm, supportive environment for children with learning disabilities.
Our home will be a place where children feel safe, valued, and empowered—a place where they can grow in confidence, develop independence, and truly feel they belong.
We’re looking for Support Workers who bring compassion, reliability, and a genuine passion for making a difference. If you’re ready to build meaningful relationships and have a lasting impact on young lives, we’d love to hear from you.
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
. We’re proud of our values, our commitment
to quality, and our friendly, supportive
work culture.What You’ll 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
WorkerAs part of a team wholeheartedly
committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, you’ll provide consistent,
compassionate
support
to children with learning disabilities—helping 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 YouWe’re looking for people who are caring, reliable, and motivated to make a difference. You don’t need experience – we’ll 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 AgincareWe’re a family-run business that’s been caring and
supporting
people since 1986. With over 5,000 team members and more than 170 care locations across England, we’re one of the UK’s largest and most trusted care providers
. Our services include children’s 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 CQC and our children’s 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.