Residential Childcare Worker


Company:	Beaufort Care Group
Salary:	£32,846
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Ringwood, BH24 2DB
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Jul 2026
Closing date:	20 Aug 2026

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Summary

Role: Residential Childcare Support Worker

Location: Bournemouth & Surrounding areas

Salary: From £32,846 per annum, inclusive of enhancements

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, plus 10 sleep-in shifts per month and overtime opportunities

Roster: 3 week rolling roster to include weekends and Bank holidays

Average of 3 long shifts and sleeps per week = 24.5 hours x 3

Why work with us?

Shared Ownership: You’re not just joining a company - you’re becoming part of an Employee-Owned Trust that we all benefit from

Competitive Pay: Great opportunity to earn, with potential to increase your salary upon successful probation and achievement of NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People and Families Practitioner qualification (or equivalent), PLUS sleep-in and over-time rates

Employee Benefits: 5.6 weeks holiday rising with service; £500 joining bonus (T&Cs apply); Blue Light Card; free DBS; referral bonuses; long service awards to a maximum of £2000; and company events

Professional Development: Comprehensive and fully paid induction; relevant, professional qualifications paid for by us; continuous skills and knowledge training; plus opportunities for career advancement in the childcare industry with an expanding company

About the Role

As a Residential Childcare Support Worker, you will perform a vital role in our children's lives, working as part of a team, and being a responsible, trusted ‘parent figure’ for looked-after children.

Your responsibilities include:

Building strong, positive relationships with children who have experienced traumatic and difficult backgrounds

Supporting their educational and emotional development, helping them to heal and thrive

Plan and co-ordinate engaging, fun activities, encouraging the children’s leisure interests

Ensure a structured, safe, comfortable home environment

Follow regulatory processes using IT, good administration and record keeping

About you

To succeed as a Residential Childcare Support Worker, we’re looking for candidates who are:

Dedicated to child safeguarding

Empathetic and effective communicators, able to form trusted, meaningful relationships with children

Passionate about making a positive difference in children’s welfare

Resilient and patient, capable of handling challenging behaviours

Proactive and creative in activity planning

Capable of practical ‘life skills’ including cooking, cleaning and good home management

Detail-oriented and competent users of IT, to ensure that every child’s needs are met and documented in line with regulatory expectations and standards

Essential must haves

A valid UK driving licence and a willingness to travel as part of the role, including areas of Bournemouth, Ringwood and Ferndown, plus Head Office in Ringwood.

Willingness to pursue relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People & Families Practitioner.

More About Beaufort Care Group

For over 20 years, Beaufort Care Group has been a leading provider of residential childcare services for looked-after children aged 6-18. Specialising in emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), our established and reputable children’s homes all have a cosy ‘family feel’ and are dedicated to offering high-quality, therapeutic childcare, ensuring each child's individual needs are met in a nurturing and supportive environment.

Our focus remains clear:

Delivering quality care

Supporting staff development

Maintaining high occupancy standards

Driving growth and innovation

Commitment to Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

Beaufort Care Group is fully committed to safeguarding children and promoting equal opportunities. Candidates will be subject to a thorough application and recruitment process, with successful applicants undergoing robust background checks including Police and Safeguarding enquiries to ensure the safety and well-being of the children in our care.

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Locations: Southbourne, Charminster, Ringwood, Ferndown

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