Part-time Residential Childcare Worker in Bournemouth inBournemouth PUBLISHED THU 9 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

Part-time Residential Childcare Worker Job details Posting date: 09 October 2025 Salary: £13 per hour Additional salary information: plus overtime and Company Benefits Hours: Part time Closing date: November 2025 Location: Bournemouth, Dorset Remote working: On-site only Company: Beaufort Care Group Job type: Permanent Job reference: Bournemouth Apply for this job Summary Role: Part-time Residential Childcare Support Worker Company: Beaufort Care Group Location: Bournemouth / Southbourne Salary: £24,960 per annum, pro rata (actual based on contracted hours is £10,790 p/a), plus overtime Hours: 16 hours per week, plus overtime. Two shifts per week, shift times usually start at 15:00 or 17:00 and finish at 23:00, Monday to Friday, and weekend shifts on the roster are 12:00 to 22:00. Mornings are not required. Additional paid hours are required for training and overtime on occasion. Roster: Currently a 3-week rolling roster is in place to include weekends and Bank holidays as normal working days. This position is unsuitable as a second job due to rostering. Why work with us Competitive Pay: Great opportunity to earn, with pay rates from £13.00 per hour, increasing upon successful probation and achievement of NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People and Families Practitioner qualification (or equivalent), PLUS over-time rates Employee Benefits: Part-time work/life balance with an average of 2 shifts on/5 off; 5.6 weeks holiday (pro-rata), 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 Please note, we are unable to provide a Skilled Worker Visa / Certificate of Sponsorship. About the Role As a Part-time 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 Part-time 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, proximity to Bournemouth and Southbourne with a willingness to pursue relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People & Families Practitioner. More About Beaufort Care Group Beaufort Education and Care is a leading provider of residential childcare services for looked-after children aged 6-18, based in Bournemouth and surrounding areas. 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. 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. #childcare #SEN #EBD #residential #childrenshome #childwelfare #safeguarding #teachingassistant #nanny #aupair #evenings #afternoons #part-time