Description
It’s exciting and busy times for Beaufort Care Group as we look forward to opening a brand new children’s home in Fair Oak, Eastleigh in the Summer of 2025.
Vacancies for Residential Childcare Workers are now open and we are inviting applications for part-time opportunities.
Company: Beaufort Care Group
Location: Eastleigh, Hampshire (SO50)
Salary: £24,960 per annum, pro rata (actual salary based on contracted hours is £10,790 p/a), plus overtime
Hours: 16 hours per week, plus overtime. Usually two shifts per week, shift times are 15:00-23:00 (M-F) and 11:00-23:00 (weekends)
Roster: 4 week rolling roster to include an alternate weekend day and Bank holidays.
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
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 Fair Oak, Eastleigh 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. With over 20 years’ experience in the sector and 7 established children’s homes and supported living accommodation in Bournemouth, Poole and surrounding areas, we are excited to be expanding our services into Hampshire.
We specialise in supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) that stem from lived experiences of trauma and abuse. Our reputable homes all have a cosy ‘family feel’ and are dedicated to providing 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.