Waking Nights Support Worker

Job Introduction

We're 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 Children's Residential Home in Wimborne, Dorset.

This children's home will be dedicated to supporting children with learning disabilities and/or emotional and behavioural disorders, 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, we're 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. We're proud of our strong values, our focus on quality and the friendly, supportive culture we've built.

Why You'll 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: 21:45pm – 7:15am
• 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 schemes

As 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)
• Supporting with Night time/settling routine and Hourly Admin checks
• Light Domestic Duties

We'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 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)

We're a family-run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,000 team members and more than 100 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 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're committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we support. Equal opportunities are central to who we are.

If you've got a kind heart and are ready to help create something meaningful and lead with compassion, commitment, and care, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of something special.