Bank Support Worker Nights - Children's Residential Home

Job summary

Package Description: Be part of something meaningful. Earn up to £15.50 per hour (£14.50 unqualified) in our childrens home and help shape an expanding notforprofit service supporting children with complex emotional, behavioural, and learning needs. We are looking for Bank Support Workers who are caring, dependable, and passionate about making a real difference. We're looking for flexible Bank Support Workers who can regularly cover waking night shifts from 10pm to 8am. Your Role as a Support Worker As part of a team wholeheartedly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, youll provide consistent, compassionate support to childrenhelping 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, (flexibility is essential) About You Were looking for people who are caring, reliable, and motivated to make a difference...

Main duties of the job

The Bank Support Worker position at Agincare Children's Services involves providing night support in a children's residential home. Workers will earn from £14.50 per hour, more if they are qualified, and will cover shifts from 10pm to 8am. Essential duties include building positive relationships with children, supporting their daily routines, assisting in developing life skills, handling challenging behavior calmly, and participating in a sleep-in rota. Team members are expected to promote the welfare of children and offer compassionate support. Full training is provided, so no prior experience is necessary. The role requires flexibility, a caring attitude, and a commitment to making a difference in the lives of children with complex emotional, behavioral, and learning needs.

About us

Agincare is a family-run organization with over 5,500 team members, widely recognized for its commitment to quality care and putting people first. With 40 years of experience, Agincare ranks among the largest care providers in the UK, offering a wide array of services including care homes, home care, supported living, and live-in care. Recently, they expanded into not-for-profit Children's Services. The organization is dedicated to supporting diverse communities and offers equal employment opportunities, focusing on ethical practices and community support. Their services are regulated by the CQC, and they support visionaries like care leavers and military personnel through dedicated employment programs. Agincare's supportive work culture aligns with its core values of quality, commitment, and community.

Details

• Date posted: 23 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.50 to £15.50 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1554491363
• Job locations: Agincare Childrens' Services, Wimborne, BH21 1TY, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Be part of something meaningful. Earn up to £15.50 per hour (£14.50 unqualified) in our childrens home and help shape an expanding notforprofit service supporting children with complex emotional, behavioural, and learning needs. We are looking for Bank Support Workers who are caring, dependable, and passionate about making a real difference.

We're looking for flexible Bank Support Workers who can regularly cover waking night shifts from 10pm to 8am.

As part of a team wholeheartedly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, youll provide consistent, compassionate support to childrenhelping 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, (flexibility is essential)

Were looking for people who are caring, reliable, and motivated to make a difference. You dont need experience as full training and ongoing support are provided. You will:

• Have a genuine interest in supporting children with complex needs
• Be patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligent
• Be able to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
• Be able to meet the roles practical and emotional demands
• 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 (dual registered home across 2 sites in Wimborne) so travel to both homes may be required.

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. Were proud of our values, our commitment to quality, and our friendly,supportive work culture.What Youll Receive:

• From £14.50 per hour + additional for overnight shifts if required.
• £15.50 per hour if Level 3 in Residential Childcare held
• Full-time, average of 40 hours per week with sleep ins as required
• 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

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with more than 5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations nationwide.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed tosupporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance,offering guaranteed interviewsto service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services are regulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies,www.agincare.com/careers