Part-time Residential Childcare Worker

Location: Southampton and Eastleigh areas

Salary: £26,246 per annum, pro rata (actual based on contracted hours is £11,350 p/a), plus overtime

Hours: 16 hours per week, plus overtime and additional training. Usually two shifts per week, afternoons and evenings, shift times are either 15:00 or 17:00 -23:00 (M-F) and between 12:00 – 22:00 (weekends) – mornings are not required.

Roster: 3-week rolling roster to include weekends and Bank Holidays. Unsuitable as a second job due to rostering.

Why work with us

We are an Employee-Owned Trust: you'll become a shareholder in the business

Competitive Pay: Great opportunity to earn, with pay rates from £13.67 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

• Safeguarding children and building strong, positive relationships with children who have experienced traumatic, abusive and difficult backgrounds
• Supporting their educational and emotional development, helping them to heal and thrive
• Planning and co-ordinating engaging, fun activities, encouraging the children’s preferences and leisure interests
• Providing a structured, safe, well‑maintained, and comfortable home environment
• Following regulatory processes which includes good administration, care planning and daily 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 West End, Southampton and Eastleigh with a willingness to travel. Interest in pursuing relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People & Families Practitioner.

More About Beaufort Care Group

Beaufort Care Group is a leading provider of residential childcare services for looked‑after children aged 6‑18, with over 20 years’ experience in the sector. We are local to Hampshire and Dorset with our Head Office located in Ringwood.

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, yet contemporary ‘family feel’ and our team is 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.

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