Job summary
We're offering a rare and rewarding opportunity to start your career in care by joining the founding team of a brand-new, not-for-profit Children's Residential Homes in Wimborne, Dorset. This service will support children with learning disabilities and children who may have Emotional and social difficulties, offering a safe, nurturing, and empowering space where every child is given the opportunity to grow, thrive, and feel at home.
Main duties of the job
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 and young people who may have suffered trauma (EBD)helping them feel safe, valued, and empowered. You will build trusting, positive relationships with children and young people, support daily routines, help children learn life skills and build their independence, work as part of a team to ensure children feel safe, secure, and cared for, handle challenging behaviour calmly and with empathy, and be part of the sleep-in rota.
About us
Agincare is 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, they are one of the UK's largest and most trusted care providers. Their services include children's homes, adult care & nursing homes, supported living, extra care, home care, and live-in support.
Details
Date posted
11 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£16 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
Job locations
Agincare Childrens' Services
Wimborne
BH216RQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
Were offering a rare and rewarding opportunity to start your career in care by joining the founding team of a brand-new, not-for-profit Childrens Residential Homes in Wimborne, Dorset.
This service will support children with learning disabilities and children who may have Emotional and social difficulties, offering a safe, nurturing, and empowering space where every child is given the opportunity to grow, thrive, and feel at home.
Were now seeking Team Leaders who are compassionate, reliable, and ready to make a real difference in childrens lives.
Why Join Us?
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 You'll Receive:
What Youll Receive:
£16 per hour
Sleep in rate £65 per sleep
Opportunities for fully funded qualification in Level 4/5 Residential Childcare
Full-time positions available
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
40hours per week to meet the needs of the service
Your Role as a Team Leader
As part of a team wholeheartedly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, youll provide consistent, compassionate support to children with learning disabilities and young people who may have suffered trauma (EBD)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 writing care plans, routines, and completing risk assessments for the home and young people along with other additional responsibilities such as leading shifts
Working flexibly over 7 days a week 365 days a year.
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, with an average of 4 sleep-ins per month (flexibility is essential)
Conduct supervisions of staff and be part of the running of team meetings
About You
Were looking for people who are caring, reliable, and motivated to make a difference. You will be confident in leading a team and caring for our young people. You will:
- Confidence to run shifts over the weekends, and throughout the week when needed.
- Understanding of the Quality Standards or have knowledge about them
- Support and amend risk assessments where needed.
- Support children and team with challenging behaviour.
- Plan and take part in activities out in the community
- Build trust with the team, children and other professionals.
- Work as part of a therapeutic team and encourage the staff to do the same.
- Be part of a sleep in rota to support the needs of the home, flexibility is essential.
- Hold a valid UK driving licence (dual registered home across 2 sites in Wimborne)
- Support education, school runs, home learning.
- Need to hold, or be working towards the end of level 3/4 or above.
- Hold a minimum of 12 months Right to Work in the UK
About Agincare
Were a family-run business thats been caring and supporting people since 1986.With over 4,000 team members and more than 100 care locations across England, were one of the UKs largest and most trusted care providers.Our services include childrens 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 childrens 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 believe in building teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Equal opportunities are at the heart of everything we do.
If youre ready to help build something truly meaningful and lead with compassion, commitment, and care wed love to hear from you.Apply now and be part of something special.CRSW
Job description
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
Were offering a rare and rewarding opportunity to start your career in care by joining the founding team of a brand-new, not-for-profit Childrens Residential Homes in Wimborne, Dorset.
This service will support children with learning disabilities and children who may have Emotional and social difficulties, offering a safe, nurturing, and empowering space where every child is given the opportunity to grow, thrive, and feel at home.
Were now seeking Team Leaders who are compassionate, reliable, and ready to make a real difference in childrens lives.
Why Join Us?
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 You'll Receive:
What Youll Receive:
£16 per hour
Sleep in rate £65 per sleep
Opportunities for fully funded qualification in Level 4/5 Residential Childcare
Full-time positions available
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
40hours per week to meet the needs of the service
Your Role as a Team Leader
As part of a team wholeheartedly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, youll provide consistent, compassionate support to children with learning disabilities and young people who may have suffered trauma (EBD)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 writing care plans, routines, and completing risk assessments for the home and young people along with other additional responsibilities such as leading shifts
Working flexibly over 7 days a week 365 days a year.
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, with an average of 4 sleep-ins per month (flexibility is essential)
Conduct supervisions of staff and be part of the running of team meetings
About You
Were looking for people who are caring, reliable, and motivated to make a difference. You will be confident in leading a team and caring for our young people. You will:
- Confidence to run shifts over the weekends, and throughout the week when needed.
- Understanding of the Quality Standards or have knowledge about them
- Support and amend risk assessments where needed.
- Support children and team with challenging behaviour.
- Plan and take part in activities out in the community
- Build trust with the team, children and other professionals.
- Work as part of a therapeutic team and encourage the staff to do the same.
- Be part of a sleep in rota to support the needs of the home, flexibility is essential.
- Hold a valid UK driving licence (dual registered home across 2 sites in Wimborne)
- Support education, school runs, home learning.
- Need to hold, or be working towards the end of level 3/4 or above.
- Hold a minimum of 12 months Right to Work in the UK
About Agincare
Were a family-run business thats been caring and supporting people since 1986.With over 4,000 team members and more than 100 care locations across England, were one of the UKs largest and most trusted care providers.Our services include childrens 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 childrens 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 believe in building teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Equal opportunities are at the heart of everything we do.
If youre ready to help build something truly meaningful and lead with compassion, commitment, and care wed love to hear from you.Apply now and be part of something special.CRSW
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* You will need to hold, or be working towards the end of level 3/4 or above. A valid UK driving licence is also required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* You will need to hold, or be working towards the end of level 3/4 or above. A valid UK driving licence is also required.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Agincare
Address
Agincare Childrens' Services
Wimborne
BH216RQ
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Employer details
Employer name
Agincare
Address
Agincare Childrens' Services
Wimborne
BH216RQ
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