Employer: Homes2Inspire (part of Shaw Trust Group)
Contract: BANK – zero hours contract
Salary: £13.45 – £13.77 per hour
Location: Gravenhurst, Bedfordshire – MK45
Ofsted: Good
About Homes2Inspire
Homes2Inspire are one of the UK’s leading providers of children’s homes, caring for over 150 children across 56 homes and 2 semi-independent leaving care facilities. We are proud to be part of the Shaw Trust Group, a charity dedicated to transforming lives across the UK.
About the Home:
Orchard House is a 2 bedded children’s residential home in Gravenhurst, Bedfordshire – MK45. Supporting children and young people up to the age of 18 with emotional and behavioural needs – the home provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment by offering emotional and practical support to help children develop life skills and build confidence.
Due to the remote location of the home – drivers with a FULL UK license are essential.
The home is commutable from: Hitchen, Luton, Bedford, Letchworth, Milton Keynes, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Biggleswade, Flitwick, Shefford.
The Role:
As a Residential BANK Support Worker, you will be employed on a zero-hour contract to help the home cover temporary staffing gaps, for periods of staff illness, holidays, absence, staff training days etc.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people in our care.
- Provide daily care and support, including cooking, cleaning, and encouraging independence in skills like budgeting and shopping.
- Encourage participation in community activities and hobbies.
- Maintain a safe environment, following company procedures and Ofsted regulations, including reporting and recording accidents, incidents, or physical interventions.
- Build positive relationships, acting as a role model to help children manage emotional and behavioural difficulties.
- Transport young people to school, medical appointments, recreational activities, social outings, and school or college
- Act as a positive role model, setting clear boundaries and building trust.
- Maintain accurate records and paperwork, liaising with management, social workers, other healthcare professionals etc.
- Work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins (1–2 per week).
- Drivers with a full UK license are essential.
What You’ll Bring
- Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
- Willingness to work towards QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (fully funded).
- Honesty, empathy, and a commitment to being a positive role model.
What We Offer
- £13.45 - £13.77 per hour.
- Sleep-in allowance - £46.01 per sleep.
- Comprehensive training and career development pathways.
- Refer a Friend bonus.
Important Information
- Drivers are essential
- We cannot offer sponsorship.
How to Apply
If you’re looking for a new job in Gravenhurst, Bedfordshire and are passionate about making a positive impact in young people’s lives, apply today!
Please Note:
- All successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted regulatory requirements and Homes2Inspire Safer Recruitment Policy.
- Candidate applications will be reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to interview candidates before the advertised closing date of this role.