Residential Childcare Support Worker

Position: Full-time, Permanent

Salary:

• Unqualified: Base salary of £24,604.58, earning up to £32,348.58 with sleep-in shifts.
• Qualified: Base salary of £27,107.08, earning up to £34,851.08 with sleep-in shifts.

Location: Dorchester

Working Hours: Shift pattern on rotation

At Budwood , part of the Polaris Community, we are dedicated to providing exceptional residential care and support for children and young people facing emotional and behavioral challenges. Our mission is to create a stable, nurturing environment where young individuals can thrive, learn new skills, and transition successfully into adulthood.

We are on the lookout for passionate Residential Support Workers to join our team in Dorchester. Here, you will play a vital role in delivering personalized care packages tailored to the unique needs of each child and young adult. Join a supportive and collaborative team that values your individuality and invests in your professional growth!

• Support children and young people, understanding the challenges they face in care.
• Work flexible hours, including 7 x 24-hour shifts with sleep-ins over a 3-week rotation (09:00 AM - 09:30 AM the following day).
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of our young people.
• Build and maintain positive, trusting relationships with the children.
• Collaborate effectively within a team, accepting guidance and direction.
• Encourage the development of individual interests and skills.
• Hold or be willing to work towards a Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma or equivalent.
• Possess a full UK driving license and a car for travel purposes.
• Exhibit excellent communication and listening skills.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow.
• Be prepared to undergo an enhanced DBS check (cost covered by us).
• Experience with Emotional Behavioral Disorder, Social/Residential Work, or Youth Work is a plus!

• Receive a sleep-in allowance of £64 per night.
• Enjoy up to 6 weeks of holiday per year.
• All meals on duty are provided.
• Participate in our company pension scheme.
• Access exclusive discounts through our Employee Discount Scheme.
• Benefit from wellbeing programs via our Exchange Provision.
• Engage in a comprehensive training program with ongoing professional development.
• Explore promotion opportunities within the organization.
• Receive monthly clinical and professional supervisions, along with access to therapeutic support.

Budwood Limited is an equal opportunities employer, actively encouraging applications from qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Ready to make a difference? Join us at Budwood and help shape the future of our young people!