Residential 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: Poole

Hours: Shift pattern on rotation

At Budwood, part of Polaris Community, we are dedicated to providing exceptional residential care and support to 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 Poole. Here, you will be part of a collaborative and supportive environment that values your individuality. Our staff are trained in 'Developmental Trauma' and therapeutic parenting, equipping you to provide the best possible support to our young people.

• Experience working with children and young people, with an understanding of the challenges they face.
• Flexibility to work 7 x 24-hour shifts, including sleep-ins, on a 3-week rotation (09:00 AM - 09:30 AM the following day).
• Commitment to promoting, safeguarding, and protecting the welfare of our young people.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, trusting relationships with our young people.
• Team player who can accept direction and guidance.
• Encouragement of individual interests and development of our young people.
• Hold or be willing to work towards a Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma or equivalent qualification.
• A full UK driving licence and car for travel purposes.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• A willingness to learn and grow.
• Experience with Emotional Behavioral Disorder, Social/Residential Work, or Youth Work is advantageous.

• A sleep-in allowance of £64 per night.
• Up to 6 weeks of holiday per year.
• All meals on duty provided.
• Company pension scheme.
• Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme.
• Wellbeing programmes through our Exchange Provision.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Promotion opportunities available.
• Monthly clinical and professional supervisions, with access to therapeutic support.

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