Residential Support Worker

Position: Residential Support Worker

Type: Full Time/Permanent

Unqualified Salary: Starting at £24,604.58, with potential earnings up to £32,348.58 including sleep-in shifts.

Qualified Salary: Starting at £27,107.08, with potential earnings up to £34,851.08 including sleep-in shifts.

Based in beautiful Poole

Shift patterns on rotation, including 7 x 24-hour shifts with sleep-ins.

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 and 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 receive training in Developmental Trauma and therapeutic parenting, equipping you to provide the best possible support to our young people.

• Work with children and young people, understanding the unique challenges they face.
• Be flexible with your availability, working 7 x 24-hour shifts, including sleep-ins.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of our young people.
• Build and maintain positive, trusting relationships with the children.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a team, accepting guidance and direction.
• Encourage the development of individual interests and skills of our young people.
• 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.
• Show a willingness to learn and grow.
• Be prepared to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which we will cover.
• 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 our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme.
• Benefit from wellbeing programs through 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 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!