Residential Support Worker

Position: Full Time/Permanent

Unqualified Salary: £33,349.58 (includes sleep-in shifts)

Qualified Salary (Level 3/4): Up to £35,935.36 (includes sleep-in shifts)

Location: Bournemouth

Specific 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 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 Bournemouth. Here, you will be part of a collaborative and supportive environment that values your individuality. Our staff receive specialized training in 'Developmental Trauma' and therapeutic parenting, equipping you to provide the best support possible to our young people.

• Experience working with children and young people, with an understanding of the challenges they face in care.
• 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 personal development of our young people.
• Possession of a Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma, Children and Young People's Workforce, NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, or willingness to work towards a Level 4 diploma.
• Full UK driving licence and car for travel purposes.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow.
• Ability to work well within a small team.
• Willingness 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 our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme.
• Benefit from wellbeing programmes through our Exchange Provision.
• Engage in a comprehensive training programme, followed by ongoing CPD opportunities.
• 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 and encourages 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.