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 the beautiful area of 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 dynamic team in Poole. Here, you will play a vital role in delivering personalized care packages tailored to the unique needs of each child and young adult. Our supportive and collaborative team is committed to your growth, providing training in 'Developmental Trauma' and therapeutic parenting to enhance your ability to support our young people effectively.

• Work with children and young people, understanding the challenges they face.
• Be flexible with your availability, working 7 x 24-hour shifts, including sleep-ins.
• Promote, safeguard, and protect the welfare of our young people.
• Establish and maintain positive, trusting relationships.
• Collaborate effectively as part of 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 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, encouraging applications from all 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 futures of young lives!