Residential Support Worker

Position: Residential Support Worker

Type: Full Time/Permanent

Salary:

• Unqualified: £33,349.58 (including sleep-in shifts)
• Qualified (Level 3/4): Up to £35,935.36 (including sleep-in shifts)

Location: Poole

Hours: Shift pattern on rotation

At Budwood , part of the 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 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. With a focus on collaboration and support, our team is committed to recognizing and valuing each member's contributions.

As a Residential Support Worker, you will:

• Utilize your experience working with children and young people to understand their unique challenges.
• Be flexible with your availability, working 7 x 24-hour shifts (including sleep-ins) on a 3-week rotation.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of our young people.
• Establish 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.
• Be eager to learn and grow within the role.
• Undergo an enhanced DBS check (cost covered by us).
• Experience with Emotional Behavioral Disorder or Youth Work is a plus!

At Budwood, we believe in taking care of our team as much as we take care of our young people. Here’s what we offer:

• A sleep-in allowance of £64 per night.
• Up to 6 weeks of holiday per year.
• All meals provided while on duty.
• Company pension scheme.
• Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme.
• Wellbeing programs through our Exchange Provision.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunities for promotion and career growth.
• Monthly clinical and professional supervisions, along with therapeutic support.

Join Us! Budwood Limited is an equal opportunities employer, and we warmly welcome 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? We can’t wait to meet you!