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: Southampton

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 vibrant team in Southampton. Here, you will play a crucial role in delivering personalized care packages tailored to the unique needs of each child and young adult. Our supportive and collaborative team values your individuality and is committed to your professional growth.

• Experience working with children and young people, with an understanding of the challenges they face in care.
• Ability to work a 3-week rolling rota, including 7 × 24-hour shifts (09:00-09:30 the following day) with sleep-ins, and 1 weekend off every 3 weeks.
• Promote, safeguard, and protect the welfare of our young people.
• Establish and maintain positive, trusting relationships with our young people.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a team, accepting direction and guidance.
• 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, Children and Young People's Workforce, NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, or equivalent.
• Possess a full UK driving license and car for travel purposes.
• Exhibit excellent communication and listening skills.
• Be eager to learn and grow in your role.
• 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.

• 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.
• Clear pathways for promotion and career advancement.
• Monthly clinical and professional supervisions, along with access to therapeutic support.

At Budwood Limited, we are proud to be 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 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 future of our young people!