Residential Support Worker

Position: Residential Support Worker

Type: Full Time/Permanent

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

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

Bournemouth

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 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 possible support to our young people.

• Experience working with children and young people, with an understanding of the challenges they face.
• 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).
• Promote, safeguard, and protect the welfare of our young people.
• Establish and maintain positive, trusting relationships.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a team, accepting direction and guidance.
• Encourage the development of individual interests among our young people.
• Hold a Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma, Children and Young People's Workforce, NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, or be willing to work towards a Level 4 diploma.
• Possess a full UK driving license and car for travel purposes.
• Exhibit excellent communication and listening skills.
• Be eager to learn and grow.
• 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 programs through our Exchange Provision.
• Engage in a comprehensive training program, 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 we warmly encourage applications from qualified and eligible 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!