Residential Support Worker

Join Our Team as a 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

Who Are We?

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 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. With us, you’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values your individuality and growth.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Residential Support Worker, you will:

• Utilize your experience working with children and young people to understand their unique challenges.
• Work a 3-week rolling rota, including 7 × 24-hour shifts (09:00-09:30 the following day) with sleep-ins, ensuring you have 1 weekend off every 3 weeks.
• Promote, safeguard, and protect 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 in our young people.
• Hold or be willing to work towards a Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Possess a full UK driving license and a car for travel purposes.
• Exhibit excellent communication and listening skills.
• Be eager to learn and grow in your role.
• 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!

Why Work with Us?

At Budwood, we believe in taking care of our team just 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.
• Clear paths for promotion and career growth.
• Monthly clinical and professional supervisions, along with access to therapeutic support.

Budwood Limited is proud to be 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 future of our young people!