Residential Support Worker

Join Our Team as a Residential Support Worker!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? At Budwood, part of Polaris Community, we are dedicated to providing exceptional residential care and support to those facing emotional and behavioral challenges. We are looking for enthusiastic Residential Support Workers to join our team in Southampton!

About Us

At Budwood, we believe in creating a stable and nurturing environment for our young residents. Many of the children and young people we support have experienced adverse childhood experiences, and our mission is to guide them towards a successful transition to independence and adulthood. Join us in making a positive impact!

Your Role

As a Residential Support Worker, you will:

• Provide flexible and individualized care packages for our children and young adults.
• Promote, safeguard, and protect the welfare of our young people.
• Establish and maintain positive, trusting relationships.
• Encourage the development of individual interests and skills.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team environment.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• Experience working with children and young people, along with an understanding of the challenges they face.
• The ability to work a 3-week rolling rota, including 7 × 24-hour shifts (09:00-09:30 the following day) with sleep-ins, and enjoy 1 weekend off every 3 weeks.
• A willingness to learn and grow, with a commitment to obtaining a Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma or equivalent.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car for travel.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• A positive attitude and the ability to work well in a small team.
• A readiness to undergo an enhanced DBS check (which we will cover).

Desirable Experience

Experience with Emotional Behavioral Disorder, Social/Residential Work, or Youth Work is a plus!

What We Offer

At Budwood, we value our team and offer a range of benefits, including:

• A competitive salary: £33,349.58 for unqualified staff and up to £35,935.36 for qualified staff (Level 3/4), including sleep-in shifts.
• A sleep-in allowance of £64 per night.
• Up to 6 weeks of holiday per year.
• All meals on duty provided.
• Company pension scheme.
• Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme.
• Wellbeing programmes through our Exchange Provision.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Promotion opportunities and monthly clinical and professional supervisions.
• Access to therapeutic support.

Join Us!

Budwood Limited is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. If you share our commitment, we would love to hear from you!

Take the next step in your career and help us create a brighter future for our young residents!