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 providing high levels of support and guidance, helping them learn new skills and feel safe.

Your Role

As a Residential Support Worker, you will:

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

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 1 weekend off every 3 weeks.
• A willingness to pursue a Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma or equivalent qualification.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car for travel.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• A commitment to learning and personal development.
• A willingness 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 programs through our Exchange Provision.
• A comprehensive training program and ongoing professional development.
• Promotion opportunities and monthly clinical supervisions.

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!