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 believe in creating a stable and nurturing environment that empowers our young people to thrive and transition successfully into adulthood.
About the Role
As a Residential Support Worker in Southampton, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team, delivering personalized care packages tailored to the unique needs of each child and young adult. Your role will involve:
- Working a 3-week rolling rota with 7 × 24-hour shifts (09:00-09:30 the following day), including sleep-ins, with 1 weekend off every 3 weeks.
- Promoting, safeguarding, and protecting the welfare of our young people.
- Building and maintaining positive, trusting relationships with the children.
- Encouraging the development of individual interests and skills.
- Collaborating effectively 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.
- A willingness to work towards a Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma or equivalent qualification.
- A full UK driving license and access to a car for travel purposes.
- Excellent communication and listening skills.
- A positive attitude and a desire to learn and grow.
- Experience with Emotional Behavioral Disorder, Social/Residential Work, or Youth Work is a plus.
Why Choose Budwood?
At Budwood, we value our staff and offer a range of benefits to support your well-being and professional growth:
- A competitive salary of £33,349.58 (unqualified) or up to £35,935.36 (qualified) with sleep-in shifts.
- A sleep-in allowance of £64 per night.
- Up to 6 weeks of holiday per year.
- All meals provided while on duty.
- A company pension plan.
- Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme.
- Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Monthly clinical and professional supervisions, along with access to therapeutic support.
Join us in our mission to provide a safe and nurturing environment for young people. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Budwood Limited is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
