Residential Support Worker

Join Our Team as a Residential Support Worker!

Company: Budwood Limited

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £36,768.20 (including sleep-in shifts, based on qualifications and experience)

Location: Southampton

Specific Hours: Average 38 hours per week - Rotating shift pattern

Why Choose Budwood?

Are you ready to make a real difference in a young person's life? At Budwood, part of the Polaris Community, we provide essential residential care and support for children and young people who have faced challenging beginnings. Our mission is to create safe, stable, and nurturing environments where these young individuals can rebuild their confidence, acquire new skills, and work towards a brighter future.

This isn’t just a job; it’s a chance to be a guiding light in someone’s life. We’re on the lookout for compassionate and motivated Residential Support Workers to join our vibrant team in Southampton. Each day brings new challenges and rewards as you support young people, foster positive relationships, and help them realize their potential. Experience is a plus, but what truly matters is your attitude, eagerness to learn, and heartfelt desire to help others. We’ll provide comprehensive training to ensure you feel confident from day one!

Your Role

As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in creating a welcoming and supportive home for children and young people. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting young people with their daily routines
• Building trusting relationships as a reliable adult
• Helping them develop confidence, life skills, and independence
• Ensuring they feel safe, supported, and encouraged every day

Whether you have prior experience or this is your first role in this field, we are committed to providing you with the training and support you need to thrive.

Working Pattern

Your shifts will be on a rotating schedule:

• Each shift lasts 24 hours (you will be paid to sleep at the home)
• Typically, you will complete two or three shifts in a row
• Shifts will include a mix of weekdays and weekends
• Opportunities for overtime are available if desired

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements:

• Hold a Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Health and Social Care, or equivalent (or be willing to work towards it)
• Possess a full UK driving licence and access to a car (travel required)
• Be friendly and able to communicate effectively with children and colleagues
• Be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check (cost covered by us)

What We Offer

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

• Comprehensive training to help you succeed
• Up to 6 weeks of holiday per year
• A company pension scheme
• £64 per night sleep-in allowance
• All meals provided while on duty
• Access to the Exchange Employee Discount Scheme
• Wellbeing support through the Exchange Provision
• Career progression opportunities
• Monthly clinical and professional supervision, plus access to therapeutic support

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about building a meaningful career supporting young people, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and become part of a team that makes a real impact every single day. We also welcome applications for casual bank roles.

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, and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.