Residential Support Worker

Join Our Team as a Residential Support Worker!

Company: Budwood Limited

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Earning up to £36,768.20 with sleep-in shifts (dependent on qualification and experience)

Location: Southampton

Specific Hours: Average 38 hours p/week - Shift pattern on rotation

Are You Ready to Make a Difference?

Are you passionate about changing lives? 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 young individuals can rebuild their confidence, acquire new skills, and strive for a brighter future.

This isn’t just a job; it’s a chance to make a real impact. We’re on the lookout for caring and motivated Residential Support Workers to join our vibrant team in Southampton. Every day brings new challenges and rewards as you support young people, foster positive relationships, and help them unlock their potential.

Your Role

As a Residential Support Worker, you will:

• Support young people with their daily routines
• Build positive relationships and become a trusted adult
• Help them develop confidence, life skills, and independence
• Ensure they feel safe, supported, and encouraged every day

Experience with children or young people is a plus, but if this is your first role in this field, don’t worry! We provide comprehensive training to ensure you feel confident from day one.

Working Pattern

Your shifts will be on a rotating schedule, typically consisting of:

• 24-hour shifts (you are paid to sleep at the home)
• Two or three shifts in a row
• A mix of weekdays and weekends
• Opportunities for overtime if desired

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Health and Social Care, or equivalent (or willingness to work towards it)
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car (travel required)
• A friendly demeanor, with strong communication skills to engage with children and colleagues
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check (cost covered by us)

What We Offer

• Comprehensive training to help you succeed
• Up to 6 weeks' holiday per year
• 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 Start Your Journey?

If you’re eager to build 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 difference every single day.

We also welcome applications for casual bank roles. Budwood Limited is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably 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.