Residential Childcare Support Worker

Join Our Team as a Residential Childcare Support Worker!

Company: Budwood Limited
Contract: Casual
Salary: £12.79 - £14.50 per hour (based on qualifications and experience)
Location: Poole
Specific Hours: Shift pattern on rotation - ad hoc cover

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 Casual Residential Support Workers to join our dynamic team in Poole. Each day brings new challenges and rewards as you support young people, foster positive relationships, and help them unlock their potential. Experience isn’t a must; what matters most is your attitude, eagerness to learn, and genuine desire to help others. We’ll provide comprehensive training to ensure you feel confident from day one!

At Budwood, you’ll be part of a supportive and friendly team where your contributions are valued, and your growth is encouraged.

Your Role

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

• Supporting young people with their daily routines
• Building positive relationships and becoming a trusted adult
• Helping them develop confidence, life skills, and independence
• Ensuring they feel safe, supported, and encouraged every day

While prior experience with children or young people is beneficial, we understand that this may be your first role in this field. Rest assured, we will equip you with all the training and support you need to thrive!

What We’re Looking For

To join our team, 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, as travel is required
• Be friendly and able to communicate effectively with children and colleagues
• Be willing to complete an enhanced DBS check (cost covered by us)

What We Offer

At Budwood, we believe in rewarding our team members. Here’s what you can expect:

• A sleep-in allowance of £64 per night
• Accrual of holiday pay
• All meals provided while on duty
• Opportunities for promotion
• Monthly clinical and professional supervision

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 difference every single day. We also welcome applications for full-time, permanent 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 we expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.