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 (dependent on qualification and experience)
Location: Bournemouth
Specific Hours: Shift pattern on rotation - ad hoc cover

Are You Ready to Make a Difference?

Are you looking for a role where you can truly change a young person's life? At Budwood, part of the Polaris Community, we provide residential care and support for children and young people who have faced challenging beginnings. Your work here will matter immensely.

We create safe, stable, and supportive homes where young people can rebuild their confidence, learn new skills, and move towards a brighter future. This is more than just a job—it's a chance to make a real impact!

Your Role

We are seeking caring and motivated Casual Residential Support Workers to join our team in Bournemouth. In this dynamic role, no two days are the same! 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 working 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.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you should:

• Hold a Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Health and Social Care, or equivalent (or be willing to work towards it)
• Have 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 value our team and offer a range of benefits, including:

• A sleep-in allowance of £64 per night
• Holiday accrual
• All meals on duty provided
• Promotion opportunities
• Monthly clinical and professional supervision

Ready to Make a Meaningful Impact?

If you’re eager to build a fulfilling career supporting young people, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and become part of a team that makes a 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 expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.