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

Are You Ready to Make a Difference?

Are you searching for a role where you can truly impact 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. Your work here will matter.

We create safe, stable, and nurturing environments where young people can rebuild their confidence, learn new skills, and move towards a brighter future. This isn’t just a job; it’s a chance to make a real difference!

Your Role

We are on the lookout for compassionate and motivated Casual Residential Support Workers to join our team in Poole. In this dynamic role, no two days will be 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 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 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 You

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

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

Ready to Start Your Meaningful Career?

If you’re eager to build a rewarding career supporting young people, we want 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 expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check.