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: Dorchester
Specific Hours: Average 38 hours per week - rotating shift pattern

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 immensely.

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

We’re on the lookout for compassionate and motivated Residential Support Workers to join our Dorchester team. Each day brings new challenges and rewards as you support young people, foster positive relationships, and help them realize their potential. Experience isn’t a must; what matters 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 you’ll have opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Your Role: What Will You Do?

As a Residential Support Worker, you will:

• Assist young people with their daily routines
• Build trusting relationships and be a reliable adult figure
• Help them develop confidence, life skills, and independence
• Ensure they feel safe, supported, and encouraged every day

Previous experience with children or young people is beneficial, but we welcome those new to this field. We’re committed to providing all the training and support you need to thrive in your role.

Working Pattern

Your shifts will be on a rotating schedule:

• Each shift lasts 24 hours, including paid sleep-in time
• Typically, you’ll complete two or three shifts in a row
• Expect a mix of weekdays and weekends
• Opportunities for overtime are available if desired

What We’re Looking For

To succeed 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 for travel
• 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 You

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

• Comprehensive training to set you up for success
• 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

If you’re ready to build a meaningful career supporting young people, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and join 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 all 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 undergo an enhanced DBS check.