Residential Childcare Support Worker

Join Our Team as a Residential Childcare Support Worker!

Are you ready to make a real difference in a young person's life? At Budwood Limited, 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, learn new skills, and work towards a brighter future.

This is more than just a job—it's a chance to be a guiding light in someone’s life. We are currently seeking motivated and compassionate Casual Residential Support Workers to join our team in Poole. If you have the right attitude and a genuine desire to help others, we want to hear from you!

What Will You Do?

As a Casual 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

No two days will be the same, and while experience with children or young people is beneficial, it’s not a requirement. We provide comprehensive training to ensure you feel confident in your role from day one!

What Are We 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 provide a supportive environment where you can grow. 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

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 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. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.