Residential Support Worker

Join Our Team as a Residential Support Worker!

Company: Budwood Limited

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Earning up to £36,768.20 with sleep-in shifts (dependent on qualification and experience)

Location: Southampton

Specific Hours: Average 38 hours per week - Shift pattern on rotation

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. Our mission is to create safe, stable, and supportive homes where these young individuals 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

As a Residential Support Worker, you will be a vital part of our team in Southampton, supporting children and young people in a nurturing environment. 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

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.

Working Pattern

Your shifts will be on a rotating schedule:

• Each shift lasts 24 hours (you are paid to sleep at the home)
• Typically, you will complete two or three shifts in a row
• Work will include a mix of weekdays and weekends
• Opportunities for overtime are available if desired

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 (travel 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 provide a range of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive training
• Up to 6 weeks' holiday per year
• 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

Ready to Make a Meaningful Impact?

If you’re passionate about supporting young people and want to build a rewarding career, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and join a team that makes a difference every single day. We also welcome applications for casual bank 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.