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: Bournemouth

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 regain their confidence, learn valuable skills, and move towards a brighter future. This isn't just a job; it's a chance to be a catalyst for change!

Your Role

We are on the lookout for compassionate and motivated Casual Residential Support Workers to join our Bournemouth team. Each day will bring new challenges and rewards as you:

• 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

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Health and Social Care, or equivalent (or a willingness to work towards it)
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car (travel is required)
• A friendly demeanor with strong communication skills
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check (cost covered by us)

What We Offer

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

If you're eager to build a meaningful 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.

At Budwood Limited, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all 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.