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: Southampton

Specific Hours: Shift pattern on rotation - ad hoc cover

Are You Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're looking for a role where you can truly impact a young person's life, you've come to the right place! 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 work towards a brighter future. This isn’t just a job; it’s a chance to be a guiding light in someone’s life.

Your Role

As a Casual Residential Support Worker, you will be an integral part of our team in Southampton. 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 it’s not a requirement. What matters most is your attitude, willingness to learn, and genuine desire to help others. We’ll provide comprehensive training to ensure you feel confident in your role 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

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

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

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re eager to build a meaningful career supporting young people, we’d love 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.