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 (dependent on qualification and experience)

Location: Poole

Specific Hours: Shift pattern on rotation - ad hoc cover

Why Choose Budwood?

Are you ready to make a genuine impact in 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 role here is not just a job; it’s a chance to help rebuild lives.

We create safe, stable, and nurturing environments where young people can regain their confidence, acquire new skills, and work towards a brighter future. If you’re caring, motivated, and eager to make a difference, we want you on our team!

What Will You Do?

As a Casual Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in the lives of young people. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting young people with their daily routines
• Building positive relationships and being 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.

What We’re Looking For:

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

What We Offer You:

• 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 Make a Difference?

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 real difference every single day. We also welcome applications for full-time, permanent roles.

At Budwood Limited, we are 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.