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: Dorchester

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

Are You Ready to Make a Difference?

Are you looking for a job where you can genuinely 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 young people can rebuild their confidence, learn new skills, and move towards a brighter future.

This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to make a real impact!

Your Role

As a Residential Support Worker, you will be a vital part of our team in Dorchester, supporting children and young people in a nurturing environment. 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 working with children or young people is a plus, but we welcome those new to this field. We provide comprehensive training to ensure you feel confident in your role from day one!

Working Pattern

Your shifts will be on a rotating schedule:

• Each shift lasts 24 hours, with pay for sleep-in hours
• 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 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 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 want to build a rewarding career supporting young people, we would love to hear from you! Apply now and join a team that makes a real 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.