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 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. Your work here will matter immensely!

We create safe, stable, and supportive homes where young people can rebuild their confidence, learn new skills, and move towards a brighter future. This isn’t just a job; it’s a chance to make a real impact!

We’re on the lookout for caring and motivated Residential Support Workers to join our team in Dorchester. Each day brings new challenges and rewards as you support young people, build positive relationships, and help them reach their full potential. You don’t need extensive experience—just the right attitude, a willingness to learn, and a genuine desire to help others. We’ll provide you with comprehensive training to ensure you feel confident from day one.

At Budwood, you’ll be part of a supportive and friendly team where you are valued, encouraged, and given opportunities to grow.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Residential Support Worker, you will:

• 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 we welcome those new to this field. We’ll equip you with all the training and support you need to thrive in this role.

Working Pattern

Your shifts will be on a rotating schedule:

• Each shift lasts 24 hours, and you will be paid to sleep at the home.
• Typically, you will complete two or three shifts in a row.
• Your schedule will include a mix of weekdays and weekends.
• Overtime opportunities are available if you wish to earn more!

What We’re Looking For

To be successful 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, 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 You

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

• Comprehensive training to set you up for success
• Up to 6 weeks of 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

If you’re ready to build a meaningful career supporting young people, we’d 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 and eligible 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.