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

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 rebuild their confidence, acquire new skills, and move towards a brighter future. This isn’t just a job; it’s a chance to make a real difference.

We’re on the lookout for caring and motivated Casual Residential Support Workers to join our team in Poole. Each day brings new challenges and rewards as you support young people, build positive relationships, and help them reach their full potential. Experience isn’t a must; what matters most is your attitude, willingness to learn, and genuine desire to help others. We’ll provide you with comprehensive training to ensure you feel confident in your role 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: What Will You Do?

As a Casual 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

While experience with children or young people is beneficial, we understand that this may be your first role in this field. We are committed to providing you with all the training and support you need to succeed.

What We’re Looking For: Requirements

• Hold a Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Health and Social Care, or equivalent, or be willing to work towards it
• Be friendly and able to communicate effectively with children and colleagues
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check (cost covered by us)

What We Offer: Benefits

• A sleep-in allowance of £64 per night
• Holiday accrual
• All meals on duty provided
• Promotion opportunities
• Monthly clinical and professional supervision

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 full-time, permanent 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.