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: Southampton

Specific Hours: Shift pattern on rotation - ad hoc cover

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. Our mission is to create safe, stable, and supportive homes where these young individuals can rebuild their confidence, learn new skills, and move towards a brighter future.

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

Your Role

As a Casual Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting children and young people in a nurturing environment. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting young people with their daily routines
• Building positive relationships and becoming a trusted adult
• Helping them develop confidence, life skills, and independence
• Ensuring they feel safe, supported, and encouraged every day

Whether you have experience working with children or this is your first opportunity, we welcome your enthusiasm and willingness to learn. We 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 equivalent (or be willing to work towards it)
• Be friendly and approachable, with strong communication skills
• Be willing to complete an enhanced DBS check (cost covered by us)

What We Offer

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

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

Ready to Build a Meaningful Career?

If you’re passionate about supporting young people and want to be part of a team that makes a difference every single day, we’d love to hear from you! Applications for full-time, permanent roles will also be considered.

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.