Residential Childcare Support Worker

Join Our Team as a Residential Childcare Support Worker!

Are you ready to make a genuine difference in a young person's life? At Budwood Limited, part of the Polaris Community, we provide essential residential care and support for children and young people who have faced challenging beginnings. Our mission is to create safe, stable, and nurturing environments where these young individuals can rebuild their confidence, learn new skills, and work towards a brighter future.

This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to transform lives. We are seeking motivated and caring Casual Residential Support Workers to join our team in Bournemouth. If you're passionate about helping others and eager to learn, we want to hear from you!

Your Role

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

No two days are the same, and while experience with children or young people is beneficial, we welcome those who are new to this field. 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 able to communicate effectively with children and colleagues
• Be willing to complete an enhanced DBS check (cost covered by us)

Working Conditions

This is a casual position with a shift pattern on rotation, providing ad hoc cover. You will be compensated with:

• £12.79 - £14.50 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience
• A sleep-in allowance of £64 per night
• Holiday accrual
• All meals on duty provided
• Promotion opportunities
• Monthly clinical and professional supervision

Why Choose Budwood?

At Budwood, you’ll be part of a supportive and friendly team where your contributions are valued. We encourage personal and professional growth, ensuring you have the tools and support needed to succeed.

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 positively 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.