Residential Support Worker

Join Our Team as a Residential Support Worker!

Are you ready to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people? 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 a chance to transform lives. We are seeking caring and motivated Residential Support Workers to join our dedicated team in Southampton. If you have the right attitude and a genuine desire to help others, we want to hear from you!

Your Role

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

No two days will be the same, and while experience with children or young people is beneficial, it’s not a requirement. We provide comprehensive training to ensure you feel confident in your role from day one!

Working Conditions

Your working pattern will involve:

• A shift rota with 24-hour shifts (you are paid to sleep at the home)
• Typically completing two or three shifts in a row
• A mix of weekdays and weekends, with opportunities for overtime

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)

What We Offer

At Budwood, we value our team and offer a range of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive training
• 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 passionate about building a meaningful career supporting young people, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and become part of 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.