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

Why Choose Budwood?

Are you ready to make a real difference in 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 role here is not just a job; it’s a chance to help rebuild lives.

We create safe, stable, and nurturing environments where young people can regain their confidence, learn valuable skills, and work towards a brighter future. If you’re caring, motivated, and eager to learn, we want you on our team!

Your Role

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

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

Experience with children or young people is a plus, but if this is your first role in this field, don’t worry! We provide comprehensive training to ensure you feel confident 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 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 believe in rewarding 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 Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about supporting young people and want to build a meaningful career, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and become part of a team that makes a difference every single day. We also welcome applications for full-time, permanent roles.

Budwood Limited is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all 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.