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?

At Budwood, part of the Polaris Community, we believe in the power of change. We provide 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 isn’t just a job; it’s a chance to truly impact lives. We’re on the lookout for compassionate and motivated Casual Residential Support Workers to join our dynamic team in Poole. Every day brings new challenges and rewards as you support young people, foster positive relationships, and help them realize their potential. Experience isn’t a must; what matters most is your attitude, eagerness to learn, and genuine desire to help others. We’ll provide comprehensive training to ensure you feel confident from day one!

Your Role in Our Team

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

Whether you have prior experience working with children or this is your first venture into this rewarding field, we’re here to support you every step of the way!

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 You

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

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

If you’re passionate about building a meaningful career supporting young people, we want 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 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.