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: Dorchester

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 young people can rebuild their confidence, learn new skills, and move towards a brighter future.

This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a real impact. We are seeking caring and motivated Casual Residential Support Workers to join our team in Dorchester. Every day is unique, and you will play a vital role in supporting young people, building positive relationships, and helping them reach their full potential.

Your Role and Responsibilities

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

Experience working with children or young people is a plus, but we welcome those who are new to this field. What matters most is your attitude, willingness to learn, and genuine desire to help others. 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)
• Have a full UK driving licence and access to a car (travel required)
• Be friendly and able to communicate effectively with children and colleagues

What We Offer You

At Budwood, we value our team members and offer:

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

If you’re ready to build 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 full-time, permanent 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 undergo an enhanced DBS check, with costs covered by us.