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: Southampton

Specific Hours: Shift pattern on rotation - ad hoc cover

Why Choose Budwood?

Are you ready to make a real impact in the lives of young people? At Budwood, 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 they can rebuild their confidence, learn new skills, and work towards a brighter future.

This isn’t just a job; it’s a chance to be a guiding light in someone’s life. We’re on the lookout for passionate and caring Casual Residential Support Workers to join our vibrant team in Southampton. Every day brings new challenges and rewards as you help young people thrive and reach their full potential.

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

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 and equipped 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 approachable, with strong communication skills
• 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
• Accrual of holiday pay
• All meals provided while on duty
• Opportunities for promotion and career growth
• Monthly clinical and professional supervision

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re eager to build a meaningful career supporting young people, we want 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.