Join Our Team as a Residential Support Worker!
Position: Residential Support Worker
Type: Full Time / Permanent
Salary Details
Unqualified Salary: Starting at £24,604.58, with potential earnings up to £32,348.58 including sleep-in shifts.
Qualified Salary: Starting at £27,107.08, with potential earnings up to £34,851.08 including sleep-in shifts.
Location
Based in the beautiful town of Poole.
Working Hours
Shift patterns on rotation, including 7 x 24-hour shifts with sleep-ins.
About Us
At Budwood, part of the Polaris Community, we are dedicated to providing exceptional residential care and support to children and young people facing emotional and behavioral challenges. Our mission is to create a stable and nurturing environment where our young residents can thrive, learn new skills, and transition successfully into adulthood.
We are on the lookout for passionate Residential Support Workers to join our team in Poole. Here, you will be part of a collaborative and supportive environment that values your individuality. Our staff receive specialized training in Developmental Trauma and therapeutic parenting, equipping you to provide the best possible support to our young people.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Work with children and young people, understanding the unique challenges they face.
* Be flexible with your availability, working 7 x 24-hour shifts, including sleep-ins.
* Promote and safeguard the welfare of our young residents.
* Build and maintain positive, trusting relationships with the young people.
* Collaborate effectively as part of a team, accepting guidance and direction.
* Encourage the development of individual interests and skills of our young people.
* Hold or be willing to work towards a Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma or equivalent.
* Possess a full UK driving license and a car for travel purposes.
* Exhibit excellent communication and listening skills.
* Be eager to learn and grow in your role.
* Be prepared to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which we will cover.
* Experience with Emotional Behavioral Disorder, Social/Residential Work, or Youth Work is a plus!
Why Work with Us?
* Receive a sleep-in allowance of £64 per night.
* Enjoy up to 6 weeks of holiday per year.
* All meals on duty are provided.
* Participate in our company pension scheme.
* Access our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme.
* Benefit from wellbeing programs through our Exchange Provision.
* Engage in a comprehensive training program with ongoing professional development.
* Explore promotion opportunities within the organization.
* Receive monthly clinical and professional supervisions, along with access to therapeutic support.
Budwood Limited is an equal opportunities employer, actively encouraging applications from 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.
Ready to make a difference? Join us at Budwood and help shape the future of our young residents!