Join Our Team as a Residential Support Worker!
Position: Full Time/Permanent
Salary:
* Unqualified: Base salary of £24,604.58, earning up to £32,348.58 with sleep-in shifts.
* Qualified: Base salary of £27,107.08, earning up to £34,851.08 with sleep-in shifts.
Location: Poole
Hours: Shift pattern on rotation
Who Are We?
At Budwood, part of 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 young individuals can thrive, learn new skills, and transition successfully into adulthood.
We are on the lookout for passionate Residential Support Workers to join our vibrant team in Poole. Here, you will play a crucial role in delivering personalized care packages tailored to the unique needs of each child and young adult. With us, you’ll find a supportive and collaborative atmosphere that values your individuality. Our staff are trained in 'Developmental Trauma' and therapeutic parenting, equipping you to provide the best possible support.
Main Duties and Requirements:
* Experience working with children and young people, with an understanding of the challenges they face in care.
* Flexibility to work 7 x 24-hour shifts, including sleep-ins, on a 3-week rotation (09:00 am - 09:30 am the following day).
* Commitment to promoting, safeguarding, and protecting the welfare of our young people.
* Ability to establish and maintain positive, trusting relationships with our young people.
* Team player who can accept direction and guidance.
* Encouragement of individual interests and development for our young people.
* Hold or be willing to work towards a Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma or equivalent (upgrading to Level 4 diploma).
* Full UK driving license and car for travel purposes.
* Excellent communication and listening skills.
* Willingness to learn and grow.
* Ability to work effectively within a small team.
* Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check (cost covered by us).
* Experience with Emotional Behavioral Disorder, Social/Residential Work, or Youth Work is a plus.
Why Work for Budwood?
* 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, followed by ongoing professional development.
* Explore promotion opportunities within the organization.
* Receive monthly clinical and professional supervisions, along with access to therapeutic support.
At Budwood Limited, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applications from qualified and eligible candidates. Our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults is paramount, and we expect all staff to share this dedication. Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check.