Join Our Team as a Residential Support Worker!
Position: Full Time/Permanent
Unqualified Salary: £33,349.58 (includes sleep-in shifts)
Qualified Salary (Level 3/4): Up to £35,935.36 (includes sleep-in shifts)
Location: Poole
Specific 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. All staff receive training in 'Developmental Trauma' and therapeutic parenting, empowering you to provide the best support possible.
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.
* Possession of a Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma, Children and Young People's Workforce, NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, or willingness to work towards a 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 CPD opportunities.
* 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, actively encouraging applications from qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check.