Salary: Base salary of £24,604.58 earning up to £32,348.58 with sleep in shifts.
Qualified Salary: Base salary of £27,107.08 earning up to £34,851.08 with sleep in shifts.
Location: Dorchester
Specific Hours: Shift pattern on rotation
Who are we?
Budwood, a part of Polaris Community, is a local business providing Residential Care and Support to children, young people with emotional behaviour difficulties and social and emotional mental health. Our young people may have experienced adverse childhood experiences and the aim of the service is to provide them with a stable comfortable home. They receive high levels of support and guidance to keep them safe and to enable learning new skills for a successful transition to independence and adulthood.
We look for passionate Residential Support Workers to join one of our homes in Dorchester. You will be part of a team that provides flexible and individual care packages to our children and young adults. Working for Budwood you will join a supportive and collaborative team which recognises you as an individual. All staff are trained in ‘Developmental Trauma’ and therapeutic parenting to best aid your understanding and ability to provide young people with the best support possible.
Main Duties and Requirements
* Experience of working with children and young people and understanding of the issues that face young people in care.
* Flexibility in availability: 7 x 24 hour shifts including sleep‑ins over a three‑week rotation (09:00 am–09:30 am the following day).
* Promoting, safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our young people.
* Establishing and maintaining positive, trusting relationships with our young people.
* Working well as part of a team and accepting direction and guidance.
* Encouraging the development of individual interests of our young people.
* Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People’s Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent – or be willing to work towards the required qualification and upgrade to a Level 4 diploma.
* Have a full UK driving licence and a car – this role will involve travelling.
* Excellent communication and listening skills; willing to learn and work well in a small team.
* Willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check – the check will be paid for by us.
* Experience with Emotional Behavioural Disorder, Social/Residential Work or Youth Work is advantageous.
Benefits of working for Budwood
* Sleep‑in allowance of £64 per night.
* Up to 6 weeks’ holiday per year.
* All meals on duty are provided.
* Company pension.
* Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme.
* Wellbeing programmes via our Exchange Provision.
* Comprehensive training programme, followed by an ongoing CPD programme.
* Promotion opportunities.
* Monthly clinical and professional supervisions, access to therapeutic support.
Budwood Limited is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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