Residential Support Worker

Budwood; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company providing residential care is looking for passionate Residential Support Workers in Bournemouth for flexible shift patterns on a casual basis. Candidates will support children and young adults with emotional and behavioral difficulties, working within a collaborative and supportive team. Essential skills include excellent communication and flexibility, and a relevant qualification is desirable but not mandatory.

Benefits

Sleep-in allowance

Holiday accrual

All meals on duty provided

Promotion opportunities

Monthly clinical and professional supervision

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people.
• Ability to work well in a small team.
• Willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with emotional and behavioral difficulties.
• Establish and maintain trusting relationships.
• Promote and safeguard welfare.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Listening skills

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Education

Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma

NVQ Level in Health & Social Care

Job description

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Salary: £.- £. (hourly rate is dependent on qualification and experience)

Location: Bournemouth

Specific Hours: Shift pattern on rotation - ad hoc cover

Who are we?

Budwood, a part of Polaris Community, are a local business providing Residential Care and Support to children and young adults with emotional behavioural difficulties as well as social and emotional mental health. Our young people here may have experienced adverse childhood experiences, and the aim of the service is to provide them with a stable, comfortable home. They will receive high levels of support and guidance to keep them safe, as well as guidance to enable them to learn new skills for a successful transition to independence and adulthood.

We are looking for passionate Residential Support Workers to join one of our homes in Bournemouth on a casual basis, covering shifts as needed. This opportunity offers flexibility to work the hours you can commit to with no contractual obligation. You will be part of a team providing flexible and individual care packages to our children and young adults. Working for Budwood, you will join a supportive and collaborative team that recognizes you as an individual. All staff are trained in ‘Developmental Trauma’ and therapeutic parenting to best support our young people.

Please see our website for videos of our staff and young people sharing their experiences at a Budwood home.

Main Duties and Requirements:

• Experience working with children and young people, understanding the issues they face in care
• Flexibility in your availability to cover sickness, leave, and various shifts, including sleep-in shifts
• Promoting, safeguarding, and protecting the welfare of our young people
• Establishing and maintaining positive, trusting relationships with young people
• Ability to work well as part of a team and accept guidance
• Encouraging development of young people's interests
• Hold or be willing to work towards a relevant qualification, such as Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma or NVQ Level in Health & Social Care (not essential but desirable)
• Full UK driving license and access to a car, as travel is involved
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to work well in a small team
• Willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check, 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 £ per night
• Holiday accrual
• All meals on duty provided
• Promotion opportunities
• Monthly clinical and professional supervision

Budwood Limited is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.