Residential Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in residential care is seeking passionate Residential Support Workers to join their team in Bournemouth. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and young people facing emotional and behavioral challenges. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative environment that values individual contributions, providing tailored care and guidance to help young individuals transition to independence. With comprehensive training and development opportunities, this position is ideal for those looking to grow in a rewarding career while making a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Sleep-in allowance of £64 per night

Up to 6 weeks' holiday per year

All meals on duty provided

Company pension

Employee Discount Scheme

Access to wellbeing programmes

Comprehensive training programme

Promotion opportunities

Monthly clinical supervisions

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people is essential.
• Must hold or be willing to pursue a relevant qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual care packages for children and young adults.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of young people.

Skills

Experience with children and young people

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility in availability

Understanding of emotional behavioral difficulties

Willingness to learn

Education

Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma

Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3

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Full Time/Permanent: Full-time, permanent

Unqualified Salary: Base salary of £24,604.58 earning up to £32,348.58 with sleep in shifts.

Qualified Salary (full diploma Level 4 qualified upgraded from Level 3): Base salary of £27,107.08 earning up to £34,851.08 with sleep in shifts.

Location: Bournemouth

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 and young people with emotional behavioural difficulties as well as 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 will receive high levels of support and guidance to keep them safe, as well as assistance 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. You will be part of a team that provides flexible and individual care packages for all our children and young adults. Working for Budwood means joining a supportive and collaborative team that recognizes 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.

Please see our website www.budwoodltd.co.uk/videos where you can see videos of our staff and young people talking about working and living at a Budwood home.

Main Duties and Requirements:

• Experience of working with children and young people, along with an understanding of the issues they face in care.
• Flexibility in availability, as you will be required to work 7 x 24-hour shifts including sleep-ins over a 3-week rotation (09:00am-09:30am the following day).
• Promoting, safeguarding, and protecting the welfare of our young people.
• Establishing and maintaining positive and trusting relationships with our young people.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and accept direction and guidance.
• Encouraging the development of the individual interests of our young people.
• Hold a 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 a required qualification and upgrade to a Level 4 diploma.
• Have a full UK driving licence and car, as this role will involve travelling.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to work well as part of a small team.
• Willingness to undertake a DBS check at an enhanced level if successful for the position. Your DBS 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:

• A 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.
• Access to wellbeing programmes via our Exchange Provision.
• Comprehensive training programme, followed by 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, expecting all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at an enhanced level if successful for the position.