Residential Support Worker

Budwood; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community care organization is seeking passionate Residential Support Workers in Southampton on a casual basis. The role involves supporting children and young adults with emotional behavioral difficulties, ensuring their welfare and encouraging personal development. Flexibility in hours and the ability to work in a team are essential. Benefits include sleep-in allowances, holiday accrual, and more.

Benefits

Sleep-in allowance

Holiday accrual

All meals on duty

Promotion opportunities

Monthly supervision

Qualifications

• Understanding of issues faced by young people in care.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people.
• Willingness to undergo enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual care packages for children and young adults.
• Promote safeguarding and protect the welfare of young people.
• Maintain trusting relationships with young people.

Skills

Experience working with children

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Flexibility in availability

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: Southampton

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 Southampton on a casual basis, covering shifts as needed. This role 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 for our children and young adults. Working for Budwood, you will join a supportive and collaborative team, recognized as individuals. All staff are trained in ‘Developmental Trauma’ and therapeutic parenting to enhance understanding and support for our young people.

Please visit our website to see videos of our staff and young people sharing their experiences of working and living at a Budwood home.

Main Duties and Requirements:

• Experience working with children and young people, with understanding of the issues faced by young people in care
• Flexibility in availability to cover sickness, annual leave, and various shifts, including sleep-in shifts as needed
• 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 individual interests of young people
• Hold or be willing to work towards a Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma, Children and Young People's Workforce, NVQ Level in Health & Social Care, or equivalent (desirable but not essential)
• 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
• Willingness 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:

• A 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, encouraging applications from qualified candidates. We are 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.